TECH TALK: Scotland’s tech sector will struggle to fulfil growth forecasts if a chronic skills shortage is not fixed, says DAVE LIVESEY The future of the Scottish digital economy is likely to be a prosperous one. As a hub of dynamic start-ups, innovation incubators and specialist technology investors, Scotland has earned itself a reputation as […]
Benefiting naturally from green spaces
National Pride’s planned development in East Ayrshire, The Barony Wellness should be at the core of social housing and community developments, says IRENE BISSET It is now well understood that exposure to nature improves mental health, and time outdoors can lower blood pressure and stress levels as well as improving mood and alleviating depression. Yet […]
Collaboration is key to climate change
We have time to push back the climate change crisis if we all work together, says TONY DONNELLY In a matter of days Glasgow will host the prestigious COP26 summit, highlighted as one of the most important global meetings ever to take place in the UK. The eyes of the world will be fully focused […]
Heat is on in Boris boiler battle
Boris Johnson wants us to change our home heating, but boiler company boss MARK GLASGOW, above, says there are considerable challenges With the COP26 climate summit almost upon us, the focus on controlling emissions has turned on small businesses and that staple of every household – the gas boiler. Boris Johnson wants them removed and […]
Don’t let your working capital run low
Businesses need to take steps to protect themselves from failure resulting from a lack of working capital, writes JAMES FENNESSEY Companies responding to the recovery will understandably chase opportunities to win new business, but they could be facing an unexpected and growing problem – becoming over-stretched and ultimately insolvent because the money coming in is […]