StartSMART: navigating the first steps in business

Thinking about starting your own business? Join us for an inspiring and honest panel discussion with three business owners who have navigated the highs and lows of starting-up and running a business.

In this panel webinar, we’ll explore:

• What it’s really like to run a business
• The everyday challenges SMEs face—from staffing to logistics
• How customer expectations are shifting and how businesses are adapting
• Real-world insights on scaling, planning for the future, and accessing funding
• What support Scotland needs to become a more SME-friendly nation.

You’ll also hear what advice they’d give to anyone starting up today.

Whether you're just beginning to explore self-employment or ready to take the first step, this session will give you practical insights, relatable stories, and the motivation to get started.

Please note: A link to access the webinar, on Zoom platform, will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. You may need to look in your ‘Junk’ folder to find it.