New tool can help businesses manage key data
Banking giant Barclays has launched a tool to help businesses manage their key data all in one place.
Scottish house prices up 22% according to new analysis
The average house price paid by Scottish home movers has risen by 22% over the past five years,to £204,974, according to new analysis from Lloyds Bank.
Why it pays to get help from a professional
Most people could service their own car, although it would take time to research how to do it.
Salary growth to remain weak despite falling unemployment
UK pay growth is likely to remain weak despite falling unemployment, with wage rises over the next year expected to be 1%, according to a new report.
HMRC app ‘fit for the future’
More than a million people used new online tools for the first time to complete their tax credit renewals ahead of the July 31 deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said.
Work pension saving ‘normal’ for many Brits
Workplace pension saving has become “the norm” for many British employees, according to research findings released by the UK Government.
Tracker funds’ performance critiqued
Independent financial advice firm Chase de Vere has said new research showed most tracker funds under-performing, compared with actively managed funds in their investment sector.
Make sure your child is alert to big bills pitfalls
Mobile phones plus children can equal a big bill shock for parents.
Sheryl has found a real appetite for business in Aberdeen
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
Lessons to be learned about financing further education
University and college term time is looming again and many parents will be considering their obligations to provide financial support for children enrolled in further education.
Macduff soft drink factory changing hands
The north-east firm behind the popular macb range of still and sparkling flavoured water is being sold by its US owner to a Dutch company a part of a near £1billion deal.
Loganair’s tartan ready for take-off
Scottish airline Loganair has unveiled new tartan aircraft livery and cabin crew uniforms as it prepares for take off under its own name.
Marine Scotland seafarers poised for strike action
The prospect of Royal Navy vessels being used to police fisheries in the seas around Scotland grew bigger yesterday after a union boss said Marine Scotland seafarers may take industrial action this month.
North-east coach takes “bit of a gamble” with £1m investment
The boss of an Aberdeenshire coach firm admits it has taken a “bit of a gamble” by investing around £1million in its fleet during the past six months.
More Scottish firms in distress as owners brace for “seismic” Brexit changes
Scottish firms have seen “significant rises” in the most serious signals of business distress since the first quarter of 2017, new figures show.
Morag Mundie just loves the Ellon barber shop banter
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Fishing for the financial truth in north-east ports
Industry body Seafish is targeting the north-east next week as it starts its 12th annual economic survey of the UK fishing fleet.
Amazon among top names touted as potential tenants after Altens site sale
Online retail giant Amazon is among the names being touted as a potential tenant for a major new logistics park on the south side of Aberdeen.
Thailand-based entrepreneurs poised to take over string of north and north-east hotels
Thailand-based entrepreneurs are poised to take over a string of north and north-east hotels after their sale by west Highland businessman Paddy Crerar and other investors.
North-east company Leiths’ deal set in stone
North-east company Leiths (Scotland) has acquired a local stone supplier and processor whose roots go back more than 170 years to the golden age of granite quarrying.
“Rare opportunity” to back ‘one of the last student accommodation developments’ in Aberdeen
Property investors are being offered a “rare opportunity” to back what is being billed as one of the last remaining student accommodation developments next to Aberdeen University’s main campus.
Employment tribunal fees ruled ‘unlawful’
A landmark Supreme Court ruling that fees charged to people bringing employment tribunal claims are unlawful is a blow to the UK Government and a triumph for democracy, a leading lawyer said yesterday.
Sexism in the City: AAM chief exec recalls being asked to fetch coffee
Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM)’s chief economist recalled yesterday how bankers once mistook her for a secretary and asked her to fetch some coffee.
Ryanair boss issues another Brexit warning
Ryanair’s first quarter results yesterday came with a fresh warning that flights from UK airports face being grounded by Brexit.
Baltic takeover for historic Aberdeen firm
A 160-year-old smokehouse which supplies fish to the Queen has been swallowed up by a Baltic food production giant.
Mark and Pat are about to hand over the reins to their firm
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
When will the new £10 be launched?
Clydesdale Bank’s new £10 polymer bank note will enter circulation in two months’ time.
Rita Marcella: The importance of trust in effective business and management
In this month’s column, I am reflecting on why and how trust matters in the field of organisational management. Let us start with a definition – what is trust?
‘The biggest thing I’ve learnt is that you can’t take anything for granted’
I was honoured to be named entrepreneur of the year at the Elevator Awards at the Mercure Ardoe House Hotel, near Aberdeen. I say honoured because our small corner of the world is home to an outsized number of successful businesses run by the brightest minds.
Wizz Air on a high after record results
Fast-growing budget airline Wizz Air said yesterday a strong Easter and high demand for travel in eastern Europe lifted it to record results.
One in five have no savings to count on
New study findings show nearly one in five (21%) Scots have no savings to fall back on, while a third (33%) admit to not saving enough for the long term.
Rail industry ‘will work with Corbyn if he’s PM’
FirstGroup chief executive Tim O’Toole has said the industry will work with Jeremy Corbyn - in the event of the Labour Party leader becoming prime minister - to “come to some sort of sensible arrangement” for running Britain’s railways.
