Islay’s only boat tours business introduces new seafood special trips
The only boat tour business based on Islay has introduced a new seafood special trip, with the addition of locally smoked seafood available to its customers.
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Oban dog grooming business expand into larger premises
Scotland’s only Internationally Certified Master Groomer, Nichola MacGillivray IMCG, has successfully expanded into larger premises and is going on to introduce a dog grooming training school with the support of Business Gateway.
The UK’s most northerly reindeer centre opens in Caithness
A Caithness reindeer centre has successfully opened its doors after its director accessed expert support and guidance from Business Gateway.
Orkney local realises anything is pawsible with dog grooming business
An Orkney local is enjoying ongoing demand for her dog grooming business after working with Business Gateway.
Sustainable Scottish chocolatier enjoys sweet success with new premises
A luxury chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support.
Low-carbon Scottish construction business breaks into B2B market
A Lanarkshire business focused on delivering low-carbon construction services has successfully entered the B2B market after its two directors accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.
Brand photographer develops her own picture-perfect business
A Lanarkshire based photography business is going from strength from strength after receiving expert support.
Scottish plumbing supplier on track for £7 million turnover
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.
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.
Scottish first aid and mental health training provider increases monthly sales by 65%
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.
Sustainable Scottish business that manufactures reusable sanitary products expands offering
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.
Brand-new Stornoway gym opens
A brand-new gym has opened in Stornoway after the business owner received expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.