What is FindBusinessSupport.gov.scot?

Business Gateway is delivered by local authorities and offers a range of professional resources, support and tools to help you learn new skills, create new opportunities and develop sustainable strategies for growth.

HIE is the economic and community development agency for the north and west of Scotland. Their purpose is to support regional development and increase the numbers of people who choose to live, work, study and invest there.

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's national economic development agency and a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. To deliver a significant, lasting effect on the Scottish economy, they work with partners in the public and private sectors to find and exploit the best opportunities.

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland and has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.

Skills Development Scotland is Scotland's national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.

South of Scotland Enterprise works with the people and communities across the South of Scotland to grow its economy. By providing investment, expertise and mentoring, they will inspire the region to think bigger, and unlock significant opportunities for all. The vision of South of Scotland Enterprise is to establish the South of Scotland as a centre of opportunity, innovation and growth.

GOV.UK is the website for the UK government. It’s the best place to find government services and information.

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here. They enable people and organisations to work in and experience these industries by helping others develop great ideas and bring them to life. They distribute funding provided by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery.

Screen Scotland is the dedicated partnership for the screen industry in Scotland. Sitting within Creative Scotland, it comprises Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Funding Council, all working in close collaboration with the sector to ensure its success. With funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery, Screen Scotland drives the cultural, social and economic development of all aspects of the sector in Scotland through enhanced funding, services and support.

Zero Waste Scotland exists to lead Scotland to use products and resources responsibly, focusing on where we can have the greatest impact on climate change. 

Using evidence and insight, their goal is to inform policy and motivate individuals and businesses to embrace the environmental, economic, and social benefits of a circular economy. 

Zero Waste Scotland are a not-for-profit environmental organisation, funded by the Scottish Government and European Regional Development Fund. They also receive funding from the European Structural Funds Programme to help accelerate their circular economy and resource efficiency work with SMEs in Scotland.

As a company limited by guarantee, Zero Waste Scotland’s board is comprised of six non-executive directors, one of whom is the chair, and one executive director, who is the chief executive officer. Company membership includes Scottish ministers alongside the non-executive directors.