Elsewhere in this edition, deputy business editor Scott Wright looks into the fate of venerable Scottish jeweler Rains, which has shown faith in brick and mortar despite the challenges facing the high street .
Read more: UK decision 'absolute madness', concerns about Scottish income tax: Exclusive full poll
My colleague Christy Dorsey interviewed Charlie McGregor, a Scottish entrepreneur who founded an Amsterdam-based social hub. Social Hub is a venture that utilizes everything from hotels, student rooms and co-working spaces to auditoriums, gyms and event spaces.
Mark Williamson spoke to Steve Brown, the entrepreneur behind plans to unlock billions of barrels of North Sea reserves.
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I spoke to David Ferguson, Commercial Director at Lochrear Distillery, a family-run independent distillery in Ayrshire that produces small batch premium single malt Scotch whisky.
Thorntons' Leslie Larg shares her thoughts on flexible working in an interview with Jody Harrison.
Meanwhile, Sarah Campbell reveals how sour beers, inspired by soft drinks brewed in Edinburgh, are making a comeback in bars and bottle shops across the UK.
The University of Strathclyde's acclaimed Fraser of Allander Institute once again provides expert economic insight, with Callum Fox finding some hope for the UK economy but continuing concerns about productivity. It emphasizes important issues.
Meanwhile, Antoinette Fionda-Douglas examines the impact of Brexit on entrepreneurial optimism and the fight for sustainable business growth in Europe.
She observes that the word 'Brexit' has become 'synonymous with uncertainty and disruption, casting a shadow over the ambitions of countless small businesses'.
Colin Cardwell interviews Tamsey Thomson of the Royal Institute of Architects of Scotland.
Read more: Historic Glasgow jeweler brings sparkle to the high street with £20m investment
Entrepreneur Willie Hoey shares his wisdom in a regular column, and Alex Burns writes about Olympic and Commonwealth medal winner Michael Jamieson's latest swimming academy launch.
Scott Wright looks back at those who had a great month. . . And those who don't.
Kim McAllister focuses on the energy crisis in artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, the Herald's business writers provide expert perspectives on key business and economic trends as they reflect on what they've written over the past month.
Jamie Livingstone, founder of Scottish executive search specialist Livingstone James Group, shares his thoughts on succession planning.
Business and life coach Ed Haddon provides insight in a regular column.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue of Business HQ Monthly and find it valuable.