Case Studies

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

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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.

21st September 2023

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Aberdeen local takes cooker refurbishment business from humble beginnings to six-figure turnover 

An Aberdeen local has successfully expanded his business premises, and now has his sights set on global sales, after accessing expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

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Husband-and-wife team brings fresh new flavours to Turriff

An Asian foodmarket in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

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Creator of the world’s first peat-smoked Bloody Mary mixer has sights set on international growth

The Scottish woman behind the world’s first peat-smoked tomato juice has plans to export globally after receiving ongoing support and guidance from Business Gateway.

18th August 2023

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Smooth start for Scottish letting agency

A former property office manager who was made redundant from her role has successfully launched her very own letting agency after accessing expert guidance from Business Gateway.

26th July 2023

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Stirling’s first 100% vegan restaurant successfully launches

Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway.

26th July 2023

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Smooth digital relaunch for family construction business

A Scottish wholesaler with bases in Falkirk and Perth is now one of Scotland’s largest industrial suppliers, after its owner received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.

26th July 2023

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Prosperous start for internationally sought Shetland music producers

An Aberdeenshire born music composer and her business partner have launched an innovative music project that is capturing the hearts of tourists all around the world, after the duo accessed support from Business Gateway.

12th July 2023

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Successful launch for ecological construction start-up business

An ecological construction business based in the Southern Isles of the Outer Hebrides has enjoyed a successful launch with Business Gateway on hand to provide support.

5th July 2023