Colin Rowley, Executive Chair at Dron & Dickson talks Business with Scottish Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Willie Haughey, on Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast
Go Radio Business Show Highlights: [00:01:18] Labour Party Conference: Keir Starmer's announcement of £200 million for Grangemouth. Analysis of the announcement and its implications. Discussion on the joint venture between Jim Ratcliffe and PetroChina. Potential for new businesses and investments in Grangemouth. [00:04:28] Quangos and Public Authority Bingo: Russell Findlay and David Hamilton's comments on quangos. Discussion on the inefficiency of quangos and the need for better management. [00:08:08] Tax Rises and Public Services: Criticism of recent tax rises and the perceived lack of value for money. Warren Buffett's shareholder letter and lessons on business leadership. [00:11:51] Housing and Homelessness: Discussion on local authorities' spending on temporary accommodation. Anas Sarwar's plans for housing and rebuilding the country. [00:15:24] Regulations and Red Tape: The impact of regulations on housing and business development. [00:16:33] US Investments and Global Politics: Discussion on Donald Trump's policies and their impact on global business. German elections and their potential impact on Europe. [00:35:08] Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Update: Stuart Patrick [00:21:00] £200 million from the UK government's National Rail Fund for Grangemouth. Potential investments and projects in Glasgow. Defence spending and its impact on the Clyde. Glasgow's debt and potential solutions. [00:35:30] Special Guest: Colin Rowley, Executive Chair at Dron & Dickson Dron & Dickson are specialists in supply, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment in harsh and hazardous environments. With a team of highly trained sales professionals who are CompEx certified, providing exceptional service and support. Founded in 1927 by Mr Alan Dron & Robert Dickson originally selling explosives to the mining industry, in 1972 Norman & Alan Jr, sons of Alan Dron, begin selling flameproof lighting, cable and equipment to the distillery and shipbuilding sectors. [00:56:00] Board You Can’t Afford Stephen Halpin, Founder Portfolio XD PortfolioXD provide flexible and affordable, fractional (part-time), highly experienced senior executives for ambitious SME's and scaling businesses. Question for Hunter and Haughey When you were scaling your own businesses, was there ever a time when you knew you needed to bring more experienced, top-level C-suite leadership into your business, but hesitated for those or similar reasons?