Faces of the future
IT may operate in what is traditionally viewed as an unexciting profession. But accountancy firm Grant Thornton has its finger on the pulse when it comes to Scotland’s most interesting entrepreneurs.
The firm has published its inaugural list of business people who are “helping to shape a vibrant economy in the UK”. Its six “Faces of a Vibrant Economy” include Social Bite founder Josh Littlejohn, West Brewery boss Petra Wetzel, Mallzee’s Cally Russell, Marie Owen of LS Productions, Mark Simmers of Celtic Renewables and We Are The Future’s Bruce Walker.
The Faces have been photographed by Magnum Photos, the international photography cooperative.
Grant Thornton’s managing partner Andrew Howie said of the six: “Some are inspiring leaders, empowering their employees to reach their full potential. Others are using innovation to help their local communities, and some have created businesses with a clear, social purpose.
“We are connecting and convening these inspirational figures to help us unlock the true potential of Scotland.”
Uncertainty over Evans
MIKE van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets, can be relied on to inject some mirth into his morning notes for investors.
Commenting on the City update by housebuilder Persimmon, Mr van Dulken tapped into one of the weeks’s big celebrity stories - Chris Evans’ resignation from Top Gear - to highlight the kind of conditions that investors thrive on.
The analyst said that investors “like corporate uncertainty only marginally more than they liked listening to Chris Evans’ shouting on a Sunday evening.”
Euro binge
GLASGOW pub Campus would appear to be banking on drinkers “going large” during Euro 2016, judging by the promo offer pictured above.
The poster regularly catches the eye when The Bottom Line heads out for its pre-packed sandwich each lunchtime.
We just can’t work out who is going to be upset most by the offer – the healthy eating or the anti-alcohol lobby.
Mistaken identity, part 254
For a fleeting moment a name from the musical past flashed across our synapses.
A press release which wafted into our inbox had us briefly thinking the controversial US singer – and former husband of the late Whitney Houston – Bobby Brown was touring again.
As it turns out, it was simply the news that global cosmetics group Bobbi Brown – part of the Estee Lauder Group – is moving into premises on Edinburgh’s George Street. It’s their prerogative I guess.
Corporate coffee
WE'VE heard of corporate wine and Scotch whisky clubs. Now coffee is getting the corporate treatment in Aberdeen.
Waterloo Quay Properties, a property development and leasing company, has set up a corporate coffee club in partnership with catering firm Cobbs. The exclusive membership comes amid growing demand for meeting space in the city
A North-east property development and commercial leasing company has launched Aberdeen’s first private corporate coffee club in partnership with a well-known Highland-based catering firm.
Waterloo Quay Properties (WQP), which is located at Aberdeen’s harbour, has partnered with Cobbs, the firm’s new onsite catering company, to launch the exclusive membership scheme following an increase in demand for meeting space in the city.
It is thought it will particularly appeal to solo business people, people who often work from home or small businesses who do not currently have access to meeting facilities.
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