Episode Summary
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey discuss the relevance of the CBI and government interactions, as well as their wishlist for the upcoming Scottish budget, which includes tax reforms and business rates. They emphasise the importance of investing in apprenticeships and skills, suggesting tax incentives for companies. Additionally, Scottish Water's £9 billion investment in infrastructure is highlighted, presenting opportunities for SMEs.
The special guest is Simon Burgess, CEO of BIP Solutions in Glasgow
Episode Highlights
[00:02:00] Scale-Up Conference Recap
Discussion about the recent Scale-Up Conference at Gleneagles.
Highlights of the event and key speakers like Professor Sir Christopher Evans and James Watt.
[00:05:30] CBI and Government Relations
Conversation about the CBI's relevance and government interactions.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey opinions on political responses and budget implications.
[00:10:00] Scottish Budget Preview
Upcoming Scottish budget discussion.
Lord Haughey and Sir Tom discusses their budget Wishlist, including tax reforms and business rates.
[00:15:00] Apprenticeships and Skills Investment
Importance of investing in apprenticeships and skills.
Suggestions for tax incentives for companies investing in training.
[00:18:00] Scottish Water Investment
Announcement of Scottish Water's £9 billion investment in infrastructure.
Emphasis on opportunities for SMEs.
[00:20:00]
Special Guest: Simon Burgess, CEO of BIP Solutions in Glasgow
BIP Solutions in Glasgow provides procurement services and solutions to the public and private sectors. BIP Solutions offers services like tendering, procurement advice, and digital tools to help organisations manage and streamline their procurement processes.
Board You Can't Afford
Craig Johnstone from Launch Foods has a question for Sir Tom and Lord Haughey..
Launch Foods was established in 2018. Craig identified the contradicting news reports of food waste and food surplus, against child poverty and children going hungry
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Sir Tom and Lord Haughey discuss the relevance of the CBI and government interactions, as well as their wishlist for the upcoming Scottish budget, which includes tax reforms and business rates. They emphasise the importance of investing in apprenticeships and skills, suggesting tax incentives for companies. Additionally, Scottish Water's £9 billion investment in infrastructure is highlighted, presenting opportunities for SMEs.
The special guest is Simon Burgess, CEO of BIP Solutions in Glasgow
Episode Highlights
[00:02:00] Scale-Up Conference Recap
Discussion about the recent Scale-Up Conference at Gleneagles.
Highlights of the event and key speakers like Professor Sir Christopher Evans and James Watt.
[00:05:30] CBI and Government Relations
Conversation about the CBI's relevance and government interactions.
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey opinions on political responses and budget implications.
[00:10:00] Scottish Budget Preview
Upcoming Scottish budget discussion.
Lord Haughey and Sir Tom discusses their budget Wishlist, including tax reforms and business rates.
[00:15:00] Apprenticeships and Skills Investment
Importance of investing in apprenticeships and skills.
Suggestions for tax incentives for companies investing in training.
[00:18:00] Scottish Water Investment
Announcement of Scottish Water's £9 billion investment in infrastructure.
Emphasis on opportunities for SMEs.
[00:20:00]
Special Guest: Simon Burgess, CEO of BIP Solutions in Glasgow
BIP Solutions in Glasgow provides procurement services and solutions to the public and private sectors. BIP Solutions offers services like tendering, procurement advice, and digital tools to help organisations manage and streamline their procurement processes.
Board You Can't Afford
Craig Johnstone from Launch Foods has a question for Sir Tom and Lord Haughey..
Launch Foods was established in 2018. Craig identified the contradicting news reports of food waste and food surplus, against child poverty and children going hungry
Follow the show :
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