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16 December 2024

Tough times point way to reinvention

As we near the end of the year, it’s hard to ignore the storm clouds…

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9 December 2024

‘Tis the off season to make lolly

One of my favourite things about living in Scotland is the rich cultural diversity and…

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2 December 2024

We need fixes for housing crisis today… not tomorrow

Scotland’s housing crisis is undeniable. Thousands of people need homes, but supply isn’t keeping up.…

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25 November 2024

Together we can tech the high road

Christmas is round the corner and for lots of us it’s an excuse to eat…

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18 November 2024

Keep staff happy to KO exodus fear

I’ve always been one to look at both sides of a debate when it comes…

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11 November 2024

A fare deal is good for everyone

As we approach the festive season, any loose change people have jingling in their pockets…

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4 November 2024

Baffling that Govt can axe cash for future entrepreneurs

The responsibility of guiding the next generation of business leaders lies with us today. It…

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28 October 2024

Investment from Amazon primed to have impact on High Streets

The announcement of Amazon’s £3.5 billion investment in Scotland is not just a headline figure;…

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21 October 2024

Success of fest is music to my ears

During a recent lunch, some friends were sharing their excitement for the newly unveiled Celtic…

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14 October 2024

Footie drink ban needs a red card

If Scotland’s relationship with alcohol is as messy as a night on the tiles, putting…

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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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Tough times point way to reinvention

‘Tis the off season to make lolly

We need fixes for housing crisis today… not tomorrow

Together we can tech the high road

Keep staff happy to KO exodus fear

A fare deal is good for everyone

Baffling that Govt can axe cash for future entrepreneurs

Success of fest is music to my ears

Footie drink ban needs a red card

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