Latest Column Posts
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We're still walking a financial tightrope
Monday 1st February 2010
It's great that the UK economy has started a new chapter, but the legacy of the recession means we'll only see real growth if we learn from our mistakes.
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Why learning the lingo gives you an edge
Monday 18th January 2010
Susana speaks four languages, which is a skill that always impresses me, especially in native English speakers.
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We must insure we weather the storm
Monday 11th January 2010
We're no strangers to snow in Scotland.
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Business is a marathon not a sprint
Monday 4th January 2010
I'm just as guilty of ignoring my resolutions.
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Think you are up to the Job?
Monday 21st December 2009
Today I'm launching a nationwide campaign to offer three of the country's
most promising youngsters the chance to come and work in my business.
It's fair to say that young people have been hit hardest by the economic
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WE'LL ALL HAVE TO BUDGET NOW
Monday 14th December 2009
I find it easy to get bogged down in all the Westminster-speak so I've been trying to boil it down, in real terms, to what it means in reality for myself, colleagues and for Scotland.
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Get Fit and Keep the economy in shape
Monday 7th December 2009
I have vowed to take my New Year's resolution early - to get in shape and
try and eat better.
If - like me - you're constantly rushing from one place to the next, you'll
know it's difficult to stay on top of it all.
You'll grab something... -
Enterprising Spirit Makes This Nation Great.
Monday 30th November 2009
Recent figures also show Scotland will take longer to recover from the recession because we over-rely on our public sector.
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Scotland Needs entrepreneurs
Monday 23rd November 2009
When I was asked to take part this year I didn't have to think about it - the answer was yes!
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Atlantic League floats my boat
Sunday 22nd November 2009
There’s no doubt that football is unlike any other business. In fact, there’s an old saying that the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a big one and invest it in a football club!