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Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 1 year ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 1 year ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 1 year ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 1 year ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Stirrat: Consideration must be given to housing qualification requirements
Published 1 year ago
As the sector counts down to Scottish Housing Day and the new Housing Bill around the corner, Grampian Housing Association Group CEO Craig Stirrat said a requirement for housing qualifications must at least be in the conversation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jak Henderson: Recent changes to the financial health requirement
Published 1 year ago
CT’s Jak Henderson delves into the implications of the financial health requirement (FHR) on companies seeking EIS and VCT funding, detailing its historical interpretations, the complications arising from HMRC’s strict enforcement, and recent amendments to the HMRC’s approach which offer a more nuanced consideration of a company’s financial health.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Stewart: Delivering more homes in a climate crisis - time for an informed debate on where we build
Published 1 year ago
David Stewart, policy and practice lead at the Scottish Land Commission, discusses the commission’s latest research and explores the importance of option agreements in creating better places.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 1 year ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
Published 1 year ago
Rearo managing director Graham Mercer explores the current skills gap in Scottish construction and the need for a co-ordinated approach to developing homegrown skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Tim Thomas: What should I do if I suspect a fellow company director of fraud?
Published 1 year ago
Tim Thomas, partner at Ledingham Chalmers, offers advice to individuals who suspect a fellow director of fraud.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Craig Sanderson: A response to the Scottish Conservatives housing waiting list figures
Published 1 year ago
I refer to the article in Scottish Housing News on 8th August 2023.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Shehzad Ashaq: Changes to R&D tax credits favour large companies over SMEs
Published 1 year ago
Shehzad Ashaq has questioned the logic of changes to R&D tax credits that favour large companies over SMEs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ryan Gillies: New focus needed in winning war for talent
Published 1 year ago
Ryan Gillies discusses the escalating challenge of attracting and retaining skilled talent, examining factors such as the skills shortage, the impact of the pandemic on working conditions, changing employee priorities like work-life balance, the rise of remote working, and the necessity for companies to adapt by investing in employee development, upskilling, and embracing human-centric approaches.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lori McElroy: Understanding our homes is the starting point for switching to clean heat
Published 1 year ago
Existing Homes Alliance chair Lori McElroy responds to recent proposals to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Robin Turnbull: Implications of ban on strike-breaking agency staff
Published 1 year ago
Employment law specialist Robin Turnbull writes about the recent legal victory for trade unions in the UK, making it illegal for employers to use agency staff to cover the work of striking employees, and discusses the potential implications.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Charlotte Walker: Sickness policy reform would help SMEs thrive
Published 1 year ago
As National Payroll Week takes place, payroll expert Charlotte Walker discusses the challenges and financial burdens faced by UK employers due to long-term sick leave and suggests potential reforms to the current Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system to alleviate these issues.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Alan Drummond: Accountants must become tech experts to survive and thrive
Published 1 year ago
Accountancy industry veteran Alan Drummond looks at the transformative impact of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, on the accounting profession, using the 40-year journey of Douglas Home & Co as a case study to explore how innovation has revolutionised traditional workflows and what the future holds.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Susan Nightingale: How angel investment can help level the playing field for female entrepreneurs
Published 1 year ago
Susan Nightingale discusses the gender disparity in funding for entrepreneurs in Scotland and outlines various initiatives and strategies aimed at closing this gap, including the role of female angel investors and partnerships with organisations like Mint Ventures.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Stuart Young: Industry awards - love them or loathe them?
Published 1 year ago
With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Craig Stirrat: Consideration must be given to housing qualification requirements
Published 1 year ago
As the sector counts down to Scottish Housing Day and the new Housing Bill around the corner, Grampian Housing Association Group CEO Craig Stirrat said a requirement for housing qualifications must at least be in the conversation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jak Henderson: Recent changes to the financial health requirement
Published 1 year ago
CT’s Jak Henderson delves into the implications of the financial health requirement (FHR) on companies seeking EIS and VCT funding, detailing its historical interpretations, the complications arising from HMRC’s strict enforcement, and recent amendments to the HMRC’s approach which offer a more nuanced consideration of a company’s financial health.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Stewart: Delivering more homes in a climate crisis - time for an informed debate on where we build
Published 1 year ago
David Stewart, policy and practice lead at the Scottish Land Commission, discusses the commission’s latest research and explores the importance of option agreements in creating better places.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Andrew Walker: Futureproofing the Scottish food and drink industry
Published 1 year ago
Andrew Walker discusses the challenges faced by the Scottish food and drink sector due to rising food inflation, highlighting the First Minister’s stability plan and emphasising the importance of robust contracts, understanding supply chain dynamics, and future-proofing pricing policies to ensure industry resilience and growth.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Graham Mercer: The future of construction lies in developing the right talent
Published 1 year ago
Rearo managing director Graham Mercer explores the current skills gap in Scottish construction and the need for a co-ordinated approach to developing homegrown skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Tim Thomas: What should I do if I suspect a fellow company director of fraud?
Published 1 year ago
Tim Thomas, partner at Ledingham Chalmers, offers advice to individuals who suspect a fellow director of fraud.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Craig Sanderson: A response to the Scottish Conservatives housing waiting list figures
Published 1 year ago
I refer to the article in Scottish Housing News on 8th August 2023.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Shehzad Ashaq: Changes to R&D tax credits favour large companies over SMEs
Published 1 year ago
Shehzad Ashaq has questioned the logic of changes to R&D tax credits that favour large companies over SMEs.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Ryan Gillies: New focus needed in winning war for talent
Published 1 year ago
Ryan Gillies discusses the escalating challenge of attracting and retaining skilled talent, examining factors such as the skills shortage, the impact of the pandemic on working conditions, changing employee priorities like work-life balance, the rise of remote working, and the necessity for companies to adapt by investing in employee development, upskilling, and embracing human-centric approaches.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Lori McElroy: Understanding our homes is the starting point for switching to clean heat
Published 1 year ago
Existing Homes Alliance chair Lori McElroy responds to recent proposals to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Robin Turnbull: Implications of ban on strike-breaking agency staff
Published 1 year ago
Employment law specialist Robin Turnbull writes about the recent legal victory for trade unions in the UK, making it illegal for employers to use agency staff to cover the work of striking employees, and discusses the potential implications.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →