Business Glasgow

15/09/2026

🚀 Scottish Start-Up Month: Derek’s start-up story

This month, we’re celebrating the people taking the leap to start their own business -including Glasgow-based painter and decorator Derek Maclean.

Derek launched his specialist painting, decorating and interior design business in June 2026, with support from Business Glasgow.

Through one-to-one support, Derek developed his business plan, carried out market research and successfully secured a £500 Business Start-Up Grant, helping him purchase essential equipment and invest in local marketing.

His story is a great example of how the right advice and support can help turn a business idea into reality.

👉 Read Derek’s full story to find out more about his start-up journey. https://ow.ly/JaAZ50ZNILf

15/09/2026

🚀 Calling Scottish makers and product entrepreneurs!

Makerteers is a fully funded 6-month programme, running from September 2026 to March 2027, designed to help makers build stronger businesses and make more, together.

The programme covers practical training across:
🤖 AI-enabled operations & automation
🛠️ Small-batch manufacturing
📣 Brand
🧠 Mindset

There are 40 fully funded places available, with activity taking place in Glasgow and Edinburgh and just 20 places per cohort.

📍 Glasgow’s launch event is happening this Thursday - find out more and register here: https://luma.com/gyegiuj2

Applications are open now & close on Thursday 1st Oct: https://makerteers.com/apply

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11/09/2026

🚀 We’re championing Scottish Start Up Month this September by shining a light on start-up success stories from Glasgow!

White Cart Counselling is a great example of a new business benefiting from support with developing a business plan, cashflow forecasting and accessing start-up funding.

Read the full case study to find out more about the journey and the support available through Business Glasgow 👇

https://ow.ly/TTp850ZLYb2

03/09/2026

🚀 Business Glasgow is proud to be championing Scottish Start-Up Month this September!

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our own start-up success stories, showcasing the brilliant businesses and entrepreneurs supported by our dedicated Start-Up Team.

From ideas and first steps to growing and thriving businesses, we’ll be celebrating the entrepreneurial talent across Glasgow and highlighting the support available to help turn great ideas into reality.

Follow along throughout September and join us in celebrating Scotland’s start-up community! 💡

01/09/2026

📣 Funding now available for Glasgow's tech community.

Glasgow City Council's Tech Event and Meetup Subsidy is open for applications, with grants of £1,000 to £5,000 available for technology-focused events and programmes delivered across the city.

From community meetups and workshops to conferences, hackathons and investor events, we're looking to support activity that creates new connections, shares knowledge and helps strengthen Glasgow's tech ecosystem.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://glasgow.gov.uk/techecosystem

27/08/2026

📰 The August Business Glasgow Newsletter is here!

This month, we’re putting a spotlight on an important supplier opportunity through the Glasgow Business Growth Programme – Phase 4.

The new framework is designed to be accessible and proportionate, creating opportunities for specialist consultants, SMEs and experienced sole traders to support ambitious Glasgow businesses.

There’s also plenty more to explore, including funding, support, events and opportunities for organisations across the city, from the Youth Climate Action Fund and Social Innovation Challenge Fund to Fusion Fest, the Glasgow Living Wage Trail and the latest update on City Development Plan 2 (CDP2).

☕ Grab a coffee and catch up on what’s happening across Glasgow’s business community.

👉 Read the full August Newsletter: https://ow.ly/MHYr50ZFZK8

07/08/2026

📢 Business Growth & Productivity specialists – could your expertise help Glasgow's businesses grow?

We're looking to appoint experienced consultants to join our Sustainable Growth & Productivity framework, providing specialist support to ambitious businesses across Glasgow.

We're keen to hear from consultants with expertise in:
✅ Strategic Planning
✅ Sales & Marketing
✅ Change Management
✅ Pitching & Procurement
✅ Operations Management
✅ Business Turnaround
✅ Mergers & Acquisitions

We're looking for specialists who can help businesses identify opportunities to improve performance, increase productivity, strengthen resilience and achieve sustainable growth. Whether that's developing growth strategies, improving operations, winning new customers and contracts, managing change, or supporting businesses through transformation, your expertise could make a real difference.

Whether you're an established consultancy, a specialist SME, or a sole trader, we'd like to hear from organisations of all sizes with the experience to support Glasgow's business community.

The new framework has been designed to be accessible, proportionate, and open to suppliers of all sizes.

Find out more and register your interest 👇

🔗 View Notice – https://lnkd.in/emGfxZvv

05/08/2026

📢 Finance specialists – could your expertise help Glasgow's businesses grow?

We're looking to appoint specialist consultants to deliver expert financial support to ambitious SMEs across Glasgow.

We're keen to hear from consultants with experience in areas such as financial management, financial readiness, preparing for investment, alternative finance, company valuation and taxation, helping businesses strengthen financial resilience, access funding, make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth.

Whether you're an established consultancy, a specialist SME, or a sole trader, we want to hear from organisations with the expertise to support businesses at every stage of their growth journey.

The new framework has been designed to be accessible, proportionate, and open to suppliers of all sizes.

Find out more and register your interest 👇
🔗 View Notice - https://lnkd.in/emGfxZvv

04/08/2026

📢 Business Governance, Legal & IP specialists – could your expertise help Glasgow's businesses grow?

Phase 4 of the Glasgow Business Growth Programme is launching soon.

We're looking to appoint specialist consultants to deliver expert support in Business Governance, Legal and Intellectual Property.

We're keen to hear from consultants with experience in areas such as board development, company structuring, business succession, franchising, company governance, ethical management and intellectual property, helping businesses strengthen leadership, improve governance, manage growth and plan for the future.

Whether you're an established consultancy, a specialist SME, or a sole trader, we want to hear from organisations with the expertise to support ambitious businesses across Glasgow.

The new framework has been designed to be accessible, proportionate, and open to suppliers of all sizes.

Find out more and register your interest 👇
🔗 View Notice - https://lnkd.in/emGfxZvv

29/07/2026

📢 Could your expertise help Glasgow's businesses grow?

Phase 4 of the Glasgow Business Growth Programme is launching soon.

We're looking to appoint a diverse range of specialist consultants to deliver expert support to ambitious SMEs across Glasgow.

Whether you're an established consultancy, a specialist SME, or a sole trader, we want to hear from organisations with the skills and experience to help businesses grow.

The new framework has been designed to be accessible, proportionate, and open to suppliers of all sizes.

Find out more and register your interest 🔗 https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560407