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Scotland has many of the essential ingredients of a successful entrepreneurial nation, including world-class colleges and universities, like Edinburgh (Picture: David Cheskin/PA)

How exploiting Scotland's unique strengths can lead to a prosperous future

SMEs aren’t getting the returns they deserve from high-street banks, according to the study. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Why Scottish SMEs are losing out on £370m a year

WES CEO Carolyn Currie says: 'We are calling on all parties and candidates for the 2024 United Kingdom elections to prioritise the immense economic potential that women’s enterprise represents.' Picture: Malcolm Cochrane Photography.

Here are five ways the next UK government could support female entrepreneurs

Roger Mayor

Finance group hires Mayor from Deloitte as new partner

'We are extremely excited to kick off this inaugural industry innovation challenge,' says Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland. Picture: contributed.

Key names unite for innovation challenge to tackle financial regulatory hurdles

Gareth Smyth, chief commercial officer at The Original Fit Factory (right) with Chris Morgan, investor at BGF. Picture: Alan James Black.

Scots companies named in prestigious list of UK's fastest-growing tech players

Professor Mairi Spowage says Scottish economic growth in 2023 so far 'has presented a pretty mixed picture'. Picture: contributed.

Outlook for Scottish economy downgraded for 2023 amid 'signs of apathy'

An aerial view of the groundworks construction of the HS2 high speed rail network progresses around the A38 dual-carriageway near Streethay on January 27, 2023 in Lichfield (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Gravy train: £280 million spent on HS2 consultants in years

Julie Gray says working with Donald Fleming 'has been one of the highlights of my career' - while he says he look forward to supporting her 'and seeing the team go from strength to strength in the years to come'. Picture: John Devlin.

Interview: Donald Fleming on retiring from pension adviser Isio Scotland

'You can still grow in a challenging environment, you just need to pick the right opportunities and use the right levers,' Mitchell believes. Picture: Chris Watt.

Interview: Angela Mitchell, senior partner for Deloitte in Scotland

Located at the new 9 Haymarket Square building in the city’s west end, the office is now open to the 400-plus people based out of Deloitte’s Edinburgh operation.

Dancing walls and 360-degree cameras: Deloitte opens 'future of work' office

Professor Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, said: 'Confounding our expectations, consumer spending has remained pretty resilient in the first quarter of [this] year.' Picture: contributed.

Forecast for Scottish economy upgraded for 2023, but picture beyond loses shine

Deloitte says the combined market value of the 53 UK-listed companies that participated is £363 billion, about 15 per cent of the UK quoted equity market. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Attractiveness of debt finance hits lowest level since 2009, says Deloitte

The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.

Edinburgh fintech firm ranked fastest-growing tech company in Scotland

'There was definitely an appetite in the room to continue the dialogue,' says Angela Mitchell, senior partner for Deloitte in Scotland, of the event. Picture: contributed.

Deloitte hails impact of event to foster Scots economic growth

Millions of people on low incomes will start to receive payments of £324 into their bank accounts from Tuesday as part of the UK Government's cost-of-living support. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Three quarters of Scots fear cost-of-living crisis will get worse – poll

GFG Alliance, owned by Sanjeev Gupta, is the sort of company which may be subject to this contract in future.

Ministers make up to £32m available for 'due diligence' on failing companies

'It is imperative that we collectively step up to build a better future,' says WES chief operating officer Bronwen Thomas. Picture: Phil Wilkinson.

Fears that some efforts to boost female entrepreneurship lack suitable firepower

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Income streams are set to increase in the SPFL.

'New tone and direction for Scottish football': Deloitte report sets out stall

A new Scottish Premiership TV deal is being negotiated with Sky Sports. Picture: SNS

SPFL could net £38m-a-year in new Scottish Premiership Sky deal

Employees working at the Lochaber smelter near Fort William, which is powered by the nearby hydro-electric plant.

Question marks remain over key conditions of £586m Lochaber smelter guarantee

Sanjeev Gupta, of GFG Alliance, with Nicola Sturgeon.

Lochaber smelter guarantee consultancy costs skyrocket to £800,000 in past year

Deloitte's new senior partner for Scotland Angela Mitchell - who flags tackling climate change as a priority. Picture: Jeff Holmes.

Deloitte announces first-ever female senior partner for Scotland

The median FTSE 100 CEO package for 2021 came in at £3.62 million, Deloitte has found. Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images.

FTSE 100 bosses see pay packets return to pre-pandemic levels

Hibs owner Ron Gordon is optimistic about the future.

Gordon speaks on Deloitte review - 'some exciting things there for the league'

Almost half of finance leaders believe operating costs will rise in the year ahead, according to the survey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Record number of finance chiefs forecast cost hikes, Deloitte report finds

The list of affected organisations, released to The Scotsman

Scottish ministers release redacted document in 'improved' transparency response

The Scottish Government has spent more than £50m with large consultancy firms since 2011

Big four consultancy firms earn £50m from Scottish taxpayer funded contracts

Left to right are Bruce Farquhar (chairman), Mike McGregor (non-executive director), and Murray McCall (managing partner) of Anderson Strathern. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Scots legal firm Anderson Strathern unveils profit hike and 'top echelon' hire

Edinburgh firm PureLiFi has demonstrated how its technology could be used to provide better digital connections in a home environment.

Edinburgh tech firm unveils digital home breakthrough

Hibs owner Ron Gordon, right, and chief executive Ben Kensell.

Hibs chief speaks on health of club, Ron Gordon and Deloitte review

Masterplanned by architectural practice Foster + Partners, the Haymarket Edinburgh development will be located at the heart of a major transport hub in one of the city’s established commercial districts. Offices, a hotel, shops and leisure facilities will be configured around a 'significant landscaped public realm'.

Fully let: all office space taken at £350m Haymarket Edinburgh development

Covid Scotland: Omicron outbreak makes Scotland’s economic recovery uncertain, economists warn

Omicron outbreak makes Scotland’s economic recovery uncertain, economists warn

Scots said they expect to reduce their spending over the next three months, Deloitte has found. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Scots consumer confidence falls for first time in 2021 amid rising prices

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak could overhaul UK alcohol taxes in the Autumn Budget (image: Shutterstock)

Beer and wine prices set to drop in potential booze tax overhaul next week

Record numbers of young people are being referred to mental health services. Picture: Getty Images.

The pandemic has left long-term scarring on young people - Sandy Begbie

Former First Minister Henry McLeish fears the latest review into Scottish football could leave smaller clubs behind.

McLeish accuses five clubs of an agenda-driven review into Scottish football

The Scotsman's annual Data Conference will take place this Thursday

University of Edinburgh study reveals off-field data to help the Scottish footba...

Ben Kensell expanded on the reasons behind Hibs joining forces with four other clubs for the SPFL review

Hibs chief optimistic SPFL review can change Scottish game for better

Shoppers pictured on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festive headache for UK retailers after record run of sales declines: reaction

Deloitte expects the six months between April and September to deliver greater growth than in the four years before the pandemic. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images.

Consumer-driven rebound forecast as confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels
UK consumer confidence returned to pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter of 2021, rising by two percentage points from the previous quarter, according to a ...

More than four in ten CFOs report that demand for their own businesses has already returned to pre-pandemic levels, Deloitte says (file image). Picture: John Devlin.

Hopes of fast-paced economic recovery as UK finance chiefs foresee spending boom

Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

£2,000 a day 'contingency planning' bill around multi-million GFG Alliance deal

Fleurtations is run by Belinda Jarron and David Chalmers, who have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Picture: Kirsty Anderson.

East Lothian's Fleurtations sees business blossoming

The accountancy and business advisory practice has announced a raft of appointments across its Scottish offices.

Three new partners named at Big Four accountancy practice in Scotland

Lookers is the owner of the long-established Scottish Taggarts car business.

Deloitte's role in auditing Taggarts owner Lookers to be probed

Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton - here’s what will happen to staff and 214 shops (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton - here’s what will happen t...

Can you use Topshop giftcards, store cards, returns and shop products online?

Business people on the move

Topshop has been plunged into administration alongside all other Arcadia brands

Is Topshop closing down as Arcadia goes into administration?

Beyonce Knowles, Sir Philip Green and Cara Delevingne at the Topshop Topman New York City flagship opening dinner in 2014 (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Who is Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green?

Topshop Owner Arcadia announces it is going into administration

Topshop Owner Arcadia announces it is going into administration

Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is set to collapse within days, putting around 15,000 jobs at risk, according to Sky News.

15,000 jobs at risk as Sir Philip Green’s empire set to collapse ‘in days’

15,000 jobs at risk as Philip Green's Arcadia Group reportedly faces collapse - ...

Sales for October were 5.8 per cent higher than the same month last year as retailers said 'consumers had started Christmas shopping earlier this year'. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

UK to see the 'most digital Christmas ever' after explosion in online sales

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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