STEP Scotland

08/09/2026

Ready to unlock the potential in others and become a more effective coach or mentor?

Our ILM Certificates & Diplomas in Effective/Executive Coaching and Mentoring programmes start on 23 September and are designed for managers, HR professionals, team leaders and those looking to develop professional coaching and mentoring skills.

Learners gain practical experience, structured supervision and an internationally recognised qualification that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

📅 Start Date: 23 September
📍 STEP, Stirling Enterprise Park
🎓 ILM Accredited Qualification

Secure your place today. Visit: https://stephr.co.uk/ilm-coaching-courses/

08/09/2026

🏆 MEET THE WINNER: KING STREET APARTHOTEL 🏆

We’re delighted to celebrate King Street Aparthotel, our Business of the Year at the Stirlingshire Business Awards 2026! 🎉

Based in the heart of Stirling, King Street Aparthotel has built a fantastic reputation for award-winning accommodation, combining comfort, style and a warm welcome for visitors to our city.

Their success is a brilliant example of the ambition, quality and entrepreneurial spirit that makes Stirlingshire’s business community so special. 🌟

A huge congratulations to the whole team at King Street Aparthotel on this fantastic achievement! 🥇

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Our Annual Survey is Back for 2026 and We Want to Hear From You!

Whether you’re a new business or an established organisation, your feedback helps us to deliver the right support, services and events for local businesses across Stirlingshire.

If you have a few minutes to spare, please complete our Annual Business Survey to help direct our work in the year ahead. We appreciate your help and feedback.

Complete the survey here: https://buff.ly/MpRbl2j

07/09/2026

Just over a week to go!

There’s still time to join us for the Business Funding Showcase on 15 September from 9am to 11.30am — an opportunity to discover what funding is available, hear from experts and connect with the people and organisations who can help your business grow.

Whether you’re looking to start, scale, invest or explore new opportunities, come along and find out what could be available to you.

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-funding-showcase-tickets-1981851750937?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1gxvpox*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc1NjM2NjAxLjE3ODgzNTE2NDY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODgzNTE2NDUkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODgzNTE2NDUkajYwJGwwJGgw

04/09/2026

Meet Charles McGuigan – our new Visitor Levy Implementation Advisor

We’re delighted to welcome Charles to our Business Support Team. In his new role, Charles will be working closely with local businesses to help them understand and prepare for the implementation of the Stirling Visitor Levy in 2027.

Over the coming months, Charles will be on hand to provide practical support, answer questions and help businesses get ready for the changes ahead.

If you have questions about preparing for the visitor levy, you can contact Charles directly at [email protected].

Welcome to the team, Charles!

03/09/2026

🏆 WHAT A DAY! 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Stirlingshire Business Awards 2026 today, and a massive congratulations to all of our winners! 🎉

It was fantastic to celebrate the brilliant businesses, entrepreneurs, community organisations and individuals who make Stirlingshire’s business community so vibrant and ambitious.

Thank you to everyone who entered, nominated and attended, and helped make the day such a success. 👏 We'd also like to say a special thanks to Paul Saunders for capturing the event on video.

And to our winners — congratulations! You should all be incredibly proud of your achievements. 🏆

We look forward to celebrating even more local success in 2027!

03/09/2026

Thank you to Forth Valley College, who today hosted the first of four Digital Skills Workshops at STEP, aiming to increase the digital skills of business owners and help them to master frequently used business platforms. Today's session focused on Microsoft Teams, with future sessions being held on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

There are still limited spaces available these upcoming sessions here at STEP. To book your free space, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/stirling-business-month-2438009

02/09/2026

Last week we were lucky enough to receive a visit from three of the STEP team's canine companions; Luna, Henri and Lilo.

As a dog friendly employer and commercial property provider, we love seeing our four-legged visitors around our sites – they’re always guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! 🐶

We think they certainly enjoyed their visits and made plenty of new friends along the way. 🐾

01/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the InBusiness and Economy Stirling event at STEP today. It was fantastic to meet so many local businesses interested in the future of Stirling’s economy.

We were also lucky to hear from some fantastic speakers from Stirling Council, the University of Stirling, RBS, AAB Accounting and King Street Aparthotel, who shared valuable insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing our local economy.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to such a positive and engaging discussion. It’s clear that there is real ambition across Stirling’s business community, and we look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to help Stirling thrive.