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 British Business Bank has launched The Investment Fund for Scotland which will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to Scottish businesses. The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Scotland. The Investment Fund for Read more
ANDREW HOUSTON of WISHART WEALTH MANAGEMENT a McHardy Group Company – WeDO Corporate Members What was your first job after leaving school/further education? Cocktail Mixologist in Glasgow bar. Late nights, free drinks, and weekly cash in-hand – the perfect student combo! Why did you decide to join your current company Read more
Digital transformation is an essential tool for many businesses, enabling cost reductions costs through systems, processes and automations, whilst increasing turnover through optimised digital assets. The Digital Productivity Lab is a brand new initiative fully-funded by the Scottish Government, designed to give businesses up to 21 hours of 1:1 digital Read more
Scottish Enterprise is launching a free online Net Zero Accelerator today (Monday 25th July) to support more businesses to develop net zero plans and further the economic development agency’s commitment to embedding sustainability across its work. The new tool helps businesses by making recommendations across five key areas on how Read more
Corporate WeDO members Amplifi Solutions, which specialises in research-and-development (R&D) tax credits, has boosted its client base in Scotland and unveiled key appointments. The firm has signed up digital transformation company ClearSky Logic, mobile ticketing and sports fan experience start-up Fanbase, and candle-making supplier Candle Shack, among others in 2022. Read more
STEVE MCKENZIE OF CRAFTY CONNOISSEUR What was your first job after leaving school/further education? YTS Training Office Training College which lead to a role in a firm of Chartered Accountants. When did you start your business & what prompted you to do it? May 2015 and it was initially going Read more
We’ve just discovered a brilliant new feature on LinkedIn! One of the frustrations of there being so many different communication platforms these days, is that when you’re unavailable or away on holiday, most platforms don’t tell the sender. As people strive to have a better work/life balance, the ability to Read more
Justine Mitchell, owner and founder of Chamomile Sanctuary the luxury day spa at Edinburgh’s West End, has today confirmed the sale of the award-winning beauty business to The Secret Beauty Garden for an undisclosed sum. Chamomile Sanctuary was opened in 2010 by Justine, who is a former lawyer and has Read more
“If you think of salespeople as liars, cheats, money grabbers, pushy and selfish, it’s no wonder you don’t want to be one. The fact these things repulse you means you have exactly the right values to be a great salesperson.” A thought provoking observation from Iain Swanston of Klozers who Read more
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