Business support

 

Business support

Business advice and guidance

• Business advisory service - The Council's Business Advisory Team provides advice and support to businesses across Perth and Kinross.  The service aims to encourage more start up firms whilst continuing to work with existing businesses
• Business Gateway - Practical help, advice and support for new and growing businesses in Scotland.
• Business Debtline - Provides practical advice that is designed to help you successfully manage your way through financial difficulties.

Business grants and loans

• Business Enterprise Scheme - A number of financial packages are available (subject to agreed criteria and availability) through the Business Enterprise Scheme to help new and existing businesses.
  • Rural Enterprise Growth Grant - For start-ups and business expansion projects looking to adopt new innovative products and processes.
  • Rural Business Premises Support Grant - Available to businesses in rural areas of Perth and Kinross for premises expansion projects essential to the ongoing growth and expansion of the business.
  • Perth and Kinross Business Start-up Grant Scheme - Helps a business in its first year of trading or in the pre start up stage.
  • Perthshire Investment Loan Fund - Gap funding for established businesses up to £25,000.

• Scottish Business Grants - Scottish Enterprise can provide financial assistance to new and existing businesses in Scotland through its innovation (SMART:Scotland) and investment (RSA) grants.
• Carbon trust - Businesses can take advantage of 0% business loans being made available by the Carbon Trust, which could help them upgrade their equipment.

Business rates

• Business rates relief and reductions
  If you own any of the following types of non-domestic properties, you may be eligible for a rates reduction:
  • Empty properties
  • Premises of a charity or non-profit making organisation
  • Properties used for recreational purpose
  • Properties where nursing care is provided
  • Small businesses