IAN PILBEAM of THE HR DEPT What was your first job after leaving school/further education? I graduated in languages, but one of my lecturers told me that I spoke French like Inspector Clouseau spoke English! I knew I wanted to do something to do with management, and landed a temp job Read more…
A Dragons’ Den participant who turned down offers, another who made ?120K profit in year 1 of trading & an economic overview second to none – this is the 2015 WeDO Scotland Conference? This year, we have decided to change the format of our Annual Conference which will be a Read more…
WeDO Member?MadeBrave? is celebrating a successful third birthday by moving office to The Albus building in Glasgow?s Bridgeton. The award-winning design agency, run by Andrew Dobbie, has announced a turnover of ?647,000, up ?227,000 on last year, with a projection for their fourth year of ?1.2m. Having doubled in size Read more…
Our members LendingCrowd, along with Daily Business, are co-hosting a fantastic event in Edinburgh on the 21st of April from 8:30am – 12:30pm. ?Entitled ‘Financing the Future: ?How can we grow Scottish brands and businesses?’, this will be Hugh Aitken, the new CBI Scotland Director’s first ever speech in his Read more…
We’re very proud that WeDO Member, Josh Quigley, of Sharkdog?won Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2015 which took place on March 19th at the?DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro. ?Josh is our youngest member and less than a year ago, Read more…
We recently enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable evening with?Santander who were marking the opening of their new Corporate Banking Centre in Edinburgh in the company of business leaders and advisors drawn from across Edinburgh and surrounding area?s business community. During his welcoming address, Regional Director of Santander, Graham Silcock,?referred to some 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…
Excitement is growing for the 2015?BQ Scottish Export Awards,?the winners will be announced at a glittering Awards ceremony and dinner on the 31st of March at the Hilton in Glasgow. ?Now in its second year in association with Scottish Enterprise, the event is gaining real traction, with 47 nominations across Read more…
A unique venture by the Scottish Government, businesses and third-sector organisations to help some of Scotland?s most vulnerable people was announced on Friday, 20 January 2015. Hosted by WeDO’s nominated charity,?Aberlour, The Lens is a unique partnership specifically designed to create an enterprising culture within?Scottish charities.? Investment from a number Read more…
Join the Entrepreneurial Revolution Now! WeDO member Kallum Russell of?Acorn Enterprise, is dedicated to growing Scotland’s start-up business culture. ?Acorn Enterprise aims to break down the barriers that prevent or limit people from launching their own business and accelerating their progress. Their three main services are: the FREE 20 Week Read more…