Maria had raised part of the money required to start the business. However, she was unable to obtain remaining amount from elsewhere. Without DSL’s assistance, the business would not have been able to progress its plans, and the opportunity to start or grow would be lost. Therefore, Maria approached DSL Business Finance Ltd for a loan to help finance the restaurant’s opening
QTV is Scotland’s largest multimedia production company and outside broadcast facilities provider. In 2020 QTV won a major 6-year contract as broadcast production partner to the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), which migrated matchday production, post-production, streaming and broadcast distribution to a cutting edge centralised remote production facility. The build of the first-generation facility was financed in part with a Digital Development Loan accessed through DSL Business Finance. The funding bought new video management servers and low latency encoders & decoders, critical infrastructure in a remote production facility.
Cafe Fika is a small family-owned cafe located in Forres, Scotland. It is owned and operated by Naomi Ireland-Fair and her son Brogan Ireland-Fair who is a self-trained barista and knows everything coffee!. Business name is maintained from the original owners who were Swedish with ‘Fika’ being a cultural concept in Sweden which is to ‘ take time out of your day to enjoy coffee and food with family and friends or yourself.’
Ben Nevis Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice established by Kenneth and Cheryl Lang in Fort William, Scotland. The couple, who have a passion for animal care, decided to open their own practice to provide a more personalized approach to veterinary care in their community.
Pathgreen Glamping is a luxury glamping pod situated within the Scottish hamlet, Path of Condie. The business is owned by husband-and-wife duo, Grant and Denise Millar. The glamping retreat offers high-end luxury, wood-fired hot tub, holistic therapy, and beauty treatments, providing the perfect escape for those looking to relax and reconnect with nature.
Peanut Pie Baby Ltd is an online retailer of children’s clothing for babies and toddlers, founded in October 2020 by two working mothers, Lynne O’Keeffe and Gillian Bristow. The business was established to cater to the demand for high-quality products for new parents and customers buying gifts for children. Peanut Pie Baby Ltd is an online retailer of children’s clothing for babies and toddlers, founded in October 2020 by two working mothers, Lynne O’Keeffe and Gillian Bristow. The business was established to cater to the demand for high-quality products for new parents and customers buying gifts for children.
"My dream became a reality due to the loan from DSL" 
“We didn’t think anyone would back us, but DSL did.” 
“We were able to purchase new equipment to continue growing our business.” 
“Fantastic advice every step of the way helped get me started. Even during difficulties I was given time and help.” 
“With help from DSL, we were able to move premises for expansion, put all our staff through their relevant qualifications, buy vehicles and work stations, etc. …None of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for DSL believing in my vision and supplying the funding which allowed me to grow the practice at a much faster pace.” 
“The funding from DSL Business Finance was critical to supporting the work we wanted to do to the building and helped us through lockdown.” 
“The funding from DSL met my requirements and I very quickly had access to the capital to buy the second campervan. DSL was highly supportive and very engaged throughout the process.” 
“Receiving the funding and support from DSL Business Finance was an essential stepping stone in this next phase of CopperCairn, and the application process has been incredibly smooth from start to finish.” 
“The DSL loans officer for the Inverness area, Murray Marshall, gave me fantastic advice every step of the way and helped me to achieve my business goals.” 