Posts by Jayne Nicholson
Get to Know Allan Dempsie in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? Old School 10p Tangy Tom crisps. What job would you be terrible at? Business Development. What do you wish you knew more about? Invoice Finance. What is the best way to start the day? I’m an early riser so I like waking up at 12.30am and making a…
Read MoreQ1 2025 Funding Highlights
We’ve had a strong start to Q1, not just here in Scotland but across the UK – we’re proud to share a snapshot of the incredible businesses we’ve had the privilege to support.
Read MoreGet to Know Kirsty Neely in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? Giant Prawn Cocktail Wotsits. What job would you be terrible at? Chef! What do you wish you knew more about? Languages. What is the best way to start the day? The clean answer is …… COFFEEEEEEE. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? Washington DC. What’s something…
Read MoreQ4 2024 Funding Highlights
With 2024 all wrapped up, we’re proud to share a snapshot of the incredible businesses we’ve had the privilege to support.
Read MoreGet to Know Michelle Carroll in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? M&S’ best ever lasagne. What job would you be terrible at? Bin person. What do you wish you knew more about? Everything. What is the best way to start the day? Cup of tea! Where is the most interesting place you’ve been? The Sanctuary of Truth – Thailand.…
Read MoreGet to Know Joanna Cashmore in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? Lying on a beach with the sounds of the ocean. What job would you be terrible at? Teaching children. What do you wish you knew more about? The wider world. What is the best way to start the day? Coffee. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?…
Read MoreA Selection of UK Businesses Funded in Q3 2024
Labour Promises Huge Shake-Up of Workers’ Rights
The Labour manifesto is anticipated to be the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights for a generation, with its far encompassing day one rights and its potential to represent a seismic shift in the landscape for the worker and their employer. Whilst employers and HR professionals could be forgiven for feeling some trepidation over what is…
Read MoreGet to Know Caitlin Foote in our Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? Always ordering three beverages at once. One for hydration, one with caffeine and one for fun. What job would you be terrible at? A librarian, I’d really struggle to be quiet all day. What do you wish you knew more about? Golf, so I could play as much…
Read MoreGet to Know Anthony Guest in our First Employee Spotlight
What would you rate 10 / 10? White Island Resort , Ibiza – Super Venue , Super Food, Super staff. What job would you be terrible at? Botox Beautician – I have a bit of needle phobia. What do you wish you knew more about? Taxonomy. What is the best way to start the day?…
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