Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the ways in which Business Gateway has helped Scottish businesses get started and grow.

Ben Leanord

Aberdeenshire man built seven-figure business from his spare cupboard

Building a fitness business while recovering from a heart problem may not be what the doctor ordered, but that’s exactly how Ben Leonard, with the support of Business Gateway, created Beast Gear.

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Jack Arundell and Eilidh Izat Blasta Pasta 2

Harris couple brings Italian flavours to the island

A couple based in Harris is bringing Italian flavours to the island after accessing support from Business Gateway.

10th January 2025

Exterea 4

A family run hot tub business is overflowing with expansion plans

An Inverclyde hot tub business is expanding its operations after experiencing significant growth.

10th January 2025

Braw Boutique 3

Aberdeen local opens boutique gift shop after years of online success

An Aberdeen local has turned her online side hustle into a fully-fledged business after opening her own boutique gift shop in Cults.

10th January 2025

Glasgow Business Awards

Renfrewshire business gets the green light on net zero funding

A Renfrewshire business has been greenlit to receive up to £10,000 in grant funding to support its transition to net zero.

18th December 2024

Josh Robertson Engineer a Career

Inverclyde local inspiring next generation of engineers

An Inverclyde local is inspiring the next generation of engineers with his newly launched social enterprise.

17th December 2024

Rubens Pet Store

North Lanarkshire pet store sees 150% increase in turnover

Lanarkshire sisters Julie Clifford and Frances Pinkowski have seen a 150% increase in turnover after the business owners’ accessed support from Business Gateway.

26th November 2024

Marias Caribbean Flavas

Inverclyde local brings colourful Caribbean flavours to town

An Inverclyde local is bringing the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean to the region after accessing support from Business Gateway.

4th November 2024

Herb Soul 2

East Lothian herbalism business share the benefits of nature with the local community

An East Lothian business that aims to heal ailments using herbalism and nature immersion is providing support to young people suffering with anxiety and depression, service users of Women's Aid and deprived communities through their local charities and support groups.

28th October 2024

Yellow Slate Design

Renfrewshire design agency celebrates 200% growth year-on-year for 8 years running 

A Renfrewshire-based design agency is celebrating 200% growth year-on-year for eight years running after accessing specialist support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

9th October 2024