Go Radio Business Show Highlights:
[00:01:18]
Labour Party Conference:
Keir Starmer's announcement of £200 million for Grangemouth.
Analysis of the announcement and its implications.
Discussion on the joint venture between Jim Ratcliffe and PetroChina.
Potential for new businesses and investments in Grangemouth.
[00:04:28]
Quangos and Public Authority Bingo:
Russell Findlay and David Hamilton's comments on quangos.
Discussion on the inefficiency of quangos and the need for better management.
[00:08:08]
Tax Rises and Public Services:
Criticism of recent tax rises and the perceived lack of value for money.
Warren Buffett's shareholder letter and lessons on business leadership.
[00:11:51]
Housing and Homelessness:
Discussion on local authorities' spending on temporary accommodation.
Anas Sarwar's plans for housing and rebuilding the country.
[00:15:24]
Regulations and Red Tape:
The impact of regulations on housing and business development.
[00:16:33]
US Investments and Global Politics:
Discussion on Donald Trump's policies and their impact on global business.
German elections and their potential impact on Europe.
[00:35:08]
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Update: Stuart Patrick
[00:21:00]
£200 million from the UK government's National Rail Fund for Grangemouth.
Potential investments and projects in Glasgow.
Defence spending and its impact on the Clyde.
Glasgow's debt and potential solutions.
[00:35:30]
Special Guest: Colin Rowley, Executive Chair at Dron & Dickson
Dron & Dickson are specialists in supply, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment in harsh and hazardous environments. With a team of highly trained sales professionals who are CompEx certified, providing exceptional service and support.
Founded in 1927 by Mr Alan Dron & Robert Dickson originally selling explosives to the mining industry, in 1972 Norman & Alan Jr, sons of Alan Dron, begin selling flameproof lighting, cable and equipment to the distillery and shipbuilding sectors.
[00:56:00]
Board You Can’t Afford
Stephen Halpin, Founder Portfolio XD
PortfolioXD provide flexible and affordable, fractional (part-time), highly experienced senior executives for ambitious SME's and scaling businesses.
Question for Hunter and Haughey
When you were scaling your own businesses, was there ever a time when you knew you needed to bring more experienced, top-level C-suite leadership into your business, but hesitated for those or similar reasons?
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By Go RadioGo Radio Business Show Highlights:
[00:01:18]
Labour Party Conference:
Keir Starmer's announcement of £200 million for Grangemouth.
Analysis of the announcement and its implications.
Discussion on the joint venture between Jim Ratcliffe and PetroChina.
Potential for new businesses and investments in Grangemouth.
[00:04:28]
Quangos and Public Authority Bingo:
Russell Findlay and David Hamilton's comments on quangos.
Discussion on the inefficiency of quangos and the need for better management.
[00:08:08]
Tax Rises and Public Services:
Criticism of recent tax rises and the perceived lack of value for money.
Warren Buffett's shareholder letter and lessons on business leadership.
[00:11:51]
Housing and Homelessness:
Discussion on local authorities' spending on temporary accommodation.
Anas Sarwar's plans for housing and rebuilding the country.
[00:15:24]
Regulations and Red Tape:
The impact of regulations on housing and business development.
[00:16:33]
US Investments and Global Politics:
Discussion on Donald Trump's policies and their impact on global business.
German elections and their potential impact on Europe.
[00:35:08]
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Update: Stuart Patrick
[00:21:00]
£200 million from the UK government's National Rail Fund for Grangemouth.
Potential investments and projects in Glasgow.
Defence spending and its impact on the Clyde.
Glasgow's debt and potential solutions.
[00:35:30]
Special Guest: Colin Rowley, Executive Chair at Dron & Dickson
Dron & Dickson are specialists in supply, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment in harsh and hazardous environments. With a team of highly trained sales professionals who are CompEx certified, providing exceptional service and support.
Founded in 1927 by Mr Alan Dron & Robert Dickson originally selling explosives to the mining industry, in 1972 Norman & Alan Jr, sons of Alan Dron, begin selling flameproof lighting, cable and equipment to the distillery and shipbuilding sectors.
[00:56:00]
Board You Can’t Afford
Stephen Halpin, Founder Portfolio XD
PortfolioXD provide flexible and affordable, fractional (part-time), highly experienced senior executives for ambitious SME's and scaling businesses.
Question for Hunter and Haughey
When you were scaling your own businesses, was there ever a time when you knew you needed to bring more experienced, top-level C-suite leadership into your business, but hesitated for those or similar reasons?
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