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More than eight in ten Scottish small business owners (83%) cite barriers holding their businesses back from growing – with concerns over fixed costs and the cost of hiring skilled labour on the rise – according to Novuna Business Finance. The findings from Novuna’s Business Barome

Glasgow-headquartered pension specialist @sipp has established an in-house legal department to bolster support for advisers and their clients engaged in commercial property transactions. The independently owned company has appointed experienced commercial real estate lawyer Joanne Wilson as head of

An award-winning Glasgow family-run pizza business is moving into a larger factory in Coatbridge to meet growing demand, creating 17 new jobs and doubling its production capacity. Victor Pizza Ltd, founded in the 1970s as a small family bakery, has grown into a £5 million business while stayin

Cooper Parry (CP) has signalled its expansion into Scotland with the appointment of Neil Norman as tax partner and regional head. The UK accountancy firm, which the largest B Corp in its sector, has completed 12 acquisitions across the professional services spectrum in the last 22 months.

Geoff Jacobs and Alistair McAlinden have been appointed as joint administrators to Dovetail Enterprises (1993) Limited, trading as Dovetail, on 28 March 2025. Dovetail is a well-known registered charity and manufacturer of safety doors, mattresses and bed bases. The business, which is based in Dunde

Scottish legal and property brand Simpson & Marwick, with roots dating back to 1886, is making a significant return to the Aberdeen property market after a six-year hiatus. The firm, previously synonymous with high-value sales in the North East, exited the city in 2019 under its former ownership

James Milne Chartered Accountants has strengthened its Inverurie office with the appointment of Mark Hay as an accounts manager. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) since 2006, Mr Hay brings extensive experience from his time at firms in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen.

Newton Property Management, a provider of property factoring services across Scotland, has opened a new office in Inverclyde. The firm delivers transparent, efficient property management services nationwide with offices currently in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Edinburgh-based Aveni.ai, specialist in AI for financial services, has been selected by credit reference agency Equifax UK as a strategic AI partner. The Aveni Detect solution has been deployed by Equifax UK, helping to streamline quality assurance processes and reduce the amount of manual checking

Deloitte has named David Mitchell as its new office senior partner for Glasgow. An audit partner at the firm since 2016, Mr Mitchell has over 20 years of experience in professional services, with deep roots in the Scottish market, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.

The Highland Council’s leader councillor Raymond Bremner attended Scottish Cities Week in London (20-22 January) to promote investment opportunities in Inverness, the Highlands and the Highland Council area. Scottish Cities Week aims to provide a focused opportunity to create and develop long-

Macnabs and Thorntons have announced a merger in a deal that unites two of the most prominent law firms in Perthshire and Stirlingshire. The merged firm will be known as Thorntons. Macnabs’ five partners and 39 employees will transfer to Thorntons when the merger takes place on 31 March 2025.

Keith-headquartered heating, electrical, plumbing and joinery firm Heatcare Oil and Gas has been bought by Welsh firm Cardo Group in its first move into Scotland.

Linn House, the "undiscovered home of whisky" nestled on the banks of the River Isla in Speyside, is set to open its doors for a unique food and whisky experience in celebration of Burns Night from 23 to 25 January 2025. Through the magic of open-flame fire dining, Ecuadorian chef and co-founder at

OEG Energy Group has moved into a new global HQ at The Stratus Building, ABZ Business Park in Dyce, following a seven-figure sum investment in a multi-year lease. This marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s 50-year journey, underscoring its deep commitment to its local roots while