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Deals Help Artisan Producer Distil Success Nationwide

An artisan food producer has seen its turnover soar by nearly £200k after securing a distribution deal with The Cress Company, shelf space in Selfridges, and a national listing with Dobbies Food Halls.

Newburgh-based business Big Cat Textiles Takes Giant Leap

Securing funding to buy state-of-the-art technology has helped a Newburgh-based business attract a leading textile artist to its 2017 workshop programme.

Thanks to help from Business Gateway Fife, Big Cat Textiles successfully applied for the Fife Investment Fund to buy a heat transfer machine, which uses heat to bind fabrics and give them structure.

How Business Gateway Helped Andrew Build His Fabby Business

When Andrew Traub was looking to start his furniture upcycling business in 2013, the former Celtic and Clyde footballer looked to Business Gateway Fife to help get The Fabby Furniture Company moving.

“It was always an ambition of mine to start and run my own business, and I am so glad that I did,” said Andrew.

“Starting and growing any venture presents many challenges but the support from Business Gateway Fife has been fantastic.

SCOONIE KILTS HAS SUCCESS ALL SEWN UP

A love of sewing and a chance conversation about kilt making spurred Alison Christie to learn how to make a traditional kilt and ultimately set up her own business.

With support from Business Gateway Fife, the 50-year-old, from Leven, launched Scoonie Kilts in 2015, specialising in bespoke handstitched traditional tailored kilts and Highland dancewear, in addition to purses, scarves, shawls and bags.

Success by Design for Local Woman

Starting up a business can be extremely daunting but for local woman, Vicki Nicolson, this has been a lot easier with the help of Business Gateway Fife.

Vicki, who set up her business in June of this year, has recently been granted funding from Business Gateway Fife through their Create in Fife Fund to enable her to purchase specialist graphic design software. This has enabled her to serve local and global customers from her home- office in Cupar, Fife.

CUSTOMERS POUR INTO NEW HIGH STREET BUSINESS

A Kirkcaldy business has managed to create something parents have often thought impossible - a place where they can relax while the kids are kept entertained!

Opened last October by Nicola Brooksbank, after she gained help from Business Gateway Fife and funding from Fife Council’s Town Centre Business Support Fund in the form of a Business Improvement Grant, The Painted Teapot has quickly become a haven for local parents and a must visit for their kids.

The sky's the limit for Fife skincare venture

Cabin air tends to play havoc with the skin – particularly if, like Lesley Reid, you’re a long-haul flight attendant jetting all over the world.

Tired of her permanently dry complexion, Lesley began producing 100% natural skincare products in her spare time and friends were so impressed that she launched new venture, Willow and Plum (www.willowandplumsoapco.co.uk) with support from Business Gateway Fife.

FIFE ENTREPRENEUR CARVES HIS WAY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS

• New workshops set to let surfing enthusiasts make their own wooden boards

Furniture maker Frazer Reid has launched unique one-to-one surfboard making workshops that will allow others to make their own boards out of wood.

The idea for the hands-on seminars arose after the 22-year-old, from Crail, received enquiries from surfers looking to combine their love of surfing with Frazer’s passion for wood work.

FIFE BUSINESS TAKES LEAD ROLE IN PROMOTIONAL FILM

Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Ltd is Scotland’s leading puppet company who tour extensively across the UK and overseas.

Their puppet animation performances are enjoyed by schools, theatres, festivals, and village halls with each show adapted to suit the different audience and venue.

Now, with help from Business Gateway Fife, Clydebuilt have produced a promotional film thanks to an £800 grant to help finance it. Clydebuilt-Theatre-Ltd---Pe

BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE HELPS STATIONERY BUSINESS TAKE OFF

Suzanne Hogan recently made the bold move to leave her job as store manager with New Look in Leven and set up her own business. She designs bespoke handcrafted stationery for weddings, and other special occasions, and will work to a client’s specific request or offer her own suggestions.

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