RUSSELL DALGLEISH identifies the factors shared by business creators Why do some succeed, and others fail in business? Poor market/product fit, weak cash control and simply bad luck can lead to the demise of any venture, but there are clearly common personal traits which can be identified in those who are successful. Having met with […]
Get ahead by being a market disrupter
RUSSELL DALGLEISH on how disruption can play a key part in business strategy One topic that came up during a virtual discussion organised by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce last week was how companies had turned to disruptive strategies to secure new business. This got me thinking about what we mean by “disruption” and how […]
Discovering the diaspora has linked Scots around the world
RUSSELL DALGLEISH explains how an idea to bring Scots together grew into a global phenomenon When Christine Esson and I launched Scottish Business Network in January 2016 I had never heard of the word “diaspora”. We were simply looking to bring together Scots working in London to help Scottish companies win more business in the […]