Inspiration stories

Confectionery wholesaler’s offering sweetened with revamped online platforms

A specialist wholesale company has overhauled its digital offering and enhanced its online presence by over 275%, after receiving support from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme.

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3 Dec 2021

Equestrian centre reins in new business

A unique equestrian carriage hire company has successfully enhanced its online presence and grown its following on social media platforms after receiving support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.

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2 Nov 2021

Local couple become King and Queen of the castle

Transformation of a ruined castle in Tayside is in progress, making it a prime location for guests, and offering the chance to indulge in a “glamp, wine and dine” experience.

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2 Nov 2021

Artists’ glass is full as bespoke studio and visitor centre opens to high demand

Following an extensive package of support from Business Gateway, including help securing over £100,000 in funding, a glass artist has hosted her first workshops in a bespoke studio and visitor centre.

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2 Nov 2021

Training provider launches world’s first ASME Offshore Wind Turbine Structural Inspection training course

A leading training provider has expanded its services and launched the world’s first ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) training course on wind turbine structural inspection, after receiving support from Business Gateway.

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2 Nov 2021

Catering business driven to expansion with funding support

Business Gateway support helped a mobile catering business access £4,500 and open its first shop, after the owners experienced phenomenal demand for their home-made and local products.

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2 Nov 2021

The perfect getaway lies in the Outer Hebrides

Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, self-catered Na Taighean Fiodh are fully booked in its first month of trading.

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2 Nov 2021

Tour guide operator puts itself on the virtual map

Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, Grampian Escapes and Tours successfully launched its own app and grew its commercial offering by 15%.

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1 Nov 2021

Vantastic start for furniture uplift business

An on-demand van and driver hire business that uplifts and delivers unwanted furniture to those in need, has successfully launched after receiving a package of start-up support from Business Gateway.

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8 Oct 2021

Growth for community farm with launch of online courses

A Shetland community farm that grows and distributes vegetables across the island has launched a series of online courses to encourage people to grow their own food and produce after accessing help from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital training programme.

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13 Sept 2021

Business Gateway support is just the tonic for Ellis Gin

A Lanarkshire-based gin producer has accessed expert marketing advice from Business Gateway, leading to series of a virtual tasting experiences and projected future growth.

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11 Aug 2021

Scent of success for new home fragrances business

A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.

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9 Aug 2021