Resources for businesses

Business Gateway Professional resources and support to help anyone starting up or growing a business, including workshops, events, news and advice.

Federation of Small Businesses The national voice for small businesses, campaigning and working with politicians and policy-makers to help small businesses. Their 2020 report Streets Ahead describes the importance of small businesses for the high street, and contains policy recommendations for local and national government to support small businesses to deliver even more.

Scottish Chambers of Commerce Events, business support, news and contacts for businesses and local Chambers of Commerce around Scotland.

Scottish Government Tools and guidance on getting started, finance, premises and employing people.

Scottish Retail Consortium Supports and leads the retail industry in Scotland, provides information and events, and publishes data on Scottish retail sales, footfall and shop vacancies.

Zero Waste Scotland and Resource Efficient Scotland Provide specific support around waste, recycling and the circular economy. See Clean and Green > Net Zero for more information.