Isle of Bute
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Bute Businesses Driving Change
Useful Information
for Bute Businesses
Argyll & Bute Council
Short Term Lets Licence
Argyll and Bute Council have assembled a team to work on the applications for the short term lets licence scheme which is required by the Scottish Government legislation.
If you are starting up a short term let business, or are already running one, here is information on what you should do to ensure you are operating legally.
Financial support and grants
for your business
Argyll and Bute Council has a range of schemes providing financial
assistance for businesses based in Argyll and Bute.
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Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme
The programme includes fully funded specialist advice on a range of topics and 50% grant funding up to £5,000 to support your growth or COVID recovery plans. Find out more at Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme (argyll-bute.gov.uk)
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Small Business Development Grant 2022
Grant funding to help your micro or small business based in Argyll and Bute to develop. Grants of 75% of costs up up to £3,000 are available. Find out more about the Small Business Development Grant.
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Business Start-Up Grant 2022
Grant funding to help your new business to start up and establish in Argyll and Bute. Grants of up to £3,000 are available, phased across three payments. Find out more about the Business Start-Up Grant.
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Help with business rates
There are a number of relief schemes available which you may be eligible for - find out more details and apply at Help with business rates (argyll-bute.gov.uk)
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Find Business Support Scotland
To find out about other support from across Scotland’s public sector, visit Find business support in Scotland - Find Business Support. You can see your options for funding, advice, help and more all in a single location and sign up for email alerts on the latest updates.