HOW BUSINESS GATEWAY HELPED Rhona sew up success


With support from Business Gateway, fashion graduate Rhona Jane Ferguson is now selling her handmade tartan lingerie and wedding garters across the country. Here is her story.


Isle of Rhona, based in Glasgow, was launched earlier this year after a friend asked Rhona to make her a tartan garter for her wedding. Soon, Rhona was selling on Etsy and attracting stockists.


“Once I set up an Etsy account and began selling online from my own website the business really took off ,” said Rhona. “There is a big jump between making items for family and friends to actually selling products so having the support of Business Gateway was a big boost. My adviser helped me focus on my goals.”


“My aim is to have my products in more stockists, online and in store, and I’ll continue to seek advice from Business Gateway to guide me in the right direction to achieve this.”


Talking over my idea with Business Gateway’s expert advisers is what really kick started my plans.


Rhona Jane Ferguson, Isle of Rhona


How we helped Rhona: • Finance Management • Start-up Advice • Business Plan • 1:1 Support


Visit www.bgateway.com/glasgow or Call 0141 530 2405.


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