International Women’s Day focuses on innovation and technology for gender equality
From the initial days of computer science to the present age of virtual reality and artificial intelligence, women have made countless contributions to the digital world in which we live. Their accomplishments have been...
Let’s support the next generation of female leaders
By Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce
Economic inequality remains deeply embedded in society and although Scotland and the UK has come a long way in recent decades, women remain...
Embracing change, changing the narrative
Last month we sat down with Sandra Antonovic, Chief Operating Officer at Reflex Marine Ltd, a company that designs, manufactures and markets offshore personnel transfer carriers. Sandra is responsible for global commercial development and...
PropTech: How Charlotte Ballantyne led Ryden through change
The commercial property industry has been disrupted by the speed of technological advances in the last five years. Large national and international property advisors bought technology company start-ups to incorporate their software platforms in...
Sheryl’s Appetite for Business thrives
Winning Female IT Leader of the Year in Scotland -- against competition from Google and Amazon – was a career-defining moment for Sheryl Newman. She remembers thinking, ‘How can a wee girl from Aberdeen...
Women are well represented in the top ranks of the executive team across Scotland
The British Army in Scotland is a major part of UK Defence - an often unseen and misunderstood organisation that allows communities and businesses to flourish both locally and internationally.
Think ‘Army’ and you might...
How women can plan their financial future
At a time when cost of living is skyrocketing, it has never been more important to be on top of your finances.
The pandemic has witnessed a change in awareness, with more of us thinking...
‘You can do anything you set your mind to!’
It’s often said, if you want something done, give it to a busy person! Perthshire-based entrepreneur Kirsteen Ross certainly has the right ‘can-do’ attitude, with her many achievements in business, sport, charity, and environmental...
Women-led business angel network receives funding to expand its membership +
Women-led angel group Mint Ventures has received funding from Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government’s Scottish Technology Ecosystem Fund (STEF) for a series of roadshows to encourage more women to become angel investors, and...
Scottish female entrepreneurs recognised for success
Local entrepreneurs recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities.
Two Entrepreneurs from Glasgow and Edinburgh have been named as two of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small...