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Scotland’s public sector “could do a lot better”
Scotland’s public sector isn’t doing enough to help entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses, according to one of the country’s top entrepreneurs.
In an exclusive interview with New Start magazine, Chris Gorman OBE, whose previous ventures include The Gadget Shop and DX Communications, has spoken out about the lack of “joined up thinking” that exists in some the Government’s enterprise companies.
Speaking about the support that is available for Scottish entrepreneurs, Gorman said: “I think the biggest challenge is that it’s not joined up thinking, especially when you look at some of the enterprise companies – we go heavy into many sectors that we know we’re not going to be able to save. I think we could do a better job.”
Despite this, Gorman still believes Scotland is a good place to start a business. He said: “Over the last five to ten years, Scotland has transformed into accepting that business is good and accepting that start-ups are good.”
“There are a lot of support opportunities out there with many people looking to help entrepreneurs, it’s just a case of trying to locate the right ones.”
When asked about what should change in the Scottish economy, Gorman said: “We have tax powers in Scotland and if we want to attract more business here, I’d look at utilising those powers and reducing this element of red tape. We’ve seen the impact in Ireland, we have the same ability here in Scotland.”
Launched in conjunction with New Start Scotland exhibition, Scotland’s largest business exhibition for those looking to start-up or grow their business (Glasgow SECC, March 14th & 15th), the New Start magazine will take an informal yet informative look at key business issues affecting SMEs in Scotland.
Ceri Rogers, organiser of the New Start Scotland exhibition, said: “Until now, there hasn’t been an obvious place for advice and shared experiences for anyone starting up or seeking to grow their new business.”
“With small businesses accounting for 97% of the 300,000 business in Scotland, the launch of the New Start magazine will change this and provide advice and guidance for those who need it.”
The first edition, out this month, also features former Apprentice star turned entrepreneur Karen Bremner, who describes how her previous career in the RAF gave her a better grounding in starting a business than watching Sir Alan Sugar in action.
Packed with real life business examples and opinions from everyday entrepreneurs, the New Start magazine and online services are sure to give Scottish SMEs the boost they deserve.
Former Scottish Television and Channel 4 producer Paul Murricane is the magazine’s editor with business journalists Carrie Wallace as deputy editor and Sabina Kadic as business editor.
New Start is available free of charge to anyone who signs up for free to the online resource www.newstartscotland.com and will also be distributed via Business Gateway and the Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT)
Visit www.newstartscotland.com for further information.
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