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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strong start for Perth digital printmaker
A Fine Art Printing business which opened in Perth last year is going from strength to strength following support from Business Gateway.
Renfrewshire business accelerates its revenue by almost 100% in three years
A business which helps people in Renfrewshire living with mobility issues has increased its turnover by almost 100%, following vital digital support and funding advice from Business Gateway.
Scottish brewery on track for £5m global turnover following support
An Edinburgh-based independent craft brewery, which began as a home-brewing project in its co-founder’s spare bedroom, is now shipping internationally after receiving support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.
Successful start for dynamic young tech duo in Orkney
Orkney-based friends and business partners, Baillie Rorie and Gavin Pirie, who set up a CCTV business on the island last year continue to go from strength to strength, following support from Business Gateway.
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.