Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the ways in which Business Gateway has helped Scottish businesses get started and grow.

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Scottish kombucha business brews up success

A North East brewing business specialising in hop-infused kombucha, the sparkling tea-based soft drink, increases sales targets threefold with support from Business Gateway.

17th November 2022

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Digital marketing firm achieves Net Zero status

A specialist digital marketing firm has achieved Net Zero status after the Founder and Managing Director received advice, support, and signposting to funding worth over £14,000 from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost.

12th October 2022

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Dance studio finds its rhythm

Business Gateway has helped a dance school access vital funding for studio equipment and training, which has ensured its survival and growth.

12th October 2022

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Independent food business is a batch of success

An independent Hebridean food outlet has successfully launched on the Isle of Harris, following support from Business Gateway.

13th September 2022

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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.

9th September 2022

Deer Island Distillers

Rum distillery’s spirits lifted

Business Gateway has helped a rum distillery keep up with demand, through vital funding for essential equipment which enabled a move to in-house production and increased output.

9th September 2022

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Leather goods maker bags funding 

A leather and Scottish tweed specialist business has brought tweed stitching operations ‘in-house’, following funding advice from Business Gateway.

9th September 2022

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Pottery painting studio adds colour to services

A pottery painting studio has successfully enhanced its offering and increased its customer base after the business owner received support, advice, and signposting to funding worth £10,000 from Business Gateway.

9th September 2022

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Purrfect start for bookshop

A children’s book shop in Kilmacolm has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.

1st September 2022