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Search for business funding or advice - So much advice but how to find it?

31st March 2022

There are so many places to look for funding but have you got time to find it all and read the rules for each on. Just googling alone can take hours.

There are places you can find heaps in one place. The government has a handy guide covering many many offers of assistance from loans to grants and many other forms of funding assistance.

Take a look HERE

Also check out

Highland Council - Funding For Business

Business Gateway

Highland and Islands Enterprise

Business Gateway Caithness & North Sutherland
Caithness House
Market Square
Wick
KW1 4AB

For other areas

Scottish Enterprise

 

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