BUSINESS MENTORING
Genuine opportunity for business but momentum at risk of stalling
Dr Liz Cameron CBE CEO, Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The UK Government’s latest Spending Review offers a genuine opportunity to spark growth, create much-needed jobs, and unlock private investment across Scotland and the UK.
For the business community, the direction of travel...
Embracing Diversity in Apprenticeships: A Strategic Business Imperative
Deputy Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Charandeep Singh, on the recommendations of the SAAB Race Commission.
Addressing the under-representation of minority ethnic groups in apprenticeships is not just a matter of social responsibility; it is a strategic...
Business chief urges Chancellor to boost investment and grow economy
By Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce
Amidst all the hype, leaks and warnings ahead of the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget announcement we shouldn’t lose sight of its critical importance to business and the...
Scottish firms call for migration strategy to tackle skills and staffing shortages
Labour’s action plan for government promises a much-needed focus on Scotland’s economic challenges but needs greater clarity and urgent action.
competition for skills and talent. It’s a global problem, not simply a local one and our economy relies on access...
There are lots of parallels between business and sport
Successful sports teams can offer significant insight into the importance of developing culture, philosophy, recruitment, and retention
How do sports teams create
buy-in?
When stepping on the sports pitch, there is an inherent sense of pride and belonging, coupled with an understanding...
Public Spending & Scottish Budget
Cutting your way to growth is strategic madness and the Scottish government must take a private sector approach to their budget challenges.
They need to listen to business and urgently act on our repeated call for reforms and initiatives to...
Growing Scotland’s businesses
SCC and the Network is recognised as an industry leader in providing private sector B2B support to Scottish businesses. As the operator of one of Scotland’s largest peer-to-peer business mentoring support networks, with over 400 experienced business individuals in...
Growth will be the litmus test in the next General Election
The fallout of the unprecedented costs crisis has followed businesses and households into 2024. The United Kingdom has faced greater inflation difficulties than other major developed economies placing great pressure on our ability to invest, to spend and to...
Deputy Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has been appointed as a panel judge
Charandeep Singh BEM, Deputy Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has been appointed as a panel judge for The King’s Awards for Enterprise.
Previously known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the King’s Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by...
Employers help design the future of career services
A new report commissioned as part of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee outlines how career services need to evolve to keep up with changes in the world of work.
An independent programme board, commissioned and supported by Skills Development...
Building the future with Home Fix
To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, ICC Member Home Fix Scotland caught up with two of their apprentices to discuss some of the benefits and challenges they’ve faced so far.
After completing school, Connor and Kyle both wanted to pursue a...
Where is Britain’s Best Bootstrapper in the Business Awards’ trophy cabinet?
The UK Business Awards industry should recognise the entrepreneur ‘bootstrapper’ says Professor Colin Mason of Glasgow University who has studied the financing of small and medium-sized firms for over 30 years. A prize for the owner-manager with the creativity...
How HR and employee benefit policies have needed to change as a result of the pandemic
It has been given wisdom for centuries that ‘the only constant in life is change’ but in the last 18 months we have had to adapt to a new pace of change which has accelerated massively since February 2020.
Coming...
What makes a REME Veteran?
Vignette 1. Warrant Officer Class 1 (ASM) Kev Burke
WO1(ASM) Kevin Burke is currently serving in Leuchars, Scotland. A native of Glasgow, since joining REME he has gained professional registration as an IEng with IMechE while also exploiting every available...
Army Plant Operator Transition back to Civilian Life
Sapper Perry Kingsnorth joined the Army as a Royal Engineer in 2015 and specialised as a Plant Operator. He has primarily been based at Kinloss Barracks near Elgin with 39 Engineer Regiment. Throughout this time, he has deployed on...
Businesses need to be able to start working more normally as soon as it is safe to do so
By Dr Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce
“Better bend than break” is a proverb that transcends languages and cultures. It comes from the story about the reeds that bend in the wind to withstand a...
Mentoring – an invaluable service for business owners
“Being mentored has enabled my business to grow, my staff to develop, along with my level of self-awareness and strategic focus to improve significantly.”
When Scott McCrae (SME Business Owner) first met with Evelyn Toma (Business Mentor), McCrae Training was...
GM Civil and Structural
When Jim Loy met with Michael Carlin for the first time, he noticed some things that were holding Michael and GM Civil and Structural back.
The day-to-day operations were frantic, the desire to satisfy clients was paramount and Michael was...
The benefits of mentoring – a two-way street
When it was suggested to Lucas Avery that he make use of the opportunities that the Business Mentoring service has to offer he wasn’t sure how beneficial this would be. He had just started working with a small but...
Scottish Chambers take mentoring to the next step with Future Female Business Leaders programme
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce practiced what they preached in February when they partnered with the Scottish Government and the Association of Scottish Businesswomen to announce a new mentoring programme specifically aimed at developing the next generation of Scottish...
Clovery Woods of Rest
Scottish Business Mentoring is for ambitious businesses and social enterprises that want to realise their personal and business growth ambitions, giving them the ability to take their company to new heights. Business Mentoring matches experienced mentors who come from...
Papillon Design and Landscaping
Papillon Design and Landscaping is a high-end garden transformation business, mainly serving residential clients. The company charges between £1,000 to £5,000 to conceptualise and design the landscaping and planting of (mainly) Aberdeenshire gardens, and are now the sole UK...
A solutions orientated environmental consultancy with a proven track record
Headquartered in Glasgow, with offices in Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh Envirocentre is a leading Scottish environmental consultancy. It employs 50 people with gross annual sales of around £3.25 million.
The company has grown in response to the demand...
Scottish Business Mentoring leads Macduff 1890 into the 21st Century
Scottish Business Mentoring is for ambitious businesses and social enterprises that want to realise their personal and business growth ambitions, giving them the ability to take their company to new heights. Business Mentoring matches experienced mentors who come from...
Mentoring Scheme gets underway
Small & Micro Businesses to benefit following Leader Funding Grant
As Chairman of Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce, I am delighted to announce that the chamber has been successful in its application for Scottish Borders Leader funding for the setting...
Exciting developments ahead
Business Mentoring has seen some exciting developments this year from the launch of a new website, to the development of an online Mentor Hub and a range of new engaging events across Scotland. We sat down with Louise Ramsay...
Unlock economic growth by mentoring women in business
The importance of a Mentor reaches beyond just growing a business - it unlocks the true potential of an individual, it recognises their vision and helps to craft their purpose in business and in life. That’s why mentoring is...
How mentors are boosting Scotland’s competitive edge
From film to architecture to design and games, Scotland’s creative sector has long punched far above its weight on the global stage supporting 60,000 Scottish jobs and boosting our global reputation for as a nation of innovators.
The £5 billion...
A man on a mission
Damien is a man on a mission. He is a young man with a sharp focus and a deep determination to make a difference in life. “It’s all about using your experience and skills to make a difference. Simple...
Scotland’s most respected business connections programme
In a world where help for business is being constantly reviewed, refreshed, reconstituted, and adorned with extra bells and whistles, we speak to three business leaders which suggests that in the B2B world, a simple format works best. The...
