Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. In Scotland, 99% of all private sector businesses are small to medium size enterprises – and they provide an estimated 1.1 million jobs*. What could you add to that mix?

Scottish tourism businesses and the fantastic work they do make up the lifeblood of our industry. The world-class standards of our accommodation providers, visitor attractions, visitor/experiences, restaurants and other businesses are why Scotland attracts so many new and returning visitors year after year.

There are plenty of examples of successful entrepreneurs and ideas. You may find reading them sparks your own imagination and inspires you to seek out and build your own enterprise – whatever its size! Students have great ideas for ventures and with a bit of perseverance and support, turn them into successful ventures.

Details of funding schemes for rural businesses in Scotland including the Scottish Rural Development Programme. Grants and support for economic, environmental and social measures to benefit rural Scotland are available through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP).

The Oriel, Bath Road, Slough offers smart, purpose-designed meeting rooms, seminar rooms and day-offices are available by the hour, day or part day. Managed and Serviced offices also available. Plus, ask about our new Drop-In Business Lounge, an informal, open plan resource where you can work, meet and network when it suits you. We have free visitor parking and are just a five minute walk from Slough Train Station.

The success of the BNI Windsor networking group is driven by the businesses who work as a collective to share and grow business connections. t BNI Windsor our members build strong relationships that lead to trust and ultimately the generation of business for each other. We actively encourage visitors to join our meeting and our visitors gain the opportunity to connect with a wide range of local businesses.

it’seeze Windsor are a web design company based in Windsor, and we’re committed to helping our customers get the most out of their online presence. We offer a simple and stress-free website design service that provides everything you need to succeed online. Our friendly team specialise in responsive web design, online marketing, SEO, ecommerce website design, and we have the skills, creativity, and experience required to ensure your business stands out from the crowd. Our websites are professionally designed, no templates, mobile responsive, fast to load, safe & secure and driven by a super easy editing system. We offer a range of monthly payment plans for our brochure & ecommerce websites that are perfect for established businesses and new start-ups. We also provide ongoing support to all our clients. We work with a wide range of local businesses ranging from trade services, professional services, independent restaurants, charities and everything in between!

Business and economy. The RBWM website has a section dedicated to supporting local businesses. It contains information about: Business rates; Licensing and regulation; Regeneration; RBWM Property Company Limited; Trading standards; Commercial land and property.

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Starting a business is exciting, and succeeding is rewarding, but what about the bit between? You know, that bit that’s full of self-doubt, endless repetition and feelings of being out of your comfort zone? We call it ‘The Lonely Middle’ and it’s one of the hardest parts of creating a successful business. We know, we’ve been there. So, we created The Lonely Middle Club to help you through it. Each month you get exclusive content to help give you the knowledge and inspiration to succeed. Plus, you get access to a private members-only Facebook group where you can get advice and network with small business owners who are going through similar challenges to you. If you want even more, you can download our 51 worksheets, guides, and journals all designed to do one thing, and one thing only… help you get through ‘The Lonely Middle’ and achieve your business goals. Visit our website today to join the club and benefit from our members price lock and full no questions asked money-back guarantee.

FSB West of Scotland is the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). It was formed in 1974 as the National Federation of Self Employed and represents the interests of small and medium-sized businesses locally and nationally. They offer a great package tailored to your needs if you are thinking about starting a business in the area. Contact: Hisashi Kuboyama Development Manager Hisashi.Kuboyama@fsb.org.uk

SCC we are dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of our member companies and to helping them rise to the challenge, seize the opportunity and succeed in the marketplace. By joining a Chamber of Commerce your company automatically becomes part of Scotlands largest business organisation, with access to an unrivalled range of services, support and advice to aid your development as a thriving member of the business community. Address: Scottish Chambers of Commerce, 30 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EQ

The Scottish Rural Network website is your one-stop-shop for news, events and information about rural development. We can help you connect with other people, communities, organisations and businesses across rural Scotland and beyond.

Would you like you to know how your business could benefit from digital upskilling? Training, guides, tutorials, workshops, 1:1 advice and consultancy – all for free.

Small business grants in Scotland tend to either be funded by the Scottish or UK Government, as well as the European Union (EU). Generally, the funding is either available for any business across Scotland (or for businesses intending to be based in Scotland). Alternatively, some grants are only available to businesses working in certain sectors or specific locations.

We consider why you should draw up a business plan and what it should include. If you are starting, or have recently started a business in the Kent area we, at Max Barford & Co, can help you develop a business plan. Every new business should have a business plan. It is the key to success. If you need finance, no bank manager will lend money without a considered plan. It is one of the most important aspects of starting a new business. Your plan should provide a thorough examination of the way in which the business will commence and develop. It should describe the business, product or service, market, mode of operation, capital requirements and projected financial results.