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Ralph Sayer seeks more Trainee Solicitors amid sustained growth

  Ralph Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, is on course to appoint five Trainee Solicitors in less than a year as the company continues to enjoy sustained growth. The family-run firm has been on an upward trajectory since its formation in October 2022 and brought in Megan Kane as its first trainee last […]

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New leadership to drive innovation for historic legal brand

From Left to Right Gary Wales, Rob Aberdein, Sean Nicol   An influential business leader has been appointed as Group Managing Director of the historic legal brand, Simpson & Marwick. Rob Aberdein returns to the helm after three years as Chief Commercial Officer at Progeny, the private-equity backed professional services firm that acquired Moray Group in

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PAYALLY announces global expansion, advancing to meet client expectations as transfers exceed £6bn

  PAYALLY, the leading specialist payments consultancy, has announced a major expansion of its tailored relationship manager services following record growth, with payments transfers exceeding £6bn in the last year.    The company, which provides one-to-one consultancy around key services such as international and local payments, access to multicurrency accounts, exchange services and debit cards, has

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Brgr Lab expands into Qatar with multi-unit franchise deal

  Brgr Lab, the innovative and fast-growing burger brand, has officially expanded into Qatar, signing a multi-unit franchise agreement as part of its international growth strategy. This milestone marks a significant step in the brand’s ambition to establish a strong presence in the Middle East. Brgr Lab founder, Hassan Patel, expressed his enthusiasm about the

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Equity investment volumes into smaller Scottish businesses bounce back in 2024

   Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report found that during the first three quarters of 2024 the investment value of announced equity deals involving smaller businesses in Scotland rose 14.2%

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Latest Transform Business Festival celebrating community and collaboration plays to sold-out Angus audience

From left to Right Alison Smith, Former Director of AngusCouncil; Cally Russell, CEO of This is Unfolded; Rachel Ross, CEOdesignate of Elevator; and Bill Duff, Angus Council Leader   The latest highly successful Transform Business Festival, which has previously welcomed large audiences in Aberdeen, Dundee, Lanarkshire and Perth, has now taken place for the first time

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North East communications agency strengthens its team with two key hires

(L) Josh Smith and (R) Caitlin Barr Award-winning communications consultancy, McBryde & Co, has appointed two PR and content managers to support its sustained growth since launching in 2019. With a combined 15 years of experience in communications and marketing, the appointments of Josh Smith and Caitlin Barr mark an exciting step for North East-based

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£120m framework set to supercharge decarbonisation

   A landmark framework has now launched opening up transformative opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s journey to net-zero. With an estimated value of £120m, appointed firms can expect to drive significant energy upgrades in public sector buildings, including schools, hospitals, social housing, and community spaces. Now the largest-ever framework from the

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Open College Network and NICVA announce strategic partnership

   Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN) and the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) have announced details of a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the skills and qualifications of education and training facilitators throughout the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The collaboration will enable NICVA to deliver accredited qualifications through

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Funding fuels expansion for buzzing family holiday business

   Bee Happy Breaks Scotland Ltd– a Perthshire self-catering accommodation business – has secured a £48,000 funding boost from the British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland to increase its capacity and cater for more overnight guests. Run by Joyce and Alan Jamieson, with support from their daughter and son, the holiday homes in the

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