Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
East Renfrewshire business selling specialist beds for children with disabilities doubles its turnover
A business that helps families of disabled children travel more easily has doubled its turnover and moved into new premises after receiving specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.
19th October 2025
Stornoway wellness tourism business expands
A wellness tourism business based in Stornoway has expanded after the business owners accessed support from Business Gateway.
13th October 2025
Uist Soap Company expands into new purpose-built studio
A handcrafted soap and skincare business in South Uist has opened a new purpose-built studio after the business owner accessed Business Gateway’s expert advice and funding support.
3rd October 2025
East Lothian skincare businesses collaborate to deliver wellness experiences
An East Lothian skin therapist has launched a partnership with an award-winning local skincare brand following support from Business Gateway.
3rd October 2025
Stornoway whisky shop acquires new premises
A Stornoway whisky shop is set to expand into additional commercial premises after accessing support from Business Gateway.
29th September 2025
Montrose pottery studio fires up growth
A Montrose-based pottery and creative arts studio has invested in new equipment to expand its classes and improve production after securing £4,500 in grant funding from Angus Council, thanks to support from Business Gateway.
29th September 2025
Blog
Learn from the experiences of business owners, leaders and our very own business advisers. Discover how they made it in business and the lessons they would pass on.
Behind the Business: FreeAgent
In our latest Behind the Business feature, we sit down with Roan Lavery, CEO and co-founder of FreeAgent, who make award-winning accounting software for small businesses, landlords and accountants.
16th September 2025
Behind the Business: PG Paper Company Ltd
In our new Behind the Business feature, we sit down with Dr. Poonam Gupta OBE to explore what inspired her to start-up, and what drives her to succeed.
4th September 2025
Driving improvements in business payment practices
Late payments disrupt small businesses, making healthy cash flow essential and to help promote fair practices, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner launched the Fair Payment Code (FPC). Prepress Projects, a company committed to ethical business, proudly earned the FPC Gold Award, and Managing Director, Lucy Harrier, shares why fair payment matters.
25th March 2025
How businesses can support neurodivergent staff and customers
Andrew Burnett draws on his 20+ years experience as a brand and marketing strategist for businesses of all sizes, as well as his personal experience as someone who was diagnosed as autistic and probably ADHD later in life, to give pointers to businesses who want to better understand, and do more for, neurodivergent staff and customers.
20th March 2025
Building confidence in your side hustle to start a business
Starting a side hustle is an exciting adventure, but it often comes with its own set of challenges - one of the biggest can be finding the confidence to leave a career and take the leap into turning it into a fully-fledged business.
9th October 2024
How small businesses can reduce plastic use and become more sustainable
As our awareness of environmental impact grows, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. But making changes to operations overnight isn’t simple. This article offers 5 top tips to reduce plastic use.
7th October 2024