Case studies

Inspiration stories

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.

343 case studies

Showing items per page

Renfrewshire design agency celebrates 200% growth year-on-year for 8 years running

A Renfrewshire-based design agency is celebrating 200% growth year-on-year for eight years running after accessing specialist support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

9 Oct 2024

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy practice now fully booked after developing online presence

A Dundee-based psychotherapy and hypnotherapy practice is now fully booked with clients on a waiting list after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.

9 Oct 2024

Clackmannanshire ice cream business eyes up expansion into retail units

A Clackmannanshire based ice cream business is looking to expand into retail units.

8 Oct 2024

Aberdeen graphic designer sees dramatic business growth

An Aberdeen graphic designer who opened her own design studio in 2023 has enjoyed month-on-month business growth.

8 Oct 2024

Ukrainian national brews success in Scotland with new coffee shop

A Ukrainian national who relocated to Scotland has brought a taste of her homeland to Lochgilphead by opening a coffee shop, turning her passion for coffee into a thriving business.

8 Oct 2024

Lanarkshire televisual company secures tenders with local housing associations

A Lanarkshire televisual services company has secured tenders with three local housing associations.

4 Oct 2024

Award-winning smoked salmon producer develops new premises

An Outer Hebrides smokehouse is putting its expansion plans in motion as it announces it is set to move into new premises in the next month.

27 Sept 2024

Uig couple who launched own craft gin business see sales soar

A local couple who launched their own craft gin business has enjoyed strong sales since their product first went to market.

11 Sept 2024

Amateur baker opens own café in North Uist

A passionate home baker has opened her own café in North Uist after accessing support from Business Gateway.

11 Sept 2024

Lanarkshire tourism company increases customer base by 40% after funding award

A Kilsyth based tourism company has expanded its services and successfully increased its customer base by 40% after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding.

11 Sept 2024

Primary school teacher enjoys success with music and movement preschool classes

A Scottish primary school teacher has gone from being forced to take a career break due to long Covid to picking up a national award for her new music and movement franchise.

11 Sept 2024

Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

A Scottish prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda.

30 Jul 2024

Inspiration stories

343 case studies

Renfrewshire design agency celebrates 200% growth year-on-year for 8 years running

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy practice now fully booked after developing online presence

Clackmannanshire ice cream business eyes up expansion into retail units

Aberdeen graphic designer sees dramatic business growth

Ukrainian national brews success in Scotland with new coffee shop

Lanarkshire televisual company secures tenders with local housing associations

Award-winning smoked salmon producer develops new premises

Uig couple who launched own craft gin business see sales soar

Amateur baker opens own café in North Uist

Lanarkshire tourism company increases customer base by 40% after funding award

Primary school teacher enjoys success with music and movement preschool classes

Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal

Explore Business Gateway

About Business Gateway

Inspiration stories

Filter articles by region

343 case studies