Real people, real stories - hear from the businesses we’ve supported. From building a brand on a budget to finding the right marketing strategies, each story offers practical insights and inspiration to help you take your next step with confidence.
A Kilsyth based tourism company has expanded its services and successfully increased its customer base by 40% after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding.
A Scottish primary school teacher has gone from being forced to take a career break due to long Covid to picking up a national award for her new music and movement franchise.
A Scottish prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda.
An Edinburgh bakery business that uses insect protein in its baking is looking to expand its operations.
A Highland woodturning business run by an 18-year-old is now able to produce products in a more streamlined way after accessing specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.
Aberdeen locals can now enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine when they dine out after a local couple took over a restaurant in the Merchant Quarter.
Two local mums who launched their own craft gin just eight months ago are scaling up productions to keep up with customer demand.
An Argyll & Bute-based business making fresh pizzas to order has seen huge success after the owner accessed specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.
A family-run independent pet shop has opened in Aberdeen after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.
A Scottish CBD-focused manufacturing business has secured a contract to manufacture products for one of the UK’s best known CBD brands after the business owner accessed specialist marketing support from Business Gateway.
The owner of a popular North Uist food cabin has expanded her business operations and opened a brand-new farm and croft shop after accessing expert support and access to funding from Business Gateway.
A family-owned electrician business in Lanarkshire has been modernised after the new owners accessed specialist advice from Business Gateway.
