Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
Start-up brings home the bacon
Piggery Smokery more than quadrupled its bacon production within its first 16 months in response to customer demand.
Street food spices up canalside
Tapping into local knowledge and strategic advice helped Our House of Spice to get its Bhaji Bike venture up and running.
Biotech firm unlocks value in food waste
Edinburgh biotech business IntelliDigest aims to help hotels and restaurants unlock the value in their food waste.
New office provides room to grow
Having cemented its reputation for service, Raeburn Construction continues to thrive and had to move into a bigger space in 2018.
Family firm gets a digital boost
Falkirk-based FBS Plumbing Solutions drew on our connections to access the digital skills needed to boost its online presence.
Supermarket deal is a prize catch
Shetland salted cod producer Thule Ventus is set to grow thanks to a Whole Foods Market deal and investment in new machinery.
Inspiration stories
Learn from the experience of some great business leaders. Discover how they made it in business and the lessons they would pass on.
Chomping on export
A lesson in selling in different countries, by exporting success story Cheeky Chompers.
Digital for all
Rachel Neaman, Director of Skills and Partnerships at Doteveryone and voted as one of Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in IT 2016, discusses the digital deficit, and the opportunity for SMEs
Five lessons learned: Maitland 'Mac' Mackie
Family business Mackie's of Scotland has stayed committed to innovation throughout its journey. Maitland ‘Mac’ Mackie, tells us his five business lessons.
The Harris Tweed Renaissance
From traditional sports jackets to Converse All Stars, Harris Tweed is an industry transformed. Creative Director of Harris Tweed Hebrides, Mark Hogarth, explains how.
Q&A: Cally Russell
Cally Russell, CEO and founder of Edinburgh-based online clothing retailer Mallzee, talks digital inspiration, talent and potential in Scotland.
Five lessons learned: Mike Welch
From tyre fitter to founder and CEO of blackcircles.com, a major player in the UK tyre market, Mike Welch shares what he's learned on the road to success.