Category: Business Centre Upgrades

When was the last time you had a nosy at the Heathhall Business Centre Tenant Directory? It’s all change, and it’s time to meet our new tenants, a group of brilliant businesses that we’re confident you’ll be utilising in future. ‘Small business Dumfries’ is a Google search that brings you to Heathhall, and here’s the […]

To say we’re a family at Heathhall Business Centre might sound a wee bit schmaltzy, but it’s true. New tenants often comment on how warm a welcome they get when they take one of our commercial units, and the reasons for the camaraderie are clear when you look at all the positive research outcomes around […]

Ever watch The Apprentice and wonder how the candidates could run a bath let alone a business? And don’t get us started on how often they say ‘this process’. Argh. Are you ready to show them how it’s done by knuckling down to start a business in 2025? If you’ve got a good idea and […]

All types of businesses thrive at Heathhall Business Centre. But how do you best market your business? A good marketing strategy will raise awareness and generate a buzz around your brand, increase footfall, drive traffic to your website,  boost revenues, and keep them coming back for more by creating a loyal customer base. For small […]

Heathhall Business Centre. The clue’s in the name. We’re the home of thriving businesses of all shapes and sizes, each making a splash in southwest Scotland. But in what shape will 2024 find the Scottish economy? Let’s take a look at what’s being said out there in the news-sphere… Scottish Economy Forecast 2024: The Overview Buoyant consumer […]

Christmas fun in Dumfries & Galloway. There’s something for everyone, yes, even old grinchy-grumble-guts in the corner, so here’s a round-up of what’s going on in our beautiful region in December. Think of it as our gift to you for choosing Heathhall Business Centre in 2023. Here’s wishing you a very merry Christmas and a […]

Light a fire underneath some marketing ideas to boost your business and send it skyward in autumn  – and we’re not just talking about a full calendar of events on which you can hang some great autumn business marketing ideas.  And remember, before we start with the large and small business advertising ideas, if you’re looking […]

Do you have what it takes to start your own business? It isn’t the pipe dream you might imagine it is. And before we get down to business, just a reminder that Heathhall Business Centre is the home to ventures new and old and of every shape and size, thanks to a variety of trade counter, […]

Ten things you probably didn’t know about Heathhall Business Centre, like our history, why the aviation-themed street names on the estate?, our price match guarantee, caravan storage and our self storage insurance! Heathhall History Heathhall Business Centre has a rich history. The Arrol-Johnston Car Company moved to Heathhall from Paisley in 1913 and built a […]

New year, new business. Despite economic uncertainty, 93 new businesses were created every hour across the UK in the first half of 2022, says small business lender iwoca. If you’ve been thinking about starting a new business in 2023, you should know that Heathhall Business Centre is the best place to rent commercial property in […]

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, businesses have faced many hardships, stresses and setbacks. With restrictions changing constantly it has left a lot of people not knowing if or when they can open and once opened, everything changes again! New Funding Luckily in Scotland, supporting businesses has been one of the top priorities of the government. Dumfries […]

Our newest tenants, dog lovers Harley Quinn and Chris Herd, started Dumfries doggy daycare business Wagg this Way in May 2019, and have already built up a regular four-legged clientele at their newly refurbished and spotless premises at Unit 272 Hurricane Road.  Having trained in animal care and vet nursing, Harley had always harboured a […]

It’s time you took a fresh look at Heathhall Business Centre, so here are ten reasons why you’ll love us! There are over fifty businesses across the estate – from DIY to doggy daycare, from gyms to general maintenance, and from bakers to cabinet makers. Check out our tenant directory to see who’s who. You […]

Would you know what to do in the case of an emergency? Hopefully, none of us will ever need to perform life-saving skills, but it’s reassuring to know what lifesaving equipment is available if it’s required. Heathhall Business Centre now has a Public Access Defibrillator thanks to Dumfries business owner Richie Nicoll. In December 2018, […]

More commonly known as a defibrillator, an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) has the potential to save a life. The statistics for the placement of an AED in the workplace speak for themselves, but how many people actually know how they work and would know how to use one if the occasion arose? A Potentially Life […]

Following the installation of our new high-speed internet service, we’re delighted to welcome back leading UK service providers, Utility Services (USL) Group to Heathhall Business Centre. Who Are USL Group? USL Group delivers essential infrastructure across the UK’s public and private telecoms, utilities, construction and energy sectors. What Do They Do? The company provides multiple […]

Heathhall Business Centre is proud to welcome another Dumfriesshire favourite to its vibrant community. Renowned family run catering team, Marchbank Bakers, celebrated the opening of their tenth store this month following the launch of the new Marchbank Cafe on site at Heathhall Business Centre. The Heathhall team are excited to welcome such a prominent local […]

Regardless of your size or sector, every business is required to file and store appropriate paperwork. Having your documents in order from the outset will keep administration costs to a minimum and enable you to focus on growing your business. Our secure business storage space in Dumfries provides protection for your essential documents and peace […]