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A lot of small business owners struggle with the financial side of things, as it can be quite complicated to get to grips with when you’re just starting out.

We love finding new podcasts to listen to, so we’ve asked some of the RookieOven community to share their current favourites.

Tell us a bit about what your startup does?

Email lists are a great way to regularly communicate with potential and existing customers, so they’re worth exploring as part of your marketing strategy.

Throughout Skyscanner’s journey from start up to scale up, we’ve come up against all manner of legal, regulatory and compliance issues ranging from contract, IP and employment issues to competition law, mergers and acquisition.

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to digital - your website, your Facebook page, your Twitter, your app, maybe an Instagram account and a blog, too.

Starting a business in Scotland you have access to a huge range of support from the public sector.

Scotland is a great place for a lot of things.

One of the biggest advantages of digital technology is the wealth of valuable data it provides us with.

Listen to this post Late nights.

For all companies, not just tech ones, their most important asset is the people.

As much as we harp on about how valuable a mobile app can be, it’s important to recognise that it might not always be the most relevant investment for your business.

Tell us a bit about what your startup does?

Digital Tourism Meetup On Tuesday 25th the Digital Tourism Meetup is back in RookieOven once again.

Hopefully, my last post about organising a successful meetup was useful but I missed out a large part of making a meetup successful - actually running it.

We live in a busy, digital world.

The Scottish tech industry is getting more and more recognition.

The RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community, looking at who they are, what they do and where they do it.

I’ll start this with an admission that I’m far from the best meetup organiser, but since the first RookieOven Meetup in 2011 I have learned a thing or two - so here’s my guide to running a successful meetup.

This is the fresh new 2018 edition of RookieOven.com.

It’s pretty difficult to run a successful business without some form of marketing.

Ta-da.

When you’re self employed or looking to build a company, networking is crucial.

The RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community, looking at who they are, what they do and where they do it.

A business can’t really be successful if it doesn’t have any customers.

When starting a business, you might be drawn in by the appeal of working in your pyjamas on the couch.

The UK is on the verge of a distinct moment of local government innovation.

All great businesses start with a great business plan.

The RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community.

All great businesses start with a great business plan.

The RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community.

Glasgow is a world leading tourist destination with a rich history, spectacular events and diverse culture.

If you're reading this I'll hazard a crazy guess you're involved in tech.

How many times have developers picked up tickets because they were in the backlog?

What happened on 14 June was terrible.

Technology is changing our lives at an ever increasing rate and by extension changing how businesses operate.

RookieOven works hard to create a better startup community in Scotland and we strongly feel a large part of this is taking time to foster the next generation of tech talent.

With RookieOven I've always tried my best to shine a spotlight on tech companies and happenings across Scotland.

As well as gearing up for RookieOven Academy Three, we've been reflecting on the last two Academies and taking the time to figure out what's working well, what needs improved and what (if anything), needs 'moved to trash'.

About Adimo Adimo is making marketing shoppable.

TRC Media acknowledge that women are under-represented at board level in the tech/digital sector in Scotland - so they decided to take action.

Last night was Demo Day for the RookieOven Academy and brought an end to our second cohort.

We're currently running our second RookieOven Academy; each week we call on talent in the Glasgow tech industry to come to RookieOven and impart their experience, knowledge and top tips with the Academy participants.

Dig out that Christmas jumper, dust off your Santa hat and get ready for some seasonal cheer… It’s the Glasgow Tech Christmas Party!

Earlier this year we ran our first RookieOven Academy.

Without doubt one of my highlights for 2016 (so far) has been the Cross Creative programme ran by TRC Media.

Each Friday the RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community.

This October 3000 attendees make their way to Dublin to participate in Europe’s Startup Festival - UPRISE.

Each Friday the RookieOven Startup Spotlight highlights a member of the Scottish tech startup community.

I think it’s time we talk about Pokemon Go or as I like to see it as "dreams coming true for every.single.90’s.kid".