Inspiring Women in Business
Empowering Women: Inspiring Scotland’s Workforce on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women highlighting the progress made towards gender equality but reminding us of the enormity of the task ahead.
The 2024 campaign theme is Inspire Inclusion to remind us...
Working smarter not harder!
Tracey Chrystal is a qualified business professional and the Director of HR & Coaching at Chrystal HR. As a Chartered CIPD Fellow, she has worked for large UK and global businesses for over 30 years. Her experience includes working in...
Be the change you wish to see
In today’s fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment, mental health is often overlooked or even ignored. However, Alison Chiwara, the Director and Corporate Mental Health Consultant at Human Focused Ltd in Scotland, is changing this narrative. With her passion...
Empowering your success
Wendy Maltman is the Founder and Creative Director of The Malting House, a dynamic design, marketing, and communications agency in Dundee, dedicated to empowering your success through our creative expertise.
With a passion for excellence, our team goes above and...
‘But does it make you excited?’
That’s a question we ask of every client campaign, and it’s been a rule of thumb for my career too.
The easy route has never really appealed to me – a sense of adventure, a fascination with people, and a...
Teamwork and hardwork!
From starting work as Club Secretary to the Perth Hunt in January 2003, Morag has progressed significantly within the business and now holds the position of Director of Operations. Titles however are not something that Morag focusses on, her...
Laura’s personal approach to property pays off
Northwood North East Scotland is fast becoming one of the North-east’s leading estate and lettings agencies, successfully overcoming the multiple challenges which have affected the sector in recent years. At its helm is Managing Director Laura Mearns, who is...
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 against all odds, in a...
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 in the minority when it...
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 strategic business positioning; as well...
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 their businesses which allowed them...
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 with a tiny company be...
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 be forgiven for imagining the...
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 about the future, what is...
‘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 & social activism.
Kirsteen has always...
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 help women-led companies access investment.
Just...
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 Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.
Carol...
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 Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign.
Carol...
