Express English
A Livingston couple opened a language school in December 2006 to bridge the gap between the English-speaking and Polish residents.
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Leo du Feu
After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art, Leo du Feu's dream of becoming a freelance artist was supported by Business Gateway and the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust.
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Laura Chaffe Equine Dental Technician
Horse lover Laura Chaffe went to great lengths to get her dream job and in October 2006 she was able to start her own business in West Lothian.
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ABC Poland
West Lothian’s first Polish speciality food shop has opened for business in Bathgate.
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Yhum
A new West Lothian based business is behind a clever new directory with a unique food resume which arrived in 60,000 homes across Edinburgh in July 2006.
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Bodyworx
Business partners Jason Halliday and Paul Downie are just two of the young entrepreneurs who started a business taking advantage of the support available from Business Gateway and the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT).
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The Concept Red
Mhairi MacMullan started trading as The Concept Red in 2005, designing and creating a complete range of stationery.
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Mousetale Puppets
Puppeteer David Stewart established Mousetale Puppets with advice from Business Gateway and hasn't look back since.
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Euan’s School of Motoring
Euan Higgins (24) has had an ambition to start his own business since he was 18. In May 2003 he realised his dream and started up his own driving school based in Whitburn.
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Body Bliss
Gillian Love wanted to establish her dream beauty therapy business, but she didn’t know where – until she enquired about a sunbed.
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Truly Scrumptious Designer Cakes
Paul Bradford turned his dreams into reality with the help of Business Gateway and the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust
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Jewellery Workshop
How an advert in the Yellow Pages and support from Business Gateway set Des on the right path to start his own business.
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Stitch It
After studying for degrees in textiles & fashion design, Louise Pace opened her own shop with support from Business Gateway and the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust.
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Cooler Conservatories
Having gained experience in the conservatory industry, Douglas Calder started up his own business supplying and installing solar control films and coatings with the support of PSYBT in West Lothian.
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Safety First Window Films
A TV series switched John Sandison on to idea for new business venture.
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