Dumfries and Galloway photographer expands business
A Dumfries and Galloway photographer has expanded her business after receiving support from Business Gateway.
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Perthshire food and drink training business strengthens team
A Perthshire-based food and drink training business has strengthened its internal operations and embraced new digital tools after receiving tailored growth support from Business Gateway.
Scottish digital marketing business helping businesses increase turnover
A Scottish digital marketing business is helping businesses across the country grow their turnover and strengthen their online presence, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway.
Architect transforms redundancy into new business opportunity
A Dunoon architect who faced redundancy has successfully launched his own firm with support from Business Gateway.
Edinburgh cultural guide builds slow-travel project with Business Gateway support
An Edinburgh-based tour operator is turning a personal storytelling project into a sustainable tourism activity thanks to tailored guidance from Business Gateway.
Perthshire food business serves up success
A home-based food business in Perthshire is carving out a name in the local takeaway sector after receiving support from Business Gateway.
Stornoway maths tutor launches online tuition business
A maths tutor from Stornoway has successfully launched an online tuition business after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Fashion enterprise secures Dundee city-centre premise
A hardworking husband-and-wife team balancing full-time employment and family life alongside their growing fashion venture are set to open the doors to their first city-centre premises, bringing bespoke African design and specialist tailoring services to the heart of Dundee.
Edinburgh digital start-up powers ahead
An Edinburgh-based digital and web services start-up is building a successful future after its founder turned to Business Gateway for support at a critical moment, following two years of significant personal and professional hardship.
East Lothian outdoor nursery demonstrates commercial potential of off-grid childcare
A fully outdoor, off-grid early years nursery in Dunbar is demonstrating how sustainable childcare models can succeed commercially, as Dunbar Outdoor Learning responds to growing demand for nature-based childcare, supported by Business Gateway East Lothian.
Inverclyde start-up brings innovative Care Cape to market
An Inverclyde start-up supported by Business Gateway has successfully brought an innovative new product to market, designed to restore dignity and comfort during personal care.
New coffee business launches on Isle of Lewis
A new coffee business has opened in Stornoway after its owners accessed support from Business Gateway.