The specialist digital marketing firm has taken the net after its founder and managing director received advice, support and a signpost to more than £14,000 in funding from Business Gateway and Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, DigitalBoost. Achieved zero status.

Crunchy Carrots is your one-stop web design and branding shop with expertise in UX, UI, design, social media and visual imaging. Based in Falkirk and with networks spanning Scotland’s Central Belt, Edinburgh and Glasgow, this digital marketing company is expertly positioned to help small businesses market online with a professional and hands-on approach. is in

After running a successful business for over five years, Founder and Managing Director Scott Henderson first reached out to Business Gateway in 2016 for assistance and advice on strategic planning and financial forecasting. Scott was able to benefit from his one-on-one support from a dedicated business and HR advisor, guidance from Scottish Enterprise’s financial preparation experts, and structure-based coaching from his Skills Development Scotland.

Having previously benefited from Business Gateway Services, Scott got back in touch to learn more about the transition to net zero after COP26 and how to ensure carbon neutrality. Scott was then directed to Zero Waste Scotland. Zero Waste Scotland conducted a full energy audit and helped Scott purchase an air source heat pump through his SME loan scheme. This has allowed him to reduce the carbon footprint of his business by 75%.

With support from Business Gateway, Scott was also introduced to experts at Strathclyde University to learn more about how companies can reduce and offset their carbon footprint. With sustainability close to the heart of Crunchy Carrots, Scott and his team now regularly plant trees to offset the emissions generated from their daily operations.

Through Business Gateway, Crunchy Carrots also benefit from various development courses. This is essential for training and upskilling a team of 10 people. Skill DevelopmentScotland’s Skills for Growth Programme, Business Gateway’s Expert Help Strategic Support, and the University of Stirling’s Help to Grow Management course have helped the team understand where he can add value in his Crunchy Carrots day-to-day operations. rice field.

Access to funding, including a Falkirk Council Business Resilience Fund grant worth £4,789, a Falkirk Council Business Adaption Fund grant worth £2,500 and a DigitalBoost Development Grant worth £6,000 was also used to train the team on sales and processes. rice field. important throughout the pandemic.

Crunchy Carrots has enjoyed considerable success over the years and support from Business Gateway has contributed to their business growth ambitions with the opening of a new office in Perth this month.

Scott Henderson, Managing Director of Crunchy Carrots, said: My advisors were always prompt in responding to any questions I had, despite challenges over the past few years.

“We are extremely proud that our business, which only embarked on this journey last year, is now in Net Zero status. Without the support of Business Gateway, this would have been much more difficult. I have no doubt.”

Business Gateway’s Lesley Pickles said: It’s been great to support the Crunchy Carrots in their journey and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them. “