Real people, real stories - hear from the businesses we’ve supported. From building a brand on a budget to finding the right marketing strategies, each story offers practical insights and inspiration to help you take your next step with confidence.
A Scottish social enterprise that supports children and adults with disabilities has successfully scaled up its operations after its founder accessed support and signposting to over £10,000 of funding from Business Gateway.
An Aberdeenshire nature education and outdoor experience business has successfully expanded its offering after the business owner received support and funding advice from Business Gateway.
A Shetland-based hospitality business has successfully expanded its services and opened new premises following support from Business Gateway.
An Asian food market in Turriff, run by a husband-and-wife team, expands to offer freshly made meals with support and guidance from Business Gateway.
A father-and-son engineering business in Stornoway successfully launched with expert guidance and support from Business Gateway. Learn how tailored advice helped them start and grow.
Aberdeen entrepreneur grows cooker refurbishment business to six-figure turnover and plans global expansion, following expert support from Business Gateway. Read about the journey from local startup to international ambitions.
A South Uist croft diversification business preserves and shares crofting history and traditions, supported by expert guidance and resources from Business Gateway.
The Scottish woman behind the world’s first peat-smoked tomato juice has plans to export globally after receiving ongoing support and guidance from Business Gateway.
Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway.
A former property office manager who was made redundant from her role has successfully launched her very own letting agency after accessing expert guidance from Business Gateway.
A family-run Scottish construction wholesaler expanded to become a leading industrial supplier after receiving HR support and grant funding advice from Business Gateway.
Island Custom Music, founded by an Aberdeenshire composer and partner, launched a globally popular music project for tourists with support from Business Gateway.
