Glasgow Business Growth Programme

We are delighted to be part of Glasgow City Council’s recently launched Business Growth Programme, a multi-lot/multi-supplier framework that aims to encourage and support growth in the Glasgow business ecosystem. The £1.9million programme, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity fund, will provide consultancy services to Glasgow based SMEs and Social Enterprises.

Through this programme, eligible organisations will have access to specialist expert consultancy support over a number of Lots. This support will enable organisations to progress their growth aspirations and ambitions.

There are 10 lots within the framework, including:

Business Structuring
Business Growth
Leadership, Skills and Resource
Business Financial Management
Design Thinking and Innovation
Sales and Marketing
Internationalisation
Digital Development and Innovation
Green Business Support
Business Acceleration

Crucially, businesses can access Green Business Support (Lot 9) in addition to a support package from another Lot! This will enable more businesses to benefit from green business support, whilst also making use of other support available.

What support is available from Sniffer?

Within Lot 9, Sniffer will provide a broad range of support to eligible SMEs including;

Climate change: Training workshop on climate change basics for SMEs. Covers key concepts, climate risks, net zero opportunities, and sustainability plans.
Risk assessment: An on-site assessment to identify key climate risks, such as flooding, overheating, and health & safety. Also identifies costed priority actions to keep your business running smoothly.
Sustainability strategy: Workshop to help you develop a comprehensive sustainability strategy. Covers procurement, supply chain, products & services, staff, premises, and communications.
Priority actions: Going green can be daunting! Our team will help guide you through the high impact next steps you can take to lower your energy costs and reduce risks to operations.
Green growth: As well as many challenges, climate change could bring new business opportunities and innovation. Our team can help your business identify potential future opportunities – building your long-term business resilience.
In the know: Already have plans and ambitions for your business’ green ambitions? We can support you to identify funding and support mechanisms to make these plans a reality.

We would like to encourage all eligible* organisations to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

View more details and apply

*Businesses must operate from within Glasgow City Council boundary and, if in business premises, must be registered with the Non Domestic Rates office within the Council (Postcode checker: www.mygov.scot/find-your-local-council). Other eligibility criteria applies, visit Glasgow City Council website for full conditions.

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