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Not sure how to start up your start-up?

We can help. Our free Planning To Start tool gives you an instant toolkit with key resources & information. Plus, we'll connect you with your local office for further support.

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Strengthen Your Business

Looking for resources and support to help you strengthen your business?

Our free Strengthen Your Business tool gives you a personalised dashboard of resources. Plus, we’ll put you in contact with your nearest Business Gateway office if you’d like more advice.

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Webinars and Events

We have 329 free webinars and events coming up across Scotland. Find out what's running in your region.

Business Support – Drop In Sessions (Brechin Library)

9th September 2024

13:00 - 16:00

In Person

Brechin

Digital Workshop: Content creation for Facebook and Instagram

10th September 2024

09:30 - 12:30

In Person

Kirkwall

Newly-Self Employed - The Basics- Webinar (Fife)

10th September 2024

09:30 - 11:00

Webinar

Fife

Unlock Your Brand’s Potential with Canva: A webinar for small businesses in Aberdeen City & Shire

10th September 2024

09:30 - 12:30

Webinar

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Promotion on a Shoestring

10th September 2024

10:00 - 12:00

In Person

Ayr

Lunchtime Learning: Improve your Website

10th September 2024

12:00 - 14:00

In Person

Alloa

Digital Workshop: ChatGPT for beginners

10th September 2024

13:30 - 16:30

In Person

Kirkwall

Canva For Beginners (Evening)

10th September 2024

17:00 - 19:00

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East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian

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Online resources

Business plan template

Get focused and organised with our business plan template that includes some helpful hints as well as details of what to include in it.

How to diversify your small business

Small businesses can often diversify more quickly than larger businesses (either temporarily or more permanently) to seize new opportunities or build greater resilience.

Strategic planning: the basics

Creating a strategic plan is a key component of planning for growth. It will help prepare a realistic vision for the future of your business and in doing so can maximise your potential for growth.

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