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Planning To Start

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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Strengthen Your Business

Looking for resources and support to help you strengthen your business?

Our free Strengthen Your Business tool gives you a personalised dashboard of resources. Plus, we’ll put you in contact with your nearest Business Gateway office if you’d like more advice.

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Webinars and Events

We have 264 free webinars and events coming up across Scotland. Find out what's running in your region.

Edinburgh Christmas Networking

19th December 2025

14:00 - 17:00

In Person

Edinburgh

How to start a business: The basics

27th December 2025

10:00 - 12:00

Webinar

National (all regions)

Allowable Business Expenses - What Can I Claim?

5th January 2026

12:30 - 14:30

Webinar

East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

Brand Me!

6th January 2026

10:00 - 12:00

Webinar

East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

New Year, New Business? (Coaching for under 30s)

7th January 2026

09:00 - 17:00

Webinar

East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

New Year, New Business?

7th January 2026

10:00 - 12:00

Webinar

East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

How to build a digital marketing plan

7th January 2026

10:00 - 12:00

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National (all regions)

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan

7th January 2026

14:00 - 16:00

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National (all regions)

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Business plan template

Get focused and organised with our business plan template that includes some helpful hints as well as details of what to include in it.

Accounts and bookkeeping: the basics

Keeping accurate financial records is essential for the management of your business and for meeting statutory obligations, such as submitting tax returns and annual accounts.

How to diversify your small business

Small businesses can often diversify more quickly than larger businesses (either temporarily or more permanently) to seize new opportunities or build greater resilience.

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