Pre-2006 research studies

E-business survey 05 The Scottish e-Business Survey (SEBS) was conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise in partnership during June and July 2005. The aim of the survey was to provide an accurate picture of current adoption levels and likely future trends in e-business usage.Understanding and monitoring the growth of Inverness This report looks into how much growth has there been? What is behind it? How has new wealth been created and what has given rise to new jobs? Why are people moving into the city? Looking into the future, what will Inverness need to create and support sustainable expansion?In-migration 2003 Research among in-migrants to three parts of the Highlands and Islands (Arran, Wester Ross and Skye and Raasay) was undertaken in 2003.Visitor survey '02-'03 The Highland Visitor Survey 2002-2003 covered the mainland Highlands and Skye (including Moray but excluding Argyll) providing a wealth of information about visitors and their visit. It ran for twelve months from May 2002 to April 2003 and involved face-to-face interviews with almost 5,000 visitors at over 70 locations across the area.Social economy study 2002 SQW and Simon Clark Associates were commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to carry out an assessment of the social economy of the Highlands and Islands in July 2001.Lottery awards analysis In October 2003, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) commissioned an analysis of National Lottery awards to the Highlands and Islands since the inception of the National Lottery in 1995.