Scottish Chambers Of Commerce

The cost of doing business is in crisis mode and is undermining Scottish business recovery and growth, according to the latest findings from a Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC). Rising prices of energy, food and raw materials, coupled with labour market insecurity a

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has appointed Seona Shand as its new international trade director. Ms Shand has over a decade of experience in the field of international trade and brings to SCC deep knowledge and practical experience of trading internationally, doing business in new markets

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) is set to host an inaugural Global Business Dinner on the 22nd June at the Glasgow Science Centre with keynote speeches from Scottish Nobel Prize winning chemist, Professor David MacMillan and Scotland’s deputy first minister, John Swinney MSP. This busi

Increasing pressure is mounting on Scottish businesses as the cost-of-doing-business crisis hits the bottom line, according to the latest findings from a Scottish business survey from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).

Plans to introduce a new levy dubbed the “Amazon tax” on digital retailers and block the construction of new retail parks have been revealed as part of a programme to boost Scotland’s town centres.

Places on the first in-person trade mission from Scotland to the USA since the pandemic began have been snapped up in just four weeks as UK businesses look to new markets in the wake of Covid-19.

Scotland’s predicted rapid return to pre-pandemic levels of economic growth has been put at risk as businesses report increased concerns over rising costs, recruitment challenges and concern over the return of COVID-19 restrictions, according to a new survey conducted by the Scottish Chambers

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) welcomed over 400 leading figures from Scottish industry, business and politics to its Annual Scottish Business Address last night at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow. The event will gather representatives from across the Scottish business community and Chambers of C

Dr Liz Cameron, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC), has called on the Scottish Government to deliver a “Budget for Business Growth” ahead of the Scottish Budget tomorrow. In a letter to the cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, Kate Forbes, SCC has a

Almost a quarter of Scottish businesses are facing immediate financial peril should the Scottish Government extend covid-19 restrictions today, according to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC). A snap poll of nearly 700 companies has revealed that many firms are struggling with existing measures

Businesses in Scotland have continued to benefit from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and a strong economic rebound over the summer months, according to the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI). The QEI for the third quarter of 2021 indicates strong growth acros

As the world’s economy continues to power back up, Scottish businesses are being urged to grab the global opportunities on offer. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is leading a delegation that is showcasing the best of national luxury products and experiences. And it’s looking fo

Scottish businesses are being urged to reconnect with the world and discover valuable new opportunities at the World Expo being held in Dubai. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce network is leading three delegations later this year and into 2022, providing the platform for Scotland to showcase its ski

For the first time in over a year, businesses in Scotland can see the first shoots of recovery as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, according to a quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).

Scottish business organisations have welcomed the appointment of new cabinet ministers to the Scottish Parliament.