Case studies

Digital Skills programme supports cable supplier expansion during lockdown

An Alloa-based cable supplier has expanded into new premises and will be taking on additional staff, following a 30% increase in sales during lockdown. This growth has been supported by Business Gateway's DigitalBoost programme.

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26 Nov 2020

Outdoors adventure company on trail to success

A family-run outdoors adventure company has adapted to the pandemic with the launch of new services such as paddle board and canoe hire and has praised guidance and advice received from Business Gateway.

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17 Nov 2020

Restaurant launches online cookery school after upskilling with Digital Skills

A restaurant has expanded its offering online during COVID-19 with the launch of a cookery school and takeaway service, after engaging with DigitalBoost.

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5 Nov 2020

Social enterprise experiences 300% increase in demand during lockdown

Love Learning, a social enterprise specialising in the delivery of social care across the central belt, has praised support from Business Gateway.

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7 Oct 2020

Studio Vans on road to success

Thanks to expert support, Studio Vans successfully launched during lockdown and has now introduced a waiting list to cope with demand from across the UK.

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15 Sept 2020

Luxury boutique hotel responds to COVID-19

A five-star boutique hotel turned to Business Gateway for direction on how to mitigate the impact of coronavirus during lockdown.

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15 Sept 2020

Dundee-based firm cleans up amid pandemic

Ecoanolytes experienced a 12000% increase in sales due to demand for cleaning products during Covid-19, following support from Business Gateway.

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1 Sept 2020

Aberdeen drinks firm raises a glass to international expansion

Boozy Events successfully adapted its offering during lockdown to deliver over 1,600 virtual drink experiences to customers across more than 15 countries.

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1 Sept 2020

Business Gateway signposts route to funding victory for Aberdeen firm

Dunclyde was awarded a prestigious government grant of £42,197, which will enable its expansion and growth over the next six months.

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20 Aug 2020

Welder kick starts business during lockdown

Thanks to expert business support, Fletcher Fabworks launched during COVID-19 and has attracted a variety of customers during challenging trading conditions.

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19 Aug 2020

Western Isles shellfish supplier expands into central Scotland during lockdown

A Western Isles shellfish supplier has praised support from Business Gateway for ensuring the firm was in a strong position to adapt to the pandemic.

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12 Aug 2020

Innovair triumphs over COVID-19 challenges

An Aberdeenshire company, specialising in the development and operation of robotic systems, is set for growth after securing £135,000 following Business Gateway support.

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12 Aug 2020