Shetland hospitality business expand into the coffee industry and open new premises
A Shetland-based hospitality business has successfully expanded its services and opened new premises following support from Business Gateway.
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Husband-and-wife team brings fresh new flavours to Turriff
An Asian foodmarket in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.
Father-and-son engineering business benefits from support after successful launch
An engineering business has successfully launched in Stornoway with expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.
Aberdeen local takes cooker refurbishment business from humble beginnings to six-figure turnover
An Aberdeen local has successfully expanded his business premises, and now has his sights set on global sales, after accessing expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.
Crofting business passing on history and traditions
A croft diversification business based in South Uist is passing on the history and traditions of crofting, after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.
Creator of the world’s first peat-smoked Bloody Mary mixer has sights set on international growth
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 100% vegan restaurant successfully launches
Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway.
Smooth start for Scottish letting agency
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.
Smooth digital relaunch for family construction business
A Scottish wholesaler with bases in Falkirk and Perth is now one of Scotland’s largest industrial suppliers, after its owner received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.
Prosperous start for internationally sought Shetland music producers
An Aberdeenshire born music composer and her business partner have launched an innovative music project that is capturing the hearts of tourists all around the world, after the duo accessed support from Business Gateway.
Successful launch for ecological construction start-up business
An ecological construction business based in the Southern Isles of the Outer Hebrides has enjoyed a successful launch with Business Gateway on hand to provide support.
Strong start for Perth digital printmaker
A Fine Art Printing business which opened in Perth last year is going from strength to strength following support from Business Gateway.