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Argyll & Bute

We are here to support businesses based in Argyll and Bute. We offer free and impartial advice to anyone wanting to start up or develop their business.

Isle of Mull Coffee

Mull coffee roastery brews up growing customer base

A coffee roastery on the Isle of Mull is thriving just two years after launch, having secured new premises, expanded its wholesale customer base, and invested in sustainable equipment with support from Business Gateway.

Loch Awe Hardwoods

Argyll businessman carves out growth

An Argyll-based businessman has achieved significant business growth, including a boost in turnover, after accessing support from Business Gateway.

The Lomond Clinic

Helensburgh healthcare clinic gets a shot in the arm thanks to digital support 

A Helensburgh healthcare clinic has been given a boost after receiving digital support from Business Gateway in Argyll & Bute.

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Argyll & Bute couple open candle shop

An Argyll & Bute candle making business has opened its first physical store.

Green Cup

Ukrainian national brews success in Scotland with new coffee shop 

A Ukrainian national who relocated to Scotland has brought a taste of her homeland to Lochgilphead by opening a coffee shop, turning her passion for coffee into a thriving business.

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Argyll & Bute business gets a slice of the fresh pizza action

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.

Ardardan Estate

Monty’s Farm Park at Ardardan Estate introduce Highland Cow experience

A popular estate is set to introduce a new Highland Cow experience this summer after the business owners accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

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Islay’s only boat tours business introduces new seafood special trips

The only boat tour business based on Islay has introduced a new seafood special trip, with the addition of locally smoked seafood available to its customers.

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Oban dog grooming business expand into larger premises

Scotland’s only Internationally Certified Master Groomer, Nichola MacGillivray IMCG, has successfully expanded into larger premises and is going on to introduce a dog grooming training school with the support of Business Gateway.