GrowBiz is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Rural Tayside LEADER 2007-2013 programme,
The Scottish Community Foundation and Perth & Kinross Council.
Enterprising Eastern Perthshire is a company limited by guarantee number SC341655 with registered office at Cairndhu, Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie
GrowBiz is a a community based project which helps people in Perthshire realise their dreams to start their own business or grow an existing enterprise. This service is also available to local community groups looking at improving their marketing or financial planning.
The project uses methods developed by Ernesto Sirolli, founder of the Sirolli Institute. www.sirolli.com which has successfully helped people create businesses in their local communities across the world. This method employs a facilitator supported by a panel of local volunteers (business people, community representatives and networkers, among others) which takes Sirolli’s idea that the solutions to problems can be found within the community.
GrowBiz began operating in June 2007. During this time our Faclitator has received
enquiries from over 300 people with an idea to start or improve their business or
Social Enterprise. Since the start of the project there has been in excess of 50
new businesses started and 10 businesses expanded, creating over 100 new jobs and
helping retain 105 existing jobs
Our Enterprise Facilitator – Jackie Brierton - is
a very experienced businesswoman with extensive skills in mentoring clients. She
would be delighted to set up a meeting at a time and place to suit you. All conversations
with our Facilitator are free and confidential and the service is available in a
selection of areas within Perthshire.
