Glasgow Business . 9
www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com CHAMBER CHAT Tim Blott, Managing Director, Herald & Times Group
›› WE FIND OUT WHAT MAKES MEDIA MOGUL TIM BLOTT TICK
BUSINESS Describe your role/job?
I run a multi-media business, consisting of newspapers, internet, magazines and printing divisions.
What skills do you bring to the table/are required in your role?
Te job requires people, political and strategic skills.
What has been your career highpoint?
Probably the Sunday Herald Ryan Giggs story, which was a major gamble at the time.
What’s the best thing about Glasgow Chamber of
Commerce?
It is forward-looking and always talking up business in the city.
What one thing would you wish for Glasgow between now and 2014?
A beter economy. PERSONAL
What do you do to relax at the weekend?
Play tennis and socialise with family and friends.
What is your favourite city outside the UK and why?
Florence in Italy for the culture and cuisine.
Dial for free legal advice
Helpline As part of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s membership benefit, we offer a free legal advice helpline to businesses across the city. Below is a helpful guide to this service and all it offers.
What is the Legal Helpline? The Legal Helpline is a free legal advice service for members to discuss business related legal matters.
What is the value of assistance I can receive? Members have access to up to £65,000 worth of professional fees each year.
What sort of issues do these fees cover? The fees cover issues such as employment disputes, prosecution defence, employment awards or Tax, VAT, PAYE and NIC investigations.
How do I use the helpline? In the event of a dispute it is essential that you contact the Chamber Legal Advice Line at the earliest opportunity. Delaying notifying the insurers could jeopardise your ability to be covered, so if in doubt, call.
What services will the advice line offer? The Advice Line will provide member businesses with telephone based “signposting” advice about any legal issue and where possible prevent issues from escalating in the first place.
How can I find out more about the Legal Advice Line? To contact the Chamber Legal Advice Line, or if you would like to speak to someone about Chamber Legal Expenses, call 0871 423 5239.
Name your favourite book/ film/album?
Wilfred Owen’s poems/Citizen Kane/Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms.
What is your most embarrassing experience?
Being the main guest and
turning up without a black tie and dinner suit.
If you could host a dinner party, who would you choose (two living, two dead)?
Bill Clinton, David Hockney, Leonardo Da Vinci and Marilyn Munroe.
Tim Blott, Managing
Director, Herald & Times Group
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