Scotland’s GovTech initiative offers a huge opportunity for technology entrepreneurs, says PAUL FORREST In our increasingly digital world, technology is playing an important role in the delivery of government services by improving its efficiency, lowering costs and boosting citizen engagement. This also represents a huge opportunity for tech entrepreneurs who are being invited to play […]
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There has never been a better time to export
COP26 is an ideal opportunity to build international connections, says RUSSELL DALGLEISH As international travel is only now starting to open up and the Brexit hangover continues, the idea of exporting can seem counter intuitive but please bear with me. Over the last week I have spoken with SBN Ambassadors and members around the globe, […]
See a show and support those who support Scotland
Scots should show their appreciation for Festival performers helping to keep the show on the road, writes RUSSELL DALGLEISH Recently I was reminded by a senior figure in the world of event management in the US that the largest ticketed events on earth have been the Olympics, the football World Cup, and the Edinburgh Festivals. […]
Rebuilding the economy should start from ground level
Supporting our trade networks will help accelerate the recovery, argues IAN HOUSTON Economies around the world have suffered deep wounds from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and as the recovery begins to take hold it is essential that Scotland and the UK accelerate growth by investing even further in building trade capacity. The inclination […]
Collaboration the key to Scotland’s future
RUSSELL DALGLEISH says Tartan Day interviews revealed the benefits of working together A unifying theme of the Tartan Day celebrations appears to be developing, best described as “Tartan Collaboration”, – Scots and Scottish organisations working together to the benefit of the nation. As we embark on the second week, this theme was best represented during […]