Keep Trade Local

On a recent visit to Orkney we had the chance to meet a true craftsman who is not only making traditional furniture from scratch but is preserving a piece of the Orkney heritage with passion and well researched knowledge. The traditional Orkney Chair maker, Fraser Anderson creates a range of award winning traditional furniture, building [...]

Local authorities and national organisations have specialist staff, able to provide advice on business matters, from marketing to taxation issues. Business Link have a wealth of information from rules and regulations to finances and grants.  They have even launched a podcast service with guidance covering topics relating to employing people, starting a business and business planning [...]