Business case studies

It is important to build into the curriculum various methods of engaging young people with the world of business, including entrepreneurship. This section contains success stories from a range of entrepreneurs and businesses that you can use to expand your pupils’ knowledge and understanding.

Case studies include downloadable materials, such as lesson plans, worksheets and videos. Each case study also contains a generic set of questions and prompts to spark discussion.

Baguette 'N' Go

Baguette 'N' Go was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT). The business sells a range of filled baguettes along with other lunchtime favourites such as panini, baked potatoes, and salad boxes.

Body and Sole

Body and Sole was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. Iline Afrin started up a beauty therapy business with her father, who is a chiropodist - hence the name Body and Sole. This business case study contains a short video and lesson tips for teachers.

Canine Health and Fitness Centre

The Canine Health and Fitness Centre was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. The business consists of a specially designed indoor swimming pool for dogs in need of rehabilitation after an injury. The business case study contains a short video and lesson tips for teachers.

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City Refrigeration Holdings

This business case study looks at City Refrigeration Holdings, founded by Susan and Willie Haughey in 1985. They provide customers with a range of facilities management activities such as electrical, refrigeration and gas.

Dynamo games

Dynamo games was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT). Its aim is to develop high quality mobile-phone games in the management and strategy genre. This business case study contains a short video and lesson tips for teachers.

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Fifth Ring

This business case study looks at Fifth Ring, a corporate communications company started by Ian Ord and Clif Collier in 1991. It specialises in the energy, financial, education, property and professional service sectors.

Hygiene First

Hygiene First centres on the increasing demands and legislation for business to maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.

Jo's Gardening

Joanna Chance (23) started her plant nursery in March 2002 with help from the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) and Ross and Cromarty Enterprise.

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Moray Firth Media Trust

This business case study looks at the Moray Firth Media Trust (MFMT), which has been the enterprising wing of Moray Firth Radio (MFR) since 1999.

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Natural Power

This business case study looks at renewable energy company Natural Power, which was established with two people working from a basement. Now over 40 people work from its environmentally friendly offices.

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Ninian

This business case study looks at a company called Ninian. Its owners, Donna Smith and Joanna Gair, have been business partners of their Shetland-based designer knitwear and crafts shop since 2003.

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Orkney Creamery

This business case study looks at Orkney Creamery, a family business, first established as a farm in 1948. Today, it is a creamery that supplies all of the liquid milk requirements for Orkney.

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Ramsay's of Carluke

This business case study introduces Ramsay's of Carluke. In 1857, Mr Ramsay first cured bacon as a way of making money from his farm. Five generations later, two Ramsay brothers are continuing the family business.

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Rotech

This business case study looks at Rotech, a company that blends technical and financial skills. It develops products and services for the offshore oil industry. Its technology is used in oil wells and in equipment for dredging or drilling the seabed for oil and gas pipelines.

Resipole Studios

Resipole Studios was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. The gallery provides space for two resident artists, four visiting students and also a framing workshop. This business case study contains a short video and lesson tips for teachers.

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Solution M

This business case study looks at advertising and design agency Solution M, founded in 1997 by Donald Morgan and George McKay. It provides creative and print management services.

Strung Out Guitars

Strung Out Guitars was established with help from the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. Paula and Louise recognised that there was a gap in the market for fast, professional guitar repairs and they have found no other establishment in Glasgow supplying quality second-hand or vintage items. This business case study contains a short video and lesson ideas for teachers.

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Tree of Knowledge

This business case study introduces Tree of Knowledge. Derek Walker and Jamie Russell formed the company in 2001. It aims to become the UK specialist in promoting fun in the workplace.

Wild West Foods

Richard Davies and Gillian Dykes spotted a gap in the UK market for the popular American beefsteak snack, beef jerky.