Business Gateway

Business Gateway received over 25,000 enquiries from potential small business operators in Scotland this year, the business advisory service has revealed ahead of Small Business Saturday UK. The small business sector is believed to be worth around £110 billion to the Scottish economy according

A luxury Scottish chocolate brand that started in its owner’s home kitchen has successfully expanded into new premises after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway. Based in Forfar, Angus, Chocolatia handcrafts and sells a range of artisan chocolates made from the finest, sustainab

A Lanarkshire-based photography business, is going from strength from strength following support from Business Gateway. Branding by Zaria helps business owners enhance their brand and tell their story through the power of photography. Dubbing herself a ‘visual storyteller’, Zaria Young o

An Orkney local is enjoying ongoing demand for her dog grooming business after working with Business Gateway.

Winter & Simpson, Dundee-based time-honoured commercial printers, have embarked on a promising journey under new leadership, thanks to the guidance and resources provided by Business Gateway. Winter & Simpson, fondly known as Winters by local Dundonians, delivers high quality printing and pa

A Lanarkshire business focused on delivering low-carbon construction services has successfully entered the B2B market after its two directors accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway. Candid Construction Scotland Limited is a multi-trade construction company which of

Heating, Plumbing & Parts (HPP), a Scottish supplier, has grown its status as one of Scotland’s principal distributors in the plumbing, heating, and bathroom sector, following support from Business Gateway. The company's trajectory has seen significant expansion since its establishment in

Fife Council's Economic Development Team in partnership with Fife College have invited local businesses working in the finance and business services sector to attend a business breakfast meeting next week.

A Scottish social enterprise, Bounce OT, dedicated to supporting children and adults with disabilities, has witnessed strong growth after obtaining over £10,000 in funding through Business Gateway's assistance.

Scottish business TCS-Eco, manufacturer of custom reusable sanitary products, has broadened its product offering thanks to the support from Business Gateway.

Following its successful inaugural year, the Transform Business Festival is poised to make its return to Aberdeen on 14 November 2023 at the Aberdeen Science Centre. The festival unites entrepreneurs, start-ups, and businesses of all sizes from across the region for a full day of interactive worksho

An Aberdeenshire nature education and outdoor experience business has successfully expanded its service offering after the business owner received support and funding advice from Business Gateway. Located in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park of Scotland, Wild Braema

Aberdeen's Forrest Training, a training provider specialising in first aid, mental health, and social care, has reported a staggering 65% increase in monthly sales. The significant growth came on the back of expert advice and support from 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