Business was largely overlooked in Sturgeon’s legislative programme, says TERRY MURDEN Nicola Sturgeon’s Programme for Government prompted a flurry of responses from the business lobby groups which were almost unanimous in having very little of substance to say about it, which is not too surprising as there was little about business or the economy among […]
Striding man aiming to raise the bar
Ewan Andrew: the venue works on various levels (pic: Terry Murden) Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Princes Street attraction has given Scotland’s tourism industry a new showpiece, says TERRY MURDEN There is little doubt that the latest addition to Scotland’s tourism offering has just given the whole sector a huge lift at probably the right time. With […]
Why green signals danger ahead
AS I SEE IT: Business has every reason to worry about the new SNP-Green deal, writes TERRY MURDEN The confidence and supply agreement between the SNP and the Green Party prompted a response from business that in some media has been described as a “cautious welcome”. That’s not how it looks from here, with statements […]
Amazon: beauty and the beast
AS I SEE IT: The online retailer and distributor can be your friend, but also your competitor, says TERRY MURDEN Amazon’s publicity machine has been in full flow telling us how it helped 200,000 small UK businesses, including 12,000 in Scotland, to develop their digital skills throughout the pandemic. Eight in ten credit the Amazon […]
Moda promises a new way of renting a home
Fran Cruse, PR and marketing officer, Richard Smith, MD, and Amanda Rennie, The McEwan general manager (pic: Terry Murden) Scotland’s first Moda Living development, dubbed a “next generation neighbourhood”, is due to welcome its first tenants in November, promising a new style of rental accommodation. It will be known as The McEwan, comprising a block […]