Orders ramp up for vegan foods
Connecting with a mentor has helped the founders of Sgaia Foods to manage their business more effectively as it grows rapidly.
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Family revives pottery’s fortunes
Securing funding has enabled a family of artists to turn a derelict pottery in the Outer Hebrides into a going concern.
Baking business rises to challenge
Marketing support and social media advice helped the owner of Alison Brown Creations to grow her cake shop business.
Start-up brings home the bacon
Piggery Smokery more than quadrupled its bacon production within its first 16 months in response to customer demand.
Drawing on expert advice
When talented illustrator Louise Clifford had designs on setting up in business for herself, she drew on our expert advice.
Asteroid mining idea takes flight
The Asteroid Mining Corporation, based in Glasgow, has set its sights on launching the UK’s first space mining mission.
New accommodation provides the perfect base for Hebridean Way
The site of a former blackhouse in Berneray has been transformed into a modern, low energy bunkhouse by local residents Mary McCormick and Chris Spears.
Milk bottle first for bio-tech firm that uses langoustine shells to make 'plastic'
A chance conversation in a shop could lead to a Lanarkshire biotech company producing the world’s first compostable single-use milk bottle using a natural biopolymer made from langoustine shells.
Deal provides sweet smell of success for Fife business
A Kirkcaldy business has seen its turnover increase by 24% to £4.3m after securing a deal to supply pre-filled popcorn tubs to 235 Asda stores.
Coatbridge couple whip up tasty new business
Bringing a taste of America to Coatbridge has helped a local couple fulfil their dream of opening their own bakery and coffee shop.
Investment helps ice cream business scoop new contracts
A Lanarkshire ice cream maker has secured a raft of new contracts following the completion of a £200k investment programme.
Glasgow app creator aiming to simplify mobile messaging
John Connor shares with us the business behind his new business, Dooey Limited.