Real people, real stories - hear from the businesses we’ve supported. From building a brand on a budget to finding the right marketing strategies, each story offers practical insights and inspiration to help you take your next step with confidence.
A Shetland community farm that grows and distributes vegetables across the island has launched a series of online courses to encourage people to grow their own food and produce after accessing help from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital training programme.
A Lanarkshire-based gin producer has accessed expert marketing advice from Business Gateway, leading to series of a virtual tasting experiences and projected future growth.
A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.
Support from Business Gateway helped an agriculture software firm access over £16,000 of funding which enabled the successful launch of an app that will improve farming health and safety.
Kairos Chocolate was recently crowned champion of Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition, which recognises the efforts and ideas of local start-up businesses.
A wellbeing enterprise successfully adapted to COVID-19 through the creation of virtual consultations and grew its online presence after it came third in Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.
A social enterprise that seeks to equip young adults with transferrable skills through the renovation of powerboats has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.
A sustainable clothing brand based in Stirling has increased its brand awareness after securing fourth place at Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.
FINDRA Clothing made the most of funding accessed through DigitalBoost, Business Gateway’s national upskilling programme, to improve their stock management system and ensure their customers enjoy the best online ordering experience.
A family-owned artisan producer has opened additional premises following advice and support from Business Gateway.
Two Lanarkshire brothers have pursued their lifelong dream of opening a microbrewery and have released their first range of Scottish craft beers.
After launching at the end of 2020, a firm which specialises in alpaca trekking adventures has expanded its digital capabilities and secured local council funding.
