NEW START // ISSUE 6 // 05
WELCOME
CABINET MINISTER ED BALLS RECENTLY
WARNED THAT THE CURRENT GLOBAL
RECESSION IS ‘THE MOST SERIOUS FOR OVER
100 YEARS’. AND AS THE COUNTRY SINKS
DEEPER INTO RECESSION, THE NEED FOR
BUSINESS SUPPORT HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER.
Thankfully, New Start Scotland returns to the SECC for the fifth year
running on 27th & 28th March. So whether you’re a new start in
business or you’re looking for ways to give your existing firm a bit of a
boost, you’ll be able to find all the support and guidance you need
under one roof.
And Sir Tom Farmer, arguably Scotland’s best known entrepreneur, will
be on hand to share his highs and lows of business. Having founded
Kwik-Fit in 1971 before selling it to the Ford Motor Company for £1.2
billion 28 years later, Sir Tom certainly knows his onions. Read our
exclusive interview with Sir Tom on page 26.
Many Scottish businesses continue to thrive during these tricky times.
SIR TOM FARMER,
Sandra McClumpha, the Scots entrepreneur who brought Fake Bake
tan to the UK, has just spent £10 million on acquiring the brand’s
ARGUABLY SCOTLAND’S
American parent company. Despite the economic downturn,
BEST KNOWN
McClumpha says she isn’t worried as the beauty industry has what it
ENTREPRENEUR, WILL
takes to survive. Read more on page 21.
BE ON HAND TO SHARE
And entrepreneur Roman Rock certainly knows a thing or two about
HIS HIGHS AND LOWS
business - having survived the recession in the early 90’s, his paintball OF BUSINESS. HAVING
company is experiencing growth of over 100%. Read the secrets to his
FOUNDED KWIK-FIT IN
success on page 30.
1971 BEFORE SELLING
As usual, we want to hear your news, views and opinions. Drop us a IT TO THE FORD
line via our forum at www.newstartscotland.com or by e-mail,
MOTOR COMPANY FOR
carrie@axismediagroup.co.uk
£1.2 BILLION 28 YEARS
See you at the show
LATER, SIR TOM
CERTAINLY KNOWS HIS
ONIONS.
PAUL MURRICANE
EDITOR
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