Scottish businesses working in areas such as social media and app development may win recognition under a national awards scheme if they move fast enough.

The Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards, run in association with Enigma People Solutions, Jumpstart, Business Gateway, City of Glasgow College and The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations are open for entries.

The entry deadline is Thursday September 3, 2015.

Awards will be made in 12 categories, including E-Commerce and Consumer Engagement.

The E-Commerce award is sponsored by Business Gateway.

Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer for the Business Gateway National Unit said: “We are delighted to sponsor the E-Commerce award which recognises that digital technology is playing an increasingly significant role in the growth and development of our economy.”

He added: “E-commerce creates so many exciting new opportunities for Scottish businesses, be they based in rural or urban locations, and helps them to access and compete in national and international markets more effectively.”

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