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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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Mackie’s posts profit increase having secured wider UK distribution

   Aberdeenshire-based ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has announced robust financial results and continued expansion, demonstrating resilience despite challenging market conditions. For the year ending May 2024, Mackie’s reported a 7.2% increase in turnover to £22.3 million and an impressive 67% rise in profit before tax to £2.24 million. The company’s net assets grew

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Jet2.com named Which? Recommended Provider for the 10 th  consecutive year

   Jet2.com has been named a Which? Recommended Provider for the tenth year in a row, after topping the consumer champion’s annual survey of short-haul airlines once again. The leading leisure airline is the only UK airline to receive coveted Which? Recommended Provider 2025 status from Which? this year, after travelling customers gave Jet2.com the

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All-Energy Commits to Glasgow in New Three-Year Deal with SEC

   Glasgow’s position as a global leader in renewable energy and low-carbon innovation has been reinforced as All-Energy, the UK’s largest clean energy exhibition and conference, extends its partnership with SEC Glasgow for another three years.  Owned and organised by RX, the flagship event will continue to bring together key players from across the renewables

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