Case Studies

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

Nicola And Magnus Johnston Island Larder

Spirits kept high for artisan food producer after expansion into new premises

A family-owned artisan producer has opened additional premises following advice and support from Business Gateway.

18th March 2021

Francesca Wade Co Owner West Coast Alpacas Jpeg 2

Alpaca treks brought to Inverclyde following Business Gateway support

After launching at the end of 2020, a firm which specialises in alpaca trekking adventures has expanded its digital capabilities and secured local council funding.

18th March 2021

Mhairi Allan In Studio Landscape2 1

Textile brand encourages individuals to get crafty with new online workshops

Paper Houses Design has expanded its offering and launched a series of online workshops that encourage others to develop their creative skills and reap the benefits of learning a craft.

10th March 2021

John Groom Business Owner Heb Fitted Furniture 2

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.

10th March 2021

La Jolie Ronde 1

French language business expands services after funding through Digital Skills

After accessing a grant through DigitalBoost, Scottish Government’s leading digital skills programme, Sandra Kasparek, owner of La Jolie Ronde, was able to invest in new IT equipment and expand her offering to clients.

15th February 2021

The Power Within 2

Training business ‘powers through’ pandemic with new online platform

The Power Within Training was able to expand its offering and launch a virtual training platform, after accessing vital funding through DigitalBoost.

15th February 2021

Gael Spirit Company

Gin producer raises a glass to international expansion

A Scottish gin-producer has expanded into international markets after working with Business Gateway on its growth strategy, with plans for further expansion in 2021.

21st December 2020

Meg Rodger Owner Birlinn Yarn Company

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.

21st December 2020

Hils Holistic Salon Landscape

Digital make-over for Alloa salon

The team behind Hils Holistic Skincare, an Alloa-based salon were able to improve their digital presence after engaging with DigitalBoost and Alloa First during lockdown. The salon has since safely reopened.

18th December 2020