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.

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

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.

Creative Catalyst
Creative Catalyst is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.


Nest Creative Spaces CIC
Find out about the creative haven that is December’s ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.

Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott
Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott runs Strath Communications and Wilder Waves

Giraffe Cafe
Find out about the amazing work being accomplished by Giraffe Cafe in the first of a new regular feature highlighting the member of the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.

GrowBiz Clients Shortlisted for the WES Awards
Huge congratulations to our GrowBiz clients who’ve been shortlisted for this year’s Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards!

Alex McEwan and Sue Macartney
Alex and Sue are the people behind community interest company Albatross Arts. This interview has been provided by Inspiralba as a contribution to the GrowBiz and REDS Year of Stories activities.