Scottish Business excels at the 2024 Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Annual Business Address 2024 once again cemented its reputation as one of the most significant events of Scotland’s business calendar. The much-anticipated gathering brought together over 600 key figures...
Tips on buying a commercial property
Starting or expanding a business is an exciting milestone. What began as a small operation in a home office or garage often grows into something requiring more space - a proper office, workshop, or...
‘Help to Grow’ programme helps give emerging business leader the skills and confidence to...
As the Head of Operations at a rapidly growing salary sacrifice electric car company, Johannes was keen to gain some new perspectives on managing a business. On the recommendation of a business contact he...
‘Help to Grow’ course gives social entrepreneur’s business a boost
As the Managing Director of social enterprise Dechomai, Ltd Bayile embarked on her journey at the University of Strathclyde in the hope that the ‘Help to Grow’ programme would introduce her to new perspectives...
From breaking ground to sales from plan, Dandara Aberdeen gets ready for a vibrant...
Independent housebuilder Dandara have announced that they will be bringing more energy efficient modern housing to the city, with the news that they have broken ground on the next phase at their Hazelwood development....
Selling a business
Business successes are like fingerprints – no two are the same, and each involves a combination of broad patterns and individual qualities.
The similarities among trades, professions and services that make it are well-known: hard...
Glasgow Kelvin College partners with Travelknowhow Scotland to champion active and sustainable travel
Travelknowhow Scotland is proud to announce its latest case study showcasing its partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College to support active and sustainable travel amongst students and staff.
Glasgow Kelvin College has become the latest organisation...
SCQF Inclusive Recruiter case study – ACS Clothing
Sustainable fashion firm ACS Clothing is reaping what it ‘sews’ after becoming the 60th SCQF Inclusive Recruiter.
The company, based at Eurocentral, just outside Motherwell, specialises in clothing rental and renewing pre-loved items. It aims...
Budget 2024: Increased costs could pose challenges for some businesses warns BDO
Martin Bell, tax partner at BDO in Scotland:
“Today’s Budget announcement was all about ‘short term pain for long term gain’ with one big money raiser and dozens of other smaller but significant changes to...
Business owners feel the pain: significant CGT, IHT and employers’ NIC changes confirmed
The Chancellor today (30 October 2024) announced:
Employers’ national insurance contributions (NIC) will increase by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025 while the earnings threshold at which employers start making contributions was cut...