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Feel calm and in control with our guidance on how to start a tourism business or create an event.

It’s an exciting time when setting up a business for the first time. But there are key steps you need to take, from validating your idea to considering your budget and pricing. Find recommended advice from creating a business plan to risk management, plus where to get 1-2-1 support.

Make sure to read our legislation guides to see what might impact you, from the new visitor levy and copyright terms for accommodation to fair work practices and package travel regulations.

Find the right support whatever your idea, and you’ll soon be welcoming the public through your doors.

Starting up a business

Find out how to develop your idea into a successful business proposition with advice and resources.

Setting up a tourism business

Find all of the general advice you need to begin a business in Scotland.

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Scottish legislation advice

Find the latest legislation advice. From short-term lets to visitor levy and Fair Work to package travel regulations.

How to measure your progress

Measuring progress regularly can help you gain key insights into how well your business is performing overall.

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How to set your prices

Setting a price for your product is one of the most important things you’ll do for your business. It’s helpful to fully understand the options for setting your product price, before factoring in the additional costs and commission of selling via a travel distribution partner.

  • Pricing strategies

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Copyright legislation

Find out about the different types of licenses you may need for your business.
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Electronic Travel Authorisation

Understand and promote the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital authorisation that grants individuals permission to travel to the UK.
Article
3 minute read

Fair Work rights

Fair Work aims to balance the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees by creating benefits for everyone.
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Package travel regulations

Find out how the package travel regulations can apply if you collaborate with another business to sell a product.
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