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.
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.
Business Gateway support was the perfect fit for Isle of Lewis furniture manufacturer
Heb Fitted Furniture was able to purchase equipment, transform its workspace and expand its offering after securing vital funding through Business Gateway.
Yarn producer given new fleece of life after Business Gateway signposts funding for studio space
A new art studio will open in the Outer Hebrides after Business Gateway support helped access £20,000 funding to go towards the construction of the workshop.
Studio Vans on road to success
Thanks to expert support, Studio Vans successfully launched during lockdown and has now introduced a waiting list to cope with demand from across the UK.
Western Isles shellfish supplier expands into central Scotland during lockdown
A Western Isles shellfish supplier has praised support from Business Gateway for ensuring the firm was in a strong position to adapt to the pandemic.
IT supplier keeps Western Isles connected with surge in sales
Tech Mobile has experienced a significant increase in sales amid the coronavirus pandemic after effectively using skills gained through the DigitalBoost programme.
Back home to Barra was the ingredient to success
A local business that has benefitted from Business Gateway’s digital support is Café Kisimul. Harris Bari grew up immersed in the hospitality industry after his parents moved to Barra in 2004 to pursue their dream of opening a restaurant.
Isle of Lewis whisky shop raises spirits with delivery service
A whisky shop based on the Isle of Lewis has successfully adapted to lockdown with the launch of a new delivery service with help from Business Gateway.
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