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Orkney Business

Orkney really does do the business when it comes to supporting those who run their own.

There are advice centres to help start, develop and support business, offering advice on all aspects of running a business, including help to access funding which may be available locally, and training in a range of relevant areas.  Relocating here is easy with a range of services to get you on your way.

And once you are set up, there are a range of groups to represent, support or help you market your business whether it be in tourism, food and drink, energy, construction, fishing, farming or crafts.

Helping each other succeed is part of Orkney life.

Other Websites of Interest
Orkney Islands Council business and trade
orkney.com business directory

Local Businesses
A J B Scholes
A J B Scholes, 8 Albert St, KIRKWALL, KW15 1HP
www.ajbscholes.co.uk
D&D IT Orkney Ltd
19a Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP
www.dditorkney.com
The Long Partnership
1 Castle Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HD
www.thelongpartnership.co.uk
Orcadia Chartered Accountants
1-3 East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HZ
www.orcadia-ca.co.uk
Gillywood Design
Newhouse, Toab, Orkney, KW172QG
www.gillywood.co.uk
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