Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced a programme of masterclasses for entrepreneurs to improve their business. The first of the masterclasses is Strategic Negotiations, which takes place in Inverness on Tuesday and Wednesday August 28 and 29, and is followed by masterclasses on Structured Steps in the Entrepreneur’s Journey, Strategic Marketing and Creating and Maintaining a Competitive Advantage. Entrepreneurs from across the Highlands and Islands are encouraged to attend, with help towards travel and accommodation expenses more than £70 being provided. Aimed at entrepreneurs and senior staftof companies with growth potential in the Highlands and Islands, the two-day Strategic Negotiations masterclass will provide proven tools, tips and techniques. The lessons learned aim to help attendees build rapport, trust, mutual understanding and a lasting relationship with those they are negotiating with. They will learn how to conduct negotiations, using best practice principles, and how to minimise risks and develop contingency strategies. Details of how to book can be found at www.hie.co.uk/entrepreneurship.