Business Support in Perth and Kinross
In today’s ever-changing economic and social landscape finding the support and advice that is right for your company is crucial for business resilience and continued, long-term growth. Perth & Kinross Council is dedicated to ensuring companies of all sizes and at all stages, are supported and nurtured, allowing them to maximise their full potential for growth.
This is achieved via Business Gateway Tayside who work alongside their national organisation to deliver universal services for local companies and individuals. This support is further enhanced by a number of PKC-based teams, and long-standing, successful partnerships with other providers, such as GrowBiz, and membership organisations.
Key Business Support Channels
Business Gateway Tayside
Business Gateway Tayside is based at the Creative Exchange in Perth City Centre, where it supports local companies at all stages of their business journey.
Business Place and Investment Team
The PKC Business, Place and Investment Team is responsible for business development, the growth of the local economy, and inward investment opportunities.
GrowBiz
GrowBiz provides a range of information and enterprise support services for small and micro-businesses in rural Perth and Kinross.
The Angel's Share
The Angel’s Share, developed by Perth and Kinross Council (PKC), is an economic development programme designed to support entrepreneurial expansion by connecting growth-ready enterprises with certified investors.
Based around three live pitching events each year, the programme supports entrepreneurs by providing high value expertise and coaching ahead of their presentation to the programme’s audience of certified investors.
The Angel’s Share aims to foster a culture of ambition and entrepreneurship across Perth and Kinross by ensuring both entrepreneurs and investors benefit from the pitch experience.
Additional Support and Funding
Additional Support Within PKC
Across Perth & Kinross Council departments, business support functions include employability, planning, licencing, access to technology, and more.
Other Partners & Organisations
Perth & Kinross-based businesses can also seek advice, training and mentoring from other organisations and via several strategic partnerships.
Business Grants and Funding
Perth & Kinross Council administer business grants and funding opportunities to stimulate economic growth, as well as offering advice on national funds.