Kirsty MacKenzie, Founder of iMultiply, joins Alex and Alan for this week's episode of Edinburgh Business Stories.

Kirsty has always been fascinated by all aspects of business, from what makes a business unique to what makes it successful. Recruitment seemed like the ideal choice for Kirsty's career path! Kirsty shares with us her business insights she gained from years of working within recruitment and the process of setting up her own recruitment firm, against all odds, and turning it into a success.

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On this week episode, Alex & Alan are joined by Colin Hewitt - CEO and co-founder of Float. Colin has over a whopping 20 years of experience in the software industry! The idea for float came from Colin's previous entrepreneurial journey as the managing director of a digital agency. While managing the company, Colin realised that he needed a better way to manage cash flow and clients. Colin gives us insight into running a tech start-up, self-development, navigating workplace relationships and more!

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On this weeks episode, Alex and Alan are join by Victoria Brown. Victoria is the managing director of The Curious Gem, one of the UK's leading jewellery suppliers. Join us as we hear about Victorias life, from her beginnings in her pursuit to study English Literature to achieving the equivalent of 3-4 years growth in one year!

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Join us as we chat with Allan Nelson, tech entrepreneur and founder of For-Sight, on this weeks episode of Edinburgh Business Stories!

Allan's entrepreneurial journey began in his 20s with technology as the central theme to his career. Successfully founding three startup companies, he has mastered the process and provides solutions to the communication challenges faced by his clients. You could say he is quite the problem solver!

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Rodger Green, Founder of Spotless Commercial Cleaning, Brightwater and Brightwaste, joins us for a chat on the latest episode of Edinburgh Business Stories!

Rodger shares some of his business insights, stories and the keys to his success. Listen to how he is able to run three wildly successful companies!

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Graeme Smeaton joined us for a chat about Royal & Awesome, AFG Media and, of course, morph suits! Hear all about the successes, trials and tribulations of the business that grew from nothing to £10 million in just 3 years - and all after a night out gave them the idea for their business!

Leah Hutcheon, Founder & CEO of the award-winning scheduling solution Appointedd, joins Alex and Alan for the latest episode! As well as building a brilliant business with a multi-million pound turnover and clients in 167 countries worldwide, Leah is an ambassador for Women's Enterprise Scotland and Entrepreneurial Scotland. This position has seen her advocate for women in the tech industry and more female entrepreneurs in Scotland generally. Appointedd has worked with some of the biggest brands around and has even been called "the best scheduling solution in the world" - it's no surprise it won the International Business of the Year award at this year's Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce AnnualBusiness Awards! Hear all about Leah's journey, building a great team, and the unique ethos that has got Appointedd to where it is today in the latest episode of Edinburgh Business Stories.

Alasdair Rankin is the Managing Director of Aitken Turnbull Architects, an architectural practice based in Edinburgh, Galashiels and Dumfries. Founded in 1887, Aitken Turnbull has seen many shifts over the years. Alasdair first joined the practice as an architect 13 years ago, but since becoming Managing Director, he has led the business through many exciting transitions. Beginning life as a general practice business, Aitken Turnbull now specialise in 5 sectors - health, living, workspace, community, and leisure. In today's episode, we discuss striking the balance between creativity and cost, the invaluable nature of hands-on experience, and the importance of having a great team around you.

Tony Crolla, owner of some of Edinburgh's favourite restaurants, joins Alex and Alan for this episode. Tony has been in the hospitality industry for over 40 years, first working for his father before taking more responsibility on with age. This led to him and his wife, Angela, expanding and opening new restaurants throughout the city. Now Tony's focus is switching to allowing his sons to cut their teeth in the business. Much like Tony's father did for Tony, he is handing over the business to his sons to let them take it forwards. Multi-generational family businesses such as Tony's are rare, but they are filled with such great stories and a real sense of personality that comes with the continuity they've experienced over the years. We really enjoyed hearing from Tony and we hope you do too!

Andy Kerr, Managing Director of McHardy group, joins us for this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories. Working in the financial advice industry Andy heads up a business with an annual turnover of more than six-million pounds. This wasn't always his goal in life, though. We had a great time hearing Andy's story, from dreams of being a milkman in primary school through to the motivation to go his own way in business. We hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we did!