These links are some of the other agencies that Enterprising Women work with.
This list is not exhaustive therefore should you wish to speak to an enterprising women advisor on any particular query then please feel free to contact us.
www.bgateway.co.uk
Business Gateway is the start up division of Scottish Enterprise. Their web site offers useful information and if you contact them they can appoint you a business start up adviser.
www.companieshouse.co.uk
This is a government organisation where limited companies are registered.
Information can be downloaded from their website and it is possible to check your company name on line.
www.creativeentrepreneurs.com
Creative Entrepreneurs Club, membership to networking that gives direct access to both established companies and the new talent from Art Schools and universities.
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
The Cultural Enterprise Office provides business information, training and advice for new and existing businesses in the cultural sector in Glasgow.
www.dhp-scotland.co.uk
DHP Scotland Ltd provides free advice, support and training on behalf of Scottish Enterprise Glasgow. Programme enables clients to claim unemployment benefits with an additional training allowance of £10 per week while test trading their business idea.
www.engender.org.uk
A research, information and networking organisation for women in Scotland.
www.getintoenterprise.com
Careers Scotland’s ‘Get into ENTERPRISE’ aims to develop enterprise skills in people of all ages and backgrounds.
www.glasgow.gov.uk
Glasgow City Council web site which has a section devoted to new and existing businesses in Glasgow.
www.ilascotland.org.uk
Scottish Executive scheme offering funding for courses targeted to individuals on a low income. Get up to £200 towards the cost of learning new skills with an individual learning account.
www.icass.co.uk
A Government project that offers free advice and one to one counseling for clients with innovative ideas. They can also provide information on issues such as trademarks, copyright and patents.
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Inland Revenue website which provides information on tax and National Insurance.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Provides help and support for those looking for work and those looking for employees. Part of the Department for Work and Pensions.
www.psybt.org.uk
A funding and support organisation which assists males and females, who are 25 or under, to start their own business. They can also offer financial assistance in the form of a grant or loan.
www.sac.org.uk
The Scottish Arts Council provides information, advice and financial support to businesses that operate within the arts.
www.scottishbusinesswomen.com
Provides information for women starting their own business.
www.scottish-enterprise.com
Scottish Enterprise is the Economic Development Agency for Scotland and their web site provides information on their activities as well as links to other organisations
www.shell-livewire.org
Assists 16 - 30 year olds develop their own business. They run a national competition for business start-up.
www.targetinginnovation.com
Targeting Innovations organisation delivering business support to companies develop and commercialise innovative products and processes, and to facilitate technology trade and transfer.
www.waspsstudios.org.uk
Charity which aims to stimulate public education and interest in art by providing low-cost studios for artists
www.womens-library.org.uk
Glasgow Women's Library, provides information for and about women.
www.womenintothenetwork.org.uk
A Scottish Enterprise run, networking organisation that runs regular events, seminars and workshops. Attendance is by membership.
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES
www.drum-opps.org.uk
Drumchapel Opportunities
www.glasgownorth.org
Glasgow North
www.gsera.co.uk
Glasgow South East Regeneration Agency (Formally CEDA and The Initiative)
www.gera.org.uk
Glasgow East Regeneration Agency (Formally East End Partnership and Greater Easterhouse Development Company)
www.gswra.co.uk
Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (Formally Govan Initiative and Greater Pollok Development Company) |
