Tag: business

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

Join the Clubs!

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!

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

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

Sainsbury’s – Asda merger deal blocked by regulator

The Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the £14 billion Sainsbury’s – Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK. Sainsbury’s say the regulator’s rebuff will take £1 billion in savings from customers’ pockets.  Continue reading Sainsbury’s – Asda merger deal blocked by regulator