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GrowBiz Scotland is the leading provider of business support for small and micro businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed in rural Scotland.

Since October 2016, GrowBiz has supported more than 2000 rural enterprises across all sectors. GrowBiz is always happy to comment on issues relating to Scotland’s rural economy, rural entrepreneurship or digital connectivity.

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Recent Press Releases

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GrowBiz Launches New Programme for Older Entrepreneurs

Funded by the Scottish Government Ecosystem Fund, administered by Inspirent, the aim of the new GrowBiz programme is to give participants the confidence, skills and support to build a business that works for them, whatever that looks like.

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Scotland’s Rural Business Chief Hand Over GrowBiz Reins

Following 14 years at the helm, Jackie Brierton MBE has announced her retirement from GrowBiz, Scotland’s rural enterprise agency. From July 2025, GrowBiz will be led by a shared CEO partnership with the current Co-CEO, Gordon Hector, being joined by Alexia McClure.

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Scottish EDGE announces new regional award category

Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt thanks to a new programme backed by £400,000 of Scottish Government funding. In Perth & Kinross, the initiative will be delivered by GrowBiz.

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Perthshire Artisans to Exhibit at Birnam Arts this Winter

Local creative support platform Perthshire Artisans will be exclusively exhibiting at Birnam Arts for the first time from 30 November - 12 January. Providing a local gifting option, Perthshire Artisans features work from 36 independent creative businesses.

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Client Stories

We are constantly developing case studies on our many diverse clients. Here are some of their stories.

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Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre
Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre

Meet our latest member of the month for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz — Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre

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SEEDs of Success: Kerry Gordon
SEEDs of Success: Kerry Gordon

Meet SEED client Kerry Gordon, a self-employed hairdresser who has just opened up her own salon, KMG Hair Studio, at Glenruthven Mill in Auchterarder.

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SEEDs of Success: Steven Goodison
SEEDs of Success: Steven Goodison

Historic Dunkeld has launched an amazing new project with the help of SEED client Steven Goodison, who creates animations under the business name Studio Puddock. 

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GrowBiz Journeys: Susie Black
GrowBiz Journeys: Susie Black

Susie Black is a personal trainer and Pilates instructor based near Blairgowrie, Perth and Kinross. Read about how her long association with GrowBiz helped her overcome a recent challenge.

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GrowBiz Journeys: Janice Fraser
GrowBiz Journeys: Janice Fraser

Janice is a dance and exercise teacher in Perth & Kinross. In this client story, she shares how GrowBiz has supported her through the different stages of running her business, and the end result.

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