Business Gateway Lochaber

29/10/2026

📢 Industrial Unit to Let – Kinlochleven

🏢 Unit 2A-2B Kinlochleven Industrial Estate, Riverside Road, Kinlochleven
An excellent opportunity to lease an industrial unit in a prime Lochaber location.
📏 Size: 108 sq.m
💷 Rent: Offers over £4,000 per annum

✅ Ideal for small/medium businesses, storage, or workshop use
✅ Convenient location within established industrial area
✅ Flexible space suitable for a range of commercial uses

⏰ Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 25 November 2026

📩 Enquiries and applications welcome, find out more: https://www.highland.gov.uk/directory-record/14528/unit-2a-2b-kinlochleven-industrial-estate

29/10/2026

Leading a business? Lead on AI with confidence.

Wondering where AI could make a difference and how to bring your team with you? Our free webinars can help you identify opportunities, introduce AI effectively and use it responsibly.

Find out more & sign up: bgateway.com/ai-adoption-programme

26/10/2026

New to AI and unsure what it can do for your business?

Our free introductory webinar explores how AI can make your marketing more efficient and cost-effective.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4zxpkd5t

23/10/2026

📈 Smarter with AI. Stronger in business.

From exploring the basics to driving AI adoption across your organisation, our free webinar series is designed to help Scottish businesses make the most of AI with confidence.

Find out more & sign up: bgateway.com/ai-adoption-programme

22/10/2026

❗️Following yesterday’s critical announcement by the National Cyber Security Centre we would encourage all businesses to contact their website hosting providers, or web developer as soon as possible, to ensure your website is updated and remains safe for your customers.

For further guidance visit https://www.ncsc.gov.uk

19/10/2026

AI is changing how customers find you.

Join our free webinar to find out how search is evolving beyond traditional SEO and what it means for your website and business.

➡ https://tinyurl.com/ycky28v7

15/10/2026

Know your market. Grow your business.

Our free sector research provides practical insights into industries across Scotland, helping businesses understand trends, opportunities and customer demand.

This week, we're spotlighting our Photography Market Report 📸

Whether you're planning to start, grow or refine your business, the report offers valuable insights into the sector to help inform your next steps.

📊 Get your free report: bgateway.com/resources/sector-research

14/10/2026

Everyone's talking about AI. But what does it actually mean for your business?

That's exactly what we'll be exploring in our new AI webinar series, led by Gary Ennis, Managing Director of Digital Skills training company NSDesign, as part of AI Scotland's AI Adoption Programme.

Across a series of free sessions, we'll look at practical ways businesses can use AI, share useful tools and techniques, and discuss how to adopt it responsibly, effectively and with confidence.

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to build on what you're already doing, these sessions will provide practical insights to help you make the most of the opportunities AI presents.

Find out more and sign up today ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/about-us/ai-adoption-programme

08/10/2026

Whether you're starting out or already up and running, the right support can make all the difference to your business.

Our Business Support Tool takes just 10 minutes to complete and gives you a personalised dashboard with resources tailored to your needs.

We'll also connect you with your local team, so you can access expert one-to-one advice.

Complete the tool ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/personalised-support

01/10/2026

Want to reduce costs, improve efficiency and future-proof your business?

Small changes can make a big difference.

This , we're sharing practical support, events and resources to help businesses turn sustainability ambitions into action.

🟢 Building business resilience: How to better adapt for Scotland's changing climate with Adaptation Scotland: bgateway.com/events/building-business-resilience-how-to-better-adapt-for-scotland-s-changing-climate-32273

🟢 Become a CPD-certified Green Champion with Business Energy Scotland: bgateway.com/events/become-a-cpd-certified-green-champion-32319

🟢 Climate action support guide: bgateway.com/resources/already-running-a-business/climate-action-support

🟢 Local support: bgateway.com/local-offices

Whether you're just getting started or building on existing activity, we're here to support your next steps.

30/09/2026

As Scottish Start-Up Month 2026 comes to a close, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved.

Whether you've joined a webinar, attended an event, pledged your support, shared your experiences, or are simply thinking about taking the first steps towards starting a business, thank you for being part of it.

From hundreds of webinar attendees to 120 businesses and organisations pledging their support, Scottish Start-Up Month has shown just how strong, collaborative and encouraging Scotland's start-up community can be.

We received brilliant feedback on our events throughout the month, including this lovely comment from Deborah of Work Winning Studio:

"Absolutely brilliant session, I came away with some great tips and frameworks for challenging self-hindering thoughts. It was like having a friend, coach and mentor cheering us on while also providing a lot of substantial, practical advice. Thank you so much Coaching by Nic and the BG team. Definitely one of the best BG webinars I have been to."

It's also been inspiring to see businesses across Scotland come together to support people at the beginning of their business journey, sharing practical advice, honest lessons and words of encouragement.

One piece of advice that really resonated with us came from Steph of Steph Briggs Marketing Specialist:

"Start small, stay curious, ask for help when you need it, and keep going. You'll learn far more by doing than by waiting for the perfect moment."

If you're ready to take that next step, we're here to help. And while Scottish Start-Up Month may be coming to an end, our support is available all year round.

From free webinars and events to online resources, our Business Support Tool and one-to-one advice from your local Business Gateway team, we're here to support you every step of the way.

So if you've been waiting for a sign to start your business... this is it 🚀

Take the first step today ➡️ bgateway.com/start-up-month

And if you're already running a business, here's your final chance to pledge your support ➡️ bgateway.com/about-us/pledger-form

03/03/2026

Join the Highland Chambers Network and The Highland Council Council for a must-attend online information session designed to strip away the complexity of Non-Domestic Rates — and give you clear, actionable steps to protect your business.

Chamber Members – FREE
Non-Members – £10 + VAT

Your Zoom link will be sent directly from Eventbrite with your ticket (link to book your spot in comments).

Don’t miss this opportunity to get clarity, ask questions, and make informed decisions for your business.

North Highland Chamber of Commerce Inverness Chamber of Commerce Cairngorm Business Partnership The Highland Council

24/02/2026

Ofcom is exploring how early‑stage businesses experience innovating in the sectors they regulate. This includes Online Safety Act, Telecommunications, Broadcasting & Spectrum Licensing. To support the activities there are a series of virtual focus groups to better understand the challenges when engaging with regulatory processes and how Ofcom can provide further support for innovators.
If you’re part of a small business, start‑up, or entrepreneurial venture and would like to participate, just click the link https://ofcom.eventogy.com/.../registration-all-sectors
Sign‑up closes 27 February
For those in the online video games sector, please register via the sector‑specific link here https://ofcom.eventogy.com/.../focusg.../registration-gaming Sign‑up closes 13 March

28/11/2025

Calling all Highland businesses!
Is a lack of housing making it harder to recruit or keep staff? We want to hear from you!
The Highland Council has launched a short Workforce Housing Survey to understand the challenges businesses face and help shape future housing plans. Your feedback will guide action to support economic growth and ensure enough homes for our workforce.
✅ It only takes 10 minutes
📅 Survey closes 8th December
👉 Take part now: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/HighlandWorkforceHousing
Your voice matters - help us build a stronger Highland economy.

14/10/2025

By joining the Highland Trusted Trader scheme now, means you'll save 50% on your first 12 months membership. This is a limited offer for new members. If you want more info on the benefits to your business go to www.trustedtrader.scot/Highland

15/07/2025

Fort William BID Grants are now live....

🎉 New Grant Funding Now Live! 🎉

We are very excited to launch two new schemes to support our levy payers:

🏠 Property Improvement Scheme – match funding to help upgrade and refresh your shopfront or premises.

🎪 Event Support Scheme – grants to grow or launch events that drive footfall and local spend in the BID area.

Your levy is being reinvested directly into the local economy:

✅ Support to help you attract more customers.
✅ Funding that improves the look and feel of the town.
✅ Events that increase footfall and benefit local businesses.

Learn more and download the guidelines & applications here:
https://bidfortwilliam.co.uk/business-grants/

📢 Please share this post with other local businesses and community groups who could benefit.

14/05/2025

Funding for Active Travel Infrastructure Projects in the Community and Workplace We now have two funding opportunities available – the Workplace Active Travel Infrastructure Grant, and the Community Cycle Parking Grant. The funds open for applications on 21st April 2025, with an application deadli...

18/03/2025

🚨 Highland Businesses and Employers 🚨

⭐️ Highland Council on behalf of Work Life Highland and Business Gateway are delighted to welcome Nikki Slowey from Flexibility Works to deliver a FREE interactive workshop to Highland Employers to promote the Benefits of Flexible Working in your Business! ⭐️

🗓 Date : 30th April 2025
🕑 Time: 12.30pm - 14:00

Benefits of attending

✅️ Discuss how to attract and retain a diverse talent pool, boost work force participation and drive regional economic growth.
✅️ Gain up-to-date knowledge of flexible working legislation, ensuring you remain compliant and competitive in a changing market.
✅️ Promote flexible working in your business and enhance employee work-life balance, leading to a healthier, more productive workforce.

👉Find out more contact [email protected]

👉Secure your free ticket here

https://lnkd.in/gfSSwTRj

29/11/2024

Visitor Levy Consultation – Impact on Businesses

Before publishing a proposed Visitor Levy Scheme, local authorities must assess the impact on businesses collecting and remitting a levy. Information on business impacts including costs to businesses and VAT requirements can be found at: www.highland.gov.uk/visitorlevyconsultation

08/11/2024