# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to run your business like a boss – strategy, systems & sustainability to boost your profit and performance.About this EventIs 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 & FacilitatorJohn 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 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9bd92100-97ad-11f0-88ea-311414183c4b-rimg-w1200-h343-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castle-douglas/the-business-blueprint-plan-it-fund-it-grow-it/100001551074919839 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Castle Douglas - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Castle Douglas Community Centre - **lat**: 54.9409563 - **long**: -3.9315923 - **full address**: Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f1bf32add19dede6655b372b4acea08501a33fd6f910abb70628ca7b2ecf36d0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc3f2b56-gmir.jpg?v=1758543291 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. being held? - **A:** The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it.? - **A:** The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. is organized by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Business Blueprint: Plan it. Fund it. Grow it. is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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