What was your first job after leaving school/further education? During University I ran a small events company and coached at George Heriot?s.? When I finished, my first full-time job was as President for the Edinburgh University Sports Union.? I was elected for the job and was in charge with running Read more…
What was your first job after leaving school/further education? Auditor with Price Waterhouse in Glasgow. When did you start your business & what prompted you to do it? April 2010 ? I wanted to do things differently from other accountancy services providers and I wanted to be my own Read more…
What was your first job after leaving school/further education? I did a YTS Scheme in Birmingham for a year or so then I started as a Bell Hop at what was the Swallow Hotel Birmingham. When did you start your business & what prompted you to do it? 2009 and Read more…
Our Spotlight Dinner on April 22nd is one not to be missed! Our speaker for the evening is?Rod McMillan,?a business development and performance improvement specialist and an Ambassador in the WeDO Scotland Executive team. ?He was also on the judging panel for our 2014 Awards. Rod is?experienced in helping business 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…
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…