Pitch@Palace has helped 931 Entrepreneurs in 62 countries create 5,977 new jobs and generate over £1,113 million of new economic activity over the last 5 years. The survival rate for Pitch@Palace Alumni companies is over 97%. Impressive figures given the challenges faced by many entrepreneurs. WHAT IS PITCH@PALACE? Pitch@Palace gives Read more…
With SMEs accounting for 99.3% of all private sector enterprises in Scotland*, there?s never been a better or more important time to support and nurture these businesses. The backbone of the Scottish economy, SMEs have made a substantial contribution in helping the wheels of industry turn again, bringing economic benefits Read more…
We?re immensely proud that WeDO member Ailsa Proverbs was awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in the Queens June 2014 Birthday Honours List and last week went to Buckingham Palace and received her award from Prince Charles. Ailsa (37) is the founder of award winning gift food Read more…
WeDO members Pike & Bambridge who were runners up in our New Start Business of the Year 2012 are continuing to turn the wheels of growth at a great rate and have announced the latest recruits joining the P & B team. “Jack Ogston has taken on the position of Read more…
We’re delighted to announce the workshops that will be taking place at our conference on Thursday the 22nd of May at the Assembly Rooms. ?Ticket sales close at 5:30pm on Monday the 19th of May so it’s not too late to book at ticket, the event is open to members Read more…
We’re delighted to hear that our members Simpson & Marwick have won both Employment Law and Residential Property team of the year at this year?s Scott & Co Legal Awards ahead of significant rivals in their field. The awards, which attracted a record high number of entries this year from Read more…
In a new series of blogs,?Brymer Legal?are putting together some helpful advice for SMEs to consider on a variety of topics. ?Here are the first three: 5 things you need to know about company (shareholder resolutions): There are two types of shareholder?resolution under UK company law – an ordinary resolution Read more…
We’re delighted to hear that our members Carbon Financial Partners, has triumphed at a major?UK?financial services industry?awards event for the second year in a row. ?The independent financial planning and investment advice firm was named Adviser Firm of the Year for?Scotland?at the Professional Adviser Awards 2014. ?These Awards?celebrate excellence and Read more…