NorthStar Consulting UK has officially been named the Most Innovative Internationalisation & Growth Consultancy 2025 at the prestigious SME News Scottish Enterprise Awards.
For us here at NorthStar Consulting, this is a validation of the work we have done alongside the ambitious SME owners, the creatives, and the courageous solopreneurs who dare invest in their ideas.
Why Internationalisation is the Key to 2026
If you are an SME owner or a creative founder in Scotland, you know the domestic reality. While sectors like renewable energy and fintech are booming in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the broader consumer market remains tight.
The reason we at NorthStar Consulting UK won this award is our focus on Internationalisation. We believe that for Scottish brands—whether you are exporting premium food and drink, scaling a SaaS platform, or taking Scottish design global—the world is your true market.
We are helping clients navigate:
- New Trade Corridors: Moving beyond traditional markets to tap into high-growth regions in Southeast Asia and North America.
- Digital Exporting: Using AI-driven market analysis to find your “best-fit” customers before you even spend a pound on travel.
- Cultural Adaptation: Ensuring your brand story translates perfectly, whether in Tokyo or Toronto.
Supporting Hospitality and Creative Industries
Scotland’s hospitality sector is world-renowned, but it is also one of the most vulnerable to economic shifts. So is the creative world, which has received some support but not as much as it should.
A core part of our mission has been demystifying “business growth” for these two very unique sectors by focusing on the right infrastructure.
This award recognises our tailored approach to the creative sector, helping studios, agencies, and makers turn local talent into global revenue streams.
What This Means for You
We are taking this momentum into everything we do this year. If you are sitting in your office this January, wondering how to break through the plateau, here is how we can help:
- Innovation Audits: We assess where your business is lagging in tech adoption (specifically AI and automation) and help you catch up fast.
- Export Readiness: We pressure-test your business model to ensure it survives and thrives in international markets.
- Strategic Scaling: We build the roadmap that takes you from “surviving” to “dominating” your niche.
Let’s Build Your 2026 Strategy
This award belongs to our team and our incredible clients. Thank you for trusting us with your growth.
If you are ready to internationalise your business or inject some much-needed innovation into your operations, let’s talk. The opportunities in 2026 are vast, but they are reserved for the bold.
