Scotland

EMPLOYEE OWNED FIRM WINS FIRST MINISTER’S MANUFACTURING AWARD

Jerba Campervan Owners with Nicola Sturgeon A North Berwick campervan converter has won the First Minister’s Award for Manufacturing Leadership for its outstanding efforts in employee engagement and welfare. Jerba Campervans accepted the award from Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House in Edinburgh this week after showcasing its 100% employee-owned status. Co-founders of the firm, Simon Poole and Catherine

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HOME PROVIDER EMBARKS ON NEW CAMPAIGN

Veterans Housing Scotland, the leading provider of homes for disabled veterans in Scotland, has today launched a campaign to secure 25 more homes for veterans in Scotland by 2025. The charity, based in Edinburgh, currently has more than 650 homes across the country helping around 1,000 veterans and their families. The campaign aims to raise awareness

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BID SPECIALIST SEES RECORD TURNOVER AS COVID RECOVERY CONTINUES

AM Bid, Scotland’s leading bid and tender specialist, is pleased to report a record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row as it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19. Figures to the year end 30 September 2022 saw the company post increased revenues of £1,153,165 compared to

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IN HOME CARE PROVIDER HOLDS PRICES DOWN TO AID STRUGGLING FAMILIES

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite across Scotland, fast-growing Glasgow and Ayrshire based private in home care provider Plus Homecare is making a remarkable gesture of solidarity with hard-pressed families and their older relatives. The trusted provider, which has kept its fees at the same, highly-competitive rate since April, is announcing that

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PUBLIC ABLE TO VIEW UPDATED PROPOSALS FOR FORMER GLASGOW NIGHTCLUB

The public is to be given a chance to view updated proposals for the redevelopment of the former Archaos nightclub site, located in Queen Street, Glasgow. Real estate investor CA Ventures has revealed an exciting scheme that seeks to deliver a high-quality, purpose-built, managed student accommodation on what is currently a derelict and highly complex site.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOR PRISONS HAS HIGH HOPES TO LOWER RECONVICTION RATES

A first of its kind pilot project designed to help prisoners set up a micro business on release from prison is looking to expand throughout Scotland to help address the reconviction rate.  The pilot, delivered by Dr Wasim from Heriot-Watt and observed by independent research and former professor of entrepreneurship Dr Rob Smith, took place at HMP

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FINALISTS REVEALED FOR SCOTTISH HAIR & BEAUTY AWARDS

The Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards have become the leading celebration of the hair and beauty professionals that operate in the country and Creative Oceanic are excited to host them again for the 11th year. Incredible contenders ranging from stylists, colour technicians, barbers, academies and most wanted salons amongst other are to receive an award

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BUSINESS GATEWAY AIMS TO TACKLE CYBER THREATS

Today is National Computer Security Day and Business Gateway has announced a new webinar with Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), to empower business owners to be cyber-aware and take control of their online security. This virtual webinar will be hosted today by Sarah Johnson, Director at Scottish growth marketing company, IndigoLeap. She will be joined

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