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Pufferfish kick off expansion plans for 2019

In anticipation of a transformative New Year and with 2019 fast approaching, there have been a lot of new faces appearing at Pufferfish HQ. Having successfully closed out the first phase of our on-going fundraising drive, we’re excited to welcome the additional talent to the team to support our growth…

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9 Bid Trends for 2019

It’s a brave person who would confidently state what 2019 will bring! While no-one can be certain of the exact impacts of all the possible political, economic, societal, technological, legal and environmental changes, what is certain is that 2019 will bring some of the most challenging conditions for business since…

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Give the Gift of Sleep this Christmas

MyHummy is the UK’s most coveted white and pink noise specialist. The countdown to Christmas is on! Of all the gifts on the market this year, there is nothing more precious or thoughtful than giving the gift of sleep. Whether you’re a new parent in need of some extra Zzz’s…

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Blackadders Partner accredited as a specialist in Discrimination Law

Congratulations to Blackadders LLP Partner Donna Reynolds who has been accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Discrimination Law. Donna is one of only a few practitioners in Scotland to get this accreditation! Donna who is a member of the award-winning employment team at Blackadders has…

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Surface water flooding is on the rise. How to stop your home from going under

Scotland’s rugged and hilly landscape wouldn’t, on the face of it, make it vulnerable to flooding, you’d think. But surface water flooding is a growing threat, thanks to increased rainfall, which could put your home at risk. Also known as pluvial flooding, surface water flooding is caused by excess rainwater…

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Scotland faces economy conundrum over job creation and productivity

High-profile business influencers share insights for resolutions Scotland outperforms UK average in productivity growth, but the country’s economy has only grown at around half the UK average rate Output per head is higher in Scotland than in other UK nations and regions, except London and South East England While technology…

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Employee Ownership, the key to succession for many Scottish businesses

Anderson Strathern provided legal expertise to the owners and employees of The Priory Hotel in Beauly in their transition to employee ownership, working closely with the family run business based in the Scottish Highlands. The hotel attracts guest from all over the world and is a well-known meeting place for…

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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh introduces a festive ‘Moveable Food’ experience

Following the success of the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian’s dynamic dining experiences, the hotel will be holding its third Moveable Food evening on Wednesday 12th December. To celebrate the season this themed dining experience will definitely have a festive twist, as guests are taken on a gastronomic tour…

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Ryden launches new Agency service

Ryden has confirmed the appointment of Greg Limb who will join forces with existing Ryden Partner, David Fraser to launch Ryden’s new Residential Investment & Development department. Greg was previously responsible for establishing and jointly heading the Scottish operations at Gladman Developments Ltd. Greg has 30 years’ experience in commercial…

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Scottish business confidence on the rise

Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer for November 2018 shows: Overall confidence for firms in Scotland rose seven points in the past month to 11 per cent Firms’ confidence in their own business prospects was 22 per cent, compared with 18 per cent a month ago But businesses were evenly split…

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