Director, Highland Fine Cheeseswww.hf-cheeses.com What does the company do? Attempts to break through the glass ceiling of mediocrity by producing edible artisan, specialist cheese Where is it based? On the southern shores of the Dornoch Firth at Tain TurnoverA touch shy of £2 million Briefly outline your working day 5am wake up, I will have […]
Viewpoint: Neal Allen
Director, HNH Partners www.hnhgroup.co.uk What does the company do?Deal Advisory – helping business owners to sell, buy or raise capital Where are you based?Edinburgh Outline your working day Up by 6.30am and a quick burst in the gym, before heading into the office for 8 (ish). I am definitely more of an office person that […]
Financial defence toolkit helps with downturn
JAMES FENNESSEY says SMEs should prepare for a likely downturn in the economy Scottish SMEs have six months in which to prepare for the looming recession and build resilience or be increasingly exposed to the risks of soaring inflation, rising interest rates and contracting demand. The Bank of England has warned that the UK will fall into […]
Viewpoint: Gary Thorn
Director, Cube Glass www.cube-glass.com What does the company do?Manufactures and installs aluminium windows, doors and curtain walls Where is the company based?Cumbernauld Turnover£3.5m Outline your working day Usually rise about 7am, sort out the kids’ lunches and drop them at school before heading into the factory. Most days start with a brief chat with each member […]
Viewpoint: Riccardo Giovanacci
Managing director, Newton Lettingwww.newtonletting.co.uk What does the company do?Residential letting Where are you based?Glasgow Turnover£600,000 Outline your working day I rise at 7.30am and usually out the door by 8.30am, but earlier if doing the school run. Into office by 9am to clear my desk with emails and catch up with colleagues. We have an […]