Business Information

The Council plays a key role in promoting the economic wellbeing of the Highlands, including the regeneration of communities.  Our involvement extends from property sales and offering industrial and commercial lets; to offering loans to existing or young companies.

Business Gateway

Advice and Support for businesses

Business Gateway helps new and existing businesses grow and prosper through a combination of online support, access to finance, local workshops, training, impartial advice and specialist advisory services. Our services are free of charge and all are available throughout the Highlands.

To find out more about our services, click on any of the links below;

• Visit our website
• Contact your nearest local adviser
• Book a free workshop
• Business Gateway startup guide
• Read about how Business Gateway has helped local businesses -
  - Archaeology North (pdf)
  - Glencoe Photography (pdf)
  - BiZz Theatre Group (pdf)
  - Helmsdale Charcoal and Coppice (pdf)
  - Sleat Tourism Group (pdf)

For further information, please visit our walk-in office at 81 Castle Street, Inverness, IV2 3EA or call 01463 713889.  Alternatively, contact one of our local advisers to make an appointment in a location which is convenient for you, or drop in to one of Highland Council's network of Service Points.

If you'd like to send us feedback or make a complaint, you can use this form.

Are you prepared for a crisis?

Read our “Are you prepared? (665kb pdf)” leaflet for helpful information to businesses about how to keep their operations up and running in a crisis situation.

Detailed information on how to get started on a business continuity plan can be found on the Business Gateway website. Anyone requiring further advice or information can contact: The Highland Council, Emergency Planning Unit tel: 01463 713479 or e-mail: epu@highland.gov.uk.

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