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Fears on cut backs in public spending

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

One of the regular complaints by businesspeople is that the public sector in Scotland is too big and the country relies far too heavily on it.

Sustainability delivers growth

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

In the current environment, when managements are worried about the short-term debt, profitability, budget deficits and taxes - I have a concern that the concept of sustainability, which is focused on the longer term, can be too easily dismissed as a nice-to-have and not an integral part of day-to-day business.

HMRC's move over arrears is disturbing

Thu, 27 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Our lead story about the new tougher stance being taken by HM Revenue and Customs to force companies to pay arrears or be forced into administration is extremely disturbing.

Hopes rely on faster delivery of promises

Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

It It has been a bizarre few days in UK politics, but now, at least we know where we are going and time will tell whether the new Liberal Democrat/ Conservative coalition will deliver its promises.

Bitter taste of customer care

Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The concept of customer care has never been more starkly demonstrated to me than when I recently spotted several scantily-clad Parisienne prostitutes plying their wares at 2am on a brassy evening in the City of Light.

Clydesdale takes steps to brighter year ahead

Thu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The past few years have not exactly been kind to certain elements of the UK banking sector.

Fair charges call for green power

Thu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Scotland has the potential to spearhead the renewable energy revolution, to be at the forefront of the green gold rush. We boast a quarter of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources and 10 per cent of wave potential.

Winners of election must work with business

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Iwas one of the many thousands of travellers who were hit by the flights disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano which has a totally unpronounceable name.

Business leaders talk of cautious optimism

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Even with Scotland officially out of recession, it would be naïve to predict good times are just around the corner.

Business with a green future

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Since I joined Scottish Business in the Community a year ago, we have been prioritising how we as a Prince's Charity, create a business model which is sustainable.