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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

Mhairi Law Island Darkroom

Outer Hebrides photography studio takes on extra staff

An Outer Hebrides photography studio and textiles workshop has taken on two extra members of staff to keep up with customer demand.

8th April 2025

Wizard of Paws

Lanarkshire doggy daycare unleashes plans to grow business

A Lanarkshire dog walking business has doubled the size of its premises and is looking to bring in new staff.

8th April 2025

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Greenock skincare and wellness business set to expand into European market  

A Greenock business that has seen significant growth is now set to target the European market.

8th April 2025

Fiona Hutchinson Inverclyde Chiropractic

Inverclyde chiropractor sees rise in patients

An Inverclyde chiropractic practice has seen an increase in its patient base.

8th April 2025

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Dumfries & Galloway café owners launch new coffee brand

The owners of a Mediterranean-inspired café have launched a brand-new coffee brand after receiving specialist support from Business Gateway.

8th April 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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