Getting the right advice to start your business is key By Peter Ranscombe Updated: July 26, 2021, 12:04 pm Looking for support for your new business idea? Help is out there. There are lots of factors to consider when starting a business, including customers, finance and premises – the list goes on. It’s no wonder that setting up a company can be a daunting prospect but help is at hand. One of the first ports of call for anyone with an idea for a product or service is often Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, which is run by local councils.