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Scottish Enterprise

Scotland needs more high growth technology companies to drive economic performance

New research from Scottish Enterprise has examined the nature of growth of technology-based firms in Scotland. The findings demonstrate that while the proportion of technology-based firms in the Scottish economy is slightly lower than might be expected, technology companies are more likely to achieve rapid growth compared to non-technology firms.

Scottish Enterprise

Economic impact assessment report predicts panda potential

An independent report commissioned by Scottish Enterprise has found that tourism opportunities related to the giant pandas have the potential to bring about a substantial increase in revenue for Edinburgh and the wider Scottish economy.

Scottish Enterprise

Glasgow's top financial students recognised

Four top financial services students, one from each university in Glasgow, have been recognised by the partners behind Glasgow's International Financial Services District (IFSD) for achieving top marks in their final exams.

Scottish Enterprise

New bus route puts Scotland’s hidden tourism gem on the map

Ring of Breadalbane Explorer bus service will give tourists and locals a chance to explore the wonders of the Highlands from whisky to wildlife

Bus route has been established thanks to a unique new tourism body called the Breadalbane Tourism Co-operative

Scottish Enterprise

New ambassadors appointed to help Scotland deliver a ‘John Lewis economy’

Groundbreaking initiative from Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) sees appointment of Employee Ownership “Ambassadors”

With the ‘John Lewis economy’ becoming a clarion call from UK political leaders, a timely initiative has been unveiled to promote the value of employee ownership in Scotland.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise reports company growth

Scottish Enterprise’s latest quarterly review of the companies it works with most closely found that almost two-thirds of Scottish businesses saw an increase in turnover in the previous six months.

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Scotland’s manufacturers sharpen competitiveness with £20 million efficiency savings

The Boxshop Ltd invests in growth with £2.2 million manufacturing facility expansion

Scotland’s manufacturing sector has created £20 million of productivity savings in the last year, making them more competitive and helping them to open up new opportunities such as new customers, new products and new markets.