Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
Doctor secures £65k Scottish Enterprise grant for innovative AI-powered education platform
An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council.
22nd July 2025
Family-run East Renfrewshire estate agent grows team
A family-run independent estate agent in East Renfrewshire has experienced rapid growth and expanded its team and operations after receiving support from Business Gateway.
18th July 2025
Dundee-based social enterprise uniting communities across Scotland
A Dundee-based social enterprise supporting Ukrainian families is set to expand its services across Scotland after receiving vital support from Business Gateway.
24th June 2025
Nature play blossoms in North Uist
A North Uist business championing outdoor play and nature connection has developed a new woodland site with the support of Business Gateway.
18th June 2025
Aberdeen PT grows business with new premises and £3K grant
An Aberdeen personal trainer has gained £3,000 in grant funding after accessing support from Business Gateway, enabling him to take his business to the next level with his own dedicated premises.
17th June 2025
Perthshire wellness business has sights set on UK-wide expansion
A Perthshire-based wellness business is planning to expand across the UK after the owners received specialist support from Business Gateway.
16th June 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