Scottish business round-up

A round-up of business news from across Scotland featuring: Cutitronics’ first international hire, Salon Studios’ launch of Salonpreneur, The Thriving Box Company’s artisan delivery service, HighNet’s success during lockdown

  • Cutitronics reaches Paris with first international hire

Scottish skin-tech company Cutitronics, has secured a foothold in Europe and will drive international business prospects with the appointment of Virginie Darteyre as Country Sales Manager in Paris, France to meet growing market demand.

The company, which combines med-tech know-how with an in-depth understanding of the skincare industry has developed a patented suite of technologies that analyses skin condition in real time, enabling personalised advice based on specific requirements of the individual and environment.



Ms Darteyre’s new role will see her develop international sales for the business and will be at the forefront of the company’s growth trajectory. She brings more than 15 years’ experience in international sales, previously working in the fashion and retail industry with household names including Fruit of the Loom and Firetrap.

 

  • Salon Studios launches Salonpreneur

Edinburgh-based co-working hub Salon Studios, has launched Salonpreneur, a free digital platform to support self-employed salon professionals.

The firms founder, Roz Colhart, launched the platform to help her business community in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Colthard has also received national recognition for her response to the coronavirus pandemic by being named as one of the faces of the UK Government’s “GREAT Inspirations” campaign launched on the 1st July 2020.

Salonpreneur provides users with free planning tools, business templates and expert advice. 

 

  • The Thriving Box Company delivery service launched

Edinburgh-based entrepreneur Robbie Allen has launched The Thriving Box Company to support local businesses by enabling customers to shop for high-quality products such as artisan food, art and coffee, delivered straight to their door.

The service was launched to help small local business move their products in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It intends to help the firms continue to grow and sustain their company and livelihood.

Robbie Allen has also received recognition for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic by beign included in the “GREAT Inspirations” campaign.

 

  • HighNet continues to attract new customers during COVID-19

Inverness-based tech company HighNet has continued to attract new customers during the coronavirus pandemic after funding from Shawbrook Bank helped it invest in crucial technology and hardware.

The firm invested in the new technology to ensure it could operate seamlessly in lockdown.

The firm replicated their office IT set-up (with multiple monitors on every workstation) for their staff at home, enabling them to work successfully during COVID-19 restrictions. Shawbrook’s earlier funding had allowed the firm – which offers voice, data and mobile connectivity for businesses – to purchase a large range of IP addresses, essential for providing services to its growing customer base.

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