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John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has posted a record turnover for the third year running following a series of significant contract wins. The Livingston company’s latest set of financial results to the year end December 2024 sho

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Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has announced the opening of applications for its AG Elevate accelerator programme for scale-up businesses. The 10-month programme provides growth-stage businesses with the opportunity to secure access to world-class legal advice, regular mentorship meetings and admission to A

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Scotland is set to implement a new six-point export plan aimed at bolstering trade and assisting companies in navigating global challenges. Announced within the First Minister’s Programme for Government, a key element involves creating a dedicated US Export Plan to pinpoint promising American

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Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the comb

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New Aberdeen businesses are being encouraged to apply for funding through a grant scheme. Sole traders, partnerships or limited companies who have set up within the Aberdeen City Council boundary since 1 October 2024 can apply to the Business Start-Up Grant Scheme, with one grant per business permit

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A Scottish independent dental group, Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic, has embarked on a cross-border collaboration with OSD Healthcare, a full-service private hospital in Hertfordshire. Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic was founded in Perthshire in 2007 by Chris Barrowman and has

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has welcomed publication of the final report of the Scottish Government’s New Deal for Business Group (NDBG). However, the business representative group has warned that the findings must continue to be pushed forward if a true reset of the r

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Business confidence in Scotland fell significantly in April, dropping 15 points to 40%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down four points at 61%. When t

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Scottish businesses are raising prices and hiring fewer staff in response to growing financial pressures as a result of the increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), according to the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde. The latest edition of its quarterl

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The percentage of Scottish small businesses predicting growth has fallen to a four-year low (29%), according to new figures from Novuna Business Finance.  The current position stands in stark contrast to last summer, which saw a period of stability in Scottish growth outlook.

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