New factory is a game-changer
Securing a large grant enabled Stevenswood, based in Livingston, to set its expansion plans in motion.
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Borders gin distillery in high spirits following export success
Dalton-based Oro Gin, co-founded by Ray Clynick, has certainly been a family affair.
Family firm gets a digital boost
Falkirk-based FBS Plumbing Solutions drew on our connections to access the digital skills needed to boost its online presence.
Social enterprise goes for growth
A little business support has helped the mum and daughters behind Hey Girls to start up and grow their social enterprise.
Family firm cleans up
Securing the right business support has helped to turn Perfect Service Solutions into Scotland’s leading company in its field.
A picture of success
Intellectual property expertise and innovation support put Whisky Frames on course to quadruple its turnover in 2018.
Orders ramp up for vegan foods
Connecting with a mentor has helped the founders of Sgaia Foods to manage their business more effectively as it grows rapidly.
Family revives pottery’s fortunes
Securing funding has enabled a family of artists to turn a derelict pottery in the Outer Hebrides into a going concern.
Baking business rises to challenge
Marketing support and social media advice helped the owner of Alison Brown Creations to grow her cake shop business.
Start-up brings home the bacon
Piggery Smokery more than quadrupled its bacon production within its first 16 months in response to customer demand.
Drawing on expert advice
When talented illustrator Louise Clifford had designs on setting up in business for herself, she drew on our expert advice.
Asteroid mining idea takes flight
The Asteroid Mining Corporation, based in Glasgow, has set its sights on launching the UK’s first space mining mission.