Case Studies

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

Lismore Luminations

Candle-maker unlocks scent-sational growth

A bespoke candle maker has been able to accelerate the growth of her business and take on new premises after Business Gateway helped the team secure funding through the Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme.

4th December 2020

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Entrepreneurs launch first street food outlet in Orkney

Orkney’s first street food outlet has been launched by local entrepreneurs, following start-up support from Business Gateway

27th November 2020

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Digital Skills programme supports cable supplier expansion during lockdown

An Alloa-based cable supplier has expanded into new premises and will be taking on additional staff, following a 30% increase in sales during lockdown. This growth has been supported by Business Gateway's DigitalBoost programme.

26th November 2020

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Outdoors adventure company on trail to success

A family-run outdoors adventure company has adapted to the pandemic with the launch of new services such as paddle board and canoe hire and has praised guidance and advice received from Business Gateway.

17th November 2020

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Restaurant launches online cookery school after upskilling with Digital Skills

A restaurant has expanded its offering online during COVID-19 with the launch of a cookery school and takeaway service, after engaging with DigitalBoost.

5th November 2020

Love Learning

Social enterprise experiences 300% increase in demand during lockdown

Love Learning, a social enterprise specialising in the delivery of social care across the central belt, has praised support from Business Gateway.

Please note that this photo was taken pre-COVID-19 and the introduction of physical distancing measures.

7th October 2020

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Luxury boutique hotel responds to COVID-19

A five-star boutique hotel turned to Business Gateway for direction on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus during lockdown.

15th September 2020

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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.

15th September 2020

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Aberdeen drinks firm raises a glass to international expansion

Boozy Events successfully adapted its offering during lockdown to deliver over 1,600 virtual drink experiences to customers across more than 15 countries.

1st September 2020