Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire

Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire Help, advice and support for new, existing and growing businesses in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire

Business Gateway helps new and existing businesses grow and prosper through a combination of online support, access to finance, local workshops, training, impartial advice and specialist advisory services. Our services are free of charge and all are available throughout Aberdeen City & Shire.

Huge congratulations to the team at Highland Heritage Woodworks for winning a £100K award at this year's National Scotti...
23/06/2026

Huge congratulations to the team at Highland Heritage Woodworks for winning a £100K award at this year's National Scottish Edge Final on the 18th of June in Edinburgh.

Being recognised by Scottish Edge is a massive testament to your team's hard work and innovation. We can't wait to see how you use this funding and support to scale your business.

Highland Heritage Woodworks from Dunecht in the Northeast of Scotland have been supported by Business Gateway through their business life cycle. We look forward to the next steps and the value TreePly delivers.

Many successful businesses start with a simple conversation. We’ll help you clarify and shape your thinking.Get started ...
18/06/2026

Many successful businesses start with a simple conversation. We’ll help you clarify and shape your thinking.

Get started here: https://buff.ly/WJfD8A6

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

Reflecting on a fantastic networking event celebrating the food and drink sector Yesterday, the Business Gateway Aberdee...
17/06/2026

Reflecting on a fantastic networking event celebrating the food and drink sector

Yesterday, the Business Gateway Aberdeen City and Shire team headed north to scenic Banff Castle for our latest networking event. It was great to see such a strong turnout and there was a real buzz in the room as business owners gathered to hear from an inspiring line up of local businesses drawn from the Food and Drink sector, each with unique journeys to share.

• Laura from Bumble & Brae spoke passionately about creating a "home from home" experience in her café, while delivering a vital reminder for all founders to record and understand the numbers behind your business.

• Lyndsay and Dean from Twistillery took us behind the scenes of their meticulously planned farm and distillery, a truly circular business that minimises waste whilst maintaining a strong sense of authenticity and personal touch.

• Suzi from Annie’s German Bakery explained how ONE SeedPod provided vital facilities their bakery needed for a successful launch, while they navigated the challenges of finding and fitting out a more permanent home for the business.

All of our speakers highlighted the importance of:
• Rigorous market research
• Long term thinking
• Supporting local and actively embracing a spirit of community.

The icing on the cake was the chance to sample some truly delicious German pretzels, fresh from Annie’s Bakery. They were superb!

A huge thank you to John Cox at Banff Castle and our very own MC Catherine Homewood for keeping us right on the day - and to everyone who came along, exchanging business cards and forging new connections.

Check out the Business Gateway website for all our upcoming events, workshops and webinars - https://buff.ly/iAgDmsC

Running a business can feel isolating - especially when big decisions are involved.Free, confidential 1 to 1 support is ...
16/06/2026

Running a business can feel isolating - especially when big decisions are involved.
Free, confidential 1 to 1 support is available to help you think things through, gain clarity and move forward confidently.

What would it mean to have someone neutral to talk things through with?

Contact us for a confidential initial chat: https://buff.ly/WJfD8A6

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

Our Start Up team will be out and about in Aberdeenshire this month delivering our Start Up Essentials workshop. Want cl...
14/06/2026

Our Start Up team will be out and about in Aberdeenshire this month delivering our Start Up Essentials workshop. Want clear next steps for your business idea? Come along and get practical support + meet other founders.

🌟 18th June, 10am, Fly Cup, Inverurie
🌟 25th June, 1pm, Westhill Library

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https://buff.ly/DyVARqT

It was great to be at Woodhill House earlier this week supporting the FSB networking event and speaking with local busin...
12/06/2026

It was great to be at Woodhill House earlier this week supporting the FSB networking event and speaking with local businesses from across the region.

If you didn't get a chance to chat with the Business Gateway team, we're always here to help. Whether you're starting a business, looking to grow, or simply want to explore your options, get in touch via our website.

Looking for more networking opportunities? Join us in Banff on Tuesday for our next Connect & Learn event and hear from local business owners as they share their experiences and business journeys.

👉 Find support: https://buff.ly/WJfD8A6
👉 Event details: https://buff.ly/FtHaf9f

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

Turning a skill or passion into a business starts with testing your idea properly. We can help you explore demand, worki...
11/06/2026

Turning a skill or passion into a business starts with testing your idea properly. We can help you explore demand, working out the financials, and next steps.

Start the conversation here: https://buff.ly/WJfD8A6

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

The team at Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire celebrates all the Finalists in the Scottish Edge Competition in Edin...
11/06/2026

The team at Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire celebrates all the Finalists in the Scottish Edge Competition in Edinburgh today. Good luck to all and to the three Northeast Companies - Tuko Baby, Highland Heritage and Storm Renewables.

We are pleased to introduce our third speakers for our networking event in Banff next week.Lyndsay & Dean gave up their ...
10/06/2026

We are pleased to introduce our third speakers for our networking event in Banff next week.

Lyndsay & Dean gave up their 9-5 careers to start Twistillery, a small craft gin distillery based on their also new small holding.

In short, we needed a change of pace, place and a plan. Not new jobs but our own business felt right. We’ve a passion for gin, beer and food, as well as the outdoors. We both like a challenge and we get bored easily. Twistillery was born from the idea that we could make gin but do so much more; our own botanicals, our own artwork for labels, our animals using the waste and a desire for a more in house, circular system. It’s a lot of graft but definitely never boring.

This event is taking place at Banff Castle on Tuesday 16th June from 13:30 - 15:30. Book your place at https://buff.ly/FtHaf9f!

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

If you’re looking for a second opinion before committing to your next step, we’re here to help.Our advisers work with yo...
09/06/2026

If you’re looking for a second opinion before committing to your next step, we’re here to help.

Our advisers work with you to explore scenarios and ensure plans are realistic, well thought through, and achievable.

Would talking your plans through help you move forward with confidence?

Contact us for a confidential initial chat: https://buff.ly/WJfD8A6

Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeen City Council

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Economic Development, Aberdeenshire Council, Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB165GB

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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01224 289725

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