Give your business its best shot at success by staying on top of your finances. Business Gateway offers free online resources on key aspects of funding and finance for Scottish businesses.

Choose from handy guides, articles and templates on topics ranging from grants and funding to accounting and financial management. There is useful guidance on tax and tax allowances, including VAT and excise goods. There’s a 10-point plan on how to write a winning pitch. And you can download a detailed guide to becoming lender ready.

Find all the guidance you need to keep your business financials on track.

Yes, if you are thinking about starting, or already run, a business in Scotland.

This is a free and impartial service. 

Any business based in Scotland that wants to secure funding or improve its financial processes.

It takes between 1 and 10 minutes to read each guide. 

You can browse Business Gateway’s online resources by business stage – starting up or running a business – as well as by topic.

Visit the Business Gateway website to learn more about funding and finance.