Case Studies

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

Argyll Coffee Roasters 2

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

IMG 20220707 WA0019 1 1

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

Raw culture 2

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

Crunchy carrots 2

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

Marketing 149

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

Katags Kitchen Image 2

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

Sliced salami with wine and sgian dubh

Successful start for independent charcuterie

A new charcuterie business has successfully launched following vital support from Business Gateway, including specialist advice about funding, which helped the business access grants worth over £3,000.

9th September 2022

Deer Island Distillers

Rum distillery’s spirits lifted

Business Gateway has helped a rum distillery keep up with demand, through vital funding for essential equipment which enabled a move to in-house production and increased output.

9th September 2022