Business support and advice

Employability is about getting it right for the employer, as well as for the prospective employee. Working with employers is the priority of our Employer Engagement Partnership sub-group.

We focus on aligning our services with the needs of local businesses and organisations. We look for ways to simplify our approach, to make it easy for employers to take part in programmes.  We also focus on ways we can accelerate successful outcomes and add value to individual employability journeys.

Receive commercial benefits

You can sign up to become a member of Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce to receive commercial benefits including:

  • healthcare plans
  • HR support
  • insurance coverage

Membership will not only save on operational costs but can be passed on to the benefit of your employees.

For more information, or to become a member, contact Jamie Shovelin.

Telephone: 01387 270866 
Email: [email protected]

Fill in the application form - Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce

Get help to start a business or strengthen your existing business

Whether you are not sure how to start your start-up, or you are looking for resources and support to help you strengthen your business, Business Gateway is here to help.

Business Gateway Dumfries and Galloway is your gateway to free expert advice and local assistance including:

  • online support
  • local advisers
  • webinars and events

Contact Business Gateway

Skills Development Scotland 

Skills Development Scotland help minimise the impact for people and businesses facing redundancy.

Offering free advice and support, as the lead agency of Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE).

Local PACE Team provides co-ordinated support from partners including:

  • Job Centre Plus
  • South of Scotland Enterprise
  • Citizens Advice
  • Public Health Scotland
  • Social Enterprise
  • Scottish Council for Volunteering and Scottish Local Authorities’ Economic Development Group

Local understanding of the labour market and offer a wealth of experience in helping companies facing redundancy. 

Local teams can respond quickly when situations arise and will assist businesses to try and minimise the risk of redundancy before it happens.

Telephone: 01387 454082 or 01387 272500
Email: [email protected]
PACE redundancy support - SDS - skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

South of Scotland Enterprise

SOSE is an economic and community development agency set up to help unlock the huge potential of the South of Scotland. The team are passionate about championing the people, communities and businesses in the Dumfries and Galloway. In short, SOSE is a one-stop shop for enterprise throughout the South providing:

  • dedicated business support to any enterprise whatever your scale or stage on the journey
  • resources and training if you are a start-up, have an idea or have thought of a way to innovate to help you get your project off the ground
  • strategic support and expertise to help you established business grow, develop, and reach new markets
  • specialist support to help non-profit or community groups keen to make a difference in the area
  • help and advice with succession planning, export markets, or moving your business to the area
  • driven and informed tailored support to meet the needs of businesses in distress in the South of Scotland

Telephone: 03003048888
Email: [email protected]
Business support in the South of Scotland (southofscotlandenterprise.com)