June 2023

At the time of writing, Scotland has experienced its hottest day of the year so far and has had just slightly more than half the normal amount of rainfall for the time of year. While the dry, warm weather will delight summer show organisers and festival attendees, it will undoubtedly cause problems for many of you.

May 2023

Despite the dreich weather, summer is most definitely on the way! The blossom that was so prevalent last month is being replaced by bluebells and the emergence of buff-tailed bumblebees. Are you taking part in No Mow May? Perhaps you've been enjoying some seasonal fare such as asparagus, purple sprouting broccoli or leeks?

April 2023

How are your New Year's Resolutions going? Unsurprisingly, January is the worst time to set new goals owing to a combination of post-festive exhaustion, short days and cold weather. April, on the other hand, is the very epitome of re-birth with hedgehogs coming out of hibernation, blossom emerging and of course lambs and calves in the fields.

March 2023

At the time of writing, warnings have been issued for snow and ice by the Met Office so we hope this finds you well and warm. When we say we understand the pressures of rural life, we really mean it! Apart from making rural businesses be seen and heard, the farmers in the team have been preparing for lambing and sowing.

February 2023

“While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch.” ― Patience Strong Small businesses are urged to take part in the recently launched survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland - the Big Small Business Survey. This is FSB Scotland’s biggest-ever state of the nation survey project with the aim of capturing a comprehensive snapshot of the trading environment in Scotland. The survey can be completed at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/bigsmallbizsurvey by 10 March.

RHET Talk to a Farmer

We all have questions we would love to ask, especially around peoples’ way of life, their jobs or where they live. This is exactly why the rural education charity The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) in partnership with e-Sgoil’s Developing Young Workforce (DYW) Live team will be hosting during Talk to a Farmer from 6th to 10th February, giving people the chance to learn more about farming, farmers and the countryside.

January 2023

There is a Kenyan proverb that goes along the lines "Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable". Many of our clients are strengthened by their membership of cooperatives such as SOPA or SAOS.

December 2022

As the end of the year grows near, our thoughts inevitably turn to what we’ve achieved...or not! It's worth remembering that we are still living with the effects of Covid and, with the shortage of food-grade co2, container port delays and labour shortages, 2022 has been every bit as challenging as 2021 for many businesses. So, if you've been thinking about tasks that remain outstanding, don't be too hard on yourself!

Join Our Free PR Masterclass on Wednesday 30 November

We’ll show you easy and actionable ways you can boost your PR. Everything we show you will help you to reach out to new and existing customers - without costing you money.

November 2022

New behaviours are constantly being formed around online shopping and, as they do, so must your marketing.

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