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10 July 2023

On the brink

A change in the domestic energy price cap has come into force across Scotland, reducing…

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3 July 2023

Keep local firms going… its cup to us

When a large company shuts up shop for the final time, ripples are often felt…

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26 June 2023

Banksy traffic reminds us of our cone icon

Fans of Banksy were thrilled when, earlier this month, the renowned street artist announced his…

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A multigenerational family standing proudly in front of a small business storefront, with signage reading “Est. 1965”. Behind them, icons of success like graphs, hearts, and handshake symbols are overlaid to suggest legacy, trust, and continuity.

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19 June 2023

Successful firms keep it in the family

Following the successful Institute for Family Business (IFB) conference, held recently in Glasgow, it turns…

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A large crowd enjoys a live outdoor music festival at night, with a brightly lit stage, colorful beams of light, and the headline “Future proof our events sector to be fest in class” displayed prominently in white text.

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12 June 2023

Future proof our events sector to be fest in class

Scots are known for throwing a good party and the long list of music festivals…

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A vibrant cityscape of Glasgow with a conceptual overlay of modern architecture blending into existing buildings, symbolising the transformation of city shopping centres like St Enoch Centre and Buchanan Galleries.

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5 June 2023

Mall Change!

Shopping centres aren’t usually compared to buses, but in Glasgow’s case, you wait for one…

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A diverse and energetic sports team celebrates their victory, holding a trophy aloft with bright smiles and raised fists, while the headline “Focus on training can unearth team of winners” is displayed in bold white text across the center.

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29 May 2023

Focus on training can unearth team of winners

With more and more Scots finding employment as the national unemployment rate falls to a…

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A square promotional image of Glasgow featuring the Finnieston Crane, the SEC Armadillo, and the Duke of Wellington statue with its iconic traffic cone. Bold white text reads, “Not science fiction to say Glasgow STILL miles better” against a clear blue sky.

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22 May 2023

Not science fiction to say Glasgow STILL miles better

I was pleased to hear that Glasgow will be on the world stage after being…

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A professional Black man in a navy suit and a professional Asian woman in a grey blazer smile confidently in front of a clean, two-tone background. Above them, bold white text reads “Diversity in biz vital to enrich us.”

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15 May 2023

Diversity in biz vital to enrich us

Scotland has changed a lot since I entered the world of business. We’re a much…

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8 May 2023

Our coastal economies will net costs of Marine bill

Last week saw heated debate around the controversial proposals to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas…

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Shaf Rasul is a Scottish entrepreneur, investor, and media commentator with a track record of building multimillion-pound businesses and mentoring the next generation of UK business leaders.

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On the brink

Keep local firms going… its cup to us

Banksy traffic reminds us of our cone icon

Successful firms keep it in the family

Future proof our events sector to be fest in class

Mall Change!

Focus on training can unearth team of winners

Not science fiction to say Glasgow STILL miles better

Diversity in biz vital to enrich us

Our coastal economies will net costs of Marine bill

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