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 […]
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Suffering the wealth of indignation
Sadly, being rich in hand-out Scotland now makes you a target for the boo-boys, writes TERRY MURDEN Hurrah for Malcolm Offord. At least for the Reform Scotland leader’s decision to prick the anti-wealth balloon that has floated around Holyrood for too long. Yes, his declaration of a dazzling personal fortune at a time when many […]
Net Zero zeal is gambling with security
An ideological pursuit of a carbon-free world has left Scotland exposed to energy instability, says STRUAN STEVENSON The last Scottish Government’s approach to public spending drifted into a realm where ideology trumped pragmatism, and where virtue-signalling eclipsed value for money. Nowhere did this appear more starkly than in its fixation with renewable energy and the […]
Daily Business Interview: John Swinney
John Swinney at the SNP manifesto launch (pic: DB Media Services) The polls point to John Swinney returning to Bute House, but is there any substance behind the manifesto pledges, asks TERRY MURDEN He arrived in Bute House more by accident than design, a result of the experiment with Humza Yousaf being proved unworkable or […]
Daily Business interview: Anas Sarwar
Anas Sarwar: I want this election to be about what change looks like (pic: DB Media Services) The Scottish Labour leader admits mistakes have been made, but is staying focused on the prize, writes TERRY MURDEN As a fan of wrestling, Anas Sarwar is trying to stay focused on pinning down the First Minister, though […]