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Business support in the National Park
Looking
for support?
Business Gateway
Expert advice and guidance
on running your business.
T. 01463 896 831
“Starting up and running a business
is rewarding but can also bring
a very unique set of challenges,”
says Graeme. “We’re here to offer
free, non-judgemental, practical
help and advice to people,
including on funding, business
planning, marketing, mentoring
and training and development.
“What’s unique about GrowBiz is the
range of support on offer and also
the events that we run throughout
the year. Topics range from digital
skills to essentials for start-ups,
networking and climate action.”
“吀栀e journey
to net zero
will be an even more
signi昀椀cant aspect of
the business support
we o昀昀er over the
coming years.”
Graeme Low,
GrowBiz
The Park Authority provides annual
funding to the Cairngorms Business
Partnership, GrowBiz and a number
of other organisations to support
local businesses, provide training
and development opportunities,
and help the economy of the
National Park diversify and thrive.
One key area of focus is the nature
and climate crisis, with the Cairngorms
aiming to become the the UK's 昀椀rst net
zero national park. In 2021 the Business
Partnership and the Park Authority
signed up to Tourism Declares, an
initiative that supports businesses,
organisations and individuals to
reduce their carbon emissions. For
GrowBiz, too, this has become an
increasingly important area of work.
“Understanding how business owners
can play a part whilst also maintaining
a thriving business is really important,”
explains Graeme. “The journey to net
zero will be an even more signi昀椀cant
aspect of the business support we
offer over the coming years.”
Whatever challenges emerge over the
next few years, it’s encouraging that
such a strong support network exists to
help businesses and local communities
thrive, both now and in the future.
bgateway.com/highland
Cairngorms Business
Partnership
Chamber of Commerce for
the Cairngorms region.
T. 01479 810 200
cairngormschamber.com
Cairngorms Trust
Charity supporting sustainable
and community-led projects.
T. 01479 870 543
cairngormstrust.org.uk
GrowBiz
Support and advice for small
businesses and social enterprises.
T. 01828 627 790
growbiz.co.uk
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