Business and economy

The Scottish Goverment aims to ensure long-term sustainable economic growth. There are a range of policies in place aimed at increasing the country's productivity levels.

These policies create a business environment which actively encourages innovation, entrepreneurialism and high skill levels, helping to encourage the creation, growth and transformation of businesses.

Scottish Economy

The Scottish Government's vision is that economic development should raise the quality of life of the Scottish people through increasing economic opportunities for all, on a socially and environmentally sustainable basis.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise supports growth among Scotland’s companies and helps improve the business environment they operate in.

Many companies operating in Scotland see prospects for their businesses to grow. They know they may need to adapt their plans, apply some creative thinking or expand their market focus.

Scottish Enterprise provides direct support and guidance to help companies reduce costs and increase efficiencies. They also encourage companies to identify new opportunities for their business through diversifying or targeting new markets overseas.

Links

• Visit the Scottish Government website for more on business and industry in Scotland
• Visit the Business Gateway website for help with your business in Scoltand
• Read more about Scotland's economy on the Scottish Government website 
• Read an assessment from Scotland's chief economic adviser, December 2009 
• Visit Scottish Enterprise's website