Case Studies

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

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The UK’s most northerly reindeer centre opens in Caithness 

A Caithness reindeer centre has successfully opened its doors after its director accessed expert support and guidance from Business Gateway.

20th December 2023

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Sustainable Scottish chocolatier enjoys sweet success with new premises

A luxury chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support.

12th December 2023

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Orkney local realises anything is pawsible with dog grooming business

An Orkney local is enjoying ongoing demand for her dog grooming business after working with Business Gateway.

12th December 2023

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Brand photographer develops her own picture-perfect business 

A Lanarkshire based photography business is going from strength from strength after receiving expert support.

12th December 2023

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Low-carbon Scottish construction business breaks into B2B market

A Lanarkshire business focused on delivering low-carbon construction services has successfully entered the B2B market after its two directors accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

12th December 2023

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Scottish plumbing supplier on track for £7 million turnover

A Scottish heating, plumbing and bathroom supplier with branches located in Loanhead, Falkirk, Rosyth and Macmerry is now one of Scotland’s largest suppliers of plumbing, heating and bathroom products.

16th November 2023

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Brand-new Stornoway gym opens

A brand-new gym has opened in Stornoway after the business owner received expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

18th October 2023

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Stirling social enterprise bounces from strength to strength

A Scottish social enterprise that supports children and adults with disabilities has successfully scaled up its operations after its founder accessed support and signposting to over £10,000 of funding from Business Gateway.

18th October 2023

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Sustainable Scottish business that manufactures reusable sanitary products expands offering

A sustainable Scottish business has successfully expanded its product offering after the business owner accessed expert guidance and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.

18th October 2023