Promoting untrained staff into management roles carries hidden risks, writes MARIANNE McJANNETT Promoting high-performing employees into management roles is a natural and often necessary step for growing organisations, in a bid to retain good people. However, too often these promotions are made without sufficient training or support. While the individual may excel technically, the shift […]
Careers & Management
Daily Business Interview: Denise McGinty
Denise McGinty: Dubai challenges you to think differently The Edinburgh entrepreneur built a career in Dubai and is now advising those seeking a new life in the UAE, writes TERRY MURDEN A holiday in Dubai more than 25 years ago proved to be far more than simply a chance for Denise McGinty to recharge the […]
Viewpoint: Russell Wardrop
CEO and co-founder, KWC Global What does the company do?Teaches professionals how to sell, lead and growwww.kwcglobal.com Where is it based?Glasgow Turnover:About £2 million Briefly outline your working day: I’m an early riser, usually up around 5am whether in Glasgow or London. Coffee first, then an hour of writing and looking at emails and what […]
How to manage the sale of your business
Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you may make. MICHAEL LEITH outlines the process At the outset of a potential sale of a business, it is vital for both the buyer and seller to understand its value. To this end, the owner should engage with accountants, tax advisers and lawyers as […]
Viewpoint: Fergus Adams
Director, Dougall Baillie Associates, East Kilbride What does the company do?Independent engineering consultancywww.dougallbaillie.com Company historyAfter 40 years the company was subject to a management buyout and is embarking on its 5th generation of ownership Turnover£3.9 million Briefly outline your working day I am lucky enough to live only 15 minutes’ drive from the office. Not […]