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GlobalScot - Building a Global Network

Scotland has always made its presence felt in the world of international business, earning an impressive reputation for innovation, drive and entrepreneurial expertise.

GlobalScot seeks to develop and expand Scotland's standing in the global business community by utilising the talents of leading Scots, and of people with an affinity for Scotland, to establish a worldwide network of individuals who are outstanding in their field.

Scottish companies draw on this network for advice, contacts, assistance and support.

The GlobalScot network is a pioneering initiative that is helping to change the face of Scottish business. Scotland has always been a progressive, outward-looking nation, and GlobalScots can provide the practical, professional advice that companies need to engage with the global marketplace.

Accessing the GlobalScot network is completely free of charge - all our members are passionate about ensuring Scotland's continued commercial success, which is why they give freely of their time and expertise for the benefit of Scotland's future prosperity.

If your business is considering expanding into a new territory, you'll find the assistance of GlobalScots invaluable. As influential individuals who have already found great success in their chosen field, they can give you the practical advice you need to break into overseas markets.

By sharing their contacts, local knowledge and general business experience, GlobalScots can be a tremendous asset to your company. Taken together, the GlobalScot network represents an unparalleled reservoir of expertise which Scottish companies can tap into whenever they require.

Since the formation of GlobalScot in 2001, we have achieved significant results with many Scottish companies, proving that GlobalScots can - and do - make a real difference to the Scottish economy.

Browse through our Case Studies to find out more about the work we do and how we can help your business to grow and succeed.

 

Opening doors for Scottish businesses

The GlobalScot network is a fully funded service, designed and provided by Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government Economic Development agency for Lowland Scotland.

Working in partnership with Scottish Development International, the Scottish Government and other agencies both in Scotland and around the world, GlobalScot aims to expand and diversify Scotland's business culture by:

• Developing new markets overseas.
• Attracting new businesses to Scotland.
• Mentoring Scottish businesses at home and abroad.

Offering assistance with brokering deals, leveraging finance and establishing contacts, GlobalScots open up a new world of possibilities for outward-looking Scottish businesses. By taking advantage of this unique altruistic resource, ambitious Scottish businesses can expand their horizons.

'GlobalScots can inform marketing strategy and optimise the time to market for Scottish companies. A lead of just three months represents a decisive business advantage. If we can help provide this, we've done our job.'

Fiona Donnelly, SDI Hong Kong

Download the GlobalScot Brochure 2011 to find out more about how the network operates.