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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.

PM Leather

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.

Gemma Clark Little Potters

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.

Ginger cat bookshop

Purrfect start for bookshop

A children’s book shop in Kilmacolm has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.

Kathleen Mackenzie Founder Broch Gift Shop

Gift boutique establishes itself in Outer Hebrides 

An independent Hebridean gift shop diversified its offering after working with Business Gateway. 

Tim And Helen Wright Founders Tim Wright Fine Violins

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.

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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. 

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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.