Inspiration stories

An Inverclyde boat tour operator is setting sail for business growth ahead of the summer tourism season with support from Business Gateway.   

A local Dumfries and Galloway builder is on the path to net zero after accessing funding and advice from Business Gateway on how it could reduce its carbon footprint.  

A Falkirk aquaculture business has improved its online presence to reach new customers after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.

A Scottish food start-up has relaunched with ambitious growth plans after receiving support from Business Gateway.   

A Shetland-based pizza business is marking its first year in operation with the opening of a new permanent premises, following support from Business Gateway that has helped it grow from a mobile venture into a thriving community-focused enterprise.

"A top-class hotel masquerading as a hostel” is how one reviewer sums up Moffat Independent Hostel, which is offering something new to visitors from all over the world.

Stacey Sneddon is one of many entrepreneurs Business Gateway Dumfries & Galloway works with to help them realise their business vision. Here we look at how she launched her enterprise, Little Wonderland Nursery in Heathhall.

A heating services business based just outside Stornoway has launched after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.   

A Dumfries and Galloway photographer has expanded her business after receiving support from Business Gateway. 

A Perthshire-based food and drink training business has strengthened its internal operations and embraced new digital tools after receiving tailored growth support from Business Gateway.  

A Scottish digital marketing business is helping businesses across the country grow their turnover and strengthen their online presence, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway.   

A Dunoon architect who faced redundancy has successfully launched his own firm with support from Business Gateway.