What AI disruptors can teach us about delivering change in government. Thanks to The Herald for asking FSB Director of Devolved Nations Colin Borland to share his thoughts on making Scotland a better place to do business.
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ICYMI Even pound shops are targeted in shoplifting epidemic.
Good coverage in The Independent on a growing cause of stress for many small business owners.
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Congratulations to Scotland’s Business Journalist of the Year Greig Cameron, runner-up Martyn McLaughlin and all the finalists at #scottishpressawards2024

Thanks Miles Briggs MSP for highlighting the concerns of small businesses throughout the passage of the Visitor Levy Bill. Good to see some amendments we backed pass this afternoon, hopefully this will support business to implement the legislation (watch 👇)
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Our Colin Borland in The Herald on the key actions the new First Minister can take which would make a difference to businesses.

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Comments here from our Head of Policy & External Affairs Stacey Dingwall on some remaining concerns ahead of this afternoon's stage 3 debate on the Visitor Levy Bill 🧵

The clean tech revolution. Good read from Emma Newlands in The Scotsman about FSB Small Business of the Year winner CCU International
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Workplace Parking Levy plans have been shelved in Edinburgh amid concerns shift workers may have to pay up £650 a year to get safely to and from work. Will any other councils now take plans forward?
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Thanks to caroline wilson for again putting the spotlight so effectively on some of the challenges facing Highland communities including many small businesses. The report features research carried out by David Richardson FSB.
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Small businesses and the self-employed - join us and become a Voter Registration Champion. We're encouraging everyone to vote in the General Election on 4 July - and you can too! Find out more here 🔗voterchampion.org.uk

The Scottish Government's proposals to crackdown on junk food, including banning meal deals containing crisps and fizzy drinks, will have a disproportionate impact on smaller businesses. It's time to pause and consider what support these businesses need.
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Scotland’s small businesses have a critical role to play in helping First Minister John Swinney realise his ambitions to tackle child poverty. FSB Director of Devolved Nations Colin Borland explains why on Representing Border See the whole interview here go.fsb.org.uk/3ywAOex

How are Scotland’s small businesses viewing the upcoming General Election? FSB Director of Devolved Nations Colin Borland tells BBC Radio Scotland the answer could be crucial to the outcome.

Our John Dickie joined Colin Borland FSB Scotland on Representing Border to discuss John Swinney priorities statement Scottish Parliament today. '@FMScot absolutely right to make eradicating child poverty the “single most important objective” of his government.'