Business Gateway

A business that helps families of disabled children travel more easily has doubled its turnover and moved into new premises after receiving specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire. Safe Place Beds Ltd was founded by Lucy Todd after she struggled to find suitable travel be

A Shetland-based craft business has improved its online presence after accessing tailored support from Business Gateway. Uphouse Crafts, founded by Andrea Leask in 2019, is based in Aith on the Westside of Shetland and sells hand-sewn purses, bags and keyrings, as well as greeting cards featuring he

A handcrafted soap and skincare business in South Uist has opened a new purpose-built studio after the business owner accessed Business Gateway’s expert advice and funding support. The Uist Soap Company began at founder Joanne MacMillan’s kitchen table in 2016, when she started making na

An East Lothian skin therapist has launched a partnership with an award-winning local skincare brand following support from Business Gateway. Caryn Fower Advanced Skin Therapy, led by experienced skin therapist Caryn Fower, delivers personalised, results-driven treatments tailored to each client. He

A Montrose-based pottery and creative arts studio has invested in new equipment to expand its classes and improve production after securing £4,500 in grant funding from Angus Council, thanks to support from Business Gateway. Clay Half offers a dedicated space for pottery enthusiasts and creati

A new independent business inspired by a love of plants and community is set to open its doors in Stonehaven this month thanks to expert guidance from Business Gateway. Bract Botanical Living, founded by Gunnar Ovstebo and Bruce Harper-Ovstebo, began life in the couple’s garden shed, where the

An Edinburgh mum has launched a children’s clothing brand designed specifically for children with disabilities after receiving specialised start-up support from Business Gateway. Blue Bee Mike, founded by Kasia McGavigan, offers sensory-considerate clothing that supports the needs of children

A digital marketing agency is on a strong growth trajectory following transformational support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire. Founded in 2017 by Vicky Mustard, Must Media, which specialises in website development and social media, has earned a reputation for delivering impactful digital so

A Scottish business is helping organisations embrace sustainable period solutions after receiving support from the East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme. The programme, delivered by Business Gateway East Renfrewshire, is funded by East Renfrewshire Council.

Two Aberdeen locals are set to launch the city’s first ever music week after accessing support from Business Gateway.

A Lanarkshire business has secured a vital NHS Scotland contract for its innovative stoma bag accompaniment after the business owner received support from Business Gateway. Confidence Plus Ltd was founded in East Kilbride in 2019 by Anne Inch and Lisa Crombie, who created ConfiPlus Stoma Pocke

An East Renfrewshire estate agency is celebrating a period of rapid growth, culminating in the opening of a new office and an expanded team, following targeted support from Business Gateway. Originally set up as Fraser Kelly Estate Agent in January 2022, the business rebranded to Kelly Residential i

A Dundee-based social enterprise supporting Ukrainian families is set to expand its services across Scotland after receiving vital support from Business Gateway.

An Aberdeen personal trainer has gained £3,000 in grant funding after accessing support from Business Gateway, enabling him to take his business to the next level with his own dedicated premises. Marcus Lee, founder of Hybrid Performance ABZ, helps health-conscious locals improve their well-be

An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council. Dr Haseeb Hamid launched MedSnapp in September 2024. The di