http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/index.aspx?rss=1www.edinburghchamber.co.uk copyright 2013Scottish Chambers of Commerce conducted this survey in partnership with Skills Development Scotland and the University of Glasgow.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/2013-skills-survey-results.aspxTue, 16 Apr 2013 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/2013-skills-survey-results.aspxAnderson Strathern’s leading commercial real estate team has advised Sleeperz Hotels in the latest phase of its aggressive expansion plans, with the launch of its rooms-based sister brand, Cityroomz, which opened in Edinburgh this week. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_advises_on_new_city_hotel.aspxMon, 20 May 2013 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_advises_on_new_city_hotel.aspxLeading Scottish law firm, Anderson Strathern LLP, hosted the inaugural Scottish Forum for the UK’s green industry business network, ecoConnect, which was attended by the UK Government’s Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable. The subject of the Scottish launch was ‘Green Innovation – Scotland’s Best Kept Secret?' The ecoConnect panel drew on the expertise of Scottish technology companies, investors and sector-support providers to debate the current state of innovation in Scotland and looked at the support needed to accelerate the path to market. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_hosts_ecoconnect_scottish_forum.aspxMon, 13 May 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_hosts_ecoconnect_scottish_forum.aspxAnderson Strathern LLP has announced that, following a competitive tender process, it has been re-appointed as The Crown Estate’s sole legal advisors in Scotland. Following the appointment, Robert Carr, Chairman of Anderson Strathern, will continue to act as the solicitor for The Crown Estate’s Scotland Portfolio which includes five rural estates, mineral and salmon fishing rights, approximately half the foreshore and almost all of the seabed. The appointment is effective from 1 April 2013. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_re-appointed_as_legal_advisors.aspxTue, 07 May 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/anderson_strathern_re-appointed_as_legal_advisors.aspxThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a major international trade survey, looking at how many UK companies are currently exporting and the barriers they face in penetrating new growth markets. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/bcc-international-trade-survey.aspxMon, 20 May 2013 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/bcc-international-trade-survey.aspx50% off exporting for a year with DHL. Make massive savings every time you ship – giving you more money to invest in other areas of your business. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/boost_your_exports_with_savings_on_shipping.aspxFri, 08 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/boost_your_exports_with_savings_on_shipping.aspxThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has been officially named as a Business Superbrand in an influential annual survey that identifies the UK’s strongest business-to-business brands. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/british_chambers_of_commerce_voted_a_superbrand.aspxMon, 25 Feb 2013 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/british_chambers_of_commerce_voted_a_superbrand.aspxCouncillors are to be asked to approve the start of a public consultation exploring a proposed scheme aimed at making Edinburgh's City Centre more accessible and attractive, particularly for pedestrians. The need to enhance pedestrian space in the City Centre was a particular finding of a report commissioned by the the Council in 2010 by Gehl Architects, entitled "Edinburgh Revisited: Public Space, Public Life".http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/building_a_vision_for_city_centre.aspxMon, 18 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/building_a_vision_for_city_centre.aspx- BCC's EU Business Barometer of more than 4,000 businesses shows support for renegotiation with Europe - John Longworth: "Companies believe that re-negotiation, rather than further integration or outright withdrawal, is most likely to deliver business and economic benefit to the UK."http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/businesses-favour-change-in-britains-relationship-.aspxMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/businesses-favour-change-in-britains-relationship-.aspxThe prospect of stopping for a bite to eat while browsing the shops on Princes Street is moving a step closer thanks to proposed changes to allow cafes and restaurants on Scotland's most famous street. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/cafe-society-on-princes-street-moves-a-step-closer.aspxFri, 10 May 2013 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/cafe-society-on-princes-street-moves-a-step-closer.aspxThis year, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is proud to be hosting its tenth annual Chamber Awards. Businesses across the country are invited to take part and showcase their talents and achievements – with the chance of winning a £25,000 cash prize.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/chamber_awards_will_showcase_best_of_business.aspxTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/chamber_awards_will_showcase_best_of_business.aspxA public consultation has now started on proposals aimed at transforming the heart of Edinburgh's City Centre.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/city-centre-consultation-goes-live.aspxThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/city-centre-consultation-goes-live.aspx Edinburgh Chamber strengthens links with UK Governmenthttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh-businesses-opportunities-cable-and-moore.aspxFri, 10 May 2013 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh-businesses-opportunities-cable-and-moore.aspxA host of Edinburgh businesses celebrated success at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held 21st of March at the Sheraton Hotel. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh_chamber_celebrates_excellence_at_awards.aspxMon, 25 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh_chamber_celebrates_excellence_at_awards.aspxKinloch Anderson an Edinburgh of Chamber Commerce member recently accompanied fourteen of British Chamber of Commerce members to Downing Street, to engage in an honest and open conversation with the Prime Minister about issues facing UK businesses. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh_chamber_member_visits_prime_minister.aspxMon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/edinburgh_chamber_member_visits_prime_minister.aspxCommenting on the emerging proposals for the widening of the Funding for Lending Scheme to cover more types of business finance, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/extending-funding-for-lending.aspxTue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/extending-funding-for-lending.aspxEdinburgh Chamber of Commerce is backing an initiative to reach out to city businesses to help create links with the European Union. The Chamber is supporting the Europe Direct Information Centre at Capital House, 2 Festival Square, part of a network of 19 centres in the UK, 500 across Europe, which act as an interface between citizens and the European Union at a local level.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/getting_the_word_out_about_europe.aspxTue, 09 Apr 2013 16:06:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/getting_the_word_out_about_europe.aspx"It is very sad news to hear of Councillor Tom Buchanan's death.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/message-from-david-birrell-re-tom-buchanan-death.aspxThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/message-from-david-birrell-re-tom-buchanan-death.aspx- Manufacturing output in February 2013: up 0.8% on the month, down 1.4% on the year - UK trade deficit in goods and services was £3.6bn in February 2013, compared with a deficit of £2.5bn in January - Value of UK exports fell by 1.1% between January and February 2013, while the value of imports rose by 1.7% in the same periodhttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/mixed-data-highlight-need-to-boost-exports.aspxTue, 09 Apr 2013 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/mixed-data-highlight-need-to-boost-exports.aspxGlobetrotting broadcaster and former Royal Geographical Society President, Michael Palin, today (4 April) paid a visit to a stunning outdoor exhibition he helped develop.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/palin-enjoys-britain-from-the-air.aspxFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/palin-enjoys-britain-from-the-air.aspxTomorrow (6th April) is the first Common Commencement Date for 2013, which will see a number of changes to regulation come into effect. The biggest change for many businesses will be the introduction of a new reporting system, PAYE Real Time Information (PAYE RTI).http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/paye-changes-big-impact-on-uk-business.aspxFri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/paye-changes-big-impact-on-uk-business.aspx- BCC's Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2013 shows progress, with almost all major balances improving compared with Q4 2012. - British businesses are resilient, but many balances are still below pre-recession levels and growth remains too low. - John Longworth: "These results provide a glimpse of the as-yet-distant sunlit uplands of recovery. Businesses up and down the country are working hard to drive the economy, create jobs and export, but they cannot accelerate this process alone."http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/quarterly-economic-survey-apr13.aspxTue, 02 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/quarterly-economic-survey-apr13.aspxCommenting on the Queen's Speech, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said: "On balance, businesses will welcome the limited package of legislation announced in the Queen's Speech. Ministers are right to focus on measures that can help boost growth, and seem to have gotten the message that when it comes to new legislation, less is more."http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/queens-speech-business-less-is-more-approach.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 15:35:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/queens-speech-business-less-is-more-approach.aspxCommenting on today’s Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor made his position clear that this was a Budget being brought forward against a backdrop of economic growth that was much lower than expected and with higher than planned levels of borrowing. He described the Budget as fiscally neutral and on these terms it is very good news indeed that there was much in the Budget that is extremely welcome to Scottish businesses. That said, there were some significant omissions from this Budget, particularly the Chancellor’s failure to address rising levels of Air Passenger Duty.” http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/scc_comments_on_the_budget.aspxWed, 20 Mar 2013 16:02:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/scc_comments_on_the_budget.aspxRoyal Mail operates in a very dynamic, fast paced marketplace. Customers have many alternatives to the post. There are now also many postal providers. Like small businesses, we need to be able to invest in growth areas. In 2011, Parliament passed the Postal Services Act 2011, setting a framework for private investment in Royal Mail. It is possible that a sale will take place in the next year or so. Some small businesses have asked what implications, if any, this will have for them. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/the_future_of_postal_services_for_small_businesses.aspxTue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/the_future_of_postal_services_for_small_businesses.aspxAre you a business with aspirations to achieve accelerated growth and become market leaders? Due to popular demand and In association with the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce, a further 'Transformational Business Leadership' programme starting on 25th June. This programme is a unique opportunity for a small group of business managers, owners, directors and entrepreneurs to build a more profitable business, strategically, step-by-step, and with input, direction and specific one-on-one advice from an experienced business expert.http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/transformational_business_leadership.aspxTue, 07 May 2013 10:22:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/transformational_business_leadership.aspxCommenting on the government’s announcement of £300m to boost SME lending, Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/welcome-boost-to-sme-lending.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2013 13:40:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/welcome-boost-to-sme-lending.aspxEconomy Watch allows readers to track the impact that the current global and national economic conditions are having on Edinburgh through monitoring a selection of economic indicators and comparing these with other cities. Information is displayed in graphs with some brief analysis. Only frequently updated indicators are used so that the latest trends can be clearly viewed. http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/women_mean_business.aspxFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/news/entries/women_mean_business.aspx