Tag: Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce
New tax rates and bands explained
Scotland's new system of income tax rates and bands has come into force.
The changes were signed off by MSPs alongside the Scottish Government Budget in February.
They mean many pay less tax, but some pay...
Make data protection your business now
Solicitor Fionnlagh Blair warned that local companies should make data protection their business now.
New regulations come into force on May 25 this year and Fionnlagh of Anderson Strathern told a breakfast meeting of Midlothian...
Netwalking your way to success
Netwalking for Business comes out of winter hibernation for members of Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) in April.
It’s a unique concept which provides interrupted talk time with like-minded business people while...
China offers businesses a big opportunity
Lothians businessman Jim Stewart, an experienced exporter to China, believes the return is worth the hassle.
But the director of Livingston-based Click Netherfield warned businessmen and women that they must take all steps to protect...
Click into Asian market
Jim Stewart has traded in China and the wider Asian market and the director of Click Netherfield will share his experiences with local businessmen and women.
His Livingston-based firm has worked with many of the...
Brand strategy is vital
Communicating your brand effectively is a must for SMEs and Giles Etherington aims to provide tips when he headlines the next breakfast club hosted by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce.
It is at...
Funding opportunities is breakfast topic
The next Midlothian and East Lothian Breakfast Club is on Thursday 28 September (8am to 10am) at the Best Western Kings Manor Hotel, Milton Road, Edinburgh.
Funding Opportunities from the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) the...
Events to help boost business
A Lothians Chamber of Commerce is hosting two events which may boost your business.
A joint networking lunch at Dalhousie Castle, Midlothian, on Thursday, 21 September is being organised by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber...
Paterson pledge to grow Chamber
New Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce president Archie Paterson has pledged to continue to grow the organisation.
Mr Paterson, who is also the centre manager at manager of the Midlothian Innovation Centre, takes...
Triple-header could help your business
Three business meetings hosted by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber could help boost your business.
An HR Essential Workshop is on Tuesday 12 September between 9.30am and 1pm to help you achieve the best out...
Awards target best of the best in Mid and East Lothian
Nominations are now open for the Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce (MELCC) business awards. The closing date is Monday 31 July 2017 and the awards recognise the best of the best. You can...
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce business breakfast
Patricia Barclay is an expert on intellectual property and the Edinburgh-based businesswoman will discuss protecting yours at a networking breakfast later this month.
Trademarks and trade secrets: protecting your intellectual properties is the title of...