Forth Valley

Business Gateway in Forth Valley offers businesses practical help and guidance. Whether you're starting up or growing a business, we provide access to publicly-funded business support services. By supporting new and developing businesses across the Forth Valley, we contribute to Scotland's economic wellbeing.

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Former headteacher creates award-winning Scottish craft gin business

A former headteacher whose son registered her business on Companies House without her knowledge is now the creator of an award-winning Scottish craft gin.

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Stirling social enterprise bounces from strength to strength

A Scottish social enterprise that supports children and adults with disabilities has successfully scaled up its operations after its founder accessed support and signposting to over £10,000 of funding from Business Gateway.

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Business Gateway helps online competition business win a bigger audience

A Stirling-based online entertainment business has successfully expanded its services and increased its customers following support from Business Gateway.

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Stirling’s first 100% vegan restaurant successfully launches

Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway.

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Smooth digital relaunch for family construction business

A Scottish wholesaler with bases in Falkirk and Perth is now one of Scotland’s largest industrial suppliers, after its owner received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.

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Independent coffee business brews 1,000 new customers

A Falkirk start-up has increased its operations and customer base by launching an expanded ‘at home’ offering.

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Artisan dressings producer enjoys sweet taste of success

A Scottish artisan food producer has expanded into international markets and is set to increase sales by 25% after the business owner received support and signposting to over £30,000 of funding.

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Luxury golfing accessories business doubles online sales

A Scottish business specialising in handmade Harris Tweed golf accessories and giftware has doubled its online sales after approaching Business Gateway for support.

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The new generation of financial advisers

Based in Alloa, Libertas Financial Management successfully launched with the help of Business Gateway in October 2021 and specialises in providing unbiased, independent financial advice.

Find your nearest office

Business Gateway Falkirk

Falkirk Stadium
4 Stadium Way
Falkirk
FK2 9EE
Get directions
01324 590 960

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00

Business Gateway Alloa

Alloa Business Centre
Alloa Business Park, Whins Road
Alloa
FK10 3SA
Get directions
01259 726 430

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

Mon to Thurs 09:00 - 17:00; Fri 09:00 - 16:30

Business Gateway Stirling

John Player Building
Stirling
FK7 7RP
Get directions
01786 476 714

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

08:30 to 17:00