Our work with businesses
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Introduction
Outlines HIE's business growth and research group's fundamental aim and key objectives.Free places on entrepreneurs' course
If you see yourself as a seriously ambitious entrepreneurial b2b business, this is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills in high-value sales management through sponsored participation in a highly interactive, high quality seminar and workshop led by world renowned serial entrepreneur Ken Morse, senior lecturer and managing director of MIT’s Entrepreneurship Centre.Fantastic prize to help you grow your business
If you see yourself as a seriously ambitious entrepreneur, this is a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills and make global contacts through participation in the highly intensive Entrepreneurship Development Programme being held at MIT at the end of January 2008.Start your business here - in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland is a great place to start a new business.Business support
We work with many types and varying scales of business. Share your vision with us and discover how we can help.Equality matters in business
A diverse workforce can make a real, sustainable difference to your business. Many companies throughout the UK have already implemented successful diversity programmes and are enjoying dramatic improvements in performance and productivity. They are reaping the benefits of an expanded recruitment base and exploring the wealth of new markets.Key industry sectors
A number of our specific interests are highlighted to provide you with links and guidance.Scottish Music Futures fund
A small number of substantial grants of up to £50,000 will be awarded to businesses which develop new artists and strengthen the Scottish music industry infrastructure. This could mean establishing new audiences, increasing music sales, adopting new distribution platforms and strengthening the Scottish music industry generally.Business news updates
Monthly news updatesBusiness information factsheets
Factsheets and guides to help you start up and develop your business.Transform your business
Electronic commerce has been described as the fulfilment of every small and medium-sized business’s dream.Locate your business in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
If you are interested in locating your business in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, contact our competitive locations team.Intellectual assets - Highlands and Islands company development programme
Do you want to find out how you can harness this untapped value to better manage and exploit new opportunities for your business?The Digital Future - creativity without boundaries - conference
The Digital Future was an opportunity for businesses, academia and others interested in the development of the Highlands and Islands economy, to attend a major conference which showcased some of the most exciting developments in innovation, science, technology and learning - and find out how they will impact on how we live, work, learn and undertake business now and in the future.