A model of achievement From behind the rows of seated delegates a clicking of heels on the wooden floor indicated that the main speaker had just arrived. Eunice Olumide, tall and slim, dressed head to toe in bible-black jacket and trousers, made her way to the lecturn and beamed a broad smile. She began telling […]
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JLL guests gather at Harvey Nichols
Property agent JLL Scotland held a reception for staff, clients and other guests in the Forth Floor restaurant at Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. Alasdair Humphery, head of the office, welcomed those attending who included Chris Ireland, the firm’s UK CEO. Mr Ireland spoke about the resilience of the market and the enthusiasm of overseas investors for […]
Interview: Amanda Ferguson, Convention Edinburgh
Running the rule over business tourism There are few better locations for the launch of a marketing campaign than the National Museum of Scotland. The sheer majesty of the main hall adds a few bonus points and certainly helps to attract an audience. Of course, this is Edinburgh, mired in heritage and bonny buildings and […]
Love and hate in the supermarket aisles
Shoppers become ‘patriotic’ about local supermarkets (photo by Terry Murden) Rab McNeil’s Week Poor old Sainsbury’s seems to be suffering in the Supermarket Wars, thanks to competition from German invaders Aldi and Lidl. The old, established chain is shedding 2,000 jobs in an attempt to cut costs by £500 million. Like most people, I have a […]
Undervaluing your brand can be a costly mistake
Ryanair: despite the cancellations scandal its brand value may be largely untouched It is one of the most important facets of any business and also one of the biggest causes of corporate legal action. In some organisations, from leading drinks companies to football clubs, hundreds of staff are employed protecting the company brand, often from […]