Case Studies

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

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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.

11th March 2022

Highland Transfers

Eco-tourism business on track to double its turnover 

An eco-tourism business that encourages people to explore Scotland’s great outdoors is on track to double its turnover following support from DigitalBoost.

11th March 2022

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Subsea inspection business on course to launch ground-breaking new technology 

A subsea inspection business is on course to launch brand new technology that will result in significant savings for the underwater asset operator after it received support from Business Gateway.  

11th March 2022

Twisted Sisters

Scottish drinks brand brings hard seltzer to market 

A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway.

3rd March 2022

Fiona Ross Owner Candy Coated Accessories

Textile designer scales up business with help from Digital Skills

A Fraserburgh-based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway.

17th February 2022

Isle Of Bute Gin

Gin-credible start for distillery 

A gin distillery has increased sales by working with Business Gateway and is now getting ready to scale up production at larger premises.

28th January 2022

Ocean Plastic Pots

Ocean Plastic Pots help to turn the tide

A business that specialises in sustainable plant pots, made from end of life or discarded fishing gear, and plastic fish boxes has increased business operations substantially following support from Business Gateway.

7th January 2022

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‘Pane-free’ launch for world-first form of secondary glazing

A former economist has successfully launched a business making a world-first type of secondary glazing to high demand after working with Business Gateway, receiving orders for over 1,000 panes since he began trading at the end of 2020.

23rd December 2021

Ochil Skincare 2

Sustainable skincare business quadruples online sales

An Alloa-based luxury skincare business has quadrupled its online sales after receiving expert advice and support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.  

20th December 2021