Pathways, the transformative initiative delivered in partnership with South of Scotland Enterprise, is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs in the South of Scotland find the confidence and strength to begin their business journey. 

With a focus on women and individuals from underrepresented groups, Pathways offers the support needed to overcome practical and personal challenges, empowering individuals to unlock their potential and bring their visions to life.

Overcoming Barriers Together

Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when facing emotional and personal barriers like self-doubt, fear of failure, and a lack of encouragement, as well as more practice challenges like financial constraints, limited access to resources, and restricted networks.

For many, the journey feels isolating and even daunting, but with the proper support, these obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for growth.

How the Pathways Project Empowers and Encourages:

• Insightful, Supportive Coaching: Our dedicated coaches empathise with your journey; they’re here to help you navigate feelings of self-doubt and replace them with confidence. With encouraging and reliable guidance, Pathways strengthens your resilience to keep moving forward.
• Pathways is dedicated to empowering your financial journey by providing grants of up to £1,000 to help turn your vision into reality. These grants are designed to cover crucial start-up essentials, offering support for key areas such as marketing, training and equipment. Pathways ensures you have the resources needed to confidently launch and grow your business.
• Building Confidence and Community: Pathways understands that feeling alone can be one of the most significant barriers, especially in the more rural parts of our region. We connect you to a network of resourceful and resilient peers, building a community that celebrates each other’s successes and helps you develop the courage to keep moving forward.
• Fostering Resilience and Personal Growth: We believe in empowering you to succeed beyond business goals. Through mentorship and uplifting support, Pathways helps you develop a growth mindset, strengthening personal and professional resilience.

Your Journey Starts Here

If you’re ready to embrace your potential and turn your ideas into reality, Pathways is here to support you every step of the way.

With encouragement comes empowerment – together, we’ll celebrate your strengths, foster your resilience, and build a community that uplifts and empowers.

Come and meet the our Coaches

Meet our local coaches – inspiring women from your community who have walked the path of building their own businesses from the ground up.

The dedicated team understand first hand the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, bringing not only valuable insights but also a deep sense of empathy to their coaching living and working in the area.

They’re here to support and empower you to overcome obstacles and build a resilient foundation for your own success.

Fill in the contact form below and one of our coaches will be in touch, we can't wait to help you on your journey.