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Not sure how to start up your start-up? We can help. Our free Planning To Start tool gives you an instant toolkit with key resources & information. Plus, we'll connect you with your local office for further support.

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Business Resilience

Do you need help to manage the impact of rising costs on your business? Our local advisers, online resources and webinars are here to help your business navigate the challenges ahead.

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Digital Skills & Support

Access 1:1 consultancy, webinars, online support and a digital health check with our DigitalBoost programme. Support is available on digital marketing strategy, social media, e-commerce, cyber security and more.

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Webinars and Events

We have 223 free webinars and events coming up across Scotland. Find out what's running in your region.

Start Up Awareness

21st March 2023

13:30 - 16:30

Aberdeen

Reducing the cost of doing business

21st March 2023

14:00 - 16:00

Webinar

East Renfrewshire

Paid for advertising – DigitalBoost

21st March 2023

14:00 - 16:00

Webinar

National (all regions)

How to start a business: The basics

21st March 2023

18:00 - 20:00

Webinar

National (all regions)

Start-up Awareness

22nd March 2023

09:30 - 12:30

Webinar

Scottish Borders

Business Planning Made Easy

22nd March 2023

09:30 - 12:30

Webinar

East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

Get Real Results From Your Website - Webinar

22nd March 2023

09:30 - 11:30

Webinar

Fife

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money – DigitalBoost

22nd March 2023

10:00 - 12:00

Webinar

National (all regions)

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Rebuild, adapt your business & upskill with 1:1 digital consultancy, training webinars, online support and a free health check. Support is available on digital marketing strategy, social media, e-commerce and more.

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Online resources

How to start a business in challenging times

Whatever your reason for starting up a business, we can help. With local advisers, webinars and useful online support to help you get your business going. Get a head start with this short guide on key considerations.

How to diversify your small business

We focus on the ways small businesses can quickly diversify (either temporarily or more permanently) by taking a fresh look at what they do, and using it to exploit new opportunities or build greater resilience.

Identifying the digital marketing skills your business needs - Part 1

Find out how to access the knowledge and skills you need to set-up your website and social media presence - considering what you can do yourself and where you might need some help.

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