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Prepare for Brexit
Get to know the risks, rewards, challenges and opportunities for your business. Find resources, advice, events and services to help you prepare your Brexit plans.
Business development and advice
Growing a business isn't always easy and you may be wondering who to turn to for the right support. Our team of specialist advisers can help you to take the next step with confidence.
Develop products and services
Want to develop a product or service to make your business more competitive and profitable? Connect with our experts to avoid potential pitfalls and overcome challenges.
Funding and grants
From start-ups to well-established companies, large and small, we’ve got funding options that will elevate your business.
Exports and international markets
International trade is essential for any size of business to grow. Get the know-how and confidence to export your product or service into overseas markets with our support.
Improve productivity and skills
Whatever stage your business is at, access our expertise, training and funding to help introduce new and innovative work practices. Empower your workforce to drive greater productivity and efficiency.
What our customers say
From ziplines and grass-sledging to luxury snugs and idyllic wedding settings, business is booming for Duncan McConchie, director of Laggan Outdoor
"Scottish Enterprise has given us access to some incredible people to help us develop our vision and define our strategy; a strategy that we are now implementing."
Mobile payment company Qpal wanted to expand its business offering to international markets - we helped Craig Buchan, Qpal founder, gather customer insights
"The team in Scottish Enterprise provided real knowledge and expertise, and the quick turnaround times made all the difference."
Success stories
How Jerba Campervans ramped up production with our help
30 Jul 2018 | 3 minutes read
What innovation means to Jerba Campervans
30 Jul 2018 | 3 minutes read
Business guides and webinars
Prepare for Brexit toolkit
30 Jul 2018 | 5 minutes read
Brexit checklist
30 Jul 2018 | 3 minutes read
Events for business
February
Workplace Innovation – Applying flexible and productive practices
February
Glasgow, Incremental Group 5th floor
Change driven by people to develop new, improved ways of working. In this fun and interactive workshop on the theme of Practice, we will explore• how to create a strong culture, which promotes crea...
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Workplace Innovation – People-centred change
February
Selkirk, Scottish Enterprise
Just a 5% increase in productivity would add £6.4 billion to the Scottish Economy! One of the major ways to improve productivity and efficiency in your business is through Workplace Innovation, whi...
Find out more Find out more about Workplace Innovation – People-centred changeMore about our organisation
We are Scotland’s national economic development agency, and we are passionate about Scotland’s economic success.
What we do
We use our breadth of economic experience, knowledge and widespread connections to build on Scotland’s many strengths to ensure a sustainable flourishing economy.
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Our performance
Here you’ll find all of our annual reports, accounts, investment reports and performance against strategic targets.