Shifting Trade Winds: What Next for SMEs?
Global trade faces turbulence, but it is not vanishing, it is transforming. SMEs that diversify markets, localise supply chains, and embrace digital agility will turn uncertainty into resilience and growth.
Focus on Scotland: Whisky and Heritage drive the economy
NorthStar Consulting’s UK Food & Beverage division supports Scotland’s whisky industry and heritage tourism with strategic know-how, helping SMEs and exporters thrive globally.
How Small Businesses Can Achieve Global Success: Balancing Market Fit and Culture Fit
Expanding your small business internationally is exciting—but tricky. Success comes from balancing market fit and culture fit. Learn how to adapt products, connect with local customers, and avoid cultural missteps (or meme-worthy mistakes!) to grow globally with confidence.
Hospitality and Scotland in 2025: Challenges & Opportunities
Scottish hospitality businesses are under pressure in 2025, with rising costs, labour shortages, and seasonal dips testing resilience. From hotels in Edinburgh to wellness retreats in the Highlands, SMEs must balance short-term survival with long-term growth. Collaboration, digital tools, and brand strategy consulting are key to sustaining bookings and strengthening Scotland’s role in the UK economy.
July in Review: Focus on Commercialisation
A July 2025 recap: What agile SMEs across Europe and Asia are getting right about commercialisation and the cultural blind spot that could limit global growth