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EDINBURGH BUSINESS BECOMES SCOTLAND’S FIRST EMPLOYEE OWNED CHILDCARE FIRM

Ownership of an Edinburgh childcare company has been handed over to its 150 dedicated staff in what is believed to be a sector first in Scotland. Kidzcare has announced its transition to employee ownership with 100% of the company shares now placed into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) by owner Anne-Marie Dunn who co-founded the […]

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BUSINESSES BEING ADVISED IN DEALING WITH LATE PAYMENT

With research from the Federation of Small Businesses showing that a third of Scottish business owners faced an increase in late payment in the last quarter, chartered accountant Wylie & Bisset is advising SMEs that knowledge is key and cash is king when dealing with the issue. Wylie & Bisset urges business owners struggling with

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HARDIES LOOKING TO DOUBLE THEIR ANNUAL RECRUITMENT INTAKE

In response to significant growth realised over recent years, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants is investing more than £250k in doubling its annual trainee and graduate surveyor recruitment intake. The investment will see the firm recruit an additional 11 new trainees and graduate surveyors in the first half of this year, taking its total number

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UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH PARTNERS WITH SPACE FIRM

A leading light of the UK’s space industry has completed a prestigious contract with The University of Edinburgh (UoE) to provide guidance for anyone looking to get involved in the emerging sector. The capital-headquartered AstroAgency has finished a successful pilot project, guiding students looking to enter the sector – as well as established local companies

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ESTATE AGENTS AIM TO DOUBLE TURNOVER IN WAKE OF LOCKDOWN

The lifestyle impact of lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has led Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Estate and Letting Agency to embark on an ambitious expansion strategy with the aim of doubling both its turnover and property portfolio within five years via acquisition. Last month the firm acquired Stephen McIntyre Letting in Portobello, Edinburgh, following

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TLT APPOINTS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXPERT IN SCOTLAND

UK law firm TLT has appointed Karen Hunt (pictured above) as a legal director in Scotland as part of its long-term growth strategy in the region. She joins from Pinsent Masons and is based in Glasgow. Karen has over 25 years’ experience in commercial property having worked on many high profile investment and development deals.

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ADVISE THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR

Chartered Accountant Wylie & Bisset has advised operators in hospitality sector to raise their prices in response to rising inflation and operating costs. While welcoming the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Catherine Livingstone, Partner and Head of the Business Advisory Services Team at Wylie & Bisset, said that hospitality sector operators need to prepare for various

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GIBSON KERR COMBINES OFFICES

Long established Edinburgh law firm, Gibson Kerr, has combined their two city offices to bring its operations under new premises underlining its continued impressive growth and expansion. The move to 6 Randolph Crescent in the capital’s West End will support Gibson Kerr’s 27-strong team of lawyers and support staff as it manages a surge in

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NEW SCOTTISH FOCUS FOR PHS BESAFE

Gary Barnes has been appointed the new Business Development Manager of phs Besafe as it expands its specialist workwear services across Scotland. Barnes (pictured above) will be focused on providing protective workwear and PPE solutions for industries including construction, industrial engineering, welding, chemical and aggregates. PHS Besafe is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of

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