Barra business keeps age-old knitted tradition alive
A Hebridean knitwear business has developed its marketing strategy and benefited from funding after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.
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Eco-tourism business on track to double its turnover
An eco-tourism business that encourages people to explore Scotland’s great outdoors is on track to double its turnover following support from DigitalBoost.
Fishing supplies business reels in success
Business Gateway helped an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business grow its operations with funding and secure new premises on the outskirts of Stornoway.
Scottish drinks brand brings hard seltzer to market
A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway.
Textile designer scales up business with help from Digital Skills
A Fraserburgh-based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway.
Gin-credible start for distillery
A gin distillery has increased sales by working with Business Gateway and is now getting ready to scale up production at larger premises.
Ocean Plastic Pots help to turn the tide
A business that specialises in sustainable plant pots, made from end of life or discarded fishing gear, and plastic fish boxes has increased business operations substantially following support from Business Gateway.
‘Pane-free’ launch for world-first form of secondary glazing
A former economist has successfully launched a business making a world-first type of secondary glazing to high demand after working with Business Gateway, receiving orders for over 1,000 panes since he began trading at the end of 2020.
Local Greenock business show upcycling is in fashion
A business with a focus on providing sustainable, hand-crafted products made from upcycled materials has successfully launched following support and advice from Business Gateway.
Sustainable skincare business quadruples online sales
An Alloa-based luxury skincare business has quadrupled its online sales after receiving expert advice and support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.
Energy consultancy expands team with support from Business Gateway
A Glasgow-based utilities management firm focused on finding sustainable solutions has expanded its leadership team to prepare for future growth, after working with Business Gateway.
Mountain bike business makes tracks
A mountain bike business has achieved a 50% surge in bookings compared to last year by employing skills developed through DigitalBoost, Business Gateway’s national digital upskilling programme.