SCOTTISH Enterprise said 1600 companies it account manages have seen combined turnover growth of £1.2 billion.
The agency said this was a record performance and more than 50% ahead of the £790 million growth reported in 2010/11.
Nine of the top 10 growth companies operated in the manufacturing or engineering sectors. Account managers work alongside existing management teams at each business to identify expansion opportunities and offer advice on areas such as exporting, innovation and efficiency.
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