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Local post office transformed into popular convenience store

The North Ayrshire community has welcomed the new and improved Stevenson Post Office, after the owners received business start-up and development support from Business Gateway.

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Scottish GP launches luxury vegan medical bags for women

A Haddington-based GP and mum of four has launched a collection of luxury medical bags for women following support from Business Gateway.

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The sky’s the limit for two Ayrshire mums as they launch outdoor play business

Two Ayrshire mums have launched a new business encouraging young families to appreciate the great outdoors, after the pair accessed expert guidance from Business Gateway.

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Scottish fashion retailer goes global and hits quarter of a million turnover

A Scottish fashion designer, who created a clothing range for bigger-busted women from her spare bedroom, is now shipping internationally after receiving support from Business Gateway.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.