Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
East Renfrewshire business doubles its turnover
An East Renfrewshire business has seen its turnover double after accessing support and signposting to £10,000 of grant funding from Business Gateway.
9th June 2025
Popular Paisley Pie shop sees hike in customers
A popular Paisley Pie shop has seen a dramatic increase in customers after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.
6th June 2025
Gaelic community and cultural centre receives support from Business Gateway
A not-for-profit community project and cultural centre in Stornoway has accessed support and been signposted to funding through Business Gateway.
19th May 2025
Highland jewellery-making school sells out evening classes
A Highland jewellery-making school has sold out its evening classes after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.
15th May 2025
Edinburgh start-up keeping the community fighting fit
An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities.
12th May 2025
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
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