Training and networking can help you understand more about your organisation and what other organisations have done, or are doing, to improve their practices. There are several organisations who can help you secure training and open up networking opportunities for your organisation, as per below.
If you are a Scottish Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) or a Third Sector Organisation, advice and guidance is available through the Supplier Development Programme (SDP). SDP provides free training and support.
Business Gateway provides practical help, advice and support for new and growing business in Scotland, such as:
A Centre of Expertise awards contracts on behalf of different parts (or “sectors”) of the public sector. They also work to improve processes and collaboration between public bodies.
These Centres of Expertise are:
The Centres of Expertise have their own websites which contain guidance information for their respective sectors, and they also hold a programme of training sessions. Queries can be raised with the relevant Centre of Expertise, as listed above.
Social Enterprise Network Scotland (SENScot) provides support for to organisations who create work for those who face barriers to employment. They provide: information and advice; business development support; events and training.
Also supports the networking of social entrepreneurs, and is working to establish and maintain a support network for social enterprises.