Independent food business is a batch of success
An independent Hebridean food outlet launched successfully on the Isle of Harris with support from Business Gateway, showcasing local entrepreneurship and business growth in the region.
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306 case studies
Successful start for independent charcuterie
A new charcuterie business launched with support from Business Gateway, receiving specialist funding advice and grants exceeding £3,000 to help get started.
Rum distillery’s spirits lifted
Business Gateway supported a rum distillery with funding for essential equipment, enabling in-house production and increased output to meet growing demand.
Leather goods maker bags funding
A leather and Scottish tweed business expanded by bringing tweed stitching in-house, thanks to funding advice and support from Business Gateway.
Pottery painting studio adds colour to services
Little Potters pottery painting studio expanded its services and grew its customer base after receiving £10,000 funding support and business advice from Business Gateway.
Purrfect start for bookshop
A children’s bookshop in Kilmacolm opened with start-up support from Business Gateway, highlighting the impact of local business assistance on new ventures.
Student-driven media agency graduates to the next level
A student-driven media agency, supported by Business Gateway, has expanded across the UK and Africa, connecting independent businesses with social media-savvy students to drive future growth.
Bouldering and climbing centre gets a leg up
Lanarkshire’s first dedicated bouldering and climbing centre opens, supported by Business Gateway advice and £8,000 in funding to help launch and grow the business.
CD Corps NFT success
Scotland’s first whisky-focused NFT start-up expands into consultancy services, supported by Business Gateway. Learn how innovative digital solutions are shaping the whisky industry.
Wright violins hit all the right notes
Tim Wright Violins boosted sales by 400% after support from Business Gateway's DigitalBoost, specializing in matching musicians with the perfect instrument through digital upskilling.
Business Gateway helps recycling firm to successfully diversify
A Scottish recycling firm secured £6,000 in funding and diverted tonnes of plastic waste from landfills by diversifying its services with support from Business Gateway.
Healthcare clinic puts its best foot forward
A footcare clinic has successfully launched in Inverness after the business owner received specialist support, advice, and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.