- Wednesday 29th May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online, Free – Register VIA Eventbrite
Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.
We are delighted to welcome Màiri Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland in this session, designed to help you jump-start your net zero journey.
These online events will last for an hour and include a Q&A session at the end.
Mairi Macdonald, Local Enterprise Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland
Covering the North of Scotland and based in Inverness, Màiri supports start-up businesses to get their ideas off the ground, with practical day-to-day support around planning and growth as well as hosting events locally.
A graduate of the University of Glasgow, Màiri is a native Gaelic speaker and is passionate about helping the often economically fragile communities of the Highlands and Islands to achieve their full potential.
Mairi is also past president of Highland Business Women and has a keen interest in supporting female founders.
This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.
Register VIA Eventbrite here
- 17th April 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online, Free – Register VIA Eventbrite
‘Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.
We are delighted to welcome award-winning independent financial advisors, Phil Anderson Financial Services for expert insight on financial planning.
These online events will last for an hour and will include a Q&A session at the end.
In this session, Kevin Philip, Financial Advisor will cover the following topics:
- Tax-efficient protection for business owners – business protection and relevant life cover
- Retirement Planning – pensions, auto enrolment, SIPP’s, SSAS’s and the tax advantages of salary sacrifice
- Investment Planning
- Tax Planning
- Employee Benefits and wellness programmes
- Commercial Lending
Kevin will also discuss the need for business protection against unforeseen events such as illness, disability, or death of key personnel. He will explore options such as key person insurance, shareholder protection insurance, and business loan protection.
About Phil Anderson Financial Services
Phil Anderson Financial Services is committed to delivering Independent Financial Advice to their clients across a wide range of areas, including:
- Investment
- Pensions
- Savings
- Mortgages
- Insurance
Phil Anderson Financial Services hosts the Podcast ‘The UK Personal Finance Show ~ Pensions, Investment, Savings and Insurance,’ which is designed to help people make money matters more understandable and straightforward.
Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.
Register VIA Eventbrite here
- 12th March 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online, Free – Register VIA Eventbrite
Member’s Insight’ is a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members.
We are delighted to welcome business wellbeing specialist Fiona Mackintosh of More than Motivation, for expert insight on wellbeing in the workplace.
These online events will last for an hour, and include a Q&A session at the end..
About More than Motivation
In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, fostering a culture of wellbeing and prioritizing mental health has become more crucial than ever. Recent statistics reveal that a significant 76% of our professionals are grappling with moderate to high stress levels, while 56% are exhibiting symptoms of depression. These alarming figures underscore the unprecedented challenges employees are facing, emphasising the urgent need for proactive measures.
Join us as Fiona Macintosh, a wellbeing expert from More than Motivation, provides valuable insights into crafting a robust employee wellbeing strategy. Her expertise will guide you in making informed decisions, preventing unnecessary expenditure on initiatives that may not align with your organisation’s unique needs. Fiona will also shed light on the important role of Stress Risk Assessments and offer practical advice to kickstart the process within your organisation.
Be at the forefront of cultivating a workplace that not only addresses challenges but empowers individuals to thrive.
This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members, Venture North members and business support.
Register VIA Eventbrite here
- 14th February 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online, Free – Register VIA Eventbrite
Introducing ‘Member’s Insight’ – a virtual platform for Chamber members to share their expert knowledge, experience, and advice with fellow members. These online events will last for an hour and include a Q&A session.
To kick off our first event, we are delighted to welcome The Strategy Collective who will help you understand how to drive more traffic to your website.
In this session, The Strategy Collective’s Director Sacha Woolham, Sales & Strategy Specialist Andy Lambert, and Social Media Specialist Susan Mackay will share valuable insights on how to enhance your digital presence.
The session will cover the following topics:
- Different marketing channels that can be utilised
- Key metrics to consider
- The distinction between free and paid advertising
- How social media can assist in marketing efforts
About The Strategy Collective
Orkney-based, The Strategy Collective was founded in 2018 by Marketing and Innovation expert Sacha Woolham. The Strategy Collective collaborates flexibly and diligently with its clients, delivering user-friendly e-commerce websites.
The Strategy Collective offers a range of services including:
- Business Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Proposition Development
- Web Development
- Content Creation
- Communications Strategy
This event is open to Caithness Chamber of Commerce members and business support.
Register VIA Eventbrite here
- When – w/c 26th February 2024 (26th – 29th February, 1 to 2 hour session per day in the morning or evening)
- Where – Ontario, Canada (virtually via Zoom)
- Cost to Participate – £150 +VAT
- Food & Drink
- Life Sciences
- Healthcare Technology
- Technology & IT
- Financial Services
- Professional Business Services
- Creative Industries
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Renewable Energy
- Advance Manufacturing
- The mission will take place virtually over 4 days
- Delegates will receive an information pack prior to the mission taking place, outlining the agenda and suggested market research
- Attendees will take part in a range of virtual workshops to learn about doing business in Ontario (including market awareness sessions, tax and legal workshops and case study presentations)
- There will be a networking event to facilitate further connections between Scotland and Ontario
- Each company will receive a minimum of two 1:1 B2B meetings with potential partners in Ontario based on your goals and ambitions
- To participate in this mission, there will be a registration fee of £150 + VAT once applications have been approved
- Open to any company in Scotland looking to grow their international trade activity in Ontario
- This is a cross-sector trade mission
- Companies do not need to be a member of a Chamber of Commerce
- Fee of £150 + VAT to participate in this mission (this fee is non-refundable should a company cancel after we start working to secure B2B connections)
The agenda for this event can be viewed HERE.
To apply, complete and return the attached application form to changu@inverness-chamber.co.uk.
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT.
This year is a very special 50th anniversary for Caithness Chamber of Commerce and therefore we intend to host a very special annual dinner! Every year we try to make the event unique, this year will be no different, in fact we aim for it to the best night so far. We have plans to take you back to 1974 when it all began!
This celebration will take place on Thursday 12th September at the Norseman Hotel, Wick.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce would like to invite members to join us for our Seventeenth Annual General Meeting, to be held on the Thursday 3rd October, 2024. Further details will follow in due course.
Join us for an opportunity to hear about the Chamber and gain a better understanding of the benefits of membership.
The event will be informal and can be attended by new members or members who would like a refresher on what is available.
- Thursday 25th July, 2024
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online
- Free event for Chamber members only
Book your place via Eventbrite Here or contact fiona@caithnesschamber.com
Join us for an opportunity to hear about the Chamber and gain a better understanding of the benefits of membership.
The event will be informal and can be attended by new members or members who would like a refresher on what is available.
- Wednesday 27th March, 2024
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Online
- Free event for Chamber members only
Book your place via Eventbrite Here or contact fiona@caithnesschamber.com