Midlothian

Business Gateway Midlothian offers expert help and support to new and existing businesses.

Meet the Team

The Business Gateway Midlothian service is delivered by Midlothian Council’s Economic Development team.

Ali
Business Adviser
Ali joined the Business Gateway Midlothian team in 2021, bringing with him retail management, business development, client engagement and leadership skills. Ali’s previous role engaging with businesses while working with Investors In People puts him in a unique position to help your business and employees thrive. He is a champion of the Flexible Work Agenda and can support you as you create a framework for your team. With a Masters in Business Administration and a dedication to helping businesses start up and flourish, Ali can advise and direct on all areas of your new business to ensure you hit the ground running.
Nathan
Business Adviser
Nathan is Midlothian’s Tourism, Culture and Heritage Officer, providing dedicated Business Gateway Support to businesses in the sector. With a keen grasp of Scotland’s tourism landscape and experience developing and implementing tourism initiatives, Nathan supports new to tourism businesses and those experiencing growth and diversification. Nathan's track record includes a history of productive partnerships with other enterprise agencies, engaging with businesses and representative bodies, and a nuanced comprehension of economic development within Local Government. With a 1st class degree in International Business Management and MSc in Strategic Project Management, Nathan can support your tourism business reach its full potential and help showcase all Midlothian has to offer.
Ewan
Business Adviser
A Strathclyde Business School Honours graduate in International Business with Entrepreneurship, Ewan empowers new and growing businesses to help them succeed and thrive. Ewan is a small business owner himself, operating an Ecommerce business for over 5 years. His knowledge, skills and hands-on experience, combined with his passion for sustainability and the circular economy, make him perfectly placed to support our local business base in Midlothian. Supporting start-ups and established businesses through strategic planning, growth, and sustainable development, Ewan can help your business build resilience while reducing your environmental impact.

There are many ways we can support your start-up journey.

Our Business Support Tool is a great place to begin. It takes just 10 minutes to complete and provides you with an instant toolkit with key resources & information. We'll then connect you with a member of the team at our local office for further support.

Our website offers a business plan guide and template to download when you’re ready, market reports and research, as well as handy online guides, articles and video tutorials. Plus, we have a great range of webinars to hone your start-up skills – from writing a business plan to marketing on a budget.

With our help, you could be in business sooner than you imagined.

Our resources and one-to-one support can help you strengthen your business.

Whether you’re looking to take on premises or learn more about digital marketing, we can help you take the next step. Get started by taking 10 minutes to complete our Business Support tool and get a personalised dashboard of online resources and webinars.

We can also offer 1-1 advice at a time that works for you. Together, you and your business adviser can create a strategic action plan to help you achieve your goals.

Our online resources and webinars can help you learn new skills, create opportunities and gain confidence. From HR to restructuring, innovation and digital marketing - we can help. And if specialist input is required, we can connect you to other sources of support.

You can get a grant to start a registered childminding business. The grant is to meet the Childcare Commission's requirements for registration as a childminder.

Anyone starting a registered childminding business in Midlothian is eligible to apply. To find out more visit the Midlothian Council website.

Midlothian Council has a range of services that are useful to businesses in Midlothian. These include:

Your Business Gateway Midlothian Adviser can support you to access the following regulatory services through Midlothian Council's Business Regulatory Support Service including:

o Environmental Health

o Trading Standards

o Licensing

o Building Standards

o Planning

Non-domestic rates - Find out the business rates charges for your business and if you are eligible for the Small Business Bonus Scheme by visiting the Midlothian Council website.
Sourcing business property - Find information about Council commercial properties on the market.
Midlothian Business Directory – Add your free business listing and search for local suppliers.
Midlothian Business Green Pledge – Show your commitment to operating in a sustainable way by signing the pledge.

For more information on these services, visit the Midlothian Council website.

The Women's Business Centre is a website designed to support women at the pre-start and start-up through to growth stages of their business journey.

Operated by Women’s Enterprise Scotland, the Women's Business Centre website is free to access and offers dedicated, needs-based content on starting and growing a business, including stories, encouragement and top tips from leading business owners across Scotland.

Your local Business Gateway office can offer free support to any business considering making redundancies.

Our advisers can help you look at your business challenges and then help you make the next practical steps. Along with that we can introduce you to PACE – Partnership Action for Continuing Employment.

Want to speak to the team?

We offer local advice, webinars, events, networking and much more. So get in touch with us today.

Complete our contact form

Want to visit us?

Our Adviser is available for walk-in or booked in-person appointments every Thursday, 10am – 4pm, at our location at BASE Hub at Edinburgh College, Midlothian. To book an appointment, call 0131 516 6944 or complete our contact form.

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Dalkeith

Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00

Friday: 09:00 - 15.30

Fairfield House
8 Lothian Road
Dalkeith
EH22 1DN

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Dalkeith

Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00

Friday: 09:00 - 15.30

Fairfield House
8 Lothian Road
Dalkeith
EH22 1DN

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