Argyll & Islands Rural Business Ring

[Malky]

I wanted to bring this new venture to everyone's attention.

Ring Argyll has just opened for business after 5 years of consultation with local people. This organisation has been established as a co-operative with its members coming from any type of business within Argyll, Bute and Arran. That includes agriculture, forestry, fish farming, haulage, construction, advisory services and tourism but certainly not limited to them.

The idea behind the organisation is simple. Members of the ring supply services, labour or machinery through the Ring to other ring members.

As an example, a member requires an extra tractor to help with harvesting. He contacts the Ring, which contacts the most appropriate and nearest supplier of a tractor and charges a modest commission to cover its overheads.

Another example, a member runs a guest house but would like some additional training. He/she contacts the Ring which contacts a member who supplies an appropriate tourism training course.

The main advantage of the Ring is that one phone call will get you competitively priced goods, services and training courses. The list of products and services will grow as the Ring expands. Note that the Ring does not generate profits for shareholders or investors; its function is purely to benefit members and their businesses.

If you are interested in becoming a member or are looking for more information, contact the Ring manager Colin Cameron using one of the following methods.

Tel 01369 860117
Fax 01369 860118
Mob 07766 727888
email colin@ringargyll.co.uk

Malky

[Malky]

The Rural Business Ring website is now live and can be found at http://www.ringargyll.co.uk.

The Ring is for any type of rural business so please check it out.

Malky

[4th gen Suthen']

I've been hearing more and more about the Ring from ferming friends and neeburs Malky, might well join up. Dont really have much time to offer much to it but could benefit.

Some of my pals are already in, some considering it.