Dorothy Henke's Blog (8)

We are delighted to say that Paul Conway of Paul's Quality Butchers has got through to the Scottish final of the O2 Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Paul's story is inspirational. At the age of 13, he worked in his local butcher after school. In 2003, age 26, he received a grant and… Continue

Digital media companies in Scotland are invited to apply for grants from a new £1.5 million funding programme. Grants are not available for the development of feature films or conventional broadcast television programmes. But there are a wide selection of other applications on the use of digital media which are eligible. Check out the full article on the… Continue

If you are about to launch your business be sure and let us know. We will feature your business on the main page of www.falkirkbusiness.com the week of your launch. This is a great way of letting the Falkirk Business community know that you have started trading. Just email cameronf@feat.org.uk or phone on 01324 665500. Continue

If you think you can assist with sponsorship or board involvement contact Lynn on the number below. "Crimestoppers is an independent charity that allows people to give information about crime anonymously via the 0800 555 111 number or the online form. Crimestoppers has been operating within the UK for more than 21 years and IS successful! 19 people every day are arrested as a result of information given to Crimestoppers and every 4 days, one person is arrested and charged with murder or attempt… Continue

Do you love it or hate it? Has networking made a difference to your business? Have you been able to help others? We are looking to get feedback as to all the good and bad elements of networking. Are you a member of any networking organisations? What about some of the online business networks (like this one)? Are you comfortable walking into a room and introducing yourself? FEAT have been asked to put on a speed networking event - is this something you would participate in? Would you like traini… Continue

Network Your Way To Success – And Enjoy It ! Women Into Business, Thurs, 30th October, 2008 Newhouse Business Park, Grangemouth, 6.30pm Hands up how many of you hate the term Networking? Go on, be honest. You know you’re not supposed to admit to it in civilized company - because as everyone tells you, it’s an integral part of being successful in business. However, for many of us, no matter how hard we try, the word still conjures up images of suited and ultra confident business women,… Continue

The Scottish Government are organising a meet the buyer event entitled "Submitting the winning bid". This will be a series of practical workshops led by Scottish Parliament purchasing staff, designed to help small SME's and Social Economy Organisations bid successfully for Public Sector contracts. Workshop 1 – "Submitting the winning Quote" For requirements up to £60,000. Workshop 2 – "Submitting the winning Tender" For requirements over £60,000. Date of workshops: 10 October 2008… Continue

STOP PRESS -- If you are free at 12 noon on Friday 25th April, come along to York Square in La Porte precinct in Grangemouth for the offical opening of Paul's Quality Butchers shop. George Craig the Managing Director of Falkirk Football Club will be performing the opening. This will be Paul Conway's 3rd shop in Scotland. He is a remarkable young man - RBS Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Scottish Butcher of the Year plus Sausage Champion for the West of Scotland and Steak Pie Champ… Continue