New National Performance Framework agreed
In June the Scottish Parliament unanimously agreed to the new National Performance Framework. A document that sets out ambitions for the country and how we will measure progress towards them.
It also renewed our purpose,...
Event first for apprentices
Employers are being urged to get behind Scotland’s first apprentice convention. Scotland’s Apprentice Convention is set to take place on 8 November.
Hundreds of apprentices from across the country will gather at the Edinburgh International...
New City Deal for Edinburgh and South East Scotland
The City of Edinburgh and its’ surrounding local authorities were boosted by news recently of the signing of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, which will see major new investment into...
Are you ready for Making Tax Digital?
From April 2019 onwards all businesses registered for VAT and with a turnover of £85,000 or above, must maintain their VAT accounting records and submit their VAT returns digitally. For some businesses, the changes...
North Highlands shoots for the moon with satellite base
The North Highland economy is set for a major boost following the announcement of a £17.3m funding package to create the UK’s first spaceport. The project, to be based at Melness in Sutherland, is...
Adam Smith Business School has been awarded maximum AMBA accreditation
University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School has been awarded five years accreditation for its full-time MBA (Masters of Business Administration) programme, by AMBA (Association of MBAs).
The announcement follows a comprehensive assessment by AMBA...
The Lufthansa Group in Scotland.
Lufthansa, part of the Lufthansa Group, is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines as well as the first European 5 star airline. The airline is widely known for its premium services....
Why we should all practice Risk Management
As a result of 37 years’ experience working on major capital projects I have become convinced that a significant factor leading to enterprise success is the application of Risk Management methodology. So much so...
North East Companies – Growth Through Collaboration
As the North East rebalances to adapt to changing market conditions, the economy increasingly depends on success and growth across a range of sectors– including IT, food and drink, tourism, life sciences and discrete...
Sitting Comfortably – Alpha expands its reach in Scotland
The Alpha Group, which specialises in office and educational furniture and layout design, has expanded its reach across the Scottish market with the launch of its new showroom in Glasgow.
Formerly in the city’s West...