Grow your business
Scottish businesses reach further when backed by the right support. The UK Government’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade offers expert advice, export tools, and finance to help your business thrive at home and abroad.
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade’s central digital platform helps businesses access government and partner support by connecting them to the right advice, finance, and services when they need it.
Investment Support Directory
Explore the finance and support options available for your business, or get specialist guidance if you are an overseas business looking to set up or expand in the UK.
Explore options on the Investment Support Directory.
Business Growth Service
Access free, impartial expert advice, locate regional business networks based on your location and sector, and browse finance options or government-backed schemes.
Access support on the Business Growth Service.
Business Academy
A free programme helping over 30,000 UK businesses gain the skills and knowledge to start, grow, and reach new customers through live webinars and on-demand video learning.
Register and join the Business Academy.
Export Support Directory
Connect quickly and easily with international trade and export support experts from around the world if you are looking to sell to customers outside the UK.