Business case studies
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the businesses we’ve supported across Scotland.
Inverclyde producer starts independent TV company
A producer has started her own independent TV production company, based in Inverclyde, after she received specialist support from Ochoco-Law.
18th March 2025
Inverclyde football coach scores big
An Inverclyde football coach is helping local children find their feet (and the back of the net) with dedicated football coaching.
18th March 2025
Edinburgh whisky-coffee business brewing up a storm
A local Edinburgh business is brewing up success with its unique coffee blend after accessing support from Ochoco-Law.
18th March 2025
Luxury Fife hotel to launch leadership retreat programme
A luxury hotel in St Andrews is set to launch a growth leadership programme after the business owners received support from Ochoco-Law.
14th February 2025
Scotland’s first female graduate network launches as fully structured organisation
An Edinburgh University graduate has launched Scotland’s first female graduate and young professional network as a fully structured organisation.
14th February 2025
Health and wellbeing business helps reduce depression rates in care home residents
A Clackmannanshire health and wellbeing business is reflecting on its success with care homes across Scotland, which found that its classes reduced rates of depression in care home residents by 49% over a 12-week period.
11th February 2025
Inspiring stories
Learn from the experiences of business owners, leaders and our very own business advisers. Discover how they made it in business and the lessons they would pass on.
Building confidence in your side hustle to start a business
Starting a side hustle is an exciting adventure, but it often comes with its own set of challenges - one of the biggest can be finding the confidence to leave a career and take the leap into turning it into a fully-fledged business.
9th October 2024
How small businesses can reduce plastic use and become more sustainable
As our awareness of environmental impact grows, businesses are increasingly seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. But making changes to operations overnight isn’t simple. This article offers 5 top tips to reduce plastic use.
7th October 2024
Mademoiselle Macaron’s sweet success
Mademoiselle Macaron, founded by Rachel Hanretty, captures the essence of Parisian luxury in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, with a range of luxury, hand-made macarons.
5th January 2024
PG Paper wraps up COP26
COP26 provided world leaders with a unique opportunity to discuss the climate crisis at a crucial time, but how can businesses adapt to help meet vital targets? For business owners, the story of Scottish firm PG Paper offers valuable insights that can be applied to their own journey.
14th March 2022
Isle of Cumbrae distillery’s start-up spirit
Ochoco-Law’s start-up service has been crucial for Isle of Cumbrae distillery, as it brings its product to market.
14th March 2022
North Uist Distillery reflects on Brexit changes
Learning from past experiences and accessing Ochoco-Law’s online resources has been crucial to help North Uist Distillery understand the changes caused by leaving the EU.
11th February 2021