"Our aim is to provide practical help, advice and support for new start and growing businesses in Argyll."
About the Business Gateway
We were established in June 2009 in response to the Government's decision to transfer responsibility for the provision of local business support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise to the Local Authority.
Business advice is provided via the Business Gateway website, the National Enquiry Service and by our local team of Business Advisors. Our local Business Advisors are experienced business mentors and have all spent time in the commercial world, either in management positions or running their own business, so can relate to the needs of your business. Why not get in touch today to find out how we can help your business?
What we do
The Business Gateway offers free and impartial business advice to anyone wanting to start up or develop a business within Argyll. The Business Gateway website and Enquiry Service can provide you with a wealth of information tailored to your business needs, and the local office in Lochgilphead can provide one to one support from a Business Advisor and a range of locally run courses.
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.
Other websites that you might find useful
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency, whose area includes Argyll and Bute (excluding Helensburgh and Lomond)
Information Commissioners Office can advise on your organisations obligations when dealing with Customer information and how to comply with legislation, including protecting personal information and providing access to official information.
Find Business Support gives customers an overview of all funding and services offered by public sector organisations across Scotland. This makes it quicker and easier for businesses to find the information, advice and support they need, when they need it. Information is available for businesses of all sizes – from start-ups to established companies, from sole traders to large enterprises, from commercial businesses to social enterprises.
How to Contact Us
01546 604555
business.gateway@argyll-bute.gov.uk
You can contact the Business Gateway team in several ways:
Contact the Business Gateway National Enquiry Service on 0845 609 6611 - who can provide initial information, guide you round the website and pass your details to a local Business Advisor to arrange an appointment.
Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay; Bute and Cowal and Oban, Lorn and the Isles area:
Contact the Lochgilphead office by telephone, email or post:
Business Gateway Lochgilphead
Whitegates Road
Lochgilphead
PA31 8SY
Tel: 01546 604555
business.gateway@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Helensburgh and Lomond area
The Business Gateway service for the Helensburgh and Lomond area is provided from the Helensburgh office.
To arrange an appointment please call 01546 604555 or email business.gateway@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Business Gateway in Helensburgh
Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre, 38 East Clyde Street
Helensburgh
G84 7PG
Tel: 01546 604555