doing business in hawick

The business community in Hawick offers a healthy environment for commercial partnerships and growth, and there are a range of groups and services available to help local businesses fulfill their potential.

The Hawick Business Partnership
The Hawick Business Partnership is representative of the local business community and provides the opportunity to make a difference to the local economy. The agenda and action plan for the group is developed by the members of the group. If you would like the chance to network and share your ideas with other local businesses, then contact Chairman Derick Tait at derick.tait@jrelliot.co.uk.

Scottish Enterprise Borders
Working in partnership with the private and public sectors, Scottish Enterprise Borders aims to secure the long-term future of the Borders economy. Whether you are looking to grow your business, increase your skills and learning or make global connections, Scottish Enterprise Borders can help. Check out what's on offer at www.scottish-enterprise.com or www.scottish-enterprise.com/borders. Scottish Enterprise also offers services for E-business and support for going online, click here for more information. Scottish Enterprise Borders' Profile of Hawick can be found here.

Business Gateway
Whether you are thinking about starting out or are committed to growing your own business, Business Gateway offers the start up information, support and advice to suit your needs. From thinking about an idea to developing a plan through to the launch of your business, Business Gateway provides the opportunity to access business information, advisory services, start up grants, relevant courses and seminars, market research and networking to assist you with your own business. The Gateway also provides access to business support for social enterprises that are trading or close to trading. Click on the following link to find out more about the information you need www.bgateway.com.

Careers Scotland
If your business requires new staff, labour market information or support to develop, Careers Scotland can help. Check out their services to employers section on the Careers Scotland website.

Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce
Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce is an organisation that holds workshops, seminars and networking events throughout the Scottish Borders. Promoting the interests of its members as well as the economic well being of the region, it also provides a local business voice in order to influence policy makers throughout Scottish Borders, Scotland and beyond. If you are interested in joining the Chamber of Commerce or would like further information check out their website, at www.borderschamber.org.uk. The Chamber also manages the Borders Works website, which explores the types of businesses and job opportunities existing within the Scottish Borders.