“We need people who have ambition for the county and can commit time to this group.”
Do You Have What It Takes ? Business Steering Group Looks For Nominations
Guidance for Small Businesses #Covid19
“Over 98% of all businesses in Scotland have less than 50 employees so it is critically important that they can re-open as soon as it is safe to do so.”
Orkney Business Advisory Group To Be Established
The two-hour online meeting is open to all businesses to give a representative viewpoint in its advice to the OIC .
Maree Todd: Scotland’s Economic Recovery at Risk
“1st July marked a critical deadline in the process of the UK leaving the EU. Moving from June to July means that the deadline to request an extension to the Brexit transition period has passed.”
Uncertainty and Risk As the Heritage Sector Reflects on the #Covid19 Pandemic
“The emotive wording of some responses expressed the pressures people were under to cope with the crisis on a personal and professional level”
Business Support in Orkney
There is now a range of funding support for businesses in Orkney and Scotland.
Social Distancing Measures And Exceptions to Travel in Scotland – Updated Guidance #Covid19
“In order to reduce the spread of infection and protect those exercising, travel outside of the home should be limited, as close to your local area as possible, and you should remain at least 2 metres apart from anyone who is not a member of your household or a carer at all times.”
Find Business Support in Scotland
From funding, training and advice to exploring new markets and fresh ways of working.
Support for Business in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council has established an initial £5m fund to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
David Stewart MSP Raises Concerns Over Highlands and Islands Enterprise Funding Cuts
“It is vital that the Scottish Government now listen to the concerns of people, communities and businesses across this region and finally commit to reversing these cuts”
