AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN As if the crisis on the high street wasn’t bad enough, the latest shockwaves have brought us closer to the point of no return for the giants of bricks and mortar shopping. Conflicting messages around the future of Jenners in Princes Street, Edinburgh, first that its owner Frasers is […]
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Brexit ‘teething problems’ hide more complex issues
Businesses need to take heed of some key processes when planning or engaging in trade with the EU, says MARTIN KEENAN Problems faced by Scottish Seafood businesses trying to deliver their products to EU customers have been described by government ministers as “teething problems”. But this significantly understates the challenging issues that many food businesses […]
Finding happiness through inclusion
Employees are more productive and happy if they have a greater connection with their company, writes MICHELLE LOWNIE Are you feeling inspired to push the boundaries at work and find solutions to the challenges you face? Are you even feeling motivated enough to turn up and give your best? Having just negotiated Blue Monday, many […]
Forbes already blaming Tories for her own Budget shortcomings
AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is getting her excuses in early ahead of next week’s Scottish Budget and is already preparing to blame the Westminster government for holding back Scotland and ruining its economy. She’s been telling The Scotsman that her planning for the statement on 28 January has been […]
Leonard’s resignation should signal a shake-up of Scottish politics
AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN Richard Leonard’s resignation as leader of Scottish Labour will have come as no surprise to his party, particularly those who have waged a public campaign against him. More importantly, it should be a wake up call for all the opposition parties in Scotland. The SNP is on a long […]