Seafood business expands its offering
A North Uist seafood business has launched a catering trailer after the business owners approached Business Gateway for support.
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Small-batch cocktail business has sights set on further growth
A Scottish drinks business has successfully launched and developed an e-commerce website after the business owner approached Business Gateway for support.
Success for online maths tuition business
A new kind of online maths tuition business has engaged 8,000 Scottish students after the business owner received expert guidance from Business Gateway.
Scottish walking tour business establishes new routes for growth
A Glasgow-founded walking tour business has successfully expanded into 13 cities across the UK following expert advice and support from Business Gateway.
Jewellery-making business sets up shop in Shetland
A Shetland-born jewellery designer has successfully relocated her business to the islands from London, following support from Business Gateway.
Football and fitness business on track for growth
A Scottish fitness business is going from strength to strength after accessing expert support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.
Wind-surfer relocates from Chichester to build new life and business in Bute
A business offering kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for hire has successfully launched after the business owner approached Business Gateway for help.
Shetland rug maker put on the map following support
A Shetland-based sheep fleece rug maker has increased her sales, after receiving support from DigitalBoost.
Systems engineer relocated from London to boost Bute economy
A former London Underground senior civil engineer has relocated to the Isle of Bute to launch an off-grid energy solutions business after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Beauty therapist relocates to Bute to start-up beauty salon
A brand-new beauty salon has launched on the Isle of Bute after the business owner accessed expert support from Business Gateway.
Scottish fashion retailer goes global and hits quarter of a million turnover
A Scottish fashion designer, who created a clothing range for bigger-busted women from her spare bedroom, is now shipping internationally after receiving support from Business Gateway.
Lewis and Harris maintenance business expand its services
A North Lochs business has expanded its range of services after accessing support and funding from Business Gateway.