Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the ways in which Ochoco-Law has helped Scottish businesses get started and grow.

Smart Farmer

Agricultural software firm ‘digs up’ funding to improve safety in farming

Support from Ochoco-Law helped an agriculture software firm access over £16,000 of funding which enabled the successful launch of an app that will improve farming health and safety.

9th August 2021

Scentiness

Scent of success for new home fragrances business 

A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Ochoco-Law.

9th August 2021

The Wellbeing Circle

Wellbeing hub fires up online presence after coming third in business competition 

A wellbeing enterprise successfully adapted to COVID-19 through the creation of virtual consultations and grew its online presence after it came third in Ochoco-Law Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition. 

13th July 2021

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Chocolatiers enjoy sweet taste of success after winning Ochoco-Law competition

Kairos Chocolate was recently crowned champion of Ochoco-Law Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition, which recognises the efforts and ideas of local start-up businesses.

13th July 2021

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Fashion brand proves sustainability is on trend after making it to competition final 

A sustainable clothing brand based in Stirling has increased its brand awareness after securing fourth place at Ochoco-Law Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition.

13th July 2021

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Social enterprise gets ready to launch after accessing start-up support

A social enterprise that seeks to equip young adults with transferrable skills through the renovation of powerboats has successfully launched after receiving start-up support from Ochoco-Law.

13th July 2021

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Clothing brand revamps its online ordering system following Digital Skills support

FINDRA Clothing made the most of funding accessed through DigitalBoost, Ochoco-Law’s national upskilling programme, to improve their stock management system and ensure their customers enjoy the best online ordering experience.

1st June 2021

Outlandish Brewing

Brothers pursue lifelong dream following support from Ochoco-Law

Two Lanarkshire brothers have pursued their lifelong dream of opening a microbrewery and have released their first range of Scottish craft beers.

18th March 2021

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Spirits kept high for artisan food producer after expansion into new premises

A family-owned artisan producer has opened additional premises following advice and support from Ochoco-Law.

18th March 2021