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It’s not often that entrepreneurs get to go back to the classroom, but we could all do with brushing up on our skills - every day is a school day, as they say.

I’ve slammed unnecessary airport charges for drivers before in this column – Edinburgh Airport being a prime offender last year – but it appears the sky is now the limit.

The first word that comes to mind when someone says graffiti to me is vandalism – but the times they are a-changing.

With the depressing news that a total of 366 stores closed across Scotland in 2016, last week was not a positive one for our businesses.

Looking back over the past year, Scottish business has been on a bit of a roller-coaster bobbing up and down throughout the year – and we could really do with a more predictable ride amid sustained Brexit and indyref2 uncertainty.

I have always championed the food and drink industry in Scotland. It’s incredibly instrumental in growing the country’s profile around the world, and supports businesses, communities and families along the way.  

Were you off sick last week? Did your young apprentice fail to show for work?If the answer’s yes then chances are you weren’t alone.

Festival Boost is Music to my Ears….

As the Government publishes the 137-word Brexit Bill that will give Theresa May the power to trigger Article 50, the spotlight has been shone on Scotland’s UK and international export market.

NATIONAL economies live and die by the strength and proliferation of their start-ups and Scotland is no different.