TECH TALK Retailers need to get their e-commerce campaigns in place, says BILL MAGEE “Xmas Is Cancelled” screamed the headlines. Melodrama apart, it’s clear that for any organisation with an online presence it’s make-or-break time in terms of surviving the COVID-19 crisis. Digital Christmas has become a bit of a political football in the midst of […]
Working Life
Following the crowd in search of healthy returns
AS I SEE IT Crowdfunding has grown in popularity, but like all investments you should be aware of the risks, writes ROD ANDERSON We live in an uncertain world at the moment and at times it can be difficult to look further than the next Covid 19 lockdown, or the next UK government pronouncement on […]
Thinking about a retail revolution
A not-for-profit centre offering locally-made products may help draw shoppers back to the high street, writes JULENA DRUMI If the high street is failing, re-think it. Reject uniformity and identikit streets. Instead, choose original and local. It’s the mantra behind a not-for-profit business that has moved into one of Scotland’s most fashionable retail streets to […]
Redefining the future of work
A new study says changes in working patterns must be factored into policy decisions, writes JULENA DRUMI Coronavirus and the lockdown has turned many people’s working lives upside down and now it’s been confirmed that the massive shift in working arrangements that has taken place since March this year is here to stay. The most […]
Time to ignite the dry powder
AS I SEE I The Chancellor could ignite the economy by using tax relief to unleash investment, says BRIAN WILLIAMSON I have been impressed, not only with the economic levers Rishi Sunak, has used to stimulate the economy but with the measured and calm way he has dealt with a crisis that could have been […]