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Former Scottish secondary school teacher builds children’s wellbeing franchise

A former Modern Studies teacher who experienced anxiety in her own childhood has successfully franchised her own wellbeing business after approaching Business Gateway for guidance.

2 Jun 2023

The sky’s the limit for two Ayrshire mums as they launch outdoor play business

Two Ayrshire mums have launched a new business encouraging young families to appreciate the great outdoors, after the pair accessed expert guidance from Business Gateway.

2 Jun 2023

Mobile luggage storage service expands operations to Glasgow

A mobile luggage storage service has successfully expanded its operations to Glasgow after the business owner approached Business Gateway for support.

31 May 2023

Yacht rigging business accelerates growth after successful launch

A Scottish yacht servicing business in Argyll & Bute is thriving after its owner received advice and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway.

3 May 2023

Seafood business expands its offering

A North Uist seafood business has launched a catering trailer after the business owners approached Business Gateway for support.

2 May 2023

Small-batch cocktail business has sights set on further growth

A Scottish drinks business has successfully launched and developed an e-commerce website after the business owner approached Business Gateway for support.

2 May 2023

Success for online maths tuition business

A new kind of online maths tuition business has engaged 8,000 Scottish students after the business owner received expert guidance from Business Gateway.

28 Apr 2023

Scottish walking tour business establishes new routes for growth

A Glasgow-founded walking tour business has successfully expanded into 13 cities across the UK following expert advice and support from Business Gateway.

28 Apr 2023

Jewellery-making business sets up shop in Shetland

A Shetland-born jewellery designer has successfully relocated her business to the islands from London, following support from Business Gateway.

28 Apr 2023

Football and fitness business on track for growth

A Scottish fitness business is going from strength to strength after accessing expert support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

28 Apr 2023

Wind-surfer relocates from Chichester to build new life and business in Bute

A business offering kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for hire has successfully launched after the business owner approached Business Gateway for help.

28 Apr 2023

Shetland rug maker put on the map following support

A Shetland-based sheep fleece rug maker has increased her sales, after receiving support from DigitalBoost.

28 Apr 2023

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353 case studies

Former Scottish secondary school teacher builds children’s wellbeing franchise

The sky’s the limit for two Ayrshire mums as they launch outdoor play business

Mobile luggage storage service expands operations to Glasgow

Yacht rigging business accelerates growth after successful launch

Seafood business expands its offering

Small-batch cocktail business has sights set on further growth

Success for online maths tuition business

Scottish walking tour business establishes new routes for growth

Jewellery-making business sets up shop in Shetland

Football and fitness business on track for growth

Wind-surfer relocates from Chichester to build new life and business in Bute

Shetland rug maker put on the map following support

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