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Scottish signage company Prosigns acquires Centurion Signs

Published 5 months ago

Glasgow-based signage company Prosigns has acquired East Kilbride signage and graphics company Centurion Signs.

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Grant Thornton: Skill shortages stifle productivity in Scottish mid-sized businesses

Published 5 months ago

The productivity of mid-sized businesses (MSB) in Scotland is being dragged down by a lack of key skills, according to new data from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP.

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Scottish company insolvencies up 22% year-on-year in May

Published 5 months ago

Company insolvencies in Scotland rose by 22% year-on-year in May 2024, reaching 118.

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Dains expands Scottish footprint with acquisition of Condies

Published 5 months ago

Scottish accountancy firm Condies, which has offices in Dunfermline, Edinburgh, and Dundee, has been acquired by Dains Group.

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Scottish SMEs losing out on £370m a year in interest

Published 5 months ago

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland are annually missing out on a staggering £370 million a year in potential interest as a result of not shopping around for better rates on their business savings.

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Deanestor posts record order intake and £3m turnover growth

Published 5 months ago

Dunfermline-based furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has reported a £3 million increase in turnover to £22.4m for the year ending December 2023, with a record order intake of over £30m.

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SFE chair John Mcguigan to step down

Published 5 months ago

John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise.

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Former Davis Cup captain serves up winning advice for business and leadership innovation

Published 5 months ago

Successful Davis Cup captain, and former coach to Andy Murray, Leon Smith, believes sport has sometimes been slow to look outwardly for ways to innovate – and can learn lessons from the world of business. 

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Council tax collection rates show minor dip during 2024

Published 5 months ago

Scotland’s council tax collection rate fell slightly in 2023-24, reaching 95.5%, down from 96.2% the previous fiscal year, according to the latest figures released by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.

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FinTech Scotland’s global innovation challenge to deliver positive environmental impact

Published 5 months ago

FinTech Scotland, in collaboration with 10 industry partners, has launched a worldwide innovation challenge focused focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.

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UK GDP flatlines in April but Q2 growth remains positive

Published 5 months ago

The UK’s GDP remained unchanged in April, but analysts believe the economy is still likely to grow at a decent pace in Q2

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Retailers hope Euros will kick-start summer spending

Published 5 months ago

Scotland’s shops are set to score from the European football championships with new research finding one in eight Scots plan to spend more on food and drink to enjoy whilst watching matches.

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Pioneering behavioural finance expert to deliver Ronald Coase Lecture

Published 5 months ago

The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture.

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Scottish labour market shows mixed picture ahead of General Election

Published 5 months ago

Scotland’s labour market experienced mixed results in the period from February to April 2024, with an increase in unemployment to 4.7%, a decrease in employment to 73.1%, and a rise in inactivity to 23.2%.

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EDAS strategy to grow a fairer, greener economy for Scotland

Published 5 months ago

Greater support is needed to help entrepreneurs, enterprises and communities develop the dynamic economy needed to make Scotland more prosperous, tackle poverty and the climate crisis, according to economic development experts.

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