• Why law graduates should work in a firm pre traineeship …
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    Why law graduates should work in a firm pre traineeship …

    21st March 2018

    For many, graduating from University is a long-awaited milestone. Having secured my traineeship, with Blackadders LLP, two years in advance I graduated with over a year to ‘spare’ before starting my traineeship.

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  • IT Centric provided ICT consultancy for the Lighthouse Business Centre
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    IT Centric provided ICT consultancy for the Lighthouse Business Centre

    20th March 2018

    Last week the Lighthouse business centre opened its doors, bringing new flexible co-working office space to North Berwick.

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  • Getting ready for the property ladder
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    Getting ready for the property ladder

    20th March 2018

    With recent announcements that first time buyers save a significant amount of money compared to renters, it’s no surprise that many people are jumping at the chance to get on the property ladder.

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  • New Dad Alert – Childbirth and the Law
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    New Dad Alert – Childbirth and the Law

    19th March 2018

    It was good to see Serena Williams back where she belongs on the tennis court this week, just 6 months after a traumatic childbirth. She dedicated her performance to her daughter.

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  • 5 Things You Should Do Before You Buy
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    5 Things You Should Do Before You Buy

    13th March 2018

    Thinking of buying a new home? Then there are 5 simple steps to take before you purchase

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  • Furnished Holiday Lets – VAT
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    Furnished Holiday Lets – VAT

    9th March 2018

    The default position for supplies of land and property is that such supplies are exempt, with some notable exceptions. One such exception to this rule is the provision of holiday accommodation, which is standard rated.

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  • Is Your Mobile Website Fast Enough for Google?
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    Is Your Mobile Website Fast Enough for Google?

    6th March 2018

    Google has recently announced that a new speed ranking algorithm for mobile searches will be introduced in July 2018.

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  • Bad Weather Policies: Beast from the East
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    Bad Weather Policies: Beast from the East

    6th March 2018

    They say you don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression. As a trainee solicitor moving departments to the award-winning Employment Team today, I thought it a good idea to arrive early at work. I did achieve just that with the “Beast from the East” only managing to cause a small slip and numb face.

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  • Random Acts of Kindness – What can we learn from the Beast from the East?
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    Random Acts of Kindness – What can we learn from the Beast from the East?

    5th March 2018

    Unless you are have been hiding under a stone for the past few days, then like me, you have been caught up in the Beast From the East, where the first day of Spring saw around 3 foot of snow fall outside my Edinburgh flat!

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  • Making Tax Digital – The Road Ahead
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    Making Tax Digital – The Road Ahead

    19th February 2018

    Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. In this article, Elaine Cromwell, an accounting software specialist and Partner at Thomson Cooper Accountants, tells us what this means for business.

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