Case Studies

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

Cairney and Company 1

Scottish fundraising consultancy enjoys global success

A Scottish female-run fundraising consultancy advising global clients has seen a 60% growth in turnover year on year in 2021/2022, after accessing specialist support from Business Gateway.

6th April 2023

Shona Laing Head of Business Services Executive Assistant Exporta Global 1 2

Business Gateway helps supply chain business advance its operations 

A Kinross-based business specialising in product handling solutions for global clients has optimised its operations after receiving support from Business Gateway.

6th April 2023

James Duncan Mackenzie Hebridean Reeds 3

Bagpipe chanter reed-making business expands following support

A Highland Bagpipe chanter reed-maker has launched on the Isle of Lewis following support from Business Gateway.

4th April 2023

Alice Catherine Jewellry 2

Isle of Lewis jewellery designer turns lockdown hobby into thriving business

A jewellery designer on the Isle of Lewis has relocated into new premises in Stornoway and received funding from the Outer Hebrides Young Enterprise Support Scheme, following support from Business Gateway.

4th April 2023

Call Assistance

Inverclyde care service launches to provide invaluable assistance in the community

Inverclyde start-up Call Assistance Ltd launches following specialist support from Business Gateway

4th April 2023

Henrys Coffee Company 1

Independent coffee business brews 1,000 new customers

A Falkirk start-up has increased its operations and customer base by launching an expanded ‘at home’ offering.

4th April 2023

Little Doone Foods

Artisan dressings producer enjoys sweet taste of success

A Scottish artisan food producer has expanded into international markets and is set to increase sales by 25% after the business owner received support and signposting to over £30,000 of funding.

4th April 2023

Lisa Elle 04

Beauty business accelerates growth after successful launch  

A Kilmarnock hair and beauty business is thriving after its owner received specialist start-up advice and digital support from Business Gateway.

4th April 2023

Maya Vertigans founder of Planner Bee VA Services

Virtual Assistant business exceeds revenue goal

An Aberdeen-based Virtual Assistant (VA) service has exceeded its revenue goals within the first year of trading after receiving support from Business Gateway.

3rd April 2023