Finance
Scottish SMEs losing out on £370m a year in interest
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deanestor posts record order intake and £3m turnover growth
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SFE chair John Mcguigan to step down
Published 10 months ago
John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Davis Cup captain serves up winning advice for business and leadership innovation
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Council tax collection rates show minor dip during 2024
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FinTech Scotland’s global innovation challenge to deliver positive environmental impact
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK GDP flatlines in April but Q2 growth remains positive
Published 10 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
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Retailers hope Euros will kick-start summer spending
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Pioneering behavioural finance expert to deliver Ronald Coase Lecture
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish labour market shows mixed picture ahead of General Election
Published 10 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%.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EDAS strategy to grow a fairer, greener economy for Scotland
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EV charge point operator given further £10m boost from Scottish National Investment Bank
Published 10 months ago
The growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator FOR EV have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Euro 2024 boosts tech and food spending in Scotland
Published 10 months ago
Scottish football fans have revealed how they plan to get into the football spirit during Euro 2024, according to new KPMG research.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Cost pressures ease slightly as Scottish economy expands
Published 10 months ago
Scotland’s private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deadline nears for Scottish tech firms to enter Deloitte Fast 50 awards
Published 10 months ago
With just a little over two weeks left to apply to Deloitte’s 27th annual Technology Fast 50 awards, Scotland-based technology firms are being encouraged to apply.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish SMEs losing out on £370m a year in interest
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deanestor posts record order intake and £3m turnover growth
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
SFE chair John Mcguigan to step down
Published 10 months ago
John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Former Davis Cup captain serves up winning advice for business and leadership innovation
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Council tax collection rates show minor dip during 2024
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
FinTech Scotland’s global innovation challenge to deliver positive environmental impact
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
UK GDP flatlines in April but Q2 growth remains positive
Published 10 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
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Retailers hope Euros will kick-start summer spending
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Pioneering behavioural finance expert to deliver Ronald Coase Lecture
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Scottish labour market shows mixed picture ahead of General Election
Published 10 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%.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EDAS strategy to grow a fairer, greener economy for Scotland
Published 10 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.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
EV charge point operator given further £10m boost from Scottish National Investment Bank
Published 10 months ago
The growth plans of Scotland’s only private electric vehicle charge point operator FOR EV have been boosted by a £10 million follow-on investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Euro 2024 boosts tech and food spending in Scotland
Published 10 months ago
Scottish football fans have revealed how they plan to get into the football spirit during Euro 2024, according to new KPMG research.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
RBS: Cost pressures ease slightly as Scottish economy expands
Published 10 months ago
Scotland’s private sector activity expanded for the fifth consecutive month in May, the strongest pace in two years, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Deadline nears for Scottish tech firms to enter Deloitte Fast 50 awards
Published 10 months ago
With just a little over two weeks left to apply to Deloitte’s 27th annual Technology Fast 50 awards, Scotland-based technology firms are being encouraged to apply.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →