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Andrew McMillan

Andrew McMillan

Tax Partner & Head of Innovation Taxes

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28 September 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
  • Innovation taxes
Why the increased UK Games Fund pot can drive growth across the industry

The UK games industry is an economic powerhouse, and one of the true pillars of the modern UK economy.

Calum Purdie

Calum Purdie

Technology and Life Sciences Ecosystem Manager

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20 September 2023

  • Technology & Life Sciences
Scottish Tech and the need to think globally

As the summer comes to an end, there has been a flurry of announcements, events and initiatives that have been taking place across the Scottish Tech community.

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.

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