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.
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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.
Fishing supplies business reels in success
Business Gateway helped an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business grow its operations with funding and secure new premises on the outskirts of Stornoway.
Scottish drinks brand brings hard seltzer to market
A premium drinks brand has launched some of the first Scottish hard seltzers to market after business owner, Ruth Jones, received advice and support from Business Gateway.
Textile designer scales up business with help from Digital Skills
A Fraserburgh-based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway.
Gin-credible start for distillery
A gin distillery has increased sales by working with Business Gateway and is now getting ready to scale up production at larger premises.
Ocean Plastic Pots help to turn the tide
A business that specialises in sustainable plant pots, made from end of life or discarded fishing gear, and plastic fish boxes has increased business operations substantially following support from Business Gateway.
‘Pane-free’ launch for world-first form of secondary glazing
A former economist has successfully launched a business making a world-first type of secondary glazing to high demand after working with Business Gateway, receiving orders for over 1,000 panes since he began trading at the end of 2020.