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How to resolve shareholder disputes
A successful business fundamentally depends on teamwork. Workers, managers and owners operate together in various teams, arrangements and hierarchies, each with distinct rights and responsibilities. However, if these relationships break down, the consequences can be severe. Understanding how to...
Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints Marcus Wright as a Partner in its English Real Estate team
Marcus Wright has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Partner in the firm’s English Real Estate team.
Marcus brings over 25 years of commercial property experience and has advised investors, developers, landlords and tenants on complex property transactions and development...
BUSINESSES MOVE FAST AS CITY SOUTH NEARS CAPACITY
Dandara’s City South Business Park has reached a major milestone, with Phase 2 now fully sold and fewer than half of the final Phase 3 units remaining – marking strong momentum at one of Aberdeen’s fastest-growing commercial hubs.
Located in...
Changes to environmental regulation in Scotland: what you need to know
Important changes are happening in environmental regulation in Scotland. Scott Crawford, Senior Permitting Manager at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), explains what the changes are and what this means for regulated businesses in Scotland.
At the start of November,...
Commercial dispute resolution in Scotland: How a solicitor can help
A business thrives on clarity and mutual understanding. When all parties agree on roles, deliverables, timescales, and costs, operations flow smoothly.
Whether a company supplies goods, services, or bespoke processes, success depends on stakeholders working in harmony towards shared objectives....
DANDARA BUILDS ON COMMUNITY SPIRIT WITH HEDGEHOG HOMES FOR LOCAL SCHOOL
Independent housebuilder Dandara has donated a set of hedgehog hotels to Airyhall School in Aberdeen, helping pupils protect one of the UK’s most loved – and most endangered garden visitors ahead of the hedgehogs’ hibernation season this October.
The donation is part...
Exercise Wet Kipper
Employers were put through their paces by the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) Scotland during an exercise in Highland Perthshire.
Exercise Wet Kipper was jointly organised by RMR Scotland and Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (Highland RFCA) and held at...
What are the legal considerations when restructuring a business?
Businesses wear many hats. They can be a manufacturer, retailer, buyer, employer, customer, statistic, or even a force for social good. It’s something we rely on, respect, and sometimes even love. Workers depend on its profits for their wages....
A better balance: How Julia Fotherby found freedom and opportunity in the Highlands
After years in senior corporate roles across retail and logistics, Julia Fotherby was no stranger to leading teams, managing complex operations, and delivering results. But when she learned about the NFU Mutual Agency Network, she saw something different -...
Shaping growth in the far north of Scotland
Why leadership in Caithness and Sutherland is more vital - and more rewarding - than ever
The far north of Scotland has long been home to resourceful, self-reliant businesses - from small family farms to niche manufacturers and specialist service...
Can you exit a franchise agreement?
For many Scottish entrepreneurs, franchising represents an attractive route into business ownership. Rather than building a venture from scratch, franchising offers the opportunity to utilise established brands, proven business models, and comprehensive support systems. Franchise operations like McDonald's and...
Travelknowhow Scotland and CalCommuter Announce Partnership to Transform Workplace Travel
Travelknowhow Scotland and CalCommuter have joined forces to deliver smarter, data-driven travel planning for Scottish employers in 2025/26.
Working closely with Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs), the initiative between Travelknowhow Scotland and CalCommuter will support workplaces throughout Scotland in...
Liftsharing: A Smarter, Greener Way to Travel in Scotland
With high fuel costs and growing traffic congestion, many of us are rethinking how we travel. One simple but powerful solution gaining momentum is liftsharing.
Whether you're commuting to work, heading to an event or making regular long-distance journeys,...
Triple B’s £5m commitment to Edinburgh: Revitalising OMNi and redefining leisure investment
International Investment Group Triple B announced a £5 million investment for Edinburgh’s OMNi Centre last month, following the acquisition in April 2024. We sat down with Scott Dwyer, Real Estate Senior Advisor, to explore the motivations behind the acquisition,...
Rhian Morgan wins Best Female Financial Advisor at Women in Finance Awards 2025
Rhian Morgan, Director and Chartered & Certified Financial Planner, has been named ‘Best Female Financial Advisor’ at the BWS Women in Finance Awards 2025.
Held on Thursday 22nd May in Glasgow and hosted by broadcaster Rachel McTavish, the awards celebrated...
Labour costs and tax concerns weigh down Scottish business in latest leading national survey
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, reveals the swift and widespread impact of April’s National Insurance hike with businesses across all sectors feeling the strain.
The survey of...
Earning what you’re worth
A business built on ambition, expertise and shared values
Growth isn’t about chasing volume - it’s about recognising and choosing the right opportunities. At the Edinburgh Agency of NFU Mutual, Scott Carruthers and his business partner Doug Schreiber are doing...
Redefining ambition in business
How two self-employed Agents are building a modern success story
There was a time when ambition meant climbing the corporate ladder - bigger titles, corner offices, incremental raises. But across Scotland, a quieter kind of ambition is taking root. It's...
Independent. Supported. Rewarded.
Running a business. Backed by a brand.
Walk into the Edinburgh Agency of NFU Mutual, and you won’t just find insurance advice. You’ll find business owners supporting business owners - listening, advising, and getting stuck into the day-to-day challenges their...
Legal considerations when planning business succession
Exit strategy. It’s a shorthand phrase but covers a wide range of possibilities, risks and outcomes. No matter how profitable and lucrative businesses are, owners need to plan not just for success, but for succession. We all age. ‘Golden...
Why Scotland’s business leaders are choosing conversations over call centres
As service models become increasingly automated and impersonal, a quiet shift is happening across Scotland. Business leaders are choosing something different - relationships over transactions, conversations over call centre questions. And in Edinburgh, the local Agency of NFU Mutual...
Introducing NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is owned by and run for our 900,000 customers, and we work hard to protect their interests. It’s this mutuality that sets us apart. From the network that we have with over 280 local agencies offering an...
Walking charity steps into new era with bold Rebrand New name signals commitment to making Scotland more active
SCOTLAND'S national walking and wheeling charity has today announced it has rebranded, marking a bold new chapter after almost 30 years of empowering people to walk more, move more and enjoy the outdoors.
Walking Scotland has officially unveiled its new...
TRIPLE B ANNOUNCES £5 MILLION REFURBISHMENT FOR EDINBURGH’S OMNI CENTRE, SCOTLAND’S PREMIER LEISURE HUB
Triple B has announced a £5 million refurbishment plan for OMNi, one of Scotland’s most iconic leisure and entertainment destinations situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s vibrant city centre, which welcomes over four million visitors annually.
The International Investment Group...
What Is a Workplace Travel Plan?
At Travelknowhow Scotland, we’re passionate about helping organisations throughout the country to understand and measure their employee’s commuting patterns, support healthier lifestyles, and improve local air quality through smarter travel choices.
One of the most effective ways to do this...
The Strategic Power of Listening: What Stakeholder Voices Can Tell You Before the Questions Even Land
In the world of major infrastructure bids, timing is everything - but timing doesn’t just mean hitting the deadline. It also means knowing when to start. And the best time to start listening? Long before the Invitation to Tender...
How do you add new shareholders to a limited company?
Adding new shareholders to a limited company is an important decision that can have legal, financial and structural implications. Whether you're expanding your company, seeking investment, or rewarding a valued employee or director, it’s essential to understand the correct...
Continuous Learning and Development at EiB: Achieving APMP Accreditations
EiB is proud to announce 20 of their bid consultants have achieved Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) accreditations over the past year.
As part of EiB’s Chartered Management Consultant Award (ChMC) accredited learning and development programme, they are committed...
All-Energy 2025 breaks last year’s record
Total attendance of more than 13,000 over two days makes All-Energy 2025 a record breaker. The UK’s largest renewable end low carbon energy exhibition and conference, owned and organised by RX, was held 14-15 May at Glasgow’s SEC. Last...
How East Lothian Council is Inspiring More Sustainable Travel
Travelknowhow Scotland is supporting organisations across Scotland as they take practical steps towards reducing their carbon footprint through smarter travel choices. Their latest case study with East Lothian Council shows just how impactful this support can be when it’s...
