Running a business

Running a business and need support? Visit our website for more information on how to run a business in Scotland.

In this section

  1. Running a business
  2. Risk management and continuity plans
  3. Business Planning
  4. Benchmark business performance
  5. Information technology
  6. Environment policy and procedures
  7. Premises and property
  8. Records management
  9. Close or sell a business
  10. Joint ventures and business partnering
  11. New ideas
  12. Suppliers and outsourcing
  13. Coronavirus Support

Risk management and continuity plans

Guide

10-Point Plan to secure customer data

Guide

Risk management and business continuity planning

5 min read

Business Planning

Template

Business plan template

1 min read

Benchmark business performance

Guide

Setting targets and key performance indicators

6 min read

Guide

Using standards as quality benchmarks

12 min read

Guide

Measuring business performance

9 min read

Guide

Project management: the basics

7 min read

Environment policy and procedures

Guide

Getting advice on environmental issues

5 min read

Guide

Environmental permits and licences for businesses

10 min read

Guide

Environmental responsibilities

6 min read

Premises and property

Guide

Local authority services

7 min read

Guide

Renting business premises

7 min read

Guide

Choosing your business premises

5 min read

Guide

Buying business premises

6 min read

Records management

Guide

Stock control

4 min read

Joint ventures and business partnering

Guide

Mergers and acquisitions

12 min read

Guide

Joint ventures and partnering

6 min read

New ideas

Guide

Developing new products and services

9 min read

Guide

Designing for your customers

10 min read

Guide

Design for businesses

7 min read

Suppliers and outsourcing

Guide

Choosing and managing suppliers

8 min read

Guide

Outsourcing

9 min read

Last updated: 04/11/2025