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I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s tired of talking about it, but it’s impossible to look ahead to what 2020 might bring in business without taking the looming spectre that is Brexit into account.

With only two days to go before the big day, many of us will be frantically snapping up last minute Christmas gifts for friends and family.

It’s easy to get swept up in the magic of the season, but it can prove a risky time of year for businesses looking to capture a touch of that magic.

Working in entrepreneurial business, I come across many characters – some can be really motivational and inspiring while others unfortunately have the wrong mind-set entirely and people can get caught in the firing line.

For years now Black Friday has been a huge success for High Street retailers, but has the novelty finally worn off?

The news that  that Highland Park whisky are  facing a legal battle with an American drinks company highlights just how important it is to ensure trademark protection for Scottish businesses

Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. In fact, the current wave of digital change is so great that it is being described by some as the fourth industrial revolution.

Glasgow is no stranger to punching above its weight no matter when it comes to business, sport, the arts and a lot more besides.

It’s no secret that renewable energy sources are a considerable revenue stream for Scotland.  Recent statistics are now predicting that the development of new floating wind farms could boost the economy by tens of billions and that’s a figure which is hard to ignore.  

Last week in my column I wrote about the almost half a million UK companies in significant distress.