Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
North Uist catering business expands
A North Uist catering business has purchased larger premises after the owners received specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway.
7th May 2025
Lanarkshire woman expands international business following redundancy
A Lanarkshire quality compliance expert has started her own quality assurance business after she received specialist start-up support.
7th May 2025
Ayr bakery on the rise
A local Ayr bakery is on the rise after securing a listing with a national supermarket chain following support from Business Gateway.
7th May 2025
Greenock reformer pilates studio secures over 350 clients in first three months
A Greenock local who opened the region’s first reformer pilates studio after accessing Business Gateway support has reached over 350 clients in the first three months.
7th May 2025
Scottish dog chaperone business sees wedding bookings double
A Scottish dog chaperone business has seen wedding bookings double that of the previous year.
6th May 2025
Stirling tourism business expected to reach £1.5 million turnover
A Stirling tour operator using traditional Scottish folk music as a way of enticing tourists to visit Scotland is expected to reach £1.5 million turnover.
8th April 2025
Blog
Learn from the experiences of business owners, leaders and our very own business advisers. Discover how they made it in business and the lessons they would pass on.
Driving improvements in business payment practices
Late payments disrupt small businesses, making healthy cash flow essential and to help promote fair practices, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner launched the Fair Payment Code (FPC). Prepress Projects, a company committed to ethical business, proudly earned the FPC Gold Award, and Managing Director, Lucy Harrier, shares why fair payment matters.
25th March 2025
How businesses can support neurodivergent staff and customers
Andrew Burnett draws on his 20+ years experience as a brand and marketing strategist for businesses of all sizes, as well as his personal experience as someone who was diagnosed as autistic and probably ADHD later in life, to give pointers to businesses who want to better understand, and do more for, neurodivergent staff and customers.
20th March 2025
Building confidence in your side hustle to start a business
Starting a side hustle is an exciting adventure, but it often comes with its own set of challenges - one of the biggest can be finding the confidence to leave a career and take the leap into turning it into a fully-fledged business.
9th October 2024
How small businesses can reduce plastic use and become more sustainable
As our awareness of environmental impact grows, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. But making changes to operations overnight isn’t simple. This article offers 5 top tips to reduce plastic use.
7th October 2024
Mademoiselle Macaron’s sweet success
Mademoiselle Macaron, founded by Rachel Hanretty, captures the essence of Parisian luxury in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, with a range of luxury, hand-made macarons.
5th January 2024
PG Paper wraps up COP26
COP26 provided world leaders with a unique opportunity to discuss the climate crisis at a crucial time, but how can businesses adapt to help meet vital targets? For business owners, the story of Scottish firm PG Paper offers valuable insights that can be applied to their own journey.
14th March 2022