We can provide practical help, advice and support for new start and growing businesses in Argyll.

What we do

We offer free and impartial business advice to anyone wanting to start up or develop a business within Argyll and Bute. The Business Gateway website and Enquiry Service can provide a wealth of information tailored to your business needs, and the local office in Lochgilphead offers one to one support from a business advisor as well as holding a range of locally run courses (see below).

Our Business Toolkit offers resources for start-up and existing businesses such as guides for writing a business plan and cashflow forecasting.

Whether you are looking for support with creating your first business plan, getting the most from your advertising, thinking of expanding into new markets or taking on staff, why not get in touch to see how we could help your business. Our regional Business Advisors cover the area and are happy to come and meet you locally. All you need to do is get in touch to arrange a convenient time.

Business toolkit Frequently asked questions

What's New

Business Gateway - Argyll and Bute joins Facebook

Argyll and Bute's Business Gateway team have joined the world of social media and now have a presence on Facebook, a great way to keep up to stay in touch with the team and find out what the team has planned.

Why not visit our page and find out what we have going on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Business-Gateway-Argyll-and-Bute/391366480931351

How to Contact Us

Other websites that you might find useful

The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust -
provides financial and professional support to young people in Scotland, aged 18 to 25, so they can set up and run their own business.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise -
the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency, whose area includes Argyll and Bute