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Start up Loans programme launches essential guide for budding entrepreneurs

  Start up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, recently launched a new, free, interactive resource for aspiring business owners, called the ‘Essential Guide to Starting a Business’. The guide has been developed to provide useful and jargon-free guidance to help small business owners navigate the current small business landscape. The resource contains a […]

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Holmes Mackillop promotes team member to associate

  Holmes Mackillop has promoted senior solicitor, Katherine MacPherson (pictured above), to associate within its private client team. With extensive experience of advising on wills, powers of attorney and executries, along with residential conveyancing, Glasgow-based MacPherson has quickly established herself as an integral member of Holmes Mackillop’s private client team since joining the firm last

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SIS achieves record £51 million in annual social investments

  Leading responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has, for the first time, surpassed £50 million in active loans and investments to social enterprises, charities, community groups, and mission-led businesses during a single year, according to its latest annual Impact Report. Total active loans and investments for the year (April 2023 to March 2024)

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Perfect Clean eyes further success after double contract win

  Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean is targeting further success after landing two significant TR19 kitchen cleaning contracts. The firm has strengthened its long-standing association with the Edinburgh hospitality sector with its appointment as the new cleaning services provider for The Raeburn hotel and restaurant in the city’s upmarket suburb of Stockbridge. It has also

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Scottish ecommerce business drives growth with global influencers to boost sales worldwide

  West of Scotland-based sports apparel business DFYNE has posted stellar sales and profits in just its second full year of trading. The company, which was founded in June 2021 by 31-year-old fashion industry executive, Oscar Ryndziewicz, saw sales at OLR Holdings Limited trading as DFYNE, soar from £1.88 million last year to £13.57 million

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Housing adaptations cuts will worsen NHS and social care crises

  The Chief Executive of one of Scotland’s largest housing providers for older people has warned that cuts to the housing adaptation budget will result in bed-blocking and increased burden on NHS and social care. Angela Currie (pictured above), Chief Executive of Hanover Scotland, has called for urgent action, stating that housing associations like Hanover

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Wbg urges SMEs to think local

  Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, is urging SMEs to put themselves at the heart of their local communities and help generate thriving local economies to the benefit of the national economy. The firm endorses the Scotland Loves Local Pledge, a commitment to prioritising local people and businesses by spending

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Significant appointment announced to lead expansion of £30m software QE firm

Left to Right: Pauline Smith (COO), Donald Mclaughlin(CRO), David Cotterell, Dave Kelly & Grace Galloway (CFO) A fast growing software quality engineering firm has appointed a new Chairman just months after an eight-figure investment. 2i Testing has hired renowned software and IT sector leader David Cotterell to oversee its ambitious growth strategy. The 300-strong firm,

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SAS Daniels makes a raft of new appointments

  SAS Daniels Solicitors, the leading North West-based law firm, has significantly bolstered its team with 11 recruits across all four of its offices. Notably, the firm has gained a new partner with the appointment of Ben Tyer (pictured above) to the private client team. Ben brings with him to the Stockport office a wealth of experience, specialising

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AI Marketing firm celebrates record growth and new client wins

  A Manchester digital marketing firm is experiencing a period of significant growth as it continues to see a huge demand for lead generation services just a few months after launch. Harper has amassed more than 20 clients since its creation as a tech start-up less than a year ago. The company has experienced steady

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