Business Development Consultancy in Scotland

Growth Solutions Scotland provides expert business development consultancy for charities and private companies across Scotland. We specialise in creating tailored strategies to help organisations grow, generate income, and diversify funding streams.

With extensive experience in the Scottish third and private sectors, we understand the unique challenges organisations face. Our services are designed to deliver practical solutions and measurable results, whether you’re looking to increase revenue, explore new markets, or secure funding.

We are also highly skilled in bid writing and bid management, supporting clients in crafting compelling, successful bids that win contracts and funding. Our track record speaks for itself – we know what funders are looking for, and we help you put your best case forward.

At Growth Solutions Scotland, we take a personalised, partnership-based approach to consultancy. Every organisation is different, which is why we tailor our support to align with your goals and values.

If you’re looking for strategic, results-driven business development support in Scotland, contact Growth Solutions Scotland today. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more sustainable future for your organisation.

Business Development Outsourcing

Business Development Outsourcing

Are you finding it difficult to recruit senior business development professionals with a strong history of delivering results? Or you simply cannot  justify a full time employee for your business development requirements? Growth Solutions Scotland can become the partner you need.

Public Contract Tendering

Public Contract Tendering

Are you looking to bid for more public sector contracts? Are you missing out on amazing opportunities to generate income due to lack of resource or internal knowledge/skills to progress with PQQs and ITTs? Let Growth Solutions Scotland manage the entire bid management process for you.

Charity Sector

Charity Sector

Need expert help with bids, grants, or foundation applications? Growth Solutions Scotland supports charities with tailored services that unlock income and secure sustainable funding. With years of experience, we know what funders want and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

What our clients think

Five stars
John is efficient and professional providing the support equivalent to an internal business development team from strategic to operational development levels. Being a small business, John has been able to assist our growth through completing and submitting tenders and engaging with stakeholders at all levels as well as networking..

Kirsteen Briggs – Director of Next Generation Training

John was quick, efficient, and consulted back with me throughout the process of writing the tender. It was submitted ahead of time, and I am delighted to say that we won the tender and will be formally announcing this exciting project in due course. I would have no hesitation in recommending Growth Solutions Scotland.

Norma Curran – CEO of Values Into Action Scotland

ABOUT JOHN

John Brown

John Brown, Founder and Managing Director based in Lanarkshire. A husband and Dad, to two boys with a passion for people, business development…and golf.

John is an avid learner, holding a BA in Business Management from UWS (with Distinction), Prince2 Practitioner in Project Management and Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge – Institute for Sustainable Leadership, amongst other industry specific qualifications.

He has 15 years’ experience in Business Development and Contract Management in various sectors, including Employability & Skills, Supported Employment, Housing & Homelessness, Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services, Learning Disability & Autism support services.

John has a proven track record of income generation and an exceptionally high success rate in public sector tendering, proposals and charity sector grants. This was achieved working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders from the Public, Private and Third Sector. He has also implemented and managed Quality Standards in EFQM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and Disability Confident Leader.