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17 October 2022

Out of the box office thinking will boost cinemas

Like the plot of a good thriller movie, there’s been plenty of shocking twists and…

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10 October 2022

It’s becoming natural for firms to give Mother Earth a greater say

I’m all for giving Mother Earth a voice – but after reading that ‘Nature’ was…

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3 October 2022

Fear of failure slows new firm growth

Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit has always shone brightly and we have, for a long time, been…

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26 September 2022

Rent freeze need to be put on ice

Earlier this month, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a freeze on residential rents in Scotland.…

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19 September 2022

Royals’ Vital Charity Had Big Impact

As the nation comes to a standstill to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, there’s…

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12 September 2022

We’re Not on EV Street Till Issues Fixed

September traditionally marks ‘new car month’ – and while fresh '72-plate' vehicles are hitting the…

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5 September 2022

Innovation the Key to Unlock Cost-of-Living Crisis for Firms

The noise of the cost-of living crisis continues to reverberate through Scotland’s business sector. Many…

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29 August 2022

Give Tourists the Fest First Impression

As a proud Scot and a shrewd business leader, I will always welcome any initiative…

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22 August 2022

Investing in Staff Won’t Break Bank

How we bank and pay for goods is changing. The use of paper notes is…

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15 August 2022

Allow Dogs in Office? It’s a Ruff Decision

Amid the doom and gloom of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, there is one theme…

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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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Out of the box office thinking will boost cinemas

It’s becoming natural for firms to give Mother Earth a greater say

Fear of failure slows new firm growth

Rent freeze need to be put on ice

Royals’ Vital Charity Had Big Impact

We’re Not on EV Street Till Issues Fixed

Innovation the Key to Unlock Cost-of-Living Crisis for Firms

Give Tourists the Fest First Impression

Investing in Staff Won’t Break Bank

Allow Dogs in Office? It’s a Ruff Decision

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