Who we work with
Our partners
We collaborate with a broad network of partners to make sure everyone gets the support that's right for them. Explore the organisations we work with and the role they play in providing the services businesses need.
Our partners
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The Federation of Small BusinessesThe FBS in Scotland has around 19,000 members and campaigns for a better social, political and economic environment in which small businesses can thrive.
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Find Business SupportFind Business Support gives customers an overview of all funding and services offered by public sector organisations across Scotland, conveniently in one place.
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Scottish EnterpriseScotland’s national economic development agency - helping ambitious businesses to innovate and scale.
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Highlands and Islands EnterpriseThe economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
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South of Scotland EnterpriseThe economic and community development agency for the south of Scotland.
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Scottish Chambers of CommerceThe umbrella organisation for 26 local Chambers of Commerce in Scotland - providing business support, policy advice, and mentoring.
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Scottish Development International (SDI)SDI helps businesses trade globally. This includes online export plan and guides plus access to an advisory service.
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Scottish Local Authority Economic Development (SLAED)SLAED is a network of senior officials from economic development teams across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
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Skills Development ScotlandSDS is Scotland’s national skills body - contributing to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills.
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Social Enterprise ScotlandSocial Enterprise Scotland is an independent, Scottish, membership-led organisation, built and controlled by social enterprises.
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The Scottish GovernmentThe Scottish Government have a role in setting the strategic direction for economic development activity in Scotland, setting direction for the Enterprise Agencies, and funding specific policy interventions.
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VisitScotlandFrom developing your digital channels to improving customer experience, find everything you need to improve and grow your tourism or events business.
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Creative ScotlandCreative Scotland supports the cultural and creative sectors across all parts of Scotland.
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Business Energy ScotlandBusiness Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises save energy, carbon and money.
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British Business BankThe British Business Bank helps smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance, and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.