Argyll businessman carves out growth
An Argyll-based businessman has achieved significant business growth, including a boost in turnover, after accessing support from Business Gateway.
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Gaelic community and cultural centre receives support from Business Gateway
A not-for-profit community project and cultural centre in Stornoway has accessed support and been signposted to funding through Business Gateway.
Highland jewellery-making school sells out evening classes
A Highland jewellery-making school has sold out its evening classes after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.
Edinburgh start-up keeping the community fighting fit
An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities.
Ayr bakery on the rise
A local Ayr bakery is on the rise after securing a listing with a national supermarket chain following support from Business Gateway.
Lanarkshire woman expands international business following redundancy
A Lanarkshire quality compliance expert has started her own quality assurance business after she received specialist start-up support.
North Uist catering business expands
A North Uist catering business has purchased larger premises after the owners received specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway.
Greenock reformer pilates studio secures over 350 clients in first three months
A Greenock local who opened the region’s first reformer pilates studio after accessing Business Gateway support has reached over 350 clients in the first three months.
Scottish dog chaperone business sees wedding bookings double
A Scottish dog chaperone business has seen wedding bookings double that of the previous year.
Lanarkshire doggy daycare unleashes plans to grow business
A Lanarkshire dog walking business has doubled the size of its premises and is looking to bring in new staff.
Dumfries & Galloway café owners launch new coffee brand
The owners of a Mediterranean-inspired café have launched a brand-new coffee brand after receiving specialist support from Business Gateway.
Stirling tourism business expected to reach £1.5 million turnover
A Stirling tour operator using traditional Scottish folk music as a way of enticing tourists to visit Scotland is expected to reach £1.5 million turnover.