Celebrating 100 of the Best PSYBT Supported Businesses
Over a hundred young entrepreneurs, who decided to start a micro-business without any sustainable growth funding, have been identified with creating over 2000 jobs in Scotland and generating a combined turnover exceeding £157million.
The research, which has been commissioned by the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) to identify its ‘Top 100 Best Performing Businesses in Scotland,’ shows youth enterprise in Scotland is having a demonstrable positive impact on Scotland’s economy, not least in creating wealth and employment in local communities.
Lord Provost Banquet Raises Nearly £30,000 for Charity
The Lord Provost's Charity Banquet was held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Tuesday 20 March 2012, attended by 340 guests.
HRH The Princess Royal was the guest of honour and speeches were delivered by the Lord Provost, Giovanni Benedetti CBE, and David Tolley.
£30,000 PRIZE FUND FOR BEST NEW CONSORTIUM BUSINESS IDEAS
Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is offering £30,000 worth of cash and support to develop new consortium co-operatives in Scotland.
The inaugural Collaboration Prize aims to encourage businesses to consider working with others to form a new consortium co-operative. Co-operatives are collaborative vehicles that play an important role in creating globally competitive businesses. They enable employees, businesses and communities to work together to fulfil shared interests.
Ayrshire Nail Technician wins award at the Scottish Beauty Show
27 year old, Susan Ramsey has won Top Tech Tip & Overlay of the Year in the newcomer’s category in the Scottish Nail Technician of the Year Awards 2012 at the Scottish Beauty Awards on 25th March.
Susan who has a diploma in Nail Art and recently completed a Master Art Tech course, runs her business, Pro-file within Kazmark Hair Studio in Irvine. She decided to become self-employed 3 years ago after the birth of her daughter. Before becoming pregnant she had been working in another salon in Ayr but needed more flexibility so decided to start her own business.
Do you need funds to help start your business?
Converge Challenge
The Converge Challenge offers staff, postgraduate and final year undergraduate students in Scottish Universities, the opportunity of business mentorship and training. If you are a budding entrepreneur and are at a Scottish University, you could get a £25,000 cash boost to help get your promising business off the ground.
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