Business Gateway

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in partnership with Shetland Islands Council (SIC), has the extension of the Shetland business start-up grant scheme until 31 March 2025. Grants of up to £4,000 for up to 100% of eligible costs are available for successful applicants including individual

An Asian food market in the North-East is on track to expand its offering to prepare freshly made main meals after the business owners accessed support and expert guidance from Business Gateway. Husband-and-wife team, Jiap and Ian McDonald, opened Jiap’s Thai Asian Foodmarket in late 2020 with

Sunhope Packaging Machinery (ZHENJIANG) Co., Ltd which offers packaging solutions worldwide, has announced it is setting up a new UK division called Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd in Glenrothes.

An Aberdeen local has successfully expanded his business premises, and now has his sights set on global sales, after accessing expert guidance and support from Business Gateway. On a mission to service Scotland’s need for an independent, reliable, and trusted Aga Cooker refurbishing business,

After being made redundant from her managerial role in a property office, Louise Todd has launched her own successful letting agency, Louise Todd Property Management Ltd, with the help of Business Gateway. The Dundee-based firm, specialising in property and rented accommodation in the city and surro

Stirling’s first ever fully vegan restaurant has enjoyed a successful launch after the business owner accessed expert start-up guidance from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service. Nooch Bar & Kitchen, which is dog-friendly and disability accessible, has beco

A Scottish wholesaler with bases in Falkirk and Perth is now one of Scotland’s largest industrial suppliers, after its owner received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway. Established in 1974, Diamond Industrial Supplies remains an independent company, supplying qu

Business Gateway, Scotland's national business advisory service, has announced a webinar with Scottish entrepreneur Vicky Brock and Business Gateway's chief officer Hugh Lightbody on overcoming the fear of failure in entrepreneurship. According to last year's Global Entrepreneurship Survey

Dr Catherine Fernando, a GP based in Haddington and a mother of four, recently unveiled IYASU, a line of luxury medical bags specifically designed for women. The move follows two decades of service as a doctor in Scotland and is influenced by the increasing number of women entering the field of medi

Renfrewshire's ShopMobility Paisley & District, a provider of mobility equipment, has seen a nearly 100% rise in its turnover, escalating from £29,000 to £56,000 since 2020, due to digital support and funding advice from Business Gateway. Starting as a small community group nearly th

An Edinburgh-based independent craft brewery, which began as a home-brewing project in its co-founder’s spare bedroom, is now shipping internationally after receiving support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway. Vault City was launched to modernise traditional brewing styles with

Orkney-based friends and business partners, Baillie Rorie and Gavin Pirie, who set up a CCTV business on the island last year, continue to go from strength to strength, following support from Business Gateway. R & P Networks Ltd is a CCTV Technology company located in Kirkwall, which launched in

A mobile luggage storage service has successfully expanded its operations to Glasgow after the business owner approached Business Gateway for support. Unbaggaged ensures secure, convenient and sustainable pick-up and drop-off for its customers’ luggage, which is all provided through a fleet of

Two Ayrshire mums have launched a new business encouraging young families to appreciate the great outdoors, after the pair accessed expert guidance from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service.

A Glasgow-founded walking tour business has successfully expanded into 13 cities across the UK following expert advice and support from Business Gateway.