Case Studies

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

Kevin and Kelly Forrest Forrest Training

Scottish first aid and mental health training provider increases monthly sales by 65%

An Aberdeen-based first aid and mental health training business has successfully entered new markets and increased its monthly sales by 65% after receiving advice and guidance from Business Gateway.

18th October 2023

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Nature education and outdoor experience business expands services

An Aberdeenshire nature education and outdoor experience business has successfully expanded its offering after the business owner received support and funding advice from Business Gateway.

6th October 2023

Blyde Welcome 2

Shetland hospitality business expand into the coffee industry and open new premises

A Shetland-based hospitality business has successfully expanded its services and opened new premises following support from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

Macleod Macleod Engineering 1 2

Father-and-son engineering business benefits from support after successful launch 

An engineering business has successfully launched in Stornoway with expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

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Crofting business passing on history and traditions

A croft diversification business based in South Uist is passing on the history and traditions of crofting, after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

Steven Williams 2

Aberdeen local takes cooker refurbishment business from humble beginnings to six-figure turnover 

An Aberdeen local has successfully expanded his business premises, and now has his sights set on global sales, after accessing expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

Jiaps Thai Asian Foodmarket

Husband-and-wife team brings fresh new flavours to Turriff

An Asian foodmarket in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.

21st September 2023

Hannah Fisher Tongue in Peat 2 1

Creator of the world’s first peat-smoked Bloody Mary mixer has sights set on international growth

The Scottish woman behind the world’s first peat-smoked tomato juice has plans to export globally after receiving ongoing support and guidance from Business Gateway.

18th August 2023

Louise Todd Property Management 2 2

Smooth start for Scottish letting agency

A former property office manager who was made redundant from her role has successfully launched her very own letting agency after accessing expert guidance from Business Gateway.

26th July 2023