Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is a pioneering entrepreneur from South East London, whose modest beginnings have driven his remarkable career. In 2019, he co-founded Inc & Co with a bold vision to rejuvenate struggling businesses, preserve jobs, reduce creditor losses, and promote growth. Under the stewardship of Scott, Group CEO Jack Mason, and Group CTO Dave Antrobus, Inc & Co has grown into a global force with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors such as Professional Services, Travel, Retail, Ecommerce, and Shared Workspaces, showcasing a robust record of acquisitions and expansion. Scott's entrepreneurial acumen is further evidenced by strategic divestitures, including the sales of MyLife Digital to Dataguard and Laundrapp to Laundryheap, demonstrating his skill in amplifying business value and ensuring sustainable development. Beyond his business ventures, Scott is a passionate mental health advocate, openly discussing his experiences with Complex PTSD to aid others. He champions Women in Business and Tech and proudly represents the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With over two decades in leadership roles, Scott believes in the power of teamwork, fostering strong relationships, and nurturing a supportive culture as cornerstones of success. Scott Dylan's journey is characterised by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact both in the business world and beyond. His dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering environment for all team members is a testament to his visionary leadership and aspirations for a brighter future.
Governments and private enterprises should contribute to a global artificial intelligence fund aimed at enabling developing nations to reap the benefits of technological advancements, as per a recent United Nations (UN) report.The proposed fund is designed to provide models, computational resources, and training programmes related to AI, following recommendations from the UN Secretary-General’s high-level AI advisory group.Dame Wendy Hall, professor of computer science at the University of Southampton and a member of the UN’s AI advisory body, emphasized the need to avoid repeating past mistakes made with climate change. She highlighted that developing countries should receive assistance to invest in…
Liverpool’s office market is currently experiencing significant stagnation, with property agents urging for public sector intervention to reset the market and stimulate development.According to the Liverpool Office Agents Forum (LOAF), the city saw only 23,879 sq ft of transactions in Q2, a sharp decline from the buoyant 95,905 sq ft recorded in Q1. This organisation, composed of property agents across the city, highlights that 900,000 sq ft of office space is vacant in the city centre, with a mere 12% being Grade A accommodation and only 7.75% located in the business district.Gabriel Davies, associate at Fisher German and chair of…
Liverpool City Council has announced the commencement of work on Paddington South, the next phase in the city’s flagship £1bn Knowledge Quarter hub.This development is part of the wider Paddington Village project, which currently includes The Spine building and the Novotel hotel. The council aims to further expand Paddington Village to boost Liverpool’s growing research, development, and innovation sector while creating a lively new neighbourhood.A notable aspect of the Paddington South development will be the enhancement of public green spaces around Grove Street, intending to increase biodiversity by 10% as part of the city’s broader urban greening programme. This development…
Recently submitted plans by City architecture practice Howells aim to revitalise one of Birmingham’s most cherished attractions, the grade II*-listed Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston. The proposal outlines a comprehensive restoration project deemed “urgent and extensive,” as highlighted by the CEO, Sara Blair-Manning. Historic England has flagged the future of the gardens as ‘at risk,’ necessitating immediate attention to preserve this vital heritage site.The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, spanning 15 acres and home to over 10,000 botanical species, is poised for a significant transformation. The project’s primary objective is to restore and adapt the site’s historic assets, including four Victorian glasshouses,…
Liverpool is set to welcome a new retro disco club after a hospitality group made its biggest investment yet in the city. Gloria’s, situated on Back Berry Street, will occupy the space previously held by the cocktail and rock and roll venue, MOJO, following an investment exceeding £1 million by DGB Hospitality Group.The venue has been designed as a cocktail lounge that will transform into what is touted to be “Liverpool’s best dance club” come nighttime. It is set to feature live disco acts alongside both local and global DJ talent regularly. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, 27…
Plans to demolish Salford’s Regent Retail Park for a billion-pound housing development, which includes the prospective tallest skyscraper outside London, have sparked significant objections.In July, Henley Investment Management submitted a proposal to Salford City Council to redevelop the Regent Retail Park, replacing it with over 3,000 apartments and commercial spaces at a total investment of £1 billion. The plan highlights a skyscraper exceeding 70 stories, positioning it as the tallest tower outside London if sanctioned. However, this proposed development has faced opposition from hundreds of local residents and visitors, who lament the prospective loss of the retail park.More than 260…
Ambitious plans to construct the world’s most extensive tidal power project on the River Mersey have progressed significantly. Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram today announced the commencement of a public consultation and the submission of a formal planning application. The project aims to harness renewable energy to power hundreds of thousands of homes for the next 120 years.Metro Mayor Rotheram has advocated for the construction of a tidal barrage since assuming office in 2017. The proposed infrastructure, spanning from Liverpool to Wirral, aims to capture clean, reliable energy from the river, which will benefit future generations. Project leaders…
The renowned homeware brand Tupperware has recently filed for bankruptcy in the United States.Facing a daunting debt of over $700 million, the company has explored numerous strategies to counter its financial struggles.Tupperware, founded in 1946 by Earl Tupper in Leominster, Massachusetts, revolutionised food storage with its airtight plastic containers featuring a patented ‘burping seal.’ These containers gained significant popularity, even making their way to Queen Elizabeth II’s breakfast table.In recent years, Tupperware’s financial health has been severely impacted by a challenging macroeconomic environment. The company experienced negative sales growth for three consecutive years before a brief resurgence during the COVID-19…
FW Capital has achieved a significant £5 million funding milestone, reinforcing the resilience of Northern businesses. This milestone has been reached through investments under the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), facilitated by the British Business Bank.FW Capital, a specialist in SME finance, has reached a pivotal funding milestone by investing over £5 million into Northern businesses through NPIF II. This initiative, launched by the British Business Bank earlier this year, has enabled FW Capital to support 14 diverse enterprises, including those in manufacturing and education, with the average deal size approximately £350,000.The most recent beneficiary, Prime Transport Planning,…
Around 200 jobs in the North East have been salvaged following the acquisition of metalwork specialist Fablink, which faced significant financial distress.Fablink, renowned for manufacturing metal pressings and fuel tanks, was brought out of administration through a comprehensive pre-pack arrangement managed by insolvency experts at Interpath Advisory. The rescue operation, involving the sale to Ensco 1 Limited—now identified as Wharfside Industrials—has secured over 500 jobs across the group’s various locations in the United Kingdom.Directors, recognising the gravity of Fablink’s financial woes, had previously explored multiple rescue strategies, such as a sale, new investments, refinancing schemes, and restructuring efforts. These measures…
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