
StartSMART: navigating the first steps in business
24 September 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thinking about starting your own business? Join us for an inspiring and honest panel discussion with three business owners who have navigated the highs and lows of starting-up and running a business.
In this panel webinar, we’ll explore:
- What it’s really like to run a business
- The everyday challenges SMEs face—from staffing to logistics
- How customer expectations are shifting and how businesses are adapting
- Real-world insights on scaling, planning for the future, and accessing funding
- What support Scotland needs to become a more SME-friendly nation.
- You’ll also hear what advice they’d give to anyone starting up today.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore self-employment or ready to take the first step, this session will give you practical insights, relatable stories, and the motivation to get started.