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Successful start for independent charcuterie

A new charcuterie business has successfully launched following vital support from Business Gateway, including specialist advice about funding, which helped the business access grants worth over £3,000.

Kathleen Mackenzie Founder Broch Gift Shop

Gift boutique establishes itself in Outer Hebrides 

An independent Hebridean gift shop diversified its offering after working with Business Gateway. 

Donnie Maclean Alec Mackay Steve Mackay West Coast Creels

Fishing supplies business reels in success

Business Gateway helped an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business grow its operations with funding and secure new premises on the outskirts of Stornoway.

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Barra business keeps age-old knitted tradition alive

A Hebridean knitwear business has developed its marketing strategy and benefited from funding after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.

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Northton deli and bakery expands operations

Business Gateway support has helped a deli and bakery business access vital funding for a pivotal building purchase and expansion project, after the new owners took over in 2019.

Na Taighen Fiodh

The perfect getaway lies in the Outer Hebrides  

Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, self-catered Na Taighean Fiodh are fully booked in its first month of trading.

Croft And Cuan

Catering business driven to expansion with funding support

Business Gateway support helped a mobile catering business access £4,500 and open its first shop, after the owners experienced phenomenal demand for their home-made and local products. 

Scentiness

Scent of success for new home fragrances business

A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.

John Groom Business Owner Heb Fitted Furniture 2