Ukrainian national brews success in Scotland with new coffee shop
A Ukrainian national who relocated to Scotland has brought a taste of her homeland to Lochgilphead by opening a coffee shop, turning her passion for coffee into a thriving business.
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Lanarkshire televisual company secures tenders with local housing associations
A Lanarkshire televisual services company has secured tenders with three local housing associations.
Award-winning smoked salmon producer develops new premises
An Outer Hebrides smokehouse is putting its expansion plans in motion as it announces it is set to move into new premises in the next month.
Uig couple who launched own craft gin business see sales soar
A local couple who launched their own craft gin business has enjoyed strong sales since their product first went to market.
Amateur baker opens own café in North Uist
A passionate home baker has opened her own café in North Uist after accessing support from Business Gateway.
Lanarkshire tourism company increases customer base by 40% after funding award
A Kilsyth based tourism company has expanded its services and successfully increased its customer base by 40% after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding.
Primary school teacher enjoys success with music and movement preschool classes
A Scottish primary school teacher has gone from being forced to take a career break due to long Covid to picking up a national award for her new music and movement franchise.
Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal
A Scottish prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda.
Edinburgh bakery business causes a buzz with insect bakes
An Edinburgh bakery business that uses insect protein in its baking is looking to expand its operations.
Highland teenager streamlines his own woodturning business
A Highland woodturning business run by an 18-year-old is now able to produce products in a more streamlined way after accessing specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.
Sri Lankan cuisine brought to Aberdeen for the first time
Aberdeen locals can now enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine when they dine out after a local couple took over a restaurant in the Merchant Quarter.
Highland Mums celebrate success of award-winning craft gin business
Two local mums who launched their own craft gin just eight months ago are scaling up productions to keep up with customer demand.