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Prepare for Brexit
Get to know the risks, rewards, challenges and opportunities for your business. Find resources, advice, events and funding 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
Get ready to export
30 Jul 2018 | 4 minutes read
Find the right market
30 Jul 2018 | 5 minutes read
Events for business
Selling a business to an Employee Ownership Trust - Inverness
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 Inverness, An Lòchran
The Law Society of Scotland, Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland and Co-operative Development Scotland will be hosting a roadshow across the country in May and June 2019 entitled ‘Selling a...
Find out more about Selling a business to an Employee Ownership Trust - InvernessSelling a business to an Employee Ownership Trust - Orkney
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 Orkney, The Orkney Hotel
The Law Society of Scotland, Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland and Co-operative Development Scotland will be hosting a roadshow across the country in May and June 2019 entitled ‘Selling a...
Find out more about Selling a business to an Employee Ownership Trust - OrkneyMore 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.