Firstport

Slainte Ltd has been providing advice to community organisations and businesses since 1991, throughout the Highlands but focused on Argyll and its islands and Lochaber. The original specialism of leisure and tourism has broadened into covering all industry sectors and business issues. Of particular interest is helping community organisations through the proces of becoming social enterprises, dealing with issues such as commercial focus, culture change, business planning. Slainte Ltd consists of Sandy Slater who has a Diploma in Business Advice and Counselling, with an endorsement in advising community organisations; is a member of the Institute of Business Consulting and went back to University in 1994 to study an MBA to enhance his knowledge of business processes. He is currently Secretary, Licensee and Child Protection Co-ordinator of Fort William Shinty Club

There are two key activity areas: Advice to communities and businesses. This encompasses community organisations of all types and with a range of issues from start-up to commercialisation. Business clients tend to be micro-businesses with particular issues related to small markets and rural/remote location. Feasibility Studies and Business Planning. This overlaps with the above as many of the requests for assistance are to help demonstrate the financial lsoundness of a project. Geographically Slainte Ltd works mainly in Argyll and Lochaber,and has built up an understanding of the particular issues that arise in rural areas and how these can be addressed.

1. 19 Lorn Drive
2. Glencoe
3. PH49 4HR

• Tel: 07717217898

• Full time staff: 1
• Part time staff: 0
• Volunteers: 0
• Operational Since: 1991