Turning a disposable nightmare into a circular economy dream

A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them whilst in use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life.

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How to handle disciplinary hearings – a guide for employers

Ben Doherty, Partner and Head of Lindsays’ Employment team, offers guidance to employers on how to handle disciplinary hearings when employees have, or are suspected of, committing acts of misconduct.

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Speaking Under the Stars

It’s not often I enter a banking hall and find myself stopping to admire the ceiling, but last Wednesday was an exception to the rule. I was in the RBS building at 36 St Andrews Square for the launch of our 50th anniversary campaign: Nobody Chooses This – looking to raise £500,000 for our 50th year (or as we like to say, ‘half a million for half a century’).

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IT Centric Layered Security Solution

Security solutions are one of the most vital aspects of our managed IT services. Our customers need to know their business is protected against the ever changing threat of an online attack.

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Why hire a graphic designer?

Today, it’s easier than ever for businesses to create their own marketing materials. With the vast array of technology and resources available online, you may wonder why it’s necessary to hire a graphic designer.

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Setting Up & Optimising Your Google My Business Page

Google My Business is essentially Google’s business listings. By having a Google My Business page you can show up in Google map results and grow your local business presence in your relevant area.

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The Big Lunch

As ever, there’s another big Cyrenians event with food coming up – this time at our Community Garden at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital – it’s our Big Lunch Event on June 3rd from 12.30

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Public Sector: The time for digital transformation is now

It’s a slightly controversial statement but nevertheless true, that whilst commerce and industry advance at speed towards great digital change, the public sector in the UK is in danger of being left behind. Potentially, at great sacrifice to public health, wellbeing and economic wealth

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Say Hello to HRflow

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Member FISSS (Federation for Industry Sector Skills & Standards) brings you and exciting new employee management software called HRflow. HRflow is designed and developed with the small business in mind.

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Is your business guilty of these top 4 Cyber Security Mistakes?

Just as one-size-fits-all clothing does not quite ‘fit’, there isn’t a perfect one-size-fits-all cyber risk plan for businesses either. There are however, core security principles that every business should uphold. If your business has its head in the sand when it comes to cyber security, take note.

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