The new generation of financial advisers
Based in Alloa, Libertas Financial Management successfully launched with the help of Business Gateway in October 2021 and specialises in providing unbiased, independent financial advice.
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Smart tech business ‘safe as houses'
Support from Business Gateway helped an Aberdeenshire-based smart home solutions tech business adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic and scale-up in 2020, with the launch of a new voice application.
Rum distillery in good spirits
A business that specialises in manufacturing small batches of spiced rums has successfully launched with help from Business Gateway.
danceSing business twist and shout
danceSing, a business focused on the health and wellbeing of the elderly has successfully diversified services and grown its commercial offering by 50% following support from DigitalBoost, delivered by Business Gateway.
Business Gateway helps financial risk platform launch new product
Business Gateway has helped an automated credit management platform launch its first product, released in September last year.
Pivot towards wholesale market is recipe for success for Scottish clootie pudding business
Based in Abernethy, Clootie McToot is a traditional Scottish bakery that uses a secret recipe handed down through generations to create the perfect clootie dumpling.
Innovator behind smart kettle highlights importance of due diligence
The founder of WeeKett, a smart appliances start-up used Business Gateway to ensure she had a robust plan for bringing her product to market.
Water bottle business drinks to success after launch of new offering
An e-commerce business which makes reusable water bottles from plants has grown by 300%, after the founders expanded their offering to include brand partnerships.
Subsea inspection business on course to launch ground-breaking new technology
A subsea inspection business is on course to launch brand new technology that will result in significant savings for the underwater asset operator after it received support from Business Gateway.
New lease of life for boutique hotel
A boutique hotel has developed nearby land into outdoor dining, and increased their capacity by 25%, after Business Gateway helped the owners secure funding and put in place operational systems required for the expansion.
Barra business keeps age-old knitted tradition alive
A Hebridean knitwear business has developed its marketing strategy and benefited from funding after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.
Eco-tourism business on track to double its turnover
An eco-tourism business that encourages people to explore Scotland’s great outdoors is on track to double its turnover following support from DigitalBoost.