Scottish Business Network is a not-for-profit social enterprise supported by our members. We have a clear social purpose to support Scottish based companies and organisations to develop and grow through the utilisation of the Scottish business diaspora.Â
Be Brief, Be Specific, Be Gone!
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Christine’s story
Scottish Business Network (SBN) (www.sbn.scot) was established in 2016 when as a Scot living in London working for the Irish, I realised that no one was sharing the story with the many Scots in London and South East, of the entrepreneurial activity in Scotland.  Â
My biggest challenge was
Getting the balance right. Too often I get 110% absorbed in everything SBN which consumes all my thoughts. I have to consciously push business thinking to one side and make space for Christine i.e not SBN CEO & Cofounder. Taking time out to just be me is so important to ensure I have the vitality and freshness of ideas to come back to my business and be a better leader.Â
Christine recommends
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Flexible working: How to look after yourselfÂ
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Innovation – a simple guide Woman and business finance: the need-to-knowsÂ
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What stops us from turning business dreams into reality?