East Lothian

Business Gateway East Lothian provides expert support and guidance to new and existing businesses.

Starting Up

If you had a career break, and are now looking to start your own business, we have 1-2-1 coaching sessions to help you get started!

Bookkeeping & Tax Business Development Finance Starting Up

We will cover what a profit and loss account is, how to prepare one, how to keep accurate financial records, and what expenses you can/can't claim for when looking to keep your tax bill down.

E-commerce Websites

Develop a business website using WordPress, the world’s most popular website software.

Business Planning Starting Up

This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. It is the 3rd of 4 start up sessions, but you can do these in any order.

Advertising & Marketing Content Creation Digital Marketing Social Media

Get the most out of social media for your business by harnessing the power of TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Finance Starting Up

A practical start-up workshop about how to finance your business - where to look for funding, what you will need and who can help.

Advertising & Marketing Starting Up

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors, and plan an effective marketing strategy. 2nd in 4 start up sessions.

Advertising & Marketing Networking Social Media

This practical monthly session helps you write and strategise your social media posts for the month ahead.

Find your nearest office

Business Gateway Musselburgh

Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh
EH21 6UU
Get directions
01620 827 870

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, by appointment

09:00 to 15:00

Business Gateway Haddington

East Lothian Council
John Muir House
Haddington
EH41 3HA
Get directions
01620 827 870

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, by appointment

09.00 to 16.00