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 heating, plumbing and bathroom supplier with branches located in Loanhead, Falkirk, Rosyth and Macmerry is now one of Scotland’s largest suppliers of plumbing, heating and bathroom products.
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.
An Aberdeen-based first aid and mental health training business has successfully entered new markets and increased its monthly sales by 65% after receiving advice and guidance from Business Gateway.
A sustainable Scottish business has successfully expanded its product offering after the business owner accessed expert guidance and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.
A brand-new gym has opened in Stornoway after the business owner received expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.
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.
