The Scottish Government has announced a new action plan to "turn the dial" on its relationship with businesses.
The plan includes a new forum which will oversee the impact of regulations on industry as well as a full review of how policy is developed, ensuring business are consulted throughout.
Work will also begin on supporting parents and carers back into work.
What else does the plan include?
The government has also announced further measures that are included in the plan.
They are:
- keeping Non-Domestic Rates reforms under review to ensure they support businesses and communities
- developing new ways to assess the impact of regulations on business
- ensuring the right business voices are involved in policy development
- seeking views on health and work, flexible working and just transition plans from across the business sector
- outlining and measuring how business contributes to a wellbeing economy
- assessing the type of support businesses are seeking to help government better understand their needs
Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray said that plan will "provide certainly for business", empowering them to invest, innovate and provide good jobs.
"The New Deal for Business presents a new and exciting long-term commitment to partnership, to create the conditions where business feels empowered to invest, to innovate and to provide good jobs.
"By ensuring an open and honest dialogue between business and government we can provide certainty and consistency for business across Scotland, from small high street firms to the largest multinational companies.
"I am grateful for the commitment shown by business to the New Deal and to group members for developing the recommendations which are now agreed actions. Only by working together can we turn the dial on business-government relations and deliver a wellbeing economy, creating the best possible place for business, people and planet."
Dr Poonam Malik, Head of Investments at the University of Strathclyde, who co-chairs the group with Mr Gray, said:
"Listening actively to business and working in meaningful partnership on common goals will reap rewards and grow our economy ambitiously for the benefit of all of Scotland.
"Having government and business in sync with each other, to deliver growth for our nation with a culture of collaboration - being open and inclusive, with innovative and creative thinking - will overcome the main challenges and break down barriers to high productivity, bringing investment and creating high-quality jobs.
"I thank Group members for all their hard work and commitment to get to this point, and for their continued support to keep up the momentum and remain motivated to see this Plan deliver with action."