Shetland craft business improves digital presence and grows confidence
A Shetland-based craft business has improved its online presence after accessing tailored support from Business Gateway.
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Award-winning greetings card publisher putting 100% of profits into Scotland’s wellbeing
A Scottish start-up that began around a kitchen table in Moray is now building a national wellbeing movement, thanks to Business Gateway support and a business model that is turning creativity into community care.
Father and son team welcome 3,000 customers in first two months after opening Lanarkshire food van
A young entrepreneur from Coatbridge and his dad have attracted 3,000 customers in their first two months of trading after they opened a new mobile food business in September.
Islay entrepreneurs welcome customers to the island’s first chip shop in 50 years
Two locals have welcomed over 30,000 customers to Islay’s first chip shop in 50 years and launched a new deli, thanks to ongoing support from Business Gateway.
Aberdeenshire author pens new chapter
Aberdeenshire-based author James E Mack is expanding his creative enterprise with a new live events business thanks to support from Business Gateway.
Scottish training and development business secures contracts with Specsavers and the NHS
A Scottish training and development business has secured two contracts with Specsavers and the NHS after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.
Dumfries and Galloway farm scoops success with new gelato venture
A family-run farm based tourist destination in Castle Douglas has launched a new gelato venture, using milk from its own herd of pedigree Holstein cows to create fresh gelato, after securing support from Business Gateway.
A gin distillery based on Bute has expanded its team and seen an increase in turnover
A gin distillery based on Bute has expanded its team and seen an increase in turnover after its owners worked with Business Gateway.
Aberdeenshire whisky retailer toasts to expansion
An Aberdeenshire whisky specialist is marking its 10-year anniversary with a major expansion, thanks to support from Business Gateway.
Perthshire home improvements business set to expand
A family-run home improvement business based in Perthshire is set to expand its services after its owners accessed support from Business Gateway.
East Renfrewshire business selling specialist beds for children with disabilities doubles its turnover
A business that helps families of disabled children travel more easily has doubled its turnover and moved into new premises after receiving specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.
Stornoway wellness tourism business expands
A wellness tourism business based in Stornoway has expanded after the business owners accessed support from Business Gateway.