Ambitious entrepreneurs in Scotland are set to benefit from a new five-year international development programme, launched this week.

Scottish Development International welcomes findings from the latest Global Connections Survey which reveal that Scottish exports have increased by 7.2% to reach a record £27.9 billion.

Showcase for sporting, cultural and economic strengths in 2014

The Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise, helped more than 100 Scottish-based companies access investment of almost £93 million during 2012/13.

92% of participants go on to permanent employment

Separate evaluation also reveals Scottish Enterprise support delivered £1.1 billion to Scottish economy in last four years

23 Scottish-based firms to benefit

Scotland’s small companies get the help they need from Scottish Enterprise.

Scottish businesses encouraged to think collaboratively and help deliver sustainable growth
£10,000 extra funding made available to support business growth from Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS)