Inspiration stories

Agricultural software firm ‘digs up’ funding to improve safety in farming

Support from Business Gateway helped an agriculture software firm access over £16,000 of funding which enabled the successful launch of an app that will improve farming health and safety.

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9 Aug 2021

Chocolatiers enjoy sweet taste of success after winning Business Gateway competition

Kairos Chocolate was recently crowned champion of Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition, which recognises the efforts and ideas of local start-up businesses.

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13 Jul 2021

Wellbeing hub fires up online presence after coming third in business competition

A wellbeing enterprise successfully adapted to COVID-19 through the creation of virtual consultations and grew its online presence after it came third in Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.

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13 Jul 2021

Social enterprise gets ready to launch after accessing start-up support

A social enterprise that seeks to equip young adults with transferrable skills through the renovation of powerboats has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Business Gateway.

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13 Jul 2021

Fashion brand proves sustainability is on trend after making it to competition final

A sustainable clothing brand based in Stirling has increased its brand awareness after securing fourth place at Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.

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13 Jul 2021

Clothing brand revamps its online ordering system following Digital Skills support

FINDRA Clothing made the most of funding accessed through DigitalBoost, Business Gateway’s national upskilling programme, to improve their stock management system and ensure their customers enjoy the best online ordering experience.

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1 Jun 2021

Spirits kept high for artisan food producer after expansion into new premises

A family-owned artisan producer has opened additional premises following advice and support from Business Gateway.

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18 Mar 2021

Brothers pursue lifelong dream following support from Business Gateway

Two Lanarkshire brothers have pursued their lifelong dream of opening a microbrewery and have released their first range of Scottish craft beers.

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18 Mar 2021

Alpaca treks brought to Inverclyde following Business Gateway support

After launching at the end of 2020, a firm which specialises in alpaca trekking adventures has expanded its digital capabilities and secured local council funding.

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18 Mar 2021

Business Gateway support was the perfect fit for Isle of Lewis furniture manufacturer

Heb Fitted Furniture was able to purchase equipment, transform its workspace and expand its offering after securing vital funding through Business Gateway.

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10 Mar 2021

Textile brand encourages individuals to get crafty with new online workshops

Paper Houses Design has expanded its offering and launched a series of online workshops that encourage others to develop their creative skills and reap the benefits of learning a craft.

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10 Mar 2021

French language business expands services after funding through Digital Skills

After accessing a grant through DigitalBoost, Scottish Government’s leading digital skills programme, Sandra Kasparek, owner of La Jolie Ronde, was able to invest in new IT equipment and expand her offering to clients.

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15 Feb 2021