Business Support Tool
Our easy-to-use tool gives you a personalised dashboard of resources to help you start-up. Plus, we’ll put you in contact with your local Business Gateway team if you’d like more advice.
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Scottish Start-Up Month 2026
It's Scottish Start-Up Month - a month-long celebration of the Scottish entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you're a side-hustler or ready to be your own boss, we’ve got the tools and free support to help you get started. And if you’ve already started up, you can get behind the campaign by pledging your support.
Get involved
Have a great business idea but not sure where to begin? You're not alone. This Scottish Start-Up Month we're here to help you get started, with expert-led webinars, practical guides and one-to-one advice from local teams across Scotland.
Useful resources
Start-up essentials
Starting a business is exciting, but it can feel overwhelming. That's why we've created a one-page document that brings together everything you need to take your first steps with confidence.
Market reports
From Adventure Tourism to Wedding Services, we have over 70 market reports offering information, stats, research and facts on your sector.
Expert-led webinars
A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
Date: Wednesday 16th September
Time: 10am - 12pm
Inspiration
Real stories, real impact
Find out more about the businesses we've supported
Aberdeen start-up reshaping how students enter the workforce
An Aberdeen entrepreneur is helping reshape how students enter the workforce and how businesses identify talent, with support from Business Gateway playing a key role in turning the idea into a growing technology business.
Wild Dook Sauna brings outdoor wellness to Dumfries and Galloway
A unique outdoor wellness business is bringing Nordic-inspired sauna experiences to some of Dumfries and Galloway’s most scenic locations after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.
New graphics business launches in South Uist
A new creative business has opened in South Uist this month, producing high-quality greeting cards and giclée prints with a distinctive artistic twist.
Business Gateway were there for us from the very beginning, providing invaluable local insights when we were new to the area and helping us shape the business with confidence.
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We have offices all over Scotland. Your local team can provide support to help you start-up or take the next step in your business journey.