Business Gateway Skye & Lochalsh

10/11/2026

One of the biggest decisions when starting a business is choosing the right structure.

Sole trader? Partnership? Limited company? Social enterprise?

Our webinar will help you understand the options, compare the benefits and limitations of each, and leave you with a practical checklist to help plan your next steps.

Grab your free place here ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/events/different-business-structures-what-is-the-right-one-for-you-32459

05/11/2026

Boost your AI skills. Boost your business.

Our free webinar series helps you get real results from tools like ChatGPT and Claude, with practical techniques you can use straight away.

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

02/11/2026

Only scratching the surface with AI?

Learn advanced techniques to get better, more reliable results from ChatGPT, Claude and other LLMs in our free webinar.

Sign up here: https://www.bgateway.com/events/ai-power-user-getting-real-results-from-chatgpt-claude-and-other-llms-32346

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

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

24/09/2025

Looking for the perfect business space to let on Skye?

Our brand-new units at Broadford Industrial Estate are filling fast.

Designed for modern businesses, these high-spec spaces offer a mix of:

✅ Glazed office units with mezzanines – ideal for growing teams

✅Workshop units with roller door – perfect for light assembly or manufacturing

✅Energy efficiency, EV charging points, WC and tea prep facilities

We’re planning to move to a closing date soon for new tenants – so now’s the time to get in touch.

👉 Find out more here: https://ow.ly/qh9250X1uhF

15/07/2025

Great opportunity, get in touch with Love from Skye

📢Please help us spread the word 📢
We already had less bookings for this week's mini market day and now someone has just cancelled their 2 tables. Eeek! We have 2 traders booked and they're great products. One foodie and one beautiful accessories. But we don't want it to be a really quiet (or lonely!) day for them! We have space for 6 traders / for 4 more. We don't often ask you to share our posts but we would love if you could share this one in support of small local businesses!

Fridays here have started to become a great day with a fab vibe between the mini market in the pop-up room, our jewellery showroom and G.T's cafe here in the building and we would love to keep that going.

It's just £15 which includes use of a table & a section of wall space and WiFi. (Traders must have their own Public Liability Insurance).

We're on the main road through Broadford with lots of parking so it's a great spot! Have a look at our previous posts for videos of our mini market days and other things held in our pop-up space.

Please send us a message if you'd like to join us!

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...

30/04/2025

Kennedy Accountancy are hosting a local Business Community Open Day on the 24th May, you can book online below

Our first speaker announcement for our 2025 Open Day is a familiar face. Rene Looper from Tuminds Social Media spoke at last year's event and was such a hit that we are delighted to have him back with us!

Rene's talk this year will be 'Save hours in your day with AI'.

There's lots of talk about AI at the moment, and it's hard to know if it's a gimmick or even something we should be worried about. Rene uses AI on a daily basis so he's the expert we need to tell us all about it.

Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and CoPilot can streamline your daily tasks, boost productivity, and free up valuable time. In this short and educational session, Rene will demonstrate practical ways to integrate AI into your business workflows. Whether it’s automating emails, generating content, or simplifying decision-making, you will learn how to make AI work for you and reclaim hours in your day!

Rene has, for many years, been regarded as the go-to person in the Highlands for digital marketing consultancy and training. His talk last year was so valuable and I have no doubt that 2025 will be the same.

Tickets are available to book now on the link below. Entry is by donation to our chosen charity - Skye and Lochalsh Foodbank.

Saturday 24th May - come and join us.

https://kennedyaccountancyopenday.eventbrite.co.uk

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