Left to right: Business Directors Scot van den Akker, Elias van den Akker and Brian McVean Ideal Schools, a family firm which specialises in online and distance-learning bookkeeping and accounting tuition, has scooped the highest accolades in what is widely recognised as the Oscars of the profession. The Scottish-based firm, established in 1983 by Dutch
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(L) Dunfermline Foodbank project manager Sandra Beveridge and (R) Matt Smith, ATS operations manager Fife-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has joined forces with the Dunfermline Foodbank to help fight poverty and hunger in the region. Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks supported by the Trussell Trust, the charity provides three days
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The North East-born founder of a global production company has unveiled plans for a £450m film studio which could create one of Europe’s largest facilities as well as thousands of jobs. FulwellCain Studios, a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International, says its plans for Crown Works Studios in Sunderland would
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Trinity Decorating Services, the Edinburgh-based painting and decorating company, is looking to double its workforce to meet growing demand in the city. The firm has launched a recruitment drive for experienced professionals as well as apprentices as it prepares for a period of substantial growth. The company was formed in 1995 and acquired by businessmen
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Primary school pupils went behind the scenes of broadcast television this week thanks to Glasgow Caledonian University’s flagship outreach initiative. The Caledonian Club, in partnership with QTV, delivered a series of broadcasting workshops at Film City Studios in Govan. More than 300 P5 children had the opportunity to enjoy hands-on activities and challenges to inspire
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Left to Right: Robert Bell from The AA, Jamie Baldridge, director of parks services at Quorum Business Park in Newcastle & Jon Ellis, head of property and facilities management Breakdown company The AA is investing in a new regional office for its 700 staff as part of plans to modernise its operations. The AA will
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(L) Kevin Meechan, CEO ARRAN Sense of Scotland & (R) Sheila Gilmore, CEO Arran Trust One of Scotland’s best-loved personal care and wellbeing brands, ARRAN Sense of Scotland (formerly Arran Aromatics), has announced a new partnership with the Arran Trust. ARRAN recently launched its new Naturals Collection – an environmentally conscious range with wellbeing at
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After a long awaited three years, the Rainbow Room International team was thrilled to be back hosting their annual Congress at a new location, the Oran Mor, in Glasgow’s West End. Due to the effects of Covid-19 and the enforcement of more health and safety measures, the Rainbow Room International team had postponed their annual
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Left to Right: Ingerop Group president Yves Metz, Rendel managing director Vardy Jones, Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward and Ingerop international director Christophe Blanc An engineering consultancy has moved to a new permanent home in Birmingham after first setting up a base in the city in 2019. Rendel is now housed at Edmund Gardens,
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A Shetland-born jewellery designer has successfully relocated her business to the islands and expanded operations, following support from Business Gateway. Karlin Anderson (pictured above) has been making bespoke high-end jewellery inspired by the island’s rugged landscape and culture since 1994. Born in Shetland, she moved to Glasgow in 1994 to further her education and then
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