Airbnb boosts the economy
Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world – online or from a...
Opportunities for new talent
Apprentices are a great way for employers to source new talent, while embracing equality and diversity will open up new opportunities to grow as a business.
Apprenticeships are designed to meet the needs of industry...
Subdued Scottish Economy needs clear steer from government
Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Indicator engages with five of Scotland’s key business sectors: Construction, Financial and Business Services, Manufacturing, Retail & Wholesale, and Tourism.
These findings, released in collaboration with the University of...
Scotland’s businesses are ready to grasp the opportunities
Scotland’s economy is getting smaller at the same time as the UK economy as a whole is growing at a healthy rate.
That is the snapshot from the Scottish Government’s calculations of Gross Domestic Product...
The global transformation of Cone Drive, a Scottish-backed business
When Clyde Blowers Capital (CBC), an engineering investment firm based in East Kilbride, acquired US-based Cone Drive in October 2012, the industrial gearing company was about to embark on a remarkable journey of rapid...
CalMac apprentices celebrate a year of firsts as part of the Scottish Apprenticeship Week
A group of three of CalMac’s current 19 apprentices, came together as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week on 7th March 2017 to celebrate a year of notable milestones for the company’s training programmes.
The students...
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...
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...
Building a better future with Foundation Apprenticeships
Wondering how you’re going to identify and recruit the next generation of your workforce? Well you’re likely to stand a better chance if you get involved with the Foundation Apprenticeship programme.
Young people should be...
VisitScotland and TripAdvisor team up to put Scotland on world stage
A European-first collaboration between VisitScotland and TripAdvisor will see Scotland’s world-class tourism offering promoted to almost 70 million new potential visitors, generating a potential additional spend of £150 million.
The multi-year deal between VisitScotland and...