Business Support for Scotland
A directory of public-sector business support options in Scotland.
Business Support for Scotland is a directory bringing together grants, loans, funding, advice and other support offered by over 100 Scottish public-sector organisations.
It is for businesses in Scotland of all sizes and sectors, from start-ups and sole traders to large enterprises. It also includes support for social enterprises.
Available options can include funding, grants, loans, advice, cons…
The directory covers grants, loans, funding, advice and other support available to businesses in Scotland. Support options include funding, grants, loans, advice, consultancy, networking opportunities, training, webinars and more. The selection changes regularly as new services are launched and old ones removed.
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