North-east chimney sweep heartbroken as cancer forces him to quit job he loves
A popular north-east chimney sweep has been forced to give up his business of 20 years as he prepares to undergo treatment for cancer.
Business
Property firm’s key role in third of all office deals
Bosses at commercial property consultancy FG Burnett have toasted a successful year, with the firm at the heart of a third of all office deals in Aberdeen during 2019.
Business optimism ‘flatlined’ following general election – report
Business optimism has “flatlined” following the general election as firms wait to see the impact of the new Government and its policies, a study suggests.
Tess motivated by desire to help others maximise their potential
Each week we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Tess Day, who owns and runs Aberdeen-based life coaching business Mindblox
Failed suppliers, a price cap and the fall of the Big Six
After nine failed suppliers, major takeovers and a price cap on bills, the energy sector has faced another bruising year which seemed to mark, once and for all, the end of the Big Six.
Aberdeen coffee entrepreneurs get unexpected backing of Scotland rugby stars
A pair of Aberdeen entrepreneurs have been given an unexpected boost with the backing of some of Scotland’s sporting heavyweights.
Score group to be sold to a private equity firm for £120 million
Score group is to be sold to a private equity firm for £120 million.
SPONSORED: 5 reasons why Yokohama brings exciting opportunities for Scottish businesses
There are a number of international opportunities for new and established businesses in Scotland in the city of Yokohama in Japan. And that's thanks to the Scottish Government and the City of Yokohama signing a joint declaration on collaborating in the areas of culture and tourism, marine industries, sports and education in 2018. A year on, we reveal five reasons why this innovative and creative city brings exciting opportunities for Scots businessmen and businesswomen looking to launch a new business there...
Aberdeen is UK’s ‘most affordable’ city to live in
Two Aberdeen streets have been named among the most expensive in the country, while the Granite City has been recognised as the wealthiest region in the UK.
Giant Shetland wind farm plans revived with new mainland link proposal
A giant Shetland wind project has renewed its commitment to push on with construction, as a fresh proposal to connect the island to the mainland was approved by officials yesterday.
Macphie’s appetite for growth pays off
North-east food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has reported an “encouraging year” during what the firm described as a time of uncertaintly in global markets.
Tech firm secures £4.8m investment
A Dundee tech firm hopes to almost double its city workforce after receiving a £4.8 million investment.
Plane groundings costing Tui up to another €400 million
Holiday giant Tui has revealed the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max planes saw annual earnings nosedive and warned it could cost it up to another 400 million euros (£337 million) over the year ahead.
Malin Marine appoints new director as it targets growth
Malin Marine has appointed a new director to significantly grow the business.
Growth in business lending is sluggish
The amount that banks are lending to business is growing slower than at any point in the last five years as Brexit and other political uncertainty weighs on the market, new data reveals.
Technology firms team up for gender balance
A major initiative to address gender balance in technology roles has launched in Scotland.
EnerMech to gain new CEO with new year
EnerMech, the Aberdeen-based mechanical and electrical services company, will have a new chief executive from the start of next year.
Scottish GDP predicted to grow faster than UK
Scotland will outperform the rest of the UK in economic growth terms this year – but 2020 is expected to deliver a measly 1% rise in gross domestic product (GDP) throughout Britain.
Ineos founder steps up salmon protection bid
The billionaire founder, chairman and majority owner of industrial giant Ineos has stepped up his efforts to protect and grow populations of Atlantic salmon.
Consultancy and advisory firm born amid North Sea downturn
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to David Rusling, managing director of QHSE Aberdeen
Key sectors ‘bargaining chips’ in US-EU dispute
Moray Chamber of Commerce has added its voice to a growing chorus of concern over the impact of punitive US export tariffs on three of the area’s key industries.
Sightseeing tours firm is making the most of country’s wow factor
Each week we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Gordon Pearson who runs Wow Scotland Tours, together with wife Kay, in Tomatin.
Aberdeen Clinic bought in £1.5m expansion deal
The Moray-born healthcare technology entrepreneur behind English firm C7 Health has struck a £1.5 million deal to buy a thriving business in his home city of Aberdeen.
Caldive hope new ship will win renewable work
Invergordon firm Caldive has invested more than £10 million in a new offshore construction vessel, creating 18 jobs.
Shop Direct given funding lifeline from Barclay brothers
Littlewoods and Very.co.uk group Shop Direct has secured a £75 million equity injection from owners, the billionaire Barclay brothers, as it looks to cover a hefty payment protection insurance bill.
Concern at number of shops lying unoccupied in Scotland’s town centres
The proportion of shops lying empty in Scotland’s town centres rose to more than one-in-10 last month, according to figures published today.
UK business confidence ‘at lowest level in more than seven years’
Business confidence has hit its lowest level for more than seven years, new research suggests.
Spirits up as Isle of Raasay distillery expansion gets underway
Isle of Raasay Distillery is expanding its facilities in advance of the launch of its first single malt whisky next year.
Troubled times for M&S but food business hailed
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is ploughing ahead with its turnaround plan after half-year sales slumped during a “challenging” period for its clothing and homeware business.
Business confidence rises in Scotland, but still lags behind rest of UK
Business confidence in Scotland has risen, but is still at the lowest level in the UK, new research has found.
Firm doubles profits as it expands city harbour
Aberdeen harbour expansion firm Dragados UK has more than doubled annual profits as it carries out work on the £350 million-plus project.
Island port kept busy by improving oil and gas sector
Lerwick port bosses have reported a continued upturn in offshore energy-related business during the third quarter of 2019.