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Evaluations Online is a publicly accessible collection of evaluation and research reports from Scottish Enterprise. The reports cover all aspects of Scottish Enterprise's economic development activities and are available for download at no cost.
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Mid-sized businesses in Scotland 2010-18
Mid-sized businesses (MSBs) are defined as businesses with a turnover of between £25m and £500m. Evidence demonstrates MSBs to be more productive, more innovative and to disproportionately contribute to economic growth. Therefore, increasing the numbers and size of Scotland’s mid-market is critical to achieving sustained economic growth. This note presents the latest analysis of the extent and shape of MSBs in Scotland. It covers the period of 2010-18 and presents breakdown across sector, employment and nation of ownership. The data relates solely to activity within Scotland. -
Mid-sized businesses across the regions and industries of Scotland (2010-18)
Mid-Sized Businesses (MSBs) are defined as those with turnover of between £25m and £499m. Growth in the number and performance of MSBs matters because they disproportionately contribute to growth and are more innovative, more likely to export and have higher productivity. Understanding MSBs across Scotland and what trends in growth exist (total number as well as their turnover and employment) will help the development of tailored policy responses specific to local circumstances. This research note sets out the extent and shape of MSBs across the regions of Scotland and how this has changed since 2010. -
New business creation in Scotland since 2010
New business creation is important for providing a larger business base from which to develop more growth as well as more mid-sized businesses (MSBs). Evidence also identifies new firms as the primary creators of new jobs in economies, and in Scotland they have an important role in sustaining jobs both in rural and urban areas. It has been shown that growth and high-growth is achievable anywhere in Scotland but in several areas, particularly rural and remote areas, the small business population is hindering further growth. Creating more MSBs matters because they disproportionately contribute to growth and are more innovative, more likely to export and have higher productivity. This note highlights the change in new business creation in Scotland since 2010. It also compares Scotland to elsewhere in the UK. -
Water pipeline test facilities research: findings report – final report
This report presents the findings of a review of the requirements and demand for additional pipeline test facilities in Scotland. It assesses the current situation and identifies gaps between what currently exists and is planned for, and whether this meets the needs of the Scottish water industry. -
Scottish Loan Fund (SLF) Strategic Review and Economic Impact Assessment
The main objectives of the Review were to conduct a review of the current market conditions in which the SLF operates and assess whether there continues to be a rationale for intervention through the SLF in its current or amended format; consider evidence of any market adjustment since the introduction of SLF; assess the net economic impact generated Fund in period to 30th September 2016; review the commercial performance of the Fund; and assess the value for money.