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Business owners across the packaging industry have faced obstacles over the past two years that nobody could have predicted when the pandemic first hit. As we edge closer towards recovery, some may be feeling apprehensive of a return to normality, but there is a network of support available to help you and your business, whatever you need.
Information on what public sector business support is available can be accessed via the FindBusinessSupport website, which acts as the gateway for businesses.
FindBusinessSupport gives business owners an overview of all the support offered by public sector organisations across Scotland, including Business Gateway, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Local Authorities and Skills Development Scotland.
Businesses can find out about the range of support including online resources, webinars and funding applications, depending on what the business needs. Advice on how to start-up, as well as on finding new markets or increasing sales are just some of the support business owners can find out more about.
Links on the site take you to well-placed advisers across Scotland who can support in offering 1:1 advice on a range of subjects including how to create a strategic business plan, a key component of planning for future growth.
With recovery from the pandemic a key focus, the website provides an easy way for Scottish businesses to access online resources, webinars, and funding applications. FindBusinessSupport will also signpost businesses to the service best placed for their individual needs whether this is advice about how to start-up, finding new markets or increasing sales. Business owners will also be able to find where to go for tips and support about topics including sustainability, the pandemic, and the impact of Russian sanctions for businesses in Scotland.
Using Scotland’s business support services, owners can also access detailed, sector-specific industry reports and market research, as well as details about funding for Research & Development, tax credits or government supports.
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