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Rural Enterprise News: 22 February
March is just around the corner and spring is calling; and with it these opportunities and events for businesses and communities across...
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 28 January
It's hard to believe that January 2022 is almost over! But it is indeed time to start planning for next month if you haven't already - so...
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 18 January
It’s the third week of January already, which means that for those who haven’t yet filed tax returns, the 31st deadline is looming large....
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Perthshire Artisans Adds New Creatives
Smart Village Perthshire Artisans has added nine more creatives to the platform, bringing the total of Artisans on the site up to over...
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 13 December
Self Employment and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED): Young people in Perthshire and Kinross can apply for support to start and/or grow...
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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A new Smart Village is launched
Communities Care Perth & Kinross is a new Smart Village which launched in November 2021. This new resource will help link carers and...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 12 November
SDS Rural Employers Toolkit: Skills Development Scotland have published a guide on training, placement support, apprenticeships and more...
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 27 October
Our news blog this time is an events special, with lots of interesting and useful sessions coming up for rural businesses or enterprises...
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 11 October
Information and opportunities for a productive autumn: Young Person’s Guarantee Employer Webinar: The aim of the Young Person’s Guarantee...
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 8 September
Here's your latest funding news, opportunities and updates for September: Scotland Loves Local Fund: This fund has now reopened and will...
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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Braemar Smart Village Launched!
We are pleased to share the latest Smart Village updates with you, highlighting the great things happening across rural Scotland and...
Sep 7, 20211 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 12 August
With almost all restrictions now at an end in Scotland, and many businesses ready to get back to full capacity, we are hoping everyone...
Aug 12, 20213 min read
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The Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Peer Support Group
The Scottish Government launched a three year action plan in March 2021 to deliver the Scottish Social Enterprise Strategy. The focus is...
Jul 24, 20211 min read
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Scottish Rural Parliament Results Published
The reports, recommendations and recordings from the March 2021 Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament have been made ready to share....
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 20 July
As Scotland moves down to Level 0 this week, here’s a few essential updates and opportunities. News Level 0 Restrictions: With all of...
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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Perthshire Artisans Continuing to Grow and Develop
Perthshire Artisans last month celebrated its one year anniversary, which coincided with 10 new artisans being added to the platform, for...
Jul 18, 20211 min read
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GrowBiz and Smart Village Scotland CEO Appointed to New Advisory Council
Business leaders, academics and economists have been appointed to a new Advisory Council to help shape an ambitious 10 year National...
Jul 17, 20211 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 15 July
Your latest round up of news for rural businesses, social enterprises and communities: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge: Are...
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 6 July
It’s the beginning of a new month, and although we're still waiting to hear about ongoing business restrictions, there are plenty of...
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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Rural Enterprise News: 22 June
It’s the middle of June, which means we are at the halfway point of 2021 (yes, really), so it’s a good time to review what your business...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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