Client Stories
The GrowBiz community is a diverse and inspiring mix of businesses from across rural Scotland; read some of their stories here, and discover an insight into what makes these businesses and their owners tick.
Ella Ironside
Ella is one of the enterprising young people in our SEED (Self Employment and Entrepreneurial Development) Programme. A self-employed actor, here she explains on her own words how GrowBiz helped her launch her career.
Motorvate Therapies
Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz
Lynsey Isles
Lynsey is a pastel wildlife artist based in Blairgowrie. She is a member of the GrowBiz-run Perthshire Artisans.
Inspire Inclusion on International Women’s Day 2024
The theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.
The Big Shed
Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
Nicky Credland
Based in Dollar, South Perthshire, Nicky is a retired nurse who now runs her own First Aid training business, React Fast First Aid.
Kettins Community Hub
Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
Dave Mills
Dave, who runs DMM Timber Services in the Scottish Highlands, shares his self-employment journey after being made redundant and why this motivated him to volunteer to be a GrowBiz mentor.
Nature Connects CIC
Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
Zoey McClellan
Zoey owns and runs the Cabins at the Roost in Blairgowrie along with her husband, Steve.
The Workshop Aberfeldy
Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
Daniel van Vuuren
Daniel is a leather crafter creating handmade and often bespoke items under the name Daniel Paul Leather. He is one of the Perthshire Artisans.
Paula Anderson, Hatton House Art & Design
Paula Anderson is an artist who recently opened Hatton House Art & Design gallery in Dunkeld, the fulfilment of a life-long dream.
Kelly McIntyre Mindful Photography
GrowBiz client Kelly McIntyre has completed a mindful photography practitioner course and is now certified to host her own mindful sessions.
The Birks Cinema
The Birks Cinema is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz
Cornelia MacWilliam, Little Birdie Coffee, Alyth
Find out how Birdie Coffee grew out of a need for quality coffee to enjoy in Scotland.
Handam Refill Station CIC
Handam Refill Station CIC is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz
Alisha Murray
Read about how Alisha started her horse and pony care business AM Equine Services, with support from our SEED programme.
Inspiring Women on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the inspiring stories of self-employed women who run an incredible variety of innovative businesses and enterprises.
Jim Sutherland - Ride Away Bike Packing
Jim Sutherland is taking his love of bike packing local. Using local trails, local hotels and local produce to create all-inclusive adventures by bike in the Cairngorms National Park.