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8 Business desk
A round-up of key events and headlines of the year from members of the Herald’s Business team
12 Ian McConnell
The Herald Business Editor looks back at 2017 and speaks out on the continuing presence of Brexit
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16 Ones to watch
Some of the successful entrepreneurs from around Scotland set to make a big noise in 2018
18 Nudge into profit
How Richard Thaler’s Nobel Prize-winning theory can boost your earnings
26 Cover story
As Amanda McMillan gets set for new opportunities, she looks back at a decade in charge at Glasgow Airport
38 Focus on Dundee
Britain’s coolest city is creating a blueprint for the future
44 10 Rules
For making sure your pitch is perfect
50 Let’s trade with Estonia
Export opportunities in this world-leader in technology and digital development
52 Commercial property
The influx of investment from abroad in Scotland’s cities
54 Interview: Laings
The family firm may have history but its modern approach is a shining example
60 The rise of RSBi
Once almost on its knees, this social enterprise is now fighting fit
64 The Big Idea
Is the office dead? With flexible working and the cloud, has the nine-to-five had its day?
66 Battery power
A breakthrough in energy storage is needed
68 Fashion
The right watch will make an impression and help you go far in business
70 The Makers
Neil McKinlay on whisky barrel skateboards
72 Gifts
Innovative present ideas from some of Scotland’s entrepreneurs
73 Me and my boss
Training and employment with City Building
74 Travel: Bavaria
With a GDP higher than most nations, Munich and its regions are worth the trip
77 Sport: Braehead Clan
Ice hockey is climbing up the table and this team is making gold from goals
Also inside … The fourth in our series of 16-page special pull-outs celebrating the creativity and innovation of Scotland’s entrepreneurs, highlighting their brightest talents and achievements and addressing the key issues and challenges they face in today’s tough economic climate.