Here’s our summary of the most salient budget announcements today pertinent to businesses and entrepreneurs: The national minimum wage for those aged 21 years and over will rise by 6.6% in April 2025 from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour.  Apprentices and under 18s are set to get an increase of Read more
Sterling Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has acquired long-established, Tillicoultry-based, Glen Transport. The six-figure deal is the group’s second such transaction in less than a year, following the takeover of Britannia Edinburgh Removals. As part of the agreement, Stirling-headquartered SSR has taken on Glen Transport’s staff, client base and indoor storage Read more
The Scottish Impact Investor Readiness Programme is a new programme to address the growth barriers faced by Scottish businesses and being delivered by Strathclyde Business School, in partnership with the Scottish National Investment Bank. It was developed following research into the challenges that businesses with a focus on environmental and Read more
We’re delighted to share that Sallyport Commercial Finance has laid out expansion plans following doubling the size of its team since launching in Glasgow last year. During its first year operating in Scotland, the North American-founded commercial lender has given out £4.4m across a variety of UK industries and Read more
Entrepreneurship can be a thrilling and rewarding journey, filled with ups and downs. It’s easy to become consumed by the challenges and obstacles faced daily. One of the most significant keys to success in the entrepreneurial world lies in the power of support and collaboration amongst entrepreneurs themselves. We believe Read more
Glasgow City Region (GCR) is one of two new Scottish investment zones to benefit from investment, tax reliefs and other incentives over ten years for a package of projects which will boost the innovation economy. GCR’s £160 million Investment Zone has £160 million funding available for project funding bids from Read more
In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of business, having a well-thought-out plan is crucial to achieving a blue print for success, and there’s no better opportunity than at the start of a new year. Impactful business planning guides an organisation towards its goals and objectives. It involves setting objectives, developing Read more
The final stage in our Awards process for the two finalists in each category is a 30 minute interview with our Judging Panels. This year, the majority of the interviews took place on Zoom with the exception of Entrepreneur, Young Entrepreneur and High Growth which were hosted by our Chairman, Read more
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Alan Steel of Alan Steel Asset Management has passed away from Covid. Alan was a member of our Executive Team for 3 years from 2012 – 2015 during which time he was a highly valued, committed and appreciated member Read more
The latest statistics published by Scottish Enterprise reveal that in 2020, there were 361,875 SMEs providing 1.2 million jobs. Their Economic Trends report covering November 2020 to January 2021 revealed that 40% of businesses (survey total 171 businesses) think that the Scottish economy will weaken over the next 6 months Read more
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