{"id":395479,"date":"2025-09-03T20:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/395479\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:53:12","slug":"business-gateway-launches-its-first-ever-scottish-start-up-month-the-nen-north-edinburgh-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/395479\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Gateway launches its first-ever \u2018Scottish Start-Up Month\u2019 \u2013 The NEN \u2013 North Edinburgh News"},"content":{"rendered":"

The national business support service is encouraging Midlothian locals to start their own business with the help of Business Gateway<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Business Gateway, Scotland\u2019s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running throughout September, the campaign is designed to inspire and support anyone with a business idea to take their first step.<\/p>\n

Business Gateway is encouraging aspiring Scottish entrepreneurs who are looking to start a business, or take their side-hustle further, to explore the wide range of free support available. <\/p>\n

This support includes one-to-one guidance from experienced local business advisers, webinars, online resources, reviews of business plans as well as access to market research reports. Business Gateway\u2019s services are available to businesses in Scotland at every stage in their journey.<\/p>\n

One of Business Gateway\u2019s key resources is its Planning To Start tool \u2013 an online questionnaire designed to help individuals assess their readiness to start a business. By answering a few quick questions, users can access a start-up toolkit filled with resources, advice, webinars and specific support for their business. <\/p>\n

It also connects them directly with relevant Business Gateway services and local advisers, making it easier to access tailored support from day one.<\/p>\n

Scottish start-up month is backed by Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes and is supported by a group of hero ambassadors \u2013 Gemma Stuart, founder of Gut Wealth; Nicola Johnston, director of Island Larder; Gary Claase, co-founder of Gecko Glazing; Dr Poonam Gupta OBE, CEO of PG Paper and Coinneach MacLeod, Hebridean Baker.<\/p>\n

Along with a number of other early pledgers, each of the hero ambassadors has pledged their backing for the campaign to inspire the next generation of Scottish business owners.<\/p>\n

The campaign also features the support of small business owners from across Scotland who are lending their voices and experiences, including Louise McMahon of Edinburgh Dyslexic Services and Kasia McGavigan of Blue Bee Mike.<\/p>\n

Business Gateway is now calling on other established businesses and organisations across Scotland to pledge their support by using their own platforms to encourage emerging start-up businesses. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer at Business Gateway, said:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cScotland has no shortage of ambition, creativity and drive, but taking that first step can often feel overwhelming. With Scottish Start-Up Month, we want to show that help is not only available but easy to access.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re starting a side project or planning your next big idea, we\u2019re here to help turn that into something real. This collective backing will help spotlight the power of local enterprise and build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said:\u00a0\u201cEntrepreneurs and start-up companies are the backbone of our economy and it has been very encouraging to see a number of different sources indicating a significant increase in Scottish start-up companies being created. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis indicates a confidence in the business environment and conditions being created to encourage any business-minded person who wants to start or develop their business idea to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusiness founders of course need the right support at the right time to help ensure they can develop, grow and prosper. <\/p>\n

\u201cI would encourage anyone who is considering starting or scaling-up a business to get in touch with Business Gateway and the other organisations supporting Scotland\u2019s entrepreneurial talent up and down the country to start a conversation, find out more and get the right help to ensure your business can start, scale and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hero ambassador and founder of Gut Wealth, Gemma Stuart, said:\u00a0\u201cStarting a business can be incredibly exciting, but it can also be isolating and overwhelming.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u201cHaving access to advice, community and resources through Business Gateway made all the difference to me and my business and I\u2019d encourage any small business owner to reach out for support. I\u2019m proud to be part of a campaign that helps others see that they don\u2019t have to do it alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

To find out more about how Business Gateway can help your business, visit: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0https:\/\/www.bgateway.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Businesses interested in pledging support for Scottish Start-Up Month can visit:<\/p>\n

\u00a0https:\/\/www.bgateway.com\/start-up-month<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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