Enterprise in Place: Dunoon

Are you a woman setting up or growing a business here in Dunoon?

 

Do you want a bit of support to talk through ideas and figure out next steps or just to get a bit of help solving technical or marketing challenges?

You’re in the right place!

We know that women – particularly those with caring responsibilities or who have taken a career break – are under-represented in enterprise here in Dunoon. We also know there are many women out there who with the right support could pursue their ambitions, in line with the realities of their day-to-day life.

So, with local partners we are putting together a programme of workshops, talks and social events from February to March 2026 to bring female entrepreneurs together. 

The programme will be free and flexible and we have funding to help towards childcare, travel and any small expenses.

Want to know more?

Meet Hannah, our local Community Connector who will be running the Enterprise in Place programme in Dunoon with local partners including Dunoon Community Development Trust and Business Gateway.

Drop into the POP shop – 28 Hillfoot Street, open Friday afternoons 1-5pm 

Check out the full programme of support below.

Once you’ve registered, our team will share details to book onto the free sessions.

Click here to view the programme in your browser or download.

Is the programme for me? 

This programme is for women who…  

  • You might not have started but are curious about what it would involve 
  • You might have some ideas that you’ve started planning or testing 
  • You might have started up and want help getting to the next stage 
  • You are interested in connecting and learning from other women who are developing their own enterprise or micro businesses 

How will the programme help me? 

The goal of the programme is to help you in the following ways: 

  • Build confidence 
  • Gain practical business knowledge  
  • Create an action plan for the next steps for growing or starting an enterprise or micro business 
  • Develop a strong peer network 
  • Bring you into the wider ecosystem of business support available in your community 

Click to register your interest here.

Support will be delivered in partnership with The Melting Pot, Elevator UK, Firstport, and Connected Hubs Scotland, and is funded by The Ecosystem Pathways Fund.