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10 September 2024
Sunset clause extended: a new dawn for EIS and VCT schemesThere has been ongoing uncertainty over the life span of Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) relief, as the date within the “sunset clause” has been approaching. As of 3 September 2024, this extension has now come into force, which should be seen as fantastic news for the EIS ecosystem. Stephen Oates, Tax Director, explains further.
29 February 2024
My Journey with Scottish EDGEThe Scottish EDGE pitch competition has become a fixture of the business calendar in Scotland. Twice a year, early-stage founders from across Scotland are invited to apply and potentially win up to £100k in funding to fuel their growth ambitions. In this blog, Calum Purdie, Technology and Life Sciences Ecosystem Manager, discusses his involvement with Scottish EDGE, and how Johnston Carmichael support the competition.
10 October 2023
Live pitching & tips for successScottish Edge is upon us once again, and EDGE22 is very much up and running. At this time of year, our support of EDGE begins with our pitch panel sessions. These are an opportunity for semi-finalists to practice their pitch, in front of an experienced and supportive panel. It’s a great opportunity for the semi-finalists, but also exciting for us to hear from Scotland’s emerging entrepreneurial talent. Here, Shaun Millican gives his top tips for when it comes to pitching.
Polly Purvis
Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member
25 August 2023
Why even founders need to be business focusedOne of the real strengths of Scotland’s tech sector is that we have such a wide range of founders providing technology solutions for a broad range of industries. Many of these founders will think, “what should I prioritise to ensure the best start?”. Here, Polly Purvis, Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board member, dives into the importance of commercial skills when starting up and running a business in the tech sector.
Yvonne Irwin
Director, Consulting - Head of Client Service & Professional Services
27 June 2023
The art of scaling up successfully for tech firmsHow does a company scale up properly? In this article, Yvonne Irwin, Consulting Director & Head of Professional Services, highlights the key elements of success, whilst also reflecting on potential pitfalls entrepreneurs should be aware of when aiming to successfully scale their business.
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