Case Studies

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

Twisted Sisters

Scottish drinks brand brings hard seltzer to market 

A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway.

3rd March 2022

Fiona Ross Owner Candy Coated Accessories

Textile designer scales up business with help from Digital Skills

A Fraserburgh-based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway.

17th February 2022

Isle Of Bute Gin

Gin-credible start for distillery 

A gin distillery has increased sales by working with Business Gateway and is now getting ready to scale up production at larger premises.

28th January 2022

Ocean Plastic Pots

Ocean Plastic Pots help to turn the tide

A business that specialises in sustainable plant pots, made from end of life or discarded fishing gear, and plastic fish boxes has increased business operations substantially following support from Business Gateway.

7th January 2022

Gecko Glazing 2

‘Pane-free’ launch for world-first form of secondary glazing

A former economist has successfully launched a business making a world-first type of secondary glazing to high demand after working with Business Gateway, receiving orders for over 1,000 panes since he began trading at the end of 2020.

23rd December 2021

Ochil Skincare 2

Sustainable skincare business quadruples online sales

An Alloa-based luxury skincare business has quadrupled its online sales after receiving expert advice and support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.  

20th December 2021

Eyebright 1

Energy consultancy expands team with support from Business Gateway 

A Glasgow-based utilities management firm focused on finding sustainable solutions has expanded its leadership team to prepare for future growth, after working with Business Gateway.

20th December 2021

Made In Greenock 2

Local Greenock business show upcycling is in fashion 

A business with a focus on providing sustainable, hand-crafted products made from upcycled materials has successfully launched following support and advice from Business Gateway.

20th December 2021

Peedie Ponies

Business Gateway ensures neigh problems for Orkney equestrian centre 

Business Gateway support helped business access a New Business Start-up Grant and purchase vital equipment to help launch their business.

3rd December 2021