Lord Sugar will put sixteen candidates through their paces in a series of testing challenges as they compete to win a life-changing £250,000 investment for their business, in what remains the toughest interview process around. Continue reading The Apprentice is back next week
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Deidre Brock joins Locogen double celebration
Locogen Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Office Opening
Renewable energy specialists Locogen enjoyed a double celebration on Tuesday, marking 10 years in the renewable energy industry and the official opening of their fantastic new office building in Stockbridge. Continue reading Deidre Brock joins Locogen double celebration
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Edinburgh businesses urged to help each other improve productivity
The Scottish Government and one of Scotland’s leading independent economic development networks have urged Edinburgh SMEs to register for new resources and events to help them drive innovation, productivity, sustainable development and economic growth. Continue reading Join the Clubs!
MSDUK Innovation Challenge announce Edinburgh-based finalist
The organisers behind the prestigious MSDUK Innovation Challenge have announced their finalists for 2019 – and it includes an Edinburgh-based company. Continue reading MSDUK Innovation Challenge announce Edinburgh-based finalist
Nine local business closures a month must prompt Scottish town rethink
New report urges:
- £90 million annual investment in hard-pressed Scottish towns from the Scottish National Investment Bank and the UK Stronger Towns Fund;
- A new Scottish Government commission to tackle the blight of empty properties;
- Banks to deliver on their shared hubs shared hubs promise, and new help for independent traders to better utilise digital technologies.
At least 414 bank branch, shop and local premises closures have been announced for Scotland’s towns and villages by big business and the public sector since the start of 2016. Continue reading Nine local business closures a month must prompt Scottish town rethink
British Franchise Association vows to help make franchising a £1bn industry in Scotland by 2021
Scottish Franchise Week 2019 will kick off a series of events aimed at boosting franchising across the country. Continue reading British Franchise Association vows to help make franchising a £1bn industry in Scotland by 2021
Scotland’s financial services sector has a secure, optimistic future, say political and business leaders.
Scotland’s financial services sector has a secure, optimistic future, thanks to investment in innovation and the rapid rise of tech disrupters, according to political and business leaders. Continue reading Scotland’s financial services sector has a secure, optimistic future, say political and business leaders.
Scottish culture reaps £1.1m benefit as business partnership scheme marks successful second year
More than £1.1 million has now been invested in 68 individual business and cultural partnerships throughout the length and breadth of Scotland, thanks to a pioneering funding programme managed by independent charity Arts & Business Scotland. Continue reading Scottish culture reaps £1.1m benefit as business partnership scheme marks successful second year
Hearts to launch Innovation Centre
Heart of Midlothian has announced the launch of a pioneering new Innovation Centre at the recently redeveloped Tynecastle Park.
Student to become boss for a day
Thomas to shadow business leader after making final of national competition Continue reading Student to become boss for a day