Angels are waiting in the wings for the right tech investment prospect
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Angels are waiting in the wings for the right tech investment prospect
13th August 2026The creativity, energy and innovation in Scotland’s technology sector never fails to impress. Ideas never appear to be an issue. Securing the investment to bring them to life, though, is often a major challenge for creators and entrepreneurs. That’s where the impact of Scotland’s angel investors is important. Across the…
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The UK’s recent heatwave is another reminder that our climate is changing
4th August 2026The recent heatwave that swept across the UK from late June into July brought record temperatures to many parts of the country. While periods of hot weather are not unusual, climate change is making these events more frequent, more intense and longer lasting. It can feel as though each year…
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BlueCrest LLP Supreme Court Decision: What it means for LLP salaried members rule
4th August 2026BlueCrest llp Supreme Court decision Clarifies “Significant Influence” Under the LLP Salaried Members Rules The Supreme Court’s judgment in HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP provides much-needed clarity on the operation of the LLP salaried members rules, while also reinforcing HMRC’s long-standing view of what constitutes “significant influence” for…
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Senior accounting officer: the essential guide to HMRC compliance
4th August 2026As businesses grow in size and complexity, HMRC’s compliance expectations go beyond the accuracy of tax returns to the effectiveness and reliability of the systems, processes and controls that sit behind these returns. Against this backdrop, the Senior Accounting Officer regime was introduced, which holds an appointed senior executive (the…
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Employment Rights Act: The affect on your work environment
4th August 2026The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant shifts in employment law for a generation. While much of the conversation has centred around legal compliance, the bigger challenge for many organisations will be its effect on the work environment. Employment legislation does not just change processes. It…
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When to outsource payroll: 6 signs your business has outgrown in-house payroll
4th August 2026to manage with confidence. At a certain point, the question shifts from can we run payroll in-house? to should we? In this guide, we explore the signs that it may be time to outsource payroll and how the right payroll partner can help your business save time, reduce risk and…
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Buy-to-let rates are moving again. What should Edinburgh landlords review now?
30th July 2026Buy-to-let rates are moving again. The Scottish Association of Landlords’ June 2026 update reports reductions across selected products, alongside changes to lending criteria and product availability. That may ease pressure for some landlords but a better rate does not automatically make a rental property profitable. For Edinburgh landlords, the more useful question is: does this property…
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Can you say no to flexible working over summer?
24th July 2026Insight from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on what you need to know before refusing a flexible working request during the school holidays. As a small business owner, you’ve almost certainly had someone ask to change their hours over summer. Saying yes feels easy. Saying no feels risky. And you…
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What a £66k tribunal case tells you about dismissal risk
24th July 2026Guidance from an HR consultant in Edinburgh on what a recent whistleblowing tribunal case means for your business and how to avoid costly mistakes. If you run a small business, you’re likely making people decisions every week without a second thought. Some of those decisions carry far more legal risk…
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July 2026 News
24th July 2026An easier way to review and manage holiday requests It’s summer and there’s going to be a surge of holiday requests coming your way. HR software won’t stop your team from wanting the same two weeks in August. But it will stop the admin chaos that follows. When leave is…
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