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Bold white text reading “ISLE HOPE FOR SALMON NET GAIN” appears above a minimalist illustration of a salmon on a teal background.

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24 February 2025

Isle hope for salmon net gain

IT was great to see Scotland’s salmon farming hitting the headlines recently with a couple…

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Headline “Food scene here is on fire...just ask our Michelin stars” over a backdrop of Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum with a Michelin star graphic overlay.

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17 February 2025

Food scene here is on fire…just ask our Michelin stars

THERE was a time when no one would have put the words “Glasgow” and “Michelin…

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A digital graphic features the headline “IS DEEPSEEK A VIABLE BUSINESS OPTION OR A TECH TROJAN HORSE?” in bold white text on a dark blue background, next to a stylized teal Trojan horse with a chatbot icon as its head.

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10 February 2025

Is DeepSeek a Viable Business Option or a Tech Trojan Horse?

Does Scotland's business landscape face a significant disruption with the arrival of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed…

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Column headline “Locals Need to Realise It’s Not Locked Lomond” with a background image of Loch Lomond, showing peaceful waters, nearby woodland, and the edge of a quaint village.

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3 February 2025

Locals Need to Realise It’s Not Locked Lomond

Loch Lomond is often regarded as one of Scotland’s most stunning destinations. It’s a place…

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A newspaper column headline reading “Any more than 5% tourist tax & business will be Edin for cliff edge,” with accompanying image of Edinburgh’s skyline or tourist-heavy streets.

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27 January 2025

Any more than 5% tourist tax & business will be Edin for cliff edge

Edinburgh’s long-awaited tourist levy has finally taken a step forward, with the City Council approving…

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20 January 2025

It’s been far from plain sailing…but new ferries will be boost

WE all know that the story of CalMac’s long awaited Glen Sannox ferry has been…

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Banner image showing a modern commercial building under a clear winter sky, with bright “For Lease” signs visible, overlaid with the headline “Property sector gets into shape for new year” and Shaf Rasul’s portrait in the corner.

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13 January 2025

Property sector gets into shape for new year

WITH the new year under way and everyone kick starting their resolutions and new fitness…

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Banner image of a rising sun over a field of wind turbines and solar panels, symbolising transition and new opportunity, with the headline “Out with old...in with new opportunity” and a portrait of Shaf Rasul. Title: Out with old...in with new opportunity

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6 January 2025

Out with old…in with new opportunity

HISTORICALLY, Scotland has been at the vanguard of innovation, particularly when it comes to advancements…

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Banner image of stormy clouds over a city skyline with a distant glimmer of light, overlaid with the headline “A tough year ..be ready for same again” and a photo of Shaf Rasul looking reflective.

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30 December 2024

A tough year ..be ready for same again

I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on 2024 and what it’s meant for Scottish…

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Banner image of a packed concert venue with stage lights and cheering crowd, overlaid with the headline “Gig venues quids in with arena levy” and a photo of Shaf Rasul.

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23 December 2024

Gig venues quids in with arena levy

You don’t need me to tell you that the country’s night time economy - that’s…

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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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Isle hope for salmon net gain

Food scene here is on fire…just ask our Michelin stars

Is DeepSeek a Viable Business Option or a Tech Trojan Horse?

Locals Need to Realise It’s Not Locked Lomond

Any more than 5% tourist tax & business will be Edin for cliff edge

It’s been far from plain sailing…but new ferries will be boost

Property sector gets into shape for new year

Out with old…in with new opportunity

A tough year ..be ready for same again

Gig venues quids in with arena levy

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