Shetland retailer sewing success with doubled turnover
An independent Shetland knitting, yarn and haberdashery shop has seen its turnover more than double after accessing support from Business Gateway.
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North Uist tourism business going wild with expansion plans
A North Uist-based wildlife tours business has its sights set on expansion plans after the owners received specialist scale-up advice from Business Gateway.
Edinburgh whisky-coffee business brewing up a storm
A local Edinburgh business is brewing up success with its unique coffee blend after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Inverclyde producer starts independent TV company
A producer has started her own independent TV production company, based in Inverclyde, after she received specialist support from Business Gateway.
Inverclyde football coach scores big
An Inverclyde football coach is helping local children find their feet (and the back of the net) with dedicated football coaching.
Luxury Fife hotel to launch leadership retreat programme
A luxury hotel in St Andrews is set to launch a growth leadership programme after the business owners received support from Business Gateway.
Scotland’s first female graduate network launches as fully structured organisation
An Edinburgh University graduate has launched Scotland’s first female graduate and young professional network as a fully structured organisation.
Former Michelin level pastry chef launches granola range
A former Michelin level pastry chef has launched a new range of healthy granola after the owner accessed specialist support from Business Gateway.
Paisley brewing company expands its premises
A brewing company in Paisley has expanded its premises and increased production.
Health and wellbeing business helps reduce depression rates in care home residents
A Clackmannanshire health and wellbeing business is reflecting on its success with care homes across Scotland, which found that its classes reduced rates of depression in care home residents by 49% over a 12-week period.
Pottery studio launches on Barra
Business Gateway has helped to launch a pottery studio in a local Barra hotel.
A family run hot tub business is overflowing with expansion plans
An Inverclyde hot tub business is expanding its operations after experiencing significant growth.