In my Small Business Interviews series, I’m chatting to Edinburgh business owners to find out more about the ups and downs of running a small business. This time, it’s the turn of Ian Pilbeam who founded The HR Dept, an outsourced HR and Health & Safety provider, five years ago. With nearly 30 years of…
Small Business Interview: Solii Brodie from BeFab Be Creative
Next up in my small business interview series, I’m chatting to Solii Brodie from BeFab Be Creative. Set up by sisters Solii and Zoe, BeFab Be Creative launched in 2012 to make short run, high-end digital fabric printing as accessible for small designer-makers and interior designers as it is for larger brands. BeFab Creative offers…
Small Business Interview: Andrew Morrison from AM Bid
It’s time for another instalment of my small business interview series! And this time I’m chatting to Andrew Morrison, the founder and managing director of the multi-award-winning AM Bid. Based in North Berwick, just outside Edinburgh, Andrew leads a team of bid, proposal and tender experts working with both large and small businesses across 20 different…
Small Business Interview: Caroline Walsh from Archipelago Bakery
It’s time for another small business interview, and today I’m chatting to Caroline Walsh from Archipelago Bakery. The bakery is based on Edinburgh’s Dundas Street, and serves up some of the most delicious homemade organic artisan bread, cakes and pastry treats in the city. I caught up with Caroline to find out what makes her…
Small Business Interview: Jane Banks from LaserFlair
On my mission to find out what drives small business owners in Scotland, I’ve spoken to some pretty interesting people, who all have fantastic insights into what running a small business is really like. My latest interviewee is Jane Banks, the owner of laser cutting and engraving business LaserFlair, who is based in Upper Largo…
Small Business Interview: Gino Crolla from Anima
What makes small business owners in Edinburgh tick? That was the question that started my interview series with local small business owners about their achievements, successes and struggles – in marketing and in general. Today it’s the turn of Gino Crolla from Anima, a local restaurant in Edinburgh which serves up delicious Italian soul food.…
Small Business Interview: Amanda Stewart from Illuminate Technology
I always love picking the brains of other small business owners, and this time it’s the turn of Amanda Stewart. Amanda is the director of Illuminate Technology, an Edinburgh-based company which provides IT support for small businesses in Scotland. The perfect solution for small businesses who don’t have the space, budget or need for an…
Small Business Interview: Mally Graveson from Heehaw
Today I’m talking to another Edinburgh-based small business, Heehaw. They are a production company (working across video, film and animation) offering a full service throughout development, production and post-production. Whether it’s in-house creative work or a project for a client, Heehaw always try to bring something fresh to the films they make, ensuring engagement and…
Small Business Interview: Edinburgh Yarn Festival
If you enjoyed my recent interview with Lucky Cloud Skincare, then you’re in luck! Today I’m talking to another Edinburgh-based small business as part of my interview series. I picked the brains of Edinburgh Yarn Festival’s founders to find out all about their business. Edinburgh Yarn Festival is the UK’s premier urban hand-knitting show. Friends…
Small Business Interview: Lucky Cloud Skincare
Today, we’re starting off my new interview series with Lucy Cardwell from Lucky Cloud Skincare. She founded the business, which creates luxurious botanical skincare for dry, damaged and sensitive skin, in 2015. The products are vegan-friendly and made by hand in small batches in her Edinburgh workshop. With fantastic reviews in publications such as British Vogue…
