Category: business support

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 […]

Just for fun, this month we thought we’d dig about to find out whether astrology has anything to say on which star signs are the most successful in business and guess what, it does! Businesses large and small call Heathhall Business Centre home, and while we can’t claim to know the star signs of all […]

Many businesses choose to relocate to Heathhall Business Centre because of our wide range of commercial properties to let, including workshops, retail counters and office space, and if you are thinking about it too, here are a few tips on how to successfully relocate your business. Perhaps you’re looking to expand, and at Heathhall, we […]

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 […]

Should your business be on TikTok? It’s the fastest-growing social media platform of the decade, and by running its first live shopping and entertainment event this month called ‘On Trend’ where people can buy products directly on the platform, TikTok is now also tapping into the rise of social shopping. How does TikTok differ from […]

‘Shop Local’ is a new Community Chest card in Monopoly as part of the board game’s first major revamp in 85 years to better reflect what community means today. Fans can vote for it and other new cards but how else can you support small businesses without spending money?  Word of mouth Small businesses will […]

As Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes unveils a three-month extension on rates relief for retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses to June 30 in the Scottish Budget draft, let’s take a look at some of the wider financial support that’s available for Scottish businesses during COVID-19. This is in no way an exhaustive list. You’ll find […]

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 […]

The right Covid-19 business support,  at the right time,  is vital. These are difficult and strange times for everyone, everywhere – and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come, of that there is no doubt. In today’s news, the Bank of England warns that we’re facing the deepest recession on […]