Liz McAreavey talks Brexit; ‘It needs to be business as usual’

It’s difficult to listen to the radio, read a paper or have a conversation without the word Brexit taking a prominent position. What did we talk about before Brexit?

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Responsible business begins at home

Responsible business – like charity – begins at home for all of us at Umega Lettings. Of course, we are supportive of our local community, we have charities that we support, and we actively encourage our staff to engage in volunteering. But for us, being a truly responsible business pretty much means what it says on the tin – a business that conducts its day to day dealings in the right way. And in our view, that has to start with our staff.

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Online Reviews: Are They Important for SEO?

If you own a local business do you bother to get any reviews? If not then you are missing out on a whole lot of business. Reviews are really powerful and help your website visitors convert to buy your product or service. They provide trust and reassurance in your company.

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Landlords be prepared for the new rules…the countdown is on!

Ahead of the forthcoming changes facing private residential tenancies and letting agents, landlords should note these key updates.

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The Replacement: The Cause, The Claws and The Flaws

Did any of you catch the BBC’s latest drama, The Replacement? Simon Allison of Blackadders LLP shares his thoughts...

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‘Italy at a Glance’ Recap: Italian Trade Commission director assures “Italy is back!”

With Brexit on the horizon, it is increasingly important that Scotland be more involved in the international community and that individuals and companies recognize the sheer power they have to forge positive relationships in this transitional time.

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Business Fours tees off in unified spirit

Scotland’s golf coast is one of the gems of East Lothian and action for Scotland’s national business golf tournament got underway yesterday at the stunning Craigielaw Golf Club with players gathering in the new clubhouse which offers panoramic views over the Firth of Forth towards Fife.

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Trustees must not leave fundraising to the fundraisers

The launch of Scotland’s new system of fundraising self-regulation will encourage trustees to ask questions about their organisations fundraising activities, and that is very welcome. Alastair Keatinge, Partner and head of Charities at Lindsays explains that some trustees will be on top of it already; others may need guidance on what to ask or what to do if the answers are not reassuring.

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Spotlight on: Anderson Strathern, Business Fours team

Business Fours, Scotland's national business golf tournament is asking: does your business have what it takes to be Scotland's national golf champions? Anderson Strathern might!

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The Winners of our 6th Annual Business Awards

On Monday 27th February, Edinburgh’s business community came together to celebrate their achievements as part of our 6th Annual Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The event held at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, was attended by 450 of Edinburgh’s business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, who celebrated a hugely successful year of business growth and development across the capital.

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