The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has elected volunteer members to head up the group’s local grassroots lobbying activity across Moray and the north-east.
Scottish retailers have reported the worst December sales figures in 20 years, highlighting continuing woes on the nation’s high streets .
Bosses at a revamped Highland port have hailed the “culmination of 10 years’ work” as they yesterday welcomed the arrival of the world’s largest semi-submersible drilling rig.
Businesses in Moray are being given the opportunity to learn how to create the most effective digital strategy from a leading expert in the field.
Hospitality workers in the north and north-east have been assured their jobs are safe after Scotland’s biggest luxury hotel group announced up to 50 redundancies.
With a focus on accelerating growth and diversification across the region, companies of all sizes are being encouraged to explore their options to diversify, innovate, invest in their businesses and expand.
Tourism businesses throughout the Moray, Speyside and Nairn areas are being given the chance to become more digital-savvy through a series of workshops at the end of January.
Shares in Revolution Bars collapsed on Monday after the firm warned that full-year profit will take a knock from “economic and political uncertainties”, taking a shine off rising sales over the festive period.
Businesses across Scotland will be able to access more than £100 million to help them expand, the Scottish Government has announced.
Businesses across Scotland will be able to access more than £100 million to help them expand, the Scottish Government has announced.
A north-east MSP has urged a council to ensure the region reaps the rewards of a £50million town centre fund.
Oil prices settling in a sweet spot of $60-70 per barrel would give North Sea firms more confidence to kick on with investment plans, industry experts have said.
Outstanding HR managers are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and apply for one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the north-east.
Scottish economic growth continued in the final months of 2018 but fewer than one in five businesses expect to increase exports, a report has found.
A north-east council is to press ahead with selling off two of its offices.
A north-east seafood boss has urged MPs to give “serious consideration” to the industry’s workforce needs after Brexit.
Skilled migrant visas should be available for much lower salaries in Northern Ireland after Brexit because of the low-wage economy, a business leader said.
Opportunities for firms to claim a share of projects worth £40million at a Highland port will be unveiled next week.
The Highlands and Islands have lost their crown as the top region in Scotland for property rental price growth, industry figures show.
Turbine blades at Aberdeen Bay windfarm clocked record speeds during yesterday’s gale force winds, according to the project operator.
A heady cocktail of beefed up budgets and fierce competition for acquisitions will create a “renaissance” for North Sea exploration this year, analysts said.
An increased demand in premium products has helped German supermarket giants ring up sales of almost £1 billion in the UK during December.
The boss of the Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels (CHFH) has said he expects all three of the group’s West Highland operations to be fully booked for much of this year as Scotland’s tourism bonanza shows no sign of abating.
As Scotland’s energy sector transitions to a lower-carbon future, diversification has become a buzzword for businesses looking to take advantage of new opportunities.
Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal is to recommend a traffic light warning system for business bills after new research into the scale of late payments.
Britannia Hotels has expanded its Scottish footprint to five sites, including three in the north and north-east, after buying one of the Highlands’ best-known hotels.
A national pub chain with six bars in Aberdeen and two in Inverness is toasting buoyant festive season sales.
Bosses at DNO have warned they will “not go away” after falling short with their hostile takeover offer for Aberdeen-headquartered oil firm Faroe Petroleum.
Fashion chain Next has cut its annual profits forecast despite a solid Christmas performance.
New rules for living and working conditions on fishing vessels came into force at the start of the new year.
The potential impact of Brexit on Scotland’s construction industry will be put under the microscope at Holyrood.
Labour has pledged to overhaul the business grants system which it claims has left Scottish firms “short-changed” by more than £80 million over the last decade.