Isle of Lewis jewellery designer turns lockdown hobby into thriving business
A jewellery designer on the Isle of Lewis has relocated into new premises in Stornoway and received funding from the Outer Hebrides Young Enterprise Support Scheme, following support from Business Gateway.
Scotland’s first outdoor sports shop for women opens
Scotland’s first outdoor sports retailer for women has opened after receiving support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway Highland.
Independent fashion designer launches first product
An Edinburgh-based designer has successfully launched a new product to the market after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Leather goods maker bags funding
A leather and Scottish tweed specialist business has brought tweed stitching operations ‘in-house’, following funding advice from Business Gateway.
Pottery painting studio adds colour to services
A pottery painting studio has successfully enhanced its offering and increased its customer base after the business owner received support, advice, and signposting to funding worth £10,000 from Business Gateway.
Purrfect start for bookshop
A children’s book shop in Kilmacolm has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.
Gift boutique establishes itself in Outer Hebrides
An independent Hebridean gift shop diversified its offering after working with Business Gateway.
Wright violins hit all the right notes
A business that specialises in matching players to the right musical instrument has increased sales by 400% after receiving support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.
Perthshire dog baker shows that anything is ‘pawsible’
A Perthshire-based dog baker has seen her lockdown hobby transform into a growing business with a UK-wide client base after receiving support from Business Gateway.