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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.

Fairlie Curved, a Scottish fashion company is now shipping internationally and has hailed turnover of a quarter of a million pounds after receiving support from Business Gateway. Jayne Lasley launched Fairlie Curved as an Instagram page in October 2020, inspired by her personal experience of struggl

A Shetland-based sheep fleece rug maker has increased her sales, after receiving support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway. Founded in September 2021, Hart of Shetland produces sustainable and ethical felted woollen fleece rugs u

Cairney & Company, a Scottish female-run fundraising consultancy advising global clients has seen a 60% growth in turnover year on year in 2021/2022, after accessing specialist support from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service.

A Scottish artisan food producer has expanded into international markets and is set to increase sales by 25% after it received support and signposting to over £30,000 of funding from Business Gateway.

Falkirk-based Henry’s Coffee Company has increased its operations and customer base by launching an expanded ‘at home’ offering, following support from Business Gateway. The business, which sells coffee and tea to coffee shops across Scotland, was launched in 2015 by Brian McGregor