The Women’s Business Centre is a website designed to share knowledge, practical tips and experiences to help women across Scotland bring their business ideas to life and flourish as a business owner. The site is free to access and provides dedicated, needs-based content for women setting up their own enterprise.

If you are thinking of starting a business, a good place to start is the startup checklist, which covers all the basics you’ll need to consider when starting up.

If you want to feel inspired, the inspiration section is full of real-life stories from the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Ambassadors, who share their personal experiences and business tips.  

Learn and grow by searching the advice section, which covers everything from basic help to specialised guidance. Find help on finance, mentoring and support, strategy, marketing and much more, to guide you on your business journey.

There are also many other helpful resources on the site, such as the blog. This is filled with business tips, news and stories, along with webinars from expert speakers that cover a range of business topics.

A business directory is included to help women raise awareness and develop the profile of their businesses. You can request to list your business in the directory when you have become a member of the Women’s Business Centre.

The Women’s Business Centre is run by Women’s Enterprise Scotland, a not-for-profit community interest company which has been championing women-led and women-owned businesses since 2011.

Yes, if you are a female entrepreneur or women-led business in Scotland. Support is available for businesses at the pre-startup and startup stage of their business journey, right through to growth. 

This is a free service.

Women and women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland,  

Visit the Women’s Business Centre site and sign up to become a member for free access to all content.