Angus

Our Planning To Start tool is a great place to begin. It takes just 10 minutes to complete and provides you with an instant toolkit with key resources & information. We'll then connect you with a member of the team at our local office for further support.

Our website offers a business plan guide and template to download when you’re ready, market reports and research, as well as handy online guides and articles, video tutorials and podcasts. Plus, we have a great range of webinars to hone your start-up skills – from writing a business plan to marketing on a budget.

With our help, you could be in business sooner than you imagined.

Whether you're looking to take on new premises or expand your knowledge of digital marketing, we're here to help you take the next step. Start by spending just 10 minutes with our Strengthen Your Business Tool to receive a personalised dashboard of online resources and webinars.

We understand that your time is valuable, so we offer one-to-one advice at a time and day that suits you. Together with your business adviser, you can create a strategic action plan tailored to your ambitions.

Our online resources and webinars are designed to help you learn new skills, create opportunities, and build confidence. From HR to restructuring, innovation, and digital marketing—we've got you covered. If you need specialised input, we can also connect you with additional sources of support.

From digital marketing strategy to social media, e-Commerce, cyber security and more, we can help boost your digital performance.

Our Digital Health Check is a great place to start. It will help pinpoint your digital strengths, areas you could improve, and how we can help, and it only takes 5 minutes to complete.

Operated by Women’s Enterprise Scotland, the Women's Business Centre website is free to access and offers dedicated, needs-based content on starting and growing a business, including stories, encouragement and top tips from leading business owners across Scotland.

For even more support Women Ahead is a trusted network supporting women in business and the professions across Dundee and Angus. Recognised by Scottish Enterprise, it offers inclusive access to growth opportunities, peer connections, and professional development. Through regional hubs and an active online platform, Women Ahead delivers tailored programmes, networking, and mentorship for women at all stages of their business journey.

Our specialist HR adviser can help with any aspect of taking on and employing staff from recruitment through to training and performance management.

For businesses looking to grow, our ‘Expert Help’ service provides access to additional time with local specialists. This means you can tap into expert knowledge in key areas, from strategy and finance to marketing and beyond, to strengthen your plans and drive success.

They have a special remit to support those companies operating within the Tourism, sustainable energy and Food & Drink sectors.

Scottish Enterprise run events and can provide specialist information within the areas of innovation, funding and international business development.

SDS provides expert careers advice, training resources, and funding opportunities to support workforce development, upskilling, and reskilling.

Our advisers can help you look at your business challenges and then help you make the next practical steps. Along with that we can introduce you to PACE – Partnership Action for Continuing Employment.

FSB provide support, expert advice, and a voice in government to champion the interests of Scotland’s smaller businesses. Members gain access to legal and tax guidance, networking opportunities, and exclusive resources created to help businesses start, grow, and succeed.

Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving opportunities for Dundee and Angus local businesses, providing training, networking, a regular newsletter and business directory.

Women Ahead is a trusted network supporting women in business and the professions across Dundee and Angus. Recognised by Scottish Enterprise, it offers inclusive access to growth opportunities, peer connections, and professional development.

Federation of Small Businesses provide support, expert advice, and a voice in government to champion the interests of Scotland’s smaller businesses. Members gain access to legal and tax guidance, networking opportunities, and exclusive resources created to help businesses start, grow, and succeed.