35 most influential women in finance in Scotland
The inspiration for this year’s most influential women list is Dame Susan Rice, the banker, former Bank of England director, an economic advisor and member of the First Minister’s Council...
Business succession: The four Fs in family enterprises
There are many Fs that could be considered regarding family enterprises, the obvious one being ‘family’ itself. But there are four other Fs which have been significant issues during my...
The Five-Minute Interview with Elizabeth Atia, brand ambassador for Lerwick Distillery
Hello. Thank you for inviting me in to enjoy a dram with you in Lerwick. You’re very welcome. Come on in out of the Shetland wind. Grab a glass; the fire’s...
Scottish business growth is soaring on the wings of angels
Eye-opening research has confirmed what those of us working in and around corporate finance have long recognised: Scotland is a world leader in angel investment, and its power to drive...
Tech fund startup programme Round One ready to tackle ‘sleeping giant’ of Scottish economy
Applications have opened for Round One, an investment readiness programme for pre-seed technology startups in Scotland.The programme’s founders believe Scotland’s startup ecosystem is a sleeping giant: home to world-class talent,...
The Fine Art of the Deal: Ten pointers from our Business experts
The Business Dealmakers’ Breakfast all-women panel, entitled The Fine Art of Negotiation, at the Hoxton in Edinburgh in April, chaired by Colette Grant, included Lindsay Campbell, Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne and Claudia...
MIND THE BLACK HOLE: Haughey urges politicians to tackle the £4.7bn deficit
Scotland’s £4.7bn fiscal deficit is so large that if the nation was a business, it would already be in administration. This was the blunt verdict of Lord Willie Haughey, chair...
EXPERT INSIGHTS: Those critical lessons from four leading women at sharp end of negotiation
The Business Dealmakers’ Breakfast panel at the Hoxton in Edinburgh on Wednesday 22 April, chaired by Colette Grant, with Lindsay Campbell, Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne and Claudia Cavalluzzo, offered an array of...
‘I often say you’re only as good as your last match, or business wise, the last experience of the guests you’ve had to stay’.
THE FIVE-MINUTE INTERVIEWWITH EILIDH SMITH, CAPTAIN OF GB MASTERS TENNIS TEAM, AND OWNER OF MORTON OF PITMILLY, RURAL HOLIDAY RESORT IN FIFE.Hello, Eilidh. Thank you for inviting me to visit...
Scots tech veteran Tom Sime on look-out for cellular acquisitions
Veteran chief executive Tom Sime — at the helm of his technology company for 35 years — shows little sign of slowing down, as he looks for acquisitions to bolt...