The creative industries sector in Scotland supports over 60,000 jobs and contributes £5billion to our economy.  We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining this talent, and helping individuals and companies reach their full economic potential.

We are part of Scotland’s Creative Industries Partnership which sees us work with the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, COSLA, Scottish Funding Council and Scottish Development International in supporting the creative industries in Scotland.

Showcase: Starter for 6

Starter for 6 is an enterprise training programme that supports up-and-coming creative entrepreneurs across Scotland. By helping to turn creative ideas into successful businesses, the programme not only contributes towards the success of the Scottish economy but also raises the awareness and profile of talented entrepreneurs in Scotland.

The Cultural Enterprise Office is delivering Starter for 6 programme in 2012 with funding provided by the Creative Scotland Innovation Fund since 2010, using a tried and tested model that has supported participants for the past five years.

Starter for 6 Fast Track Information

Introduced in 2010, Fast Track offers creative entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas support to develop an investment-ready business plan over a 5 week period and the opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000. 

Fast Track is suited to entrepreneurs working within the creative industries that have an innovative product, idea or service or those who have recently set up an innovative business and are able to turn their business around through the 5 week training programme.

To see what past participants have said about their experience, watch the Starter for 6 case studies.

To learn more about what Fast Track offers and the criteria for applications visit the Starter for 6 pages of the Cultural Enterprise Office website.

For more information visit culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk

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