We provide free support services for anyone who is considering becoming self-employed, starting or growing an existing small business or social enterprise in rural Scotland.
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Specialised Support
In addition to our core range of support, events and learning resources which are designed for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sectors, we have a range of other services to support you and your business.
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SEED
Self-Employment and Entrepreneurial Development
Tailored support for young entrepreneurs and self-employed people in Perth and Kinross.
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GrowBiz Care & Wellbeing
Offering a wide range of creative, innovative and personalised care and wellbeing services
A group of care & wellbeing practitioners who offer innovative and creative care and wellbeing services. This peer support group has been formed to offer mutual support, learning and connection to members, help the public to access these services, and to share opportunities about funding and collaboration in the area.
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REDS
An online directory of Scotland’s small rural businesses
All GrowBiz clients are eligible to join our online directory and interactive map, which promotes and connects Scotland’s rural business community and helps us support and advocate for them.
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Perth and Kinross Social Enterprise Group
Social Enterprise is central to delivering social and economic change in Perth and Kinross
A group that promotes and support the Social Enterprises in Perth and Kinross, including an online directory.
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Perthshire Artisans
Supporting creatives in Perthshire
An online store featuring a curated collection of the best creative talent in Perthshire. Shop for original design hand crafted pieces and learn about the individual techniques used to make them.
Profits from this platform are reinvested into supporting the artisans, expanding their reach, and building a sustainable community of creatives in Perthshire.
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Communities Care Perth and Kinross
Care & Wellbeing organisations and resources
An online resource hub to help people access the care and wellbeing support they need in Perth & Kinross. This includes a directory of care and wellbeing practitioners who can provide a wide range of support services, as well as information and links to find more about funding and support options for carers, and other relevant news.
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Great Perthshire
Great Perthshire is the regional food group for Perth & Kinross, bringing together local businesses to promote all the fantastic produce and food experiences made in Perthshire.
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Ruractive
GrowBiz has partnered with organisations from across Europe to participate in the Ruractive project, which aims to help create better connected, prosperous, resilient and strong rural communities. Together with our Scottish partners at the James Hutton Institute, we’re developing innovative solutions to your communities' biggest challenges and over the next few years we'll roll out these solutions across North-East Scotland via a range of engaging activities. If you'd like to help us shape these solutions or get involved in the activities, then visit the Ruractive website or subscribe to our newsletter below.