Episode Highlights:

 

1. Labour’s General Election Success:

• Discussion on the accurate exit polls.
• The mood of Scotland’s businesses post-election.

 

2. Economic Growth and Productivity:

• Lord Haughey’s feedback to Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves.
• Emphasis on economic growth, hope, and avoiding the blame game.
• Importance of productivity.

 

3. Lord Haughey meets Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes

• Lord Haughey’s Glasgow development offers affordable renting 'solution'
• Advises about lifting rent freeze.

 

4. Housing Crisis:

• Lord Haughey’s conversation with the Deputy First Minister about lifting the rent freeze bill.

 

5. Scottish Enterprise:

• Securing 17,000 jobs for Scotland.
• Positive news stories.

 

6. US Politics:

• Joe Biden steps down, Kamala Harris’s impact.
• Trump’s reaction and political dynamics.

 

7. Retail Analysis:

• Tom Hunter’s insights on rates bills and e-commerce impact.
• Discussion on tourism tax.

 

8. Brexit’s Impact on Business:

• Keir Starmer’s charm offensive with France and Germany.
• Business feedback on Brexit and the need for closer ties.

 

9. Personal Milestones:

• Tom Hunter becomes a grandpa to Campbell Hunter.

 

10. Murray’s Legacy:

• Judy and Andy Murray’s academy plans and legacy concerns.

 

 

 

Labour General Election, Economic Growth, SNP Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Housing Crisis, COP26, Scottish Enterprise, US Politics, Retail Analysis, Tourism Tax, Brexit, Tom Hunter,  Willie Haughey, Murray Legacy, Go Radio Business Show

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Doug Duguid, CEO of Indigo 7 Ventures and Aurora Energy Services. 

Doug was one of the founders of EnerMech.  EnerMech had a build and buy strategy, completing 17 acquisitions of owner managed businesses over a 12-year period – and was backed by Lime Rock Partners. It provided maintenance and commissioning services to the energy and infrastructure sectors - with significant organic growth through both international expansion and new service line offerings.

Doug previously spent 4 years at PSL Energy Services where he led the Lime Rock backed management buy-out in May 2003.  PSL provided well services and pipeline and process services to the oil & gas industry.

In 2020 Doug and Michael Buchan founded I7V Renewables Ltd – which is a private investment vehicle – which has provided capital to a number of early-stage renewables/sustainability businesses (e.g. Zelim, Recycl 8, Power Roll, Xergy Group, Realest and Resource Design) and is the majority owner of RenQuip, Recruitment Ventures and Aurora Energy Services.

 

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - if you have a question or a suggestion for the show, email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Allan Cannon, the co-founder and CEO of space technology scale up Krucial, where he is responsible for business growth and strategy.

With a background in complex technology and science, business development and leadership, Allan is on a mission to make digital transformation easier for all —anywhere on earth.

Allan is also a keen advocate for the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and leaders and is an active member of the Scottish tech ecosystem.

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey also offer business insight and advice.

If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Marie Owen CEO and founder of LS Productions.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Lord Malcolm Offord.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Colin Borland, director of Devolved Nations at Federation of Small Businesses.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Grant Keenan, managing director of Keenan Recycling.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Ryan Longmuir, founder and managing director of Regis Banqueting.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Mark Bamforth, Serial Bio Tech Entrepreneur & Investor

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne founder of Genius Foods, one of the UK's leading gluten free bakery brands 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Alistair McAuley, co-founder of Timorous Beasties

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Ryan McCabe, CEO of Odro, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of recruitment technology.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions! 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Chris Stewart, CEO and Majority shareholder of Chris Stewart Group.

An experienced property owner, investor, developer and operator, Chris established his business almost 30 years ago and has since earned a reputation as one of the country’s leaders in urban regeneration, real estate placemaking and hotel development. CSG’s success has brought widespread industry recognition, with Chris winning an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018, in the Building a Better Working World category.

An experienced property owner, investor, developer and operator, Chris established his business almost 30 years ago and has since earned a reputation as one of the country’s leaders in urban regeneration, real estate placemaking and hotel development. CSG’s success has brought widespread industry recognition, with Chris winning an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018, in the Building a Better Working World category.

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - if you have a question or a suggestion for the show, email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Martin McKay, Chief Executive Officer for Clyde Gateway.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Cally Russell, founder of This Is Unfolded.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Craig Letton, the visionary CEO and owner of MRM Global.

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Daniel Smith - the Founder of AstroAgency and Co-Founder of Fire Arrow – Sunday 12th November

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Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Daniel Smith - the Founder of AstroAgency and Co-Founder of Fire Arrow, as well as being a founding Director and former Chair of not-for-profit Space Scotland, an industry-led group supporting Scotland’s space sector development

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Gilad Tiefenbrun, CEO of Linn Products Ltd. 

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Derek Pierce, MD of J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Kevin Dorren -  a founder & CEO of Parsley Box, a leading senior nutrition business in the UK.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Andrew Vincent, CEO of QUICKBLOCK.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700.

Hunter and Haughey's special guests this week are Julie Wilson and Amy Livingstone, Directors and Co-Founders of innovative British Baby Business, Cheeky Choppers.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700.

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Andrew Morrison, Founder of AM Bid & APMP Global Thought Leader of the Year.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700.

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Allan Nelson, CEO & Co-Founder of For-Sight.

 

For-Sight, is a leading voice in transforming the hospitality industry. With a strong passion for technology and learning, Allan advocates for the strategic use of first-party data, CRM technology, and targeted marketing to drive revenue for hotels and other accommodation providers. Under his leadership, For-Sight delivers innovative, automated solutions to support its customers in building guest engagement, growing direct revenue, and fostering guest loyalty. 

 

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for

the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Leah Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Appointedd

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Danny Campbell, Founder of HOKO Design & Judge on Scotland's Home of the Year

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Peter Proud, former head of digital strategy for Europe for Microsoft & current CEO of Forrit.

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Jawad Khursheed, CEO of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems

 

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guests this week are Simon Biltcliffe, the founder, former CEO and current Executive Chairman of Webmart and Laura Davidson, CEO of Tag Digital.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is the Scottish Government's current Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation, Richard Neilson Lochhead.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is David Milne, Managing Director of KC Group Shipping.    In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Mark Hunter, Retired President & CEO of Molson Coors Brewing Company   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Kevin Martin, Managing Director of MML Leisure Limited.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Andy Lothian, CEO of Insights Group.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Nadeem Sarwar, the Founder and CEO of Phlo.

 

Nadeem was formally a career commercial banker before founding Phlo in 2015. He is responsible for all company operations & the overall development and building of Phlo. His simple goal is to build Phlo into the number one, on-demand digital pharmacy service in the UK, helping patients like him, access their medication when & where they want it.

 

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for

the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Tommy Cook, founder and CEO of Calnex Solutions.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Ana Stewart, founder of i-design, Angel Investor and Non-Executive Director of Bella & Duke & the Scottish FA.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Kim Perdikou, Non Executive Director of CyberArk.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Alan Mahon, founder of Brewgooder.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is David MacDonald, CEO and Owner of Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is David McCutcheon, CEO of one of Britain's fastest growing logistics businesses, Bullet Express.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!   Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is David Farquhar, CEO of Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS). IGS is Scottish-based agritech business.   David is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, with a track record of driving shareholder value,    In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is athlete and BBC broadcaster Mark Beaumont.  Mark spent the first few decades of his career building teams around sporting success.  He believes that Scotland continues to have a key role to play in creating science, engineering and technology that has global positive impact.  Mark was also awarded the British Empire Medal for services to sport and charity in 2018. Mark still holds the 18,000-mile circumnavigation cycling record in a time of 78 days along.   In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Paul Connelly, the visionary CEO of Connelly Security Systems (CSS), who has forged an inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a stalwart figure in the security industry. Hailing from a bustling family of ten siblings and nurtured in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Paul’s early years laid the foundation for his unyielding determination.

 

Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will also offer business insight and advice - If you have a question or a suggestion for

the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

The Go Radio Business Show with Work Flo Solutions is back this Sunday at 11am!   Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Stephen Easton of Easton Group. Steven is Co-founder and Chairman of Green Home Systems, an energy efficiency specialist that installs insulation and renewable energy systems in homes throughout Scotland.    Green Home Systems’ vision is to create a zero-carbon world, and it is on a mission to eradicate fuel poverty in Scotland.    In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

This week is the first show of the year, and two of Scotlands most successful entrepreneurs take time out this week to reiterate why they decided to launch it back in 2020 and discuss what they and the partners of the show can do to help you and your business as we head into the 3rd year of the show!   Sir Tom and Lord Haughey will be discussing their predictions for this year - including interest rates, the current rate of inflation and offer their honest opinions on the current energy crisis!    And in the boardroom, they discuss Housing and offer their unique business insight and advice, as well as taking your calls and answering your questions! Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700

Our final show before the Festive break is a Hunter and Haughey special, recorded at the Scottish Edge, Edge 20 Final at RBS HQ in Gogarburn on Tuesday afternoon.   Sir Tom and Lord Haughey took questions from the conference auditorium in a special 'Board You Can't Afford' with the live audience.   Big thanks to all of our guests and contributors, we’ll be back in 2023.   Don't forget, If you have any questions for the show when it returns in the New Year, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk 

Hunter and Haughey's special guest this week is Bob Keiller of AB15 Limited    In the boardroom, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey offer business insight and advice, taking your calls and answering your questions!

 

Don't forget, If you have a question for the show, Email gobusiness@thisisgo.co.uk or WhatsApp your question to 0808 17 17 700