S E E D

Self Employment + Entrepreneurial Development

• Got your own business or great start up idea?

• Would you like to be self-employed?

• Aged between 18-30 and living in Perth and Kinross?

• Could you use some support to make it happen?

We're looking for people with great ideas and the drive to Make it Happen! We'll provide support, mentoring and expertise, all you need to bring is your passion and commitment.

What’s on offer?

• 1 to 1 support from our expert team

• Online learning events to support your journey

• Mentoring

• Networking meetings and access to business insight and contacts

• Help to maintain your wellbeing

• Small grant funding

All for free!

What’s it all about?

Self-employment and entrepreneurial development is an exciting career prospect but can feel isolating and overwhelming at times. The GrowBiz team for SEED are here to help at every stage. Get in touch and we can chat through how the team can start supporting you now.

1 to 1 support

You’ll have regular catch-ups with SEED Coordinator, Ang Laurie, who will check how you’re getting on, help you come up with achievable goals to work towards, and be a sounding board for your ideas. She can also identify what further support you may benefit from. Usually, these conversations are done over Zoom or by phone.

Online learning

GrowBiz runs a variety of interactive learning sessions designed to help self-employed people, social enterprises and small business owners to develop their skills and improve their working lives. Topics include marketing, wellbeing, social media, finances, net zero planning and more. See our current list of events here.

Mentoring

An important part of SEED is helping participants grow their confidence, and access to mentoring plays a vital role in that. Conversations with mentors can reassure you you’re on the right track, be an opportunity to share any challenges you’re facing, guide you towards solutions, and support you to take the next steps in your business life. 

Networking

Meeting the right people, collaborating and learning from others’ experiences can all progress you on your entrepreneurial journey. The SEED and GrowBiz team can make this an easier process by connecting you and offering opportunities to network. 

Wellbeing

It isn’t easy running your own business, and you don’t get paid leave or company retreats! So it’s really important to look after your own wellbeing as a self-employed person. Your most important asset is you. GrowBiz and SEED provide accredited Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) training workshops to give you the knowledge and skills needed to support your own mental health and that of those around you. If you’re interested in attending a WRAP workshop, let us know here. 

Small grant funding

Sometimes the costs associated with running a business can hold you back, but SEED is here to help. Small grants are available to programme participants for things like buying equipment, launching a product, or creating promotional materials. Recommended amounts are £250, £500 or £1000—although this can be tailored to your needs—and you can apply more than once.

Got a question?

Email us at seed@growbiz.co.uk

This free opportunity has been fully funded by the Gannochy Trust and Perth & Kinross Council. It is powered by GrowBiz. Let’s help you Make it Happen.