Business Support and Advice
Business Support & Advice
The Council works in close partnership with many agencies, to ensure that information, advice and guidance is available to help your business when you need it, whether you are just starting out, growing your business, relocating to the Borders or running a social enterprise.
Starting a business?
Business Gateway provides free, impartial advice for people starting a new business, looking for a business opportunity or thinking about becoming self-employed.
- Call 0844 875 0171 for details
- Or visit Business Gateway
- Click here to find out more about our start up business skills workshops
Other useful information can be found in the Council's business Information pack.
Growing your business?
Business Gateway’s free-to-access services offers development advice to help local businesses to succeed.
- Call us now on 0844 875 0171
- Or visit Business Gateway
- To find out more about business growth workshops click here
Scottish Enterprise and other partner agencies can provide a range of additional advice and support.
If you are facing redundancy or are newly unemployed?
PACE is the Scottish Government's national response to redundancy situations.
Managed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) at a national level, PACE facilitates local level response teams providing tailored help and support for individuals at risk of, or experiencing, redundancy.
Business Continuity
Business continuity is the process of planning for the unexpected. An effective plan will help you prepare for emergencies, and when they do happen, ensure you are able to minimise the effects of unexpected disruptive events.
Business organisations
There is a thriving business network in the Scottish Borders, so whatever business sector you are in, you are sure to be able to make the right connections.
Business directory
If you would like to register your business to be included on a directory of local businesses operating within the Scottish Borders then please do let us now via the online form.
Contact us
Get in touch via:
- online form
- 01835 826787
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