Businesses

Businesses create jobs and wealth and are the driving force behind any successful economy. As such businesses are crucial to the prosperity of the Falkirk area.

 

Falkirk is one of the best connected areas for business in Scotland – within half an hour of two major European cities, just 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh International Airport and with excellent motorway and rail links and a sea terminal. 60% of Scotland's population is within a 60 minute journey..

 

My Future's in Falkirk is the ambitious 10 year economic development initiative helping businesses to grow, attracting both companies and visitors to the area and creating and maintaining jobs for local people.

 

In this Business section, you will find information on a host of business topics and services and will be directed to agencies which can help you further. Whether you are starting a new business, managing an existing business or looking for a new business location, find out what is available for businesses in the Falkirk area.

Business Information

If you are looking for business information your first stop should be to talk to one of Business Gateway's Business Information Officers who can provide information on the following areas:

• starting your own business and becoming self-employed
• market research
• company information
• patenting
• funding
• training and development opportunities
• European business information and legislation
• European business opportunities

You can contact a Business Information Officer on 0845 609 6611. In most cases the information is free, but you will be advised up front of any charges.

 

For further information visit the Business Gateway|.