Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
Stornoway whisky shop acquires new premises
A Stornoway whisky shop is set to expand into additional commercial premises after accessing support from Business Gateway.
29th September 2025
Montrose pottery studio fires up growth
A Montrose-based pottery and creative arts studio has invested in new equipment to expand its classes and improve production after securing £4,500 in grant funding from Angus Council, thanks to support from Business Gateway.
29th September 2025
Dumfries boxing club powers up for the future with sustainable facility upgrade
A community boxing club in Dumfries is punching above its weight on community impact and climate action, thanks to a £3,000 grant secured with help from Business Gateway.
26th September 2025
Mull coffee roastery brews up growing customer base
A coffee roastery on the Isle of Mull is thriving just two years after launch, having secured new premises, expanded its wholesale customer base, and invested in sustainable equipment with support from Business Gateway.
12th September 2025
Stonehaven botanical business blossoms
A new independent business inspired by a love of plants and community is set to open its doors in Stonehaven this month thanks to expert guidance from Business Gateway.
10th September 2025
Lanarkshire local turns passion for dogs into thriving business
A Cumbernauld local has turned her passion for dogs into a thriving business after she accessed start up support from Business Gateway.
11th August 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.
Behind the Business: FreeAgent
In our latest Behind the Business feature, we sit down with Roan Lavery, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent, who make award-winning accounting software for small businesses, landlords and accountants.
16th September 2025
Behind the Business: PG Paper Company Ltd
In our new Behind the Business feature, we sit down with Dr. Poonam Gupta OBE to explore what inspired her to start-up, and what drives her to succeed.
4th September 2025
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