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Business Gateway
Assistance Available
A broad range of advice, support, and financial assistance, including: business-planning; access to funding; marketing; and the practicalities of starting & developing your business.
This ‘Interest-Free’ loan of up to £2,000 aims to encourage the creation and growth of small businesses which can contribute to new jobs in the local economy.
This loan of up to £8,000, at a 4% interest rate, is to encourage business start-up and enable business and community developments by assisting with long-term sustainability in the Outer Hebrides.
Inter-Island Business Development Scheme
Assists businesses that trade or propose to trade across the sounds of Harris or Barra. The main aim of the scheme is to support economic and business development by stimulating and increasing business between the three main island groupings.
Funding available to relocate fish farm sites, resulting in benefits to the environment and to protect wild fisheries.
In partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland, HIE Innse Gall and the Western Isles Fishermen's Association this funding is available for the purchase of fishing vessels - with priority given to vessels over 12 metres in length. Vessels less than 10 years old with multi-purpose fishing capability and first time skipper/owners are also a priority.
The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT)
PSYBT provide discretionary loan & grant assistance for the 18-30 age-group, with special concern for the disadvantaged. Pre-start training & business-planning advice is also offered together with an Aftercare programme to assist you in tackling the first two years in business.
A range of advice and support, enabling those aged 16-30 to turn their business ideas into reality.
The Prince’s Trust offers practical and financial support to help young people age 14-25 to develop key skills, confidence and motivation, enabling young people to move into work, education or training.
A range of community grant schemes available through the Community Support Network.
Contact us for help and advice, applications, or more information
