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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Scottish plumbing supplier on track for £7 million turnover

A Scottish heating, plumbing and bathroom supplier with branches located in Loanhead, Falkirk, Rosyth and Macmerry is now one of Scotland’s largest suppliers of plumbing, heating and bathroom products.

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Brand-new Stornoway gym opens

A brand-new gym has opened in Stornoway after the business owner received expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

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Stirling social enterprise bounces from strength to strength

A Scottish social enterprise that supports children and adults with disabilities has successfully scaled up its operations after its founder accessed support and signposting to over £10,000 of funding from Business Gateway.

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Sustainable Scottish business that manufactures reusable sanitary products expands offering

A sustainable Scottish business has successfully expanded its product offering after the business owner accessed expert guidance and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.

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Scottish first aid and mental health training provider increases monthly sales by 65%

An Aberdeen-based first aid and mental health training business has successfully entered new markets and increased its monthly sales by 65% after receiving advice and guidance from Business Gateway.

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Nature education and outdoor experience business expands services

An Aberdeenshire nature education and outdoor experience business has successfully expanded its offering after the business owner received support and funding advice from Business Gateway.

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Shetland hospitality business expand into the coffee industry and open new premises

A Shetland-based hospitality business has successfully expanded its services and opened new premises following support from Business Gateway.

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Father-and-son engineering business benefits from support after successful launch 

An engineering business has successfully launched in Stornoway with expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

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Crofting business passing on history and traditions

A croft diversification business based in South Uist is passing on the history and traditions of crofting, after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.