The productivity of mid-sized businesses (MSB) in Scotland is being dragged down by a lack of key skills, according to new data from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland are annually missing out on a staggering £370 million a year in potential interest as a result of not shopping around for better rates on their business savings.
Dunfermline-based furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has reported a £3 million increase in turnover to £22.4m for the year ending December 2023, with a record order intake of over £30m.
Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business.
Scotland’s council tax collection rate fell slightly in 2023-24, reaching 95.5%, down from 96.2% the previous fiscal year, according to the latest figures released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, has launched a worldwide innovation challenge focused focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.
Scotland’s shops are set to score from the European football championships with new research finding one in eight Scots plan to spend more on food and drink to enjoy whilst watching matches.
The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture.
Scotland’s labour market experienced mixed results in the period from February to April 2024, with an increase in unemployment to 4.7%, a decrease in employment to 73.1%, and a rise in inactivity to 23.2%.
Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts.