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Small businesses can enhance their chances of success

Kenny Gray, Partner in Lindsays’ Commercial Property, discusses why taking time to put a list of simple measures in place can greatly increase SMEs chances of survival. It was fantastic to see that this year’s Small Business Saturday was a record-breaking success, with an estimated 17.6 million shoppers hitting their…

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Intern of the Year award for graduate Caroline

 Internship turns into full-time position for Edinburgh Napier alumna A recent Edinburgh Napier graduate has had her excellent internship work recognised with a leading student impact award. Caroline Tocher – who first graduated in 2018 with a degree in International Festival and Event Management before graduating in October this year…

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Former Scotland rugby captain Barclay tackles new challenge as a motivational speaker

While he continues to play for Edinburgh Rugby, John Barclay is joining Speaker Buzz to inspire others to fulfil their potential With 76 international caps and three World Cups under his belt, former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay is renowned for inspiring teams on the big stage – and now…

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LDC backs Commsworld in UK growth drive

–         Investment will support the Edinburgh-based business to expand throughout the rest of the UK and target another year of double-digit growth –         Telecoms expert John Trower appointed as Chairman Mid-market private equity house LDC has completed an investment in Commsworld, the Edinburgh-headquartered telecommunications and ISP provider. The value of…

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Could BT Murrayfield be the right venue for your next event?

Situated just 5 minutes by tram from Edinburgh city centre, Scotland’s largest sporting stadium offers a unique venue for meetings, conferences, private dinning events, and weddings. Whether it’s dinner in the national team changing room, a conference for 600 delegates, or a boardroom meeting, there’s a fully accessible space to…

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House prices in Scotland grow at twice the rate of the UK average

Monthly UK House Price Index figures released for October 2019. Three key figures for October: £153,692 The average price of a property in Scotland 1.4% The annual price change of a property in Scotland -0.9% The monthly price change of a property in Scotland Estimates for the most recent months…

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Cruden Group supports drive to end homelessness with donation to Crisis

The Cruden Group, one of Scotland’s largest development and construction companies, has donated £1000 to Crisis in Scotland this Christmas. This latest donation demonstrates the Group’s continued recognition of organisations that play a key role in tackling homelessness, with Cruden having previously supported Social Bite and Shelter Scotland. The Group…

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Our partners top the list of most difficult people to buy Christmas gifts for

With Christmas Day only a week away, many shoppers are still facing the challenge of finding the perfect gift for their loved ones.  According to research carried out by John Lewis & Partners*, it’s our partners who are top of that ‘don’t-know-what-to-get-them’ list. Perhaps because it matters so much, more…

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From red phone boxes to a connected world. Reflections on life as a Chartered Surveyor in the Highlands

By John Albiston The Scottish poet and dramatist James Thomson pictured the cessation of working life as:   An elegant sufficiency, content, Retirement, rural quiet, friendship, books.   That may not be exactly how the next few decades work out for me but, as I approach the end of my…

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Be inspired for your 2020 move with Miller Homes

When the excitement of the festive season is over, it’s often when people can start feeling restless and start to dream about buying a new home. To help buyers visualise their move, Miller Homes is hosting a Home Inspiration Event from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th January, where buyers can explore stunning…

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