Scottish kombucha business brews up success
A North East brewing business specialising in hop-infused kombucha, the sparkling tea-based soft drink, increases sales targets threefold with support from Business Gateway.
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Dance studio finds its rhythm
Business Gateway has helped a dance school access vital funding for studio equipment and training, which has ensured its survival and growth.
Digital marketing firm achieves Net Zero status
A specialist digital marketing firm has achieved Net Zero status after the Founder and Managing Director received advice, support, and signposting to funding worth over £14,000 from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost.
Independent food business is a batch of success
An independent Hebridean food outlet has successfully launched on the Isle of Harris, following support from Business Gateway.
Successful start for independent charcuterie
A new charcuterie business has successfully launched following vital support from Business Gateway, including specialist advice about funding, which helped the business access grants worth over £3,000.
Rum distillery’s spirits lifted
Business Gateway has helped a rum distillery keep up with demand, through vital funding for essential equipment which enabled a move to in-house production and increased output.
Leather goods maker bags funding
A leather and Scottish tweed specialist business has brought tweed stitching operations ‘in-house’, following funding advice from Business Gateway.
Pottery painting studio adds colour to services
A pottery painting studio has successfully enhanced its offering and increased its customer base after the business owner received support, advice, and signposting to funding worth £10,000 from Business Gateway.
Purrfect start for bookshop
A children’s book shop in Kilmacolm has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.
Student-driven media agency graduates to the next level
Following support from Business Gateway, a media agency focused on connecting independent businesses with social media savvy students has expanded its presence in the UK and Africa, driving the future growth of its services.
Bouldering and climbing centre gets a leg up
Lanarkshire’s first centre dedicated to bouldering and climbing has launched after the business owner received specialist support, advice, and signposting to funding worth £8,000
CD Corps NFT success
Scotland’s first whisky focused non-fungible token (NFT) start-up celebrates a move into consultancy services, made possible by support from Business Gateway.