Rum distillery in good spirits
A business that specialises in manufacturing small batches of spiced rums has successfully launched with help from Business Gateway.
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318 case studies
danceSing business twist and shout
danceSing, dedicated to elderly health and wellbeing, expanded its services and increased commercial growth by 50% with support from DigitalBoost and 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
Clootie McToot, a traditional Scottish bakery in Abernethy, found success by pivoting to the wholesale market with support from Business Gateway and their unique, generational clootie dumpling recipe.
Innovator behind smart kettle highlights importance of due diligence
WeeKett's founder used Business Gateway support to carefully plan and successfully launch a smart kettle, emphasizing the value of due diligence for start-up success.
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 preserves traditional knitting while enhancing its marketing and securing funding with support from Business Gateway. Discover their journey and growth.
Eco-tourism business on track to double its turnover
An eco-tourism business promoting outdoor exploration in Scotland expects to double its turnover after receiving digital support from Business Gateway's DigitalBoost programme.
Fishing supplies business reels in success
Business Gateway supported an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business with funding, enabling expansion and the move to new premises near 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.