On the spot THE finalists in the 2014 Herald Family Business Awards enjoyed a deserved moment in the spotlight when they were presented with their certificates last week, shortly before the winners are unveiled at Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel on December 3.
But it meant a slight dilemma for Hugh Lightbody, chief officer at title sponsor Business Gateway, who was asked to speak at both events.
"It's the dinner in two weeks' time and I have no idea what I'm going to say!" he told guests.
Changed days
HIS lyrics arguably captured the '60s like no other chronicler, but it seems Bob Dylan is not quite as recognisable as he once was.
Peter Duthie, chief executive of Glasgow's Hydro and SECC (Scottish & Exhibition Conference Centre), revealed at a recent Clydesdale Bank business event that the gravel-voiced singer sat on the concourse reading a newspaper before a gig and no one recognised him.
Apparently, Mr Duthie revealed, a few people commented on his "likeness" to the folk rock icon, but none quite believed it was actually him.
Name game
EVER what happened to Welsh chanteuse Charlotte Church?
Not being wholly in tune with the latest trends in popular culture, The Bottom Line is unaware.
But it turns out there is a Charlotte Church who specialises in financial public relations (PR), working for a London-based company called Tulchan Communications.
Sadly we could not be sure if the PR specialist and the singer who professed a liking got a Cheeky Vimto (an eye-watering mix of port and WKD Blue) are one and the same.
Sleep on the job
STUCK for Christmas gift ideas for the exhausted executive in your life? Help could be at hand!
A gadget company has just launched a hoodie pillow, which does pretty much what it says on the tin.
Genie Gadget says the pillow with the hoodie attached is just the thing for long commutes, boring lectures and slow office days.
All one needs to do is pull it on and drift off. It even comes with a smartphone pocket, allowing the wearer to relax while listening to their favourite music.
Prime Minister David Cameron was once lampooned for his "hug a hoodie" initiative, but maybe he was on to something after all.
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