THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has appointed two new board members. Diane Paterson of Ecosse in Bo'ness and Raymond McNeill of Avecia in Grangemouth will help steer the future direction of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust. The Trust, based at Newhouse Business Park in Grangemouth, provides a range of services for local firms… Continue reading Two join business group board
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WANT to brush up your creativity? Why not sign up for a creativity course? The PR Store has secured discounts on a sessions being run by Institute of Public Relations fellow Andy Green - one of the UK's gurus on PR creativity. The workshop is being in Edinburgh next week - so book your place… Continue reading Save money on creativity training
Magazine puts area on the map
A NEW publication is highlighting West Lothian’s strategic position at the heart of Scotland. Property Matters has been produced by West Lothian Council to attract new companies to the area. The eight-page magazine – designed by The PR Store – is being distributed with the November edition of Business Insider magazine. Councillor Willie Dunn, the… Continue reading Magazine puts area on the map
Record ‘FEAT’ for Enterprise Trust
THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has notched up a record year. In its annual report Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust says it helped more than 280 businesses to start-up during 2002/2003 - creating nearly 500 new jobs. The figure - the highest in FEAT's 20-year history - was revealed at the organisation's annual… Continue reading Record ‘FEAT’ for Enterprise Trust
Royal date for engineering services firm
PRINCE Andrew has visited Clark Eriksson's offices in Falkirk. The Duke of York made the visit (on September 8) in his role as a special representative for international investment and trade. Royal sources say the Prince is keen to support small and medium-sized businesses enjoying international success. Clark Eriksson - which provides professional engineering services… Continue reading Royal date for engineering services firm
Capital event for PR independents
ENTREPRENEURS interested in launching their own PR firms are being encouraged to attend an event in Edinburgh this weekend. The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) has organised “Independents’ Day” – a half-day workshop to help people running small PR consultancies, or those who want to be self-employed. The event will take place in the Apex… Continue reading Capital event for PR independents
Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday
The organisation helping small businesses across Falkirk district celebrated its 20th birthday today with a feast of chips . . . silicon chips, to be exact. Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust in Grangemouth has helped nearly 2,500 start-up firms since it was launched two decades ago. It now hopes to help even more businesses with its… Continue reading Broadband boost for businesses as FEAT celebrates 20th birthday
Cutting-edge firm honoured for investing in staff
A FALKIRK company at the “cutting edge” of things has earned a top business award. Cairnwell Components Ltd., of Middlefield Industrial Estate, has gained the Investors in People (IIP) Standard for its strong commitment to staff training and development. The company, which carries out computer-controlled cutting work, was launched at the end of 1999. It… Continue reading Cutting-edge firm honoured for investing in staff
Russell takes top job at FEAT
THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has a new boss. Russell Parker has taken over as the director of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT). He replaces Sandy Riddell, who retired in September. Mr Parker (45) said he was “delighted” to take on the position. He was previously assistant director of the Enterprise Trust,… Continue reading Russell takes top job at FEAT
Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
Latest stage in £60 million revamp of Craigmillar THE latest stage in the £60 million revamp of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh was unveiled today (Monday, 17 December, 2001). Former Scottish Health Minister Susan Deacon, the area’s local MSP, officially opened Hays Community Business Centre. The £1.6 million complex, off the city’s Niddrie Mains Road,… Continue reading Jobs boost as £1.6 million business centre opens
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