Backing women, building futures
Expertise, resources and products to help you start, manage and grow your business – right here in Scotland.
Dedicated support for women-owned businesses
Women-led businesses are a vital part of society and the economy. Being a founding signatory of the Investing in Women Code, and part of the Invest in Women Taskforce, we want to better understand your challenges and the support you need to succeed.
Access finance your way
Unsure where to start?
This guide explores the borrowing choices available and how they can support your business ambitions.
Alternative funding for growth
There are more options than ever for getting business funding. In this guide, we look at: business angels, venture capitalists and crowdfunding.
Products to support your funding options
Increase your access to capital
As the founding sponsor of The Whole Point since 2024, we have driven the creation of regional growth boards in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham. The Whole Point takes a data-driven, ecosystem approach to boost the flow of capital to high-growth women-led businesses across the regions.
Helping you manage and grow your business
Whether you’re just starting out or have been running for some time, you’ll find valuable information here on planning for and managing growth.
Managing your business
Guides and products to help with the day-to-day running of your operation.
Boost business skills
Our free online learning platform offers a host of resources dedicated to helping you and your business thrive in the digital world.
Growing your business
A selection of products and guides to help you look to the future and expand your operations in the UK and abroad.
International Trade Portal
A powerful insight platform, with practical support that helps you trade internationally within your chosen market.
Women in manufacturing
Efforts to bring more women into manufacturing are accelerating. Discover how changing perceptions and targeted support are driving the shift.
Warings Furniture
Read how our funding helped a manufacturer and supplier of furniture generate up to 90% of its energy from renewable sources.
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Transforming British manufacturing
Backing British manufacturers with expert guidance and support. Plus our partner, MTC, could also help you plug your skills gap.
Invest. Inspire. Impact
Self-employed pensions
When building your business is all down to you, so is saving for your retirement. Discover what type of pension is right for you.
Commitment to support female entrepreneurship
Improving access to tools, resources and finance from the financial services sector.
"When women entrepreneurs succeed, communities across the UK thrive. Supporting women in business goes beyond equity - it helps unlock innovation, drive growth, and build a stronger, more resilient economy for the future."
Eleanor Moorhouse, Women Entrepreneur Lead
Supporting businesses across the UK
Discover how we’re supporting business with expert analysis and tailored resources.
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