Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the ways in which Business Gateway has helped Scottish businesses get started and grow.

Ben Leanord

Aberdeenshire man built seven-figure business from his spare cupboard

Building a fitness business while recovering from a heart problem may not be what the doctor ordered, but that’s exactly how Ben Leonard, with the support of Business Gateway, created Beast Gear.

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Oyster catcher bakery

Amateur baker opens own café in North Uist

A passionate home baker has opened her own café in North Uist after accessing support from Business Gateway.

11th September 2024

Lewis Gin

Uig couple who launched own craft gin business see sales soar 

A local couple who launched their own craft gin business has enjoyed strong sales since their product first went to market.

11th September 2024

AE canoe

Lanarkshire tourism company increases customer base by 40% after funding award    

A Kilsyth based tourism company has expanded its services and successfully increased its customer base by 40% after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding.

11th September 2024

Mairi Curle Boogie Beat

Primary school teacher enjoys success with music and movement preschool classes

A Scottish primary school teacher has gone from being forced to take a career break due to long Covid to picking up a national award for her new music and movement franchise.

11th September 2024

Cat and Cara Bealach Gin

Highland Mums celebrate success of award-winning craft gin business 

Two local mums who launched their own craft gin just eight months ago are scaling up productions to keep up with customer demand.

30th July 2024

Daniel Stewart Woodturning 1

Highland teenager streamlines his own woodturning business

A Highland woodturning business run by an 18-year-old is now able to produce products in a more streamlined way after accessing specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.

30th July 2024

The Insect Cafe

Edinburgh bakery business causes a buzz with insect bakes

An Edinburgh bakery business that uses insect protein in its baking is looking to expand its operations.

30th July 2024

The Prebiotic Company

Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

A Scottish prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda.

30th July 2024

Mahinda and Menaka Jayaratne The Exchange Bar Restaurant

Sri Lankan cuisine brought to Aberdeen for the first time

Aberdeen locals can now enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine when they dine out after a local couple took over a restaurant in the Merchant Quarter.

30th July 2024