North-east businessman takes over at Sullom Voe
A leading north-east businessman has taken up a new role managing the day-to-day operations of Sullom Voe oil terminal in Shetland.
Profits soar as Moray business builds on flotation success
The pace of housebuilding across Scotland needs to ramp up if national targets for affordable homes are to be met, a leading firm in the sector said yesterday.
Aberdeen firm translates success into £10 million in sales
A translation business launched in the bedroom of a house in Mannofield, Aberdeen, in 2001, is on track for smashing the £10 million annual sales barrier for the first time.
Investors circling the food and drink industry
By Derek Mair, partner and head of food and drink at Anderson Anderson & Brown
The wisdom of thinking small
The UK’s leading supermarkets may still gobble up much of our spending, but “buy local” campaigns are gathering momentum and helping an army of food and drink producers around the country to survive and thrive.
Construction group survives AWPR hit
Housebuilding and other gains more than offset any Aberdeen city bypass woes in annual results posted by construction group Galliford Try yesterday.
Unemployment falling in north and north-east
Unemployment in some parts of the north and north-east is falling faster than national trends, new figures showed yesterday.
In Focus: Alan MacPherson bringing something extra to business from his background
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Alan MacPherson, senior client manager at Aberdeen accountants Carnegie Knox.
Building firm signs major NHS contracts
Kier Construction Scotland has netted £6 million-worth of work to upgrade mental health facilities in the north-east.
New business development post filled at Porthlethen-based Opito
Growing global demand for its oil and gas skills development programmes has led to a key role being created at Portlethen-based organisation Opito.
Energy giant given nod for retail arm merger
Scottish energy giant SSE bucked a stock market trend yesterday after the UK’s competition watchdog provisionally approved the merger of its retail arm with “Big Six” rival Npower.
‘Green energy in danger over lack of state funds’
A marine renewables boss warned yesterday the sector is at “real risk” without UK government support.
Gamble pays off as new markets and more stockists boost north-east firm
A former civil servant was yesterday toasting a big jump in sales at the north-east business she leads.
Business property market rebounds in the north-east
Economic recovery in the north-east is reflected in the latest figures for Scottish commercial property sales, an expert said yesterday.
Small business focus: Outline Event Services
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Alastair Macleod, who runs Oldmeldrum firm Outline Event Services, together with Fraser Young.
Press and Journal Energy Snow Ball to make hotly-anticipated return
The Press and Journal Energy Snow Ball makes a keenly anticipated return to the Aberdeen business calendar later this year and the 2018 edition is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event.
Leading business group urges Scottish Government to take ‘swift action’ to halt decline in Scottish retailing
A leading business group is today urging the Scottish Government to take “swift action” to halt a decline in Scottish retailing.
Rejuvenated north-east attraction on shortlist for major enterprise award
A rejuvenated Aberdeenshire caravan site that was saved from possible closure four years ago is in line to win a major enterprise award.
Firm says its £333m TECA project in Aberdeen on budget and on schedule
Construction and property development firm Henry Boot said yesterday its £333m TECA project in Aberdeen was on budget and on schedule for completion in mid-2019.
Scottish fishing chiefs reassured after talks with UK Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington
Scottish fishing chiefs got the reassurances they were seeking at talks with UK Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington in Aberdeen yesterday.
Signs of recovery after demise of the boom times
Housing will be in the spotlight at a P&J breakfast event in Aberdeen next month. Here we speak to panellist Mike Cunningham, partner and residential head of property at Ledingham Chalmers.
Investors may soon be lining up to take advantage of opportunities in a growing north-east economy, say council chiefs
Investors may soon be lining up to take advantage of opportunities in a growing north-east economy, council chiefs said yesterday.
Small business focus: A famous meat trading family turned hard times to good again
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Stuart Grant, who runs Grants of Speyside and Grants of Dornoch with his wife, Marjory.
Delegation at prime Japanese expo aims to land deals for seafood
Eight seafood producers and a national trade body are flying the flag for Scotland at a major industry showcase in Japan this week.
Brewing up storm in the Scots economy
One of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world is enjoying a renaissance.
Lucinda’s Genius idea led to business success
Entrepreneur Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne is heading for Aberdeen to reveal her latest plans for Scottish gluten-free food company Genius.
FSB survey reports new credit costs prohibitive
Smaller firms around the UK are finding it increasingly costly to raise new finance, a Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey says.
Bank urged to improve access for its customers
Business chiefs have urged Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to invest some of its £1.8 billion half-year profits in guaranteeing access to its services for all customers.
Magic duo conjure up voyage on cruise ship
The entrepreneurial pair behind Aberdeen-based presentation and magic firm Fifth Dimension have landed a spot on a Baltic cruise in the latest of a string of international engagements.
New claim on founding of stern-trawler design
A fishing vessel built in Aberdeen and launched in 1953 is at the heart of an international tug o’ war over who came up with the design.
Aberdeen International Airport monthly passenger figures take hit for first time since last April
Aberdeen International Airport (AIA) has suffered a decline in its monthly passenger figures for the first time since April 2017.
Firm aiming to improve safety in North Sea off to strong start
New company JB Well Solutions Limited (UK) said yesterday it had got off to a strong start in its mission to improve safety in the UK North Sea.