Tour guide operator puts itself on the virtual map
Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, Grampian Escapes and Tours successfully launched its own app and grew its commercial offering by 15%.
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Vantastic start for furniture uplift business
An on-demand van and driver hire business that uplifts and delivers unwanted furniture to those in need, has successfully launched after receiving a package of start-up support from Business Gateway.
Growth for community farm with launch of online courses
A Shetland community farm that grows and distributes vegetables across the island has launched a series of online courses to encourage people to grow their own food and produce after accessing help from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital training programme.
Business Gateway support is just the tonic for Ellis Gin
A Lanarkshire-based gin producer has accessed expert marketing advice from Business Gateway, leading to series of a virtual tasting experiences and projected future growth.
Scent of success for new home fragrances business
A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.
Agricultural software firm ‘digs up’ funding to improve safety in farming
Support from Business Gateway helped an agriculture software firm access over £16,000 of funding which enabled the successful launch of an app that will improve farming health and safety.
Chocolatiers enjoy sweet taste of success after winning Business Gateway competition
Kairos Chocolate was recently crowned champion of Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition, which recognises the efforts and ideas of local start-up businesses.
Wellbeing hub fires up online presence after coming third in business competition
A wellbeing enterprise successfully adapted to COVID-19 through the creation of virtual consultations and grew its online presence after it came third in Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.
Social enterprise gets ready to launch after accessing start-up support
A social enterprise that seeks to equip young adults with transferrable skills through the renovation of powerboats has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.
Fashion brand proves sustainability is on trend after making it to competition final
A sustainable clothing brand based in Stirling has increased its brand awareness after securing fourth place at Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.
Clothing brand revamps its online ordering system following Digital Skills support
FINDRA Clothing made the most of funding accessed through DigitalBoost, Business Gateway’s national upskilling programme, to improve their stock management system and ensure their customers enjoy the best online ordering experience.
Spirits kept high for artisan food producer after expansion into new premises
A family-owned artisan producer has opened additional premises following advice and support from Business Gateway.