Case Studies

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

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Business Gateway helps financial risk platform launch new product

Business Gateway has helped an automated credit management platform launch its first product, released in September last year.

9th May 2022

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Water bottle business drinks to success after launch of new offering

An e-commerce business which makes reusable water bottles from plants has grown by 300%, after the founders expanded their offering to include brand partnerships.

21st April 2022

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New lease of life for boutique hotel

A boutique hotel has developed nearby land into outdoor dining, and increased their capacity by 25%, after Business Gateway helped the owners secure funding and put in place operational systems required for the expansion.

11th March 2022

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Fishing supplies business reels in success

Business Gateway helped an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business grow its operations with funding and secure new premises on the outskirts of Stornoway.

11th March 2022

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Barra business keeps age-old knitted tradition alive 

A Hebridean knitwear business has developed its marketing strategy and benefited from funding after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.

11th March 2022

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Eco-tourism business on track to double its turnover 

An eco-tourism business that encourages people to explore Scotland’s great outdoors is on track to double its turnover following support from DigitalBoost.

11th March 2022

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Subsea inspection business on course to launch ground-breaking new technology 

A subsea inspection business is on course to launch brand new technology that will result in significant savings for the underwater asset operator after it received support from Business Gateway.  

11th March 2022

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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

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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