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Polly Purvis

Polly Purvis

Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member

25 August 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Why even founders need to be business focused

One 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.

Andrew McMillan

Andrew McMillan

Tax Partner & Head of Innovation Taxes

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16 August 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Innovation taxes
Reform to audio-visual (video games, film and TV) tax reliefs

The House of Lords Communications Committee published a report recently stating that the Creative Industries should sit at the heart of the UK’s economic growth plans.

Yvonne Irwin

Yvonne Irwin

Director, Consulting - Head of Client Service & Professional Services

27 June 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Consulting
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
The art of scaling up successfully for tech firms

How 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.

Ryan Milne

Ryan Milne

Business Advisory Senior Manager

10 May 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Start-up & Entrepreneurial
Practise until it’s ‘pitch perfect’

As we approach the Scottish EDGE finals, taking place 11-12 May, we continue to celebrate and embrace our partnership with Scottish EDGE, which has been running for nine years. In this blog, Ryan Milne shares his top tips for the ‘perfect pitch’.

Les Gaw

Les Gaw

Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member

07 March 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
Why we need to be bolder if we are to resolve tech talent pipeline issues

Meeting demand for tech talent in Scotland is a real ongoing issue as companies seek to attract skilled workers in a very crowded market. In this article, Les Gaw, Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board member, explains further.

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