What we do
Business Comment Magazine
Our magazine provides insight on Edinburgh’s vibrant business community, with features on the city’s key sectors, interviews with leading figures and news on business developments in the capital.
Business mentoring
Using a combination of our new online business mentoring software platform and a consultative approach, we will identify your business development objectives and ambitions. We will then carefully match you and your business with a mentor who has the skills and experience to meet your needs.
Upskilling and reskilling
We offer a wide range of training courses designed to help your team develop and your business grow.
Upcoming Events and Courses
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NEXT EVENT
Understanding Export and Export Documentation
30/04/2026 09:30 - 15:30Master the fundamentals of export management and documentation with this comprehensive course. From handling inquiries to managing logistics, this session provides a step-by-step guide to the entire e...
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Essential Management Skills
05/05/2026 09:30 - 16:00Are you ready to elevate your management skills and excel in the art of people management? Look no further! Our intensive workshop on Management Essentials is designed to equip you with the knowledge ...
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Partner and Corporate Roundtable - Future of Urban Mobility in Edinburgh
21/04/2026 09:00 - 10:30Debate continues to grow around the future of mobility in Edinburgh, particularly as the City of Edinburgh Council progresses its updated City Mobility Plan - aimed at reducing through‑traffic, expa...
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Early Start at Edinburgh Future’s Institute
24/04/2026 09:00 - 10:30Hosted by the University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection, join us on Friday 24th April for a special visit to the Edinburgh Futures Institute. Housed within the beautifully restored former Royal ...
Membership
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Inform
Our one city focus means we gain invaluable insight into plans, developments and key business issues in the Capital. Using this knowledge, we regularly inform our members on the local business landscape and any changes which may affect them. -
Represent
We have strong relationships with local and national Government, key policy-makers and city stakeholders. Using our networks, we influence on business issues and lobby on policy areas important to our members. -
Connect
Connecting people is at the heart of what we do. We run over 100 networking events per year, offer facilitated introductions and have a GDPR friendly membership database. So, if there is a contact you’d like to be connected to - consider it done. -
Grow
Helping our members grow is incredibly important to us. We’ll help to raise your profile in Edinburgh through our marketing support and we offer excellent training programmes to help increase productivity and accelerate growth.
Some words from our members
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Gordon Robertson, Director of Communications and Sustainability, Edinburgh Airport"The Chamber puts forward the case for business in the Capital with a clear understanding of the benefits that business brings to Edinburgh, as well as the responsibilities business has. From a business like ours to a small agency, the Chamber adds value – not something many can say." -
Lindsay Fyfe-Jardine, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home“Through the Chamber, I’ve connected with many leaders at networking events and this has opened up the door for lots of exciting partnerships. I can’t speak highly enough of the Chamber team, their dedication and care for Edinburgh businesses is evident and I’m very proud to say I’m an active member of their community.” -
Florence Kennedy Rolland, Managing Director, Negotiate LtdI have had many chats with other providers and members which I never would have had without the chamber, providing me with insights into other businesses as well as connections and possible collaborations. There is such a varied membership, there is always someone new to talk to.
News & Blogs
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Should I Sell My Rental Property in Edinburgh? An Honest Look at the Market
Over the last few years, the Edinburgh rental market has been anything but predictable. Landlords have experienced a period of extraordinary demand, rapidly rising rents and fierce competition for properties. But in the last 12–18 months, the tone of the market has changed and landlords are now asking if this is the right time to sell. The honest answer is…
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What’s Really Happening in Edinburgh’s Rental Market Right Now?
Over the past few years, Edinburgh’s rental market has experienced extraordinary demand and rising rents. Many landlords saw properties let within days, sometimes at prices far above what they would have expected just a few years earlier. But markets rarely stay at peak intensity forever. As we move through 2026, the…
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Building Safety Reforms: What Edinburgh SMEs Need to Know
Scotland operates its own building standards and fire safety regulatory framework, independently from the regime in England. However, many Edinburgh-based firms deliver services, projects, or advisory work across the UK. This article outlines recent and proposed developments in England, which may be relevant for Scottish businesses engaging in cross-border trade…
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Should I Sell My Rental Property in Edinburgh? An Honest Look at the Market
Over the last few years, the Edinburgh rental market has been anything but predictable. Landlords have experienced a period of extraordinary demand, rapidly rising rents and fierce competition for properties. But in the last 12–18 months, the tone of the market has changed and landlords are now asking if this is the right time to sell. The honest answer is…
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What’s Really Happening in Edinburgh’s Rental Market Right Now?
Over the past few years, Edinburgh’s rental market has experienced extraordinary demand and rising rents. Many landlords saw properties let within days, sometimes at prices far above what they would have expected just a few years earlier. But markets rarely stay at peak intensity forever. As we move through 2026, the…
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UK economy grows by 0.5% in February but outlook for 2026 remains disappointing
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Largest month-on-month growth since December 2024, but long-term prospects thrown off track by conflict in Middle East. Lower growth leads to reduced tax revenues, threatening public finances. Government faces trade-off between protecting households and maintaining fiscal…
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