Case Studies

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

Wild Harris

Outer Hebrides business creates a splash

An independent business, offering a range of bespoke year-round guided outdoor activities on the Isle of Harris, has expanded their offering after working with Business Gateway.

6th January 2023

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New Gaelic language business launches following support

A new business specialising in Gaelic project services, based out of the Isle of Lewis, has launched after receiving support from Business Gateway.

6th January 2023

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Argyll & Bute coffee roasting business expands its offering

A speciality coffee business in Argyll & Bute has opened a new coffee unit in the area and continues to grow, after receiving support from Business Gateway.

6th January 2023

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Beekeeping school creates a buzz

A beekeeping school has successfully launched and improved its search engine optimisation (SEO) ranking after the owner received support, advice, and signposting to funding from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme.

22nd November 2022

Keith Morrison Wee Studio

Isle of Lewis music studio makes a bang

An independent music studio on the Isle of Lewis has successfully increased its offering after purchasing new musical equipment following support and advice from Business Gateway.

22nd November 2022

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Scottish kombucha business brews up success

A North East brewing business specialising in hop-infused kombucha, the sparkling tea-based soft drink, increases sales targets threefold with support from Business Gateway.

17th November 2022

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Digital marketing firm achieves Net Zero status

A specialist digital marketing firm has achieved Net Zero status after the Founder and Managing Director received advice, support, and signposting to funding worth over £14,000 from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost.

12th October 2022

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Dance studio finds its rhythm

Business Gateway has helped a dance school access vital funding for studio equipment and training, which has ensured its survival and growth.

12th October 2022

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Independent food business is a batch of success

An independent Hebridean food outlet has successfully launched on the Isle of Harris, following support from Business Gateway.

13th September 2022