A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Offers a fully funded mentoring program accessing specialists and mentors to gain assistance in overcoming challenges to business growth.

A range of business support and networking opportunities are available.

Scottish Chambers of Commerce is at the heart of Scotland’s largest and most influential business-to-business network, with 30 local Chambers to access.

South of Scotland Enterprise offers various free services supporting businesses across Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

The Creative Arts Business Network aims to support the creative sector in the Scottish Borders, with a focus on assisting creative micro-businesses.

A competition for early-stage, innovative and high-growth businesses to obtain funding.

Equity funding for businesses in Scotland to develop products and/or move into new markets.

Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.

A range of support, information, resources, events and more for businesses in Scotland.

Grant funding available to support community ownership in rural and urban Scotland.

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Support for Scottish businesses wanting to tender for contracts.

Are you a Scottish business looking to expand into London and beyond?

Are you a Scottish based business seeking support for innovation and growth?

The Scottish government website, offering information, tools, and guidance on starting a business as well as a range of other topics.

You can use the portal to find a range of different support and funding options available.

This support is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises save energy, carbon and money.

NetRegs is a partnership between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Information on how business owners can support their staff to be more energy efficient at home.

Business Gateway offers free support and guidance to businesses across Scotland.

Information and resources for food and drink businesses looking to grow.

Support with apprenticeships from Skills Development Scotland.

CENSIS is the centre of excellence for sensor and imaging systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

As part of the global effort to fight the climate emergency, Scotland has set an ambitious target to become 'Net Zero' by 2045.

A range of business support is available including access to facilities for all stages of business.

Energy Saving Trust is offering micro businesses and sole traders, a grant towards the safe disposal of non-compliant vehicles. Low emission zones in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Special areas within the UK’s borders where different economic regulations apply