Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Archive of articles related to Scottish small businesses and fast-growth SMEs.
Funding your small business
Here, we provide information on the Scottish business grants that could help your company grow and flourish.
Business management
Ahead of the election on May 6, we've rounded up the small business pledges from each of the Scottish political party manifestos
News
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has laid out the next steps of her roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions for businesses from April
News
A new £40m funding package for hospitality and other businesses affected by coronavirus restrictions in Scotland launches today (October 20th)
News
New recommendations ask the Scottish Government to take stakes in struggling businesses, among other measures to boost the economy
News
The Scottish government has launched a helpline for small businesses coping with the unfolding coronavirus pandemic
News
Glasgow is the UK's most independent city according to a study looking at the number of independents versus the number of big chains.
Advice
Glasgow has a lot to offer start-up business owners and it's becoming an increasingly popular area to live in, too. Here's why you should consider it.
News
More help for businesses needed from both central and devolved government needed for entrepreneurs in Scotland.
News
The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is the most popular city for co-working spaces, closely followed by Leeds and Bristol, according to new research.
Advice
The location of a startup is important because it influences its rate of growth and expansion. Edinburgh has been named as the best place to start a small business in the UK.
News
Enterprise Nation and Amazon team up for free Amazon Academy event in Edinburgh to provide practical advice for SMEs who want to set up and grow their business online.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.