Now open for applications on Orkney Islands Council website. The Island Equivalent Payment - For eligible businesses, this fund brings the support available to them in line with similar businesses subject to level 4 restrictions on the mainland⬇ orkney.gov.uk/OIC-News/Covid…

We're aware there's confusion with this fund and are keen to highlight there IS NOT a deadline of this Friday (5th). There's a deadline of 22 Feb for the top-up element , but no current deadline for applications for the £2k or £3k grant.

A £10 million fund will provide financial support to visitor attractions in Scotland that have been severely affected by the impact of Covid-19. It is managed by VisitScotland on behalf of The Scottish Government and opens 12 noon February 11👉go.visit.sc/eWv

We're administering a £10m fund, on behalf of the Scottish Government, to support Scottish based businesses in the coach tourism and coach private hire sector. Applications open from 12 noon Tues 16 Feb CPT Scotland ST Alliance For more👉go.visit.sc/eWw

Island Equivalent Payment Fund We strongly urge #Orkney businesses that are registered for non-domestic rates to look at the guidance and criteria for this fund, and contact us if you're not sure about it. gov.scot/publications/c…

#Webinar alert! 📢 Running a business & wondering how you can reshape it to get through 2021? Join us next week to look at practical steps & ways you can find new opportunities to help you succeed. Book your free space now ➡️ ow.ly/oGxG50DqpfU #SupportScottishBusiness

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's #webinar on Sales: Find them, make them and keep them! Join us at 10am to look at a structured approach you can use to to help find & convert sales for your business ➡️ ow.ly/yPUQ50Dsq4L #SupportScottishBusiness

Webinar alert! 📢 Business survival - Advice, tips & actions. Join us on Tuesday 16th February to look at what you can do now to navigate a route forward in 2021 amid the challenges of COVID-19 & Brexit. Book your free space now ➡️ ow.ly/mDcJ50DtG3W #SupportScottishBusiness

We're administering a £2.3m fund, on behalf of the Scottish Government to support Scottish based businesses in the hostels sector. Applications open from 12 noon Wed 17 Feb – guidance available now visitscotland.org/supporting-you… Hostelling Scotland Independent Hostels Scottish Hostels

Running a business in Scotland or considering starting one? What are you doing at 11am tomorrow? Join us to look at writing a business plan - what to include, how to use it & how to develop it to meet your needs. Sign up now ➡️ ow.ly/k8UY50DtEW5 #SupportScottishBusiness

Business Grants Reminder - facebook.com/OICUpdates/pos…

Two new COVID-19 funds have gone live to provide support for: - newly self-employed people - mobile and home-based close contact businesses and registered driving instructors Grants of £4,000 are available. Read more: bit.ly/3jThPPI

Considering starting a business or self-employment? This #webinar is for you! Join us tomorrow at 5:30pm to look at the key steps you can take now to turn your idea into a reality & what support is available. Sign up now ➡️ ow.ly/AUHo50DyEa1 #SupportScottishBusiness

There's still time to book onto our #webinar on Bookkeeping & finance: The essentials. New to business, self-employment or looking to improve your current ££ flow set up? Then this session is for you! Sign up now ➡️ ow.ly/LwTt50DyEWA #SupportScottishBusiness

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES **Islands Equivalent Payment FAQs – and DEADLINE for top-up element of the fund** Just in case you’ve missed it, some FAQ’s about the Island Equivalent Payment Fund for Orkney businesses to the website 👇: orkney.gov.uk/OIC-News/Covid…

‼DEADLINE TODAY for applications to be considered for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Top-Up Grant element of the Island Equivalent Payment. Check eligibility here bit.ly/36uPNnr– remember to refer to Level 4 criteria! Then apply here bit.ly/3cvGjNC

We're here to help. Visit bgateway.com to get support. #SupportScottishBusiness

One slot left with our excellent HR adviser on Thursday (27th), for advice and guidance on anything related to Human Resources Management. Contact [email protected] to book.

When budgets are tight it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will help you use marketing to increase customer engagement. We will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business. Without bursting the bank!

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