named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Partner Programme
Offers exclusive partnership categories for organizations to support SBN members in key business areas including finance, digital transformation, and international expansion.
SBN Partnership Programme
A strategic initiative connecting ambitious businesses with a global Scottish network for growth through curated introductions, visibility, and collaboration opportunities.
SBN Podcast
Official podcast series featuring in-depth discussions with global business leaders and Scottish diaspora members on international scaling and innovation.
SBN TV
Digital library of video content including interviews, event recordings, and regional market insights for the Scottish business community.
Saltire Sentinel
Official thought-leadership platform for members to publish and access articles driving global business conversations within the Scottish diaspora.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Association Capacity Building 2 activities
- Facilitate business partnerships and connectionsRuns a Partnership Programme that connects ambitious businesses with a global Scottish network of innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, offering reserved event access, personal introductions by the SBN Chairman, and collaboration opportunities.
- Maintain global network of Scottish business leadersOperates an international membership organization that connects over 20,000 Scottish entrepreneurs and business leaders across five continents, fostering a global community through digital platforms and regional hubs.
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Advocate for Scotland-US business and cultural tiesAdvocates for strengthened business, charitable, cultural, and university relationships between Scotland and the United States to promote trade, cooperation, and mutual economic growth.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute community newslettersProduces and distributes a weekly newsletter sharing news and updates from the Scottish Business Network community to keep members informed and engaged.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host events and networking forumsOrganizes and promotes events including annual flagship gatherings, webinars, networking sessions on the River Thames, business showcases, and the biennial Interceltic Business Forum to facilitate connections and knowledge sharing within the global Scottish business community.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operate global ambassador and representative networkManages a network of 54 global representatives and over 50 ambassadors who represent the organization in regional hubs and promote engagement across different sectors and geographies.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produce and distribute thought leadership contentOperates a thought-leadership platform and produces a podcast series featuring in-depth discussions with global business leaders and members of the Scottish diaspora, along with regional market insights and business-focused articles.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Provide digital membership and intelligence resourcesOffers members access to a digital platform featuring a community directory, SBN Insights, curated market opportunities, strategic intelligence reports, and a video library with interviews and event recordings to support business growth.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Provide strategic advisory and consultancy servicesOffers bespoke consultancy and strategic advisory services through 1-on-1 strategy sessions with the SBN Chairman and tailored support plans leveraging global member expertise to assist business growth.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support diaspora engagement for Scotland’s benefitUnites members of the Scottish diaspora globally through network activities and initiatives designed to generate tangible benefits for Scotland’s economy and communities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
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1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTINE ESSON — DIRECTOR
- RUSSELL DALGLIESH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- CCI Morbihan Partner — Host venue and local partner for the Interceltic Business Forum in Lorient.
- Cytochroma Partner — Founder and CEO of Cytochroma participated in a panel event hosted by Scottish Business Network.
- Dxcover Partner — Co-founder and CTO of Dxcover participated in a panel event hosted by Scottish Business Network.
- Hayla Partner — Founder and CEO of Hayla participated in a panel event hosted by Scottish Business Network.
- Nebu~Flow Partner — Founder and CSO of Nebu~Flow participated in a panel event hosted by Scottish Business Network.
- Polish Business Link Partner — Co-hosted a summer business networking event with Scottish Business Network.
- Russell Dalgleish Partner — SBN Chairman who leads 1-on-1 strategy sessions with Global Partners.
- SBN Family Network — Free membership program for individuals with an affinity or connection to Scotland.
- SBN Family Partner — Collaborates with SBN Family to enable community members to share content and opportunities with the Scottish Business Network community.
- Scots In London Gala Partner — Hosted or participated in joint events with the Scots In London Gala.
- TileBio Partner — Founder and CEO of TileBio participated in a panel event hosted by Scottish Business Network.
- bridgeall Partner — Featured in event imagery as a participating corporate partner within the SBN network.
- government bodies Partner — Collaborates with government bodies to produce strategic intelligence reports for Scottish businesses.
- industry leaders Partner — Collaborates with industry leaders to produce strategic intelligence reports for Scottish businesses.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Innovation Conveningmethodology: cross-sector-partnership-developmentBy convening cross-sector communities in business, charity, culture, and education, the organization enables knowledge exchange and peer learning, because diverse stakeholder collaboration sparks innovation and drives collective economic advancement.
- Curated, High-Value Relationship Buildingmethodology: curated-connectionsBy prioritizing curated access and meaningful introductions over broad visibility, the organization increases the likelihood of successful business connections, because trust-based, high-quality interactions drive greater engagement and tangible outcomes than volume-driven networking.
- Global Diaspora Network for Economic Collaborationmethodology: network-buildingBy connecting Scottish entrepreneurs and business leaders with the global Scottish diaspora, the organization fosters international professional relationships and cross-border collaboration, because shared cultural and national identity strengthens trust and enables more effective business and investment ties between Scotland and the U.S.
- Values-Aligned Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: values-based-partnership-alignmentBy aligning partner organizations with a trusted network through shared Scottish values, the organization enhances credibility and collaboration, because values-based alignment fosters deeper commitment and more sustainable business relationships than transactional partnerships.