Business Gateway launches new campaign

From space asteroid mining and artisan bacon production to the renovation of a gin distillery, the Scottish economy has received a major boost after more than 53,000 customers connected with Business Gateway in 2018.

As a result, Business Gateway is set to build on its track record with the launch of a new Missing Pieces campaign.

It is aimed at further increasing the number of businesses it helps to achieve their potential and contribute to the growth of the Scottish economy.

Scotland’s national business advice service helped budding entrepreneurs address a wide range of issues during the last year. This included performing a key role in helping more than 3,000 SMEs to scale up their growing businesses as well as provide crucial support that has seen more than 9,000 new start ups.

Hugh Lightbody, chief officer at Business Gateway, said: “At a time when Brexit offers uncertainty, it’s crucial to continue to grow Scotland’s indigenous businesses and build on their deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit.”

Mark Reynolds plans to expand his Alford-based business, Piggery-Smokery, which he established with the support of Business Gateway after being made redundant.

He said: “Business Gateway acted as a valuable sounding board, filling in the gaps in my own knowledge about running and expanding a business.”