Scottish firms fear financial storm
Confidence among Scotland’s small business owners has plummeted over the past three months and is lagging behind the rest of the UK, according to new figures published today. Read More
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Scottish firms fear financial storm
Confidence among Scotland’s small business owners has plummeted over the past three months and is lagging behind the rest of the UK, according to new figures published today.
Profits still rising after death of car firm’s chief
Profits climbed by more than 11% and turnover hit a new £3.66billion high at Scottish car sales and rental giant Arnold Clark in the last full year before the death of its “inspirational” billionaire founder.
Co-op launches Scottish Salmon Farming Group
The Co-op has launched a new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to selling responsibly-sourced fresh fish.
Employment in Scotland at new high
The number of people in Scotland without a job fell by 7,000 in the three months to July.
Scots make £86m from renting out their homes
Airbnb hosts in Scotland together pocketed £86million during the year to July as the number of guests using the holiday home website for UK bookings surged 81%.
More than half of Scots not made will
More than 50% of adults in Scotland have made no will, a new survey has revealed.
Whisky gets protection from fake competitors
Scotland’s national drink is poised to get better protection from fake competitors in New Zealand under a scheme launched by the Wellington government’s intellectual property watchdog.
Calls for consumer spending support in upcoming Budget
A retailers’ trade association is calling for measures to be put in place in the Scottish Government’s upcoming Budget which will support consumer spending and help lift private sector investment.
Marine Harvest salmon profits soar off the scale
A strong performance by its operations in Scotland has helped lift second-quarter profits at international fish farming giant Marine Harvest to a record high.
Grounds for excitement as bob & berts looks set to open store in Scotland
Northern Irish coffee shop chain bob & berts is on the hunt for potential sites in the north-east as part of expansion plans for Scotland.
Scottish firms out to net new business
The Far East’s largest seafood trade event is taking place this week and a record number of Scottish firms are taking part.
‘Wake-up call’ as firms foresee skills shortage
Almost two-thirds of Scottish firms are concerned they will be unable to recruit sufficiently skilled employees over the next few years, a new survey has indicated.
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.
New move to beat litter: How your business can help
Businesses are being urged to join a new nationwide campaign to prevent fly-tipping and littering.
Salmon exports leap ahead to record high
Overseas sales of Scottish salmon leaped to a record high of £346million in the first half of 2017, with the latest figures showing a 70% rise in export value compared to the same period last year.
Scotland’s private sector output growing fast
Scotland’s private sector is “moving up a gear” with output in July rising at the fastest pace in almost three years, according to a new report.
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.
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.
How the Imperial College Business School can energise your career
Imperial College Business School is delighted to be visiting Aberdeen on August 3-4 to show how an Imperial MBA can energise your career and way of thinking.
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.
When will the new £10 be launched?
Clydesdale Bank’s new £10 polymer bank note will enter circulation in two months’ time.
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.
Fishing industry on a high, driven by better prices and a weak pound
New figures highlight the Scottish fishing industry’s major contribution to the UK fleet’s best economic performance in eight years.
Trade tariffs a “major risk” to food and drink sector
Post-Brexit trade tariffs pose a “major risk” to the performance of Britain’s £28 billion food and drink sector, an industry body has warned.
New studies signal more positive news for Scotland’s economy – but firms want access to the single market
Scottish business is enjoying its longest run of expansion in nearly two-and-a-half years but Brexit is casting a dark shadow over future prospects, new studies show.
Aberdeen missing out on Scottish industrial property boom
Knight Frank says Scotland’s industrial property market has enjoyed a “buoyant start” to 2017 despite woes in Aberdeen.
Lena Wilson bows out as head of Scottish Enterprise after nearly eight years
Scottish Enterprise (SE) said yesterday it was entering a “new phase" after chief executive Lena Wilson announced she was quitting the economic development quango.
Clydesdale Bank facing claims over past conduct
A group that was formed to gather claims against Royal Bank of Scotland over the conduct of its now defunct Global Restructuring Group has now turned its attention to Clydesdale Bank.
Have North Sea fishy favourites had their chips?
The leader of Scotland’s largest fishing industry body has dismissed claims that North Sea cod are getting smaller due to climate change.
Whisky-makers raise a glass to likely free trade deal with Japan
The trade body for Scotch whisky-makers toasted a political agreement on a new EU free trade deal with Japan yesterday.
Diageo says visitors are pouring into its distillery visitor centres
Scotland’s proud whisky heritage has attracted a record number of people through the doors of Diageo’s distilleries around the country.
Why are so many of Scotland’s budding young entrepreneurs losing their passion for business?
A leading bank says more needs to be done to translate youthful enthusiasm into entrepreneurship across Scotland.
