News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • Blog/

    Doing business in style?

    3rd March 2020

    Coco Chanel said that fashion fades, but only style remains the same. This doesn’t just apply to haute couture; it’s just as true for the way you present your business. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a sole trader, sme owner or working in a large corporate: your clients will judge…

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  • Sharktower headquarters in Edinburgh and aims to be a global leader in AI-driven project management software after launch of new business

    2nd March 2020

    After five years of development, testing and proving of Sharktower’s project management software as part of Mudano Limited’s consulting business, within numerous Tier 1 FS client projects and enterprise change portfolios; the product has launched as a separate standalone SaaS business, Sharktower AI Limited on 24th February. Now headquartered in…

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  • Edinburgh hotel to ban throwaway plastic toiletries

    2nd March 2020

    -And is calling on all Scottish hotels to do the same – A leading country hotel on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, is phasing out plastic miniature toiletries in its 215 bedrooms, which it estimates will save over 175,000 30ml plastic bottles – enough to fill…

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  • Leading city organisations recognised at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

    28th February 2020

    An audience of 500 of Edinburgh’s business leaders acclaimed 16 organisations and leaders for their outstanding achievements during the past year at a prestigious ceremony on Thursday. Now in its ninth year, the Edinburgh Chamber Business Awards celebrates the businesses and people that contribute to the success of the city.…

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  • Budget Briefing for Business

    26th February 2020

    Thomson Cooper Accountants are hosting two Budget Briefings in Edinburgh and Dunfermline on Friday 13 March, two days after the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers his first Budget. The events will provide an analysis of the Budget for both businesses and individuals, using clear examples to illustrate the details in…

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  • Credit Unions and Community Development: the US Experience

    26th February 2020

      Clifford Rosenthal 12.00 – 14.00, 17th March, 2020 Panmure House, Lochend Close, Edinburgh. EH8 8BL As the Scottish Government develops its credit union strategy, join us for a lunchtime discussion with American community development finance expert Clifford Rosenthal, which will consider: The challenges of sustainability for community development finance…

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  • Scottish industrial property market due to bounce after uncertain 2019

    26th February 2020

    Scottish industrial property market due to bounce after uncertain 2019 Experts at Colliers International say strong underlying demand will reappear in 2020 Glasgow and Edinburgh, 26 February 2020 – Transactions of Scottish industrial property should bounce back this year as demand pent up during an uncertain 2019 reasserts itself, Colliers…

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    The art of illustration

    25th February 2020

    With countless brands shouting to be heard, it takes something special to get noticed in today’s competitive landscape. At Firefly, we understand the transformative effect illustrations can have on a brand and, in a world saturated with photographs, the unique and personal touch they can add. Strong visuals are key…

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  • New 25,000sq ft Leith Workspace to Fuel Area’s Booming SME Community

    25th February 2020

    354-desk space opening spring 2020 Clockwise Offices investment fuelled by Leith’s status as a tech and creative hub, boasting highest number of internet-related businesses in Scotland State-of-the-art offices to transform category A-listed building A major transformation of a former bonded warehouse metres away from Leith’s famous waterfront will create a…

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  • New BSG Hub puts COSHH assessments and  method statements at SELECT Members’ fingertips

    25th February 2020

    Members of SELECT, Scotland’s largest trade association, can now carry out online COSHH assessments and method statements quickly and easily thanks to its ongoing partnership with the Building Safety Group (BSG).  As well as the expanded risk assessment and method statements (RAMS) offering, SELECT Members can now access a dedicated health and safety technical support…

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