Business Gateway

We offer a range of professional resources, Free Advice, support and tools to help businesses learn new skills, create new opportunities and develop strategies to take your business forward.

BUSINESS GATEWAY ARRAN AND CUMBRAE

From starting-up to managing and growing, think of us as a source of support that's always there to point you in the right direction.
We offer a range of professional resources, support and tools to help businesses learn new skills, create new opportunities and develop strategies to take your business forward.
The information and advice we offer puts the resources of the Business Gateway network, a wealth of contacts, a comprehensive programme of practical workshops and events and an extensive amount of information at the fingertips of people starting and growing their business.
We have strong partnerships with a wide variety of professional organisations and are a publicly funded service with the aim of contributing to the economic well being of Scotland. A recent report estimates that for the £44. 2 million invested in Business Gateway between 2008 /09 and 2010 /11, £301 million has been created in Gross Value Added. That's almost 600% ROI for Scotland.
Business Gateway services are delivered by Local Authorities, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Government with the support of associated partner organizations.

Support
Whatever stage your business is at, we offer a range of professional resources and support to help. These include:
• this comprehensive website with information and case studies to help businesses grow and develop
• business information - a dedicated team providing information and support on all aspects of starting or growing a business
• workshops and events - free workshops and events held throughout Scotland
• for businesses with growth potential - advice to suit specific business needs through a network of experienced business advisers
We work by providing practical information to help to you and your business. Whether you are starting out or looking to grow your business we can help you create and fulfil your vision.

Whether you are starting a new business, or planning to grow an existing business, we can help you to find the information you need.
The Business Information Service is a small team of researchers dedicated to sourcing business information for Scottish companies like yours. We support any and all Business Gateway customers that require information to start up, grow or otherwise develop their businesses. We have access to a wealth of research and information, sourced from both commercial research providers and authoritative online resources. We can help you to source:
• Market intelligence - helping you to identify trends and opportunities within your market
• News and trade press - helping you to stay up-to-date with the latest news in your industry
• Company lists - helping you to identify competitors or potential new customers
• Company and credit reports - helping you to know if a potential partner or supplier is reliable
• Property searches - helping you to find new business premises
• Statistics and demographics - helping you find reliable facts and figures
For more information or to arrange an appointment please contact Derek or Lauren on 01770302676 or email us: arranshand@googlemail.com