Business Gateway Inverclyde

14/10/2026

Are you ready to boost your sales? 📈

Viridor’s Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) is offering a series of FREE online workshops to help small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises across Glasgow adapt to business challenges and build for the future.

The next session is:

🗓️ Are You Set Up for Sales?
📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am
💻 Online – FREE to attend!

Viridor is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates, and these workshops are a great opportunity to gain useful insights and support for your business.

📩 Interested in taking part? To register or find out more, email:
[email protected]

The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) has the capacity to process c. 200,000 tonnes of residual waste every year. The plant, working in combination with city wide blue, brown and purple bin recycling, diverts 90% of green bin residual waste away from landfill, saving millions of....

07/10/2026

What’s On: October & November 2026

Looking to build your skills, strengthen your business or pick up some new ideas? 💡

Our upcoming Business Gateway webinars cover a range of topics to help local businesses make the most of their opportunities - from AI and CoPilot and creating digital content, to writing a business plan, website performance and LinkedIn for business growth.

💻 There are daytime and evening sessions available, so there should be something to suit everyone.

📅 October & November 2026
🎟️ All webinars are available to book online.

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://www.bgateway.com/events

30/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Albany for our Business Start-Up Bootcamp as part of Start-Up September.

It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and so many people taking steps towards starting their own business! 👏

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for our next event! We’ve got more opportunities to help you start, plan and grow your business.

Have a business idea you’d like to chat through, or need support with your next steps? Why not book an appointment in our Inverclyde office.

28/09/2026

One of the biggest decisions when starting a business is choosing the right structure.

Sole trader? Partnership? Limited company? Social enterprise?

Our brand-new webinar will help you understand the options, compare the benefits and limitations of each, and leave you with a practical checklist to help plan your next steps.

Grab your free place here ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/events/different-business-structures-what-is-the-right-one-for-you-32165

10/09/2026

Are you an employer and want to better understand the latest changes to employment legislation?

Viridor GRREC is hosting a free online workshop covering The Employment Rights Act and how it impacts on employers.

📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026
⏰ 10am–11am
💻 Online
💷 FREE to attend

The session is part of Viridor GRREC’s programme of free online business workshops, supporting SMEs and social enterprises to navigate the challenges facing businesses today. Find out more here - https://www.viridor.co.uk/about-us/our-communities/grrec-community-benefits/

To register please email [email protected]

The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) has the capacity to process c. 200,000 tonnes of residual waste every year. The plant, working in combination with city wide blue, brown and purple bin recycling, diverts 90% of green bin residual waste away from landfill, saving millions of....

09/09/2026

Grow your tourism business with VisitScotland!

Do you run a B&B, hotel, attraction, experience or other tourism business in the Glasgow City Region?

VisitScotland’s Business Development Programme 2026–27 is a fantastic opportunity to build your knowledge, explore new routes to market and learn how to create bookable experiences that appeal to visitors and travel trade partners.

The programme includes three free, in-person workshops covering:

📍 16 September | 12.30pm–3pm
Market insights & an introduction to travel distribution

📍 29 September | 1.30pm–3.30pm
Creating bookable experiences for different target audiences

📍 28 October | 10.30am–1.30pm
Increasing off-season revenue through online booking systems & OTAs

📌 Venue: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art, Glasgow

Whether you’re already working with the travel trade or are looking to explore new opportunities, this programme can help you understand different routes to market and develop your business.

🎟️ There’s no charge to attend, but places are limited and registration is required.

👉 Find out more and register here: https://visitscotland.eventsair.com/2026-2027-business-development-programme/registration-glasgow/Site/Register

We warmly welcome you to join a series of three in-person workshops to learn about the landscape of travel distribution in a global marketplace, discover online and offline routes to market, and how to create bookable tourism experiences for different audiences. The workshops will guide discussion a...

28/08/2026

Thinking about starting a business in Inverclyde?

Got a business idea but not quite sure what your next step should be?

Our free Business Start-Up Bootcamp is designed to give you the practical tools, advice and support you need to get moving.

Led by Business Advisers Ronnie and Charlie, the morning will cover:

✅ The essentials of starting a business
✅ Creating your own start-up roadmap
✅ Accessing 1-to-1 Business Gateway support
✅ Meeting and networking with other new entrepreneurs

And we’re delighted to welcome Lucy Pearce, founder of Ginger Cow, as our guest speaker. Lucy will share her experience of building her own business and what she’s learned along the way.

📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
⏰ 9.30am–1pm
📍 The Albany, Greenock

🎟️ Places are free, but booking is essential:
https://www.bgateway.com/events/start-up-bootcamp-inverclyde-32070

For businesses based in Inverclyde only.

25/08/2026

🚀 Google Digital Garage is coming to Inverclyde!

Join us at the Beacon Arts Centre on Wednesday 26th August for a fantastic day of free, practical digital workshops and mentoring.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, improve your digital skills or discover new opportunities, there’s something for you. 💻📈

📍 Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕙 10am–3pm
🎟️ Free to attend

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

👉 RSVP here: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/inverclyde-and-renfrewshire-west

25/08/2026

It’s great to be at the Inverclyde Meet the Buyer event today at the Beacon Arts Centre, we’re here until 12.30pm

With over 300 buyers registered and more than 20 suppliers in attendance, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, meet local businesses and explore new opportunities. 🤝

21/08/2026

What’s on in September for Inverclyde businesses?

There’s plenty happening this September, with free Business Gateway workshops and events designed to help you start, plan and grow your business.

📱 Meta Masterclass: Bite-Size
Thursday 3 September | 11am–12.30pm
A focused session to help you get more from your digital marketing.

🚀 Business Start-Up Bootcamp
Wednesday 16 September | 9.30am–1pm
📍 The Albany, Greenock
A practical morning for anyone thinking about starting a business, with advice, support, networking and real-life start-up experience.

📝 Writing a Business Plan
Wednesday 23 September | 6pm–9pm
A practical session to help you develop a clear plan for your business.

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://www.bgateway.com/events?region=inverclyde&keyword=