Market View
This quarter alongside our economic update, we get a deeper dive into the Real Estate & Housing and Infrastructure sectors.
Insights and ideas
Helping you meet the unique needs of your business
Whatever the future may hold, UK business can adapt and deliver positive social and economic change. Businesses can achieve amazing things, so can yours. Discover more in our Yes Business Can action-based insight.
Improving sustainability in your supply chain
Due to COVID-19 many businesses are trying to make their supply chains more resilient, but why not make them greener and more sustainable at the same time? See how.
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Supporting a more sustainable future in Scotland
We have partnered with Scottish Business Insider to help Scottish businesses on their sustainability journey. This will consist of insightful content throughout the year in the run up to COP26, helping deliver a greener and more sustainable future in Scotland.
UK Trade Prosperity
This report explores the opportunities for British businesses to trade internationally as the UK embraces its new status outside of the EU.
Brexit Report Series
This collection of reports explore the opportunities available and the disruptions faced by British trade internationally as the UK exits the EU.
British Trade Post-Brexit: A New World for Global British Business
Read the new Bank of Scotland report revealing insights into how British businesses have increased trade diversion away from the EU.
Supporting trade in a disruptive environment
Supporting trade in a disruptive environment
Clean growth sustainability audit
Our guide can help you get started on conducting your sustainability audit. It covers the benefits, step-by-step instructions and ideas for improvement projects.
The future of corporate sustainability
We take a look at some of the challenges and opportunities which will emerge over the coming months as businesses look to rebuild and grow in sustainable ways.
Perspectives on leadership
What makes a strong leader? Leaders from Hotel Chocolat, BAE Systems and other businesses reflect on their experience through COVID-19 in our video series.
The Big Conversation
On September 16, Bank of Scotland hosted an event to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Scottish firms in dealing with the economic impacts of coronavirus. Read the write-up.
Dark web threats – and what to do about them
The dark web poses a threat to businesses, with criminals using it to launch cyber attacks and sell stolen business and customer data. Understanding how criminals operate in this hidden ecosystem, and the steps you can take to protect yourself from them, can help you keep your business safe.
Learning to make big decisions as a leader
Running a successful business requires not just a great product and an effective strategy, but also strong leadership and an ability to make difficult decisions.
Making technology and innovation change less daunting
Having the right technology is a key part of improving resilience and productivity for businesses of all sizes, across all sectors
Business as Unusual: Practical guidance for businesses
Read the 4 minute write-up of the Bank of Scotland live broadcast: Business as Unusual, with insights from business, economic and industry specialists about how we recover from COVID-19.
The phasing out of LIBOR
Helping businesses understand and prepare for the phasing out of LIBOR beyond 2021
How business mentoring could help you navigate a path beyond coronavirus
You don’t have to make difficult business decisions alone. Find out how mentoring could help you lead your business with confidence.
Beyond an equation – key areas to increase productivity
Productivity isn’t just a simple equation. We explore five key business areas that can have a real impact on your productivity.
Talking productivity with Be The Business’ Sir Charlie Mayfield and McKinsey’s Tera Allas
Being more productive can deliver many benefits to your business, from boosting growth and competitiveness to improving morale. But how do you know how productive you are?
Trading with new markets: Common challenges and how to overcome them
With a growing number of businesses looking further afield for trading partners, Bank of Scotland’s Head of SME and Mid Corporate Trade, David Weatherhead, discusses the opportunities out there for businesses, and how to make the most of them.