There are some key factors to consider when raising external investment, say ROD HUTCHISON and MICHAEL LEITH So, you have a great business idea, you have gained some traction in the market and are ready to grow the business to the next stage. Many founders have the entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic and commercial acumen to […]
Hydrogen can de-risk our energy system
Gas is a reliable but ageing source of energy (pic: BP) Britain has the technology to reduce its exposure to global gas markets, writes Labour peer LORD WATSON The Iran crisis has not created a new problem for Britain’s energy system. It has exposed an old one – again – and we tend to remember […]
Good things will have to wait for Diageo
Johnnie Walker clock, Edinburgh: Diageo investors must give the new boss more time New chief executive Sir Dave Lewis faces an uphill battle to fix the drinks giant, says DAN COATSWORTH Dave Lewis is going to need a stiff drink after presenting his first set of results as the new Diageo boss. The business is […]
R-Day puts holidays on the record
Time off records will be kept for six years Firms need to abide by strict new compliance rules on employees’ time off, write JULIE GUNNELL and H-J DOBBIE It’s being called R-Day or Records-Day – and any business with payroll systems in Scotland could face criminal prosecution if they fail to abide with strict new […]
Viewpoint: Fergus Adams
Director, Dougall Baillie Associates, East Kilbride What does the company do?Independent engineering consultancywww.dougallbaillie.com Company historyAfter 40 years the company was subject to a management buyout and is embarking on its 5th generation of ownership Turnover£3.9 million Briefly outline your working day I am lucky enough to live only 15 minutes’ drive from the office. Not […]