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...

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...

Scottish entrepreneur chosen as Santander mentor for women in business

We’ve all recently been celebrating International Women’s Day which focuses on the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. According to a recent report by Female Entrepreneurs, a quarter of the UK’s high-growth...

Lochaber Ideas Week provides a packed week of inspiration!

Lochaber Ideas Week once again provided a packed week of inspirational events in and around Fort William in November.  From Monday 18th to Friday 22nd November 2019, the town was buzzing with daily events that brought the whole...