Doors open on Loch Fyne candle shop

Their Business Gateway adviser Donald Melville has provided them with support as they launched and grew. 
He signposted them to funding and helped with applications, which resulted in them being awarded a UK Shared Prosperity Fund Grant. 

This funding went towards a laser tool, production equipment, premises building work, signs, point of sale items, display items and security equipment that contributed towards the opening of the new store. 

Donald also arranged for them to receive a one-hour specialist advice surgery on branding and marketing. 
Carolyn Cairns, co-founder of Loch Fyne Candles, said: “The support from Business Gateway has been fantastic. Donald provided useful advice, as well as putting us in touch with a marketing expert who helped us develop our growth plans and brand identity. 

“We took the leap to purchase premises that provide us with purpose-built space. The grant funding has helped to put our growth plans into place. 

“We’re so excited to have our own store now and meet our customers face-to-face, and entice new customers into the store as well. 

“To go from a hobby to opening up our own store in just a short years has been fantastic and we couldn’t have done it without Business Gateway.” 

Donald Melville, Business Gateway adviser, said: “It’s been great to work with Carolyn and Gary to put their goal of opening their store into action and to help them get the vital funding to do so. 

“They have so many loyal customers already and this store is the next step for them to attract new customers. I can’t wait to see what they’ve got up their sleeves next.”

To find out more about Business Gateway, visit bgateway.com