Scottish small businesses are a little different from other UK businesses. Small firms with 50 or fewer employees make up half the small business total, but in Scotland things are more miniature. In Scotland, 90 percent of businesses employ fewer than 10 people. When you consider employment growth, it comes down to growth in small […]
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Scottish SMEs confident going into 2013
With more investments coming in this 2013, small firms in Scotland are gaining confidence despite the increasing prices and frail condition of trade, a study from Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) revealed recently. According to Andy Willox, the policy convenor of Scotland’s FSB, more firms want to produce and start more businesses through investment. He […]
Scottish SME’s on the up and up
SME’s in Scotland are currently winning 78% of public sector contracts, which compares with just 13.7% in England. This figure was revealed in a consultation document published by the Scottish government. It was asking for feedback on a procurement reform bill which it hopes to introduce into the Scottish parliament next year. These figures are […]