Internationalisation After Frictionless Globalisation
Internationalisation is changing from a linear process to a friction audit. Leaking margins become the central elements of a growth strategy.
The SME Support Paradox: Surrounded by Services, Still Searching for Demand
Operational Support for SMEs is not lacking. The challenge is bridging that gap between capability and opportunity. What we learned at SCALE.
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.
Assessing Robotics and Automation Opportunities for Small Businesses
SMEs stand at the threshold of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the robotics revolution, transforming industries with agility, innovation, and strategic adoption of advanced technologies.
Kraken Drops NFTs:Is the Industry Pivoting to Real Value?
Kraken will close its NFT marketplace on 27 February 2025 to focus on blockchain applications with real-world utility, reflecting a shift from speculation to practicality. Read what this would mean for SMEs and the wider business community