The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it.

Is your business running you, instead of the other way around? This energising and practical event is designed to help you step back, assess what’s working, and identify how to grow with intention – not overwhelm.

We’re bringing together business owners from across the region for a workshop-style session packed with insight, action and peer connection.

You’ll learn how to optimise your business operations, streamline your processes, and develop sustainable strategies that not only boost your profit but support long-term growth.

Guest Speaker & Facilitator

John Grierson – Business Transformation Specialist, Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS)

With decades of experience in manufacturing and business improvement, John works directly with Scottish SMEs to help them optimise systems, reduce waste, and scale smarter. His workshops are known for being practical, thought-provoking and results-driven, with real takeaways for businesses at all stages and across all sectors – not just manufacturing.

John's mission? To help Scottish businesses become more productive, more sustainable, and ultimately, more profitable.

This event is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2026. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit

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