Inspiration stories

Aberdeenshire man built seven-figure business from his spare cupboard

Building a fitness business while recovering from a heart problem may not be what the doctor ordered, but that’s exactly how Ben Leonard, with the support of Business Gateway, created Beast Gear.

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6 Nov 2023

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.

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18 Oct 2023

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.

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18 Oct 2023

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.

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18 Oct 2023

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.

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18 Oct 2023

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.

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6 Oct 2023

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.

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21 Sept 2023

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.

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21 Sept 2023

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.

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21 Sept 2023

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.

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21 Sept 2023

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.

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21 Sept 2023

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.

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18 Aug 2023