GrowBiz

GrowBiz offer support to social enterprises across rural Scotland. We can offer 1:1 meetings with our friendly advisers for guidance and support to help you identify what you need to get started or to achieve your enterprise goals. From talking through your initial idea, helping you to develop a business strategy or identifying areas where you require training and development. GrowBiz also offer online learning sessions so can upskill in the areas necessary to run a successful enterprise, host informal networking events and have an award winning mentoring programme.

Locations

Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Fife, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, Moray, Na h-Eileanan Siar, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Orkney, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Shetland, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian

Business stage

Idea development/ Pre-start-up, Start-up/ looking to trade, Sustainability, Growing

Sectors

Support

Business planning/ support, Contracts/ procurement, Networks, Start up

Programmes

Perth Kinross Social Enterprise Group

Location: Perth and Kinross

Perth Kinross Social Enterprise Group collaborates to enhance the social enterprise offerings in the Perth and Kinross council area, promoting their goods and services. By creating opportunities for the social enterprise community to develop and thrive, the group recognises the positive impact on society, local communities, and the economy.

Rural Enterprise Directory Scotland (REDS)

Location: Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Fife, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, Moray, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Orkney, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Scottish Borders, Shetland, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian

REDS promotes businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed in Scotland’s rural and island economy.