Business

More than two-thirds (70%) of small business leaders in Scotland have not pursued a potential business venture because of a lack of confidence, new research by YouGov on behalf of the British Business Bank has revealed. This crisis of confidence is costing the UK over half a million potential busine

BGF-backed hedgehog lab, the Newcastle-headquartered digital product consultancy, has appointed Malcolm Seagrave as chief executive as it accelerates expansion plans that place Scotland at the heart of its ambitions. Mr Seagrave steps up after 18 months as managing director of the firm's UK operatio

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for Glasgow to establish a fire recovery fund to help small businesses get back on their feet following the devastating Union Street fire. Scores of small businesses have been affected by the huge blaze which has resulted in the closure of a large

Edinburgh-based remote working platform SWURF has announced a new £200,000 funding round. The investment will accelerate SWURF’s expansion, with the goal of turning Edinburgh into the world's most flexible working friendly city. Investors will join existing backers including Gareth Willi

A Scottish digital marketing business is helping businesses across the country grow their turnover and strengthen their online presence, thanks to tailored support from Business Gateway. Established in 1997, Toltech Digital is one of Scotland’s longest-standing digital marketing agencies, offe

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening economic cooperation, strengthening trade and investment relations, and enhancing business‑to‑business partnerships

A fully outdoor, off-grid early years nursery in Dunbar is demonstrating how sustainable childcare models can succeed commercially, as Dunbar Outdoor Learning responds to growing demand for nature-based childcare, supported by Business Gateway East Lothian. Founded by early years specialist Debbie B

A new quarterly event series is launching in Aberdeen to give SME businesses practical advice and learning, bringing legal, finance, business coaching and marketing expertise together in one room. Brought together by a dynamic group of Aberdeen business representatives, North-East Scotland Business

New analysis has shed light on Scotland’s female-founded scaleups with the ScaleUp Institute’s inaugural Female Founder Scottish Index revealing that while the growth of Scottish scaleups founded or co-founded by women is outpacing the UK national average, challenges remain in areas incl

Insurance broker Superscript has announced a significant expansion into Scotland, with plans to open a regional hub in Glasgow as part of its next phase of growth. The move forms a central part of the company's strategy to build what it describes as the UK's most progressive SME insurance distributi

Business confidence in Scotland rose a further four points during February to 41%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.  While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 12 points at 41%, their optimism in th

Taylor & Martin has expanded into Aberdeen after securing a 300-home flagship development in the city’s West End. The property factor has opened its third office, in Westhill, as it moves to provide full national coverage across Scotland. The firm already has offices in both Edinburgh and

Aberdeen-based manufacturer and rental provider of specialist industrial equipment RenQuip Ltd has announced a strategic expansion with the opening of a second operational facility in Grangemouth. The new location represents a significant strategic step for RenQuip, positioning the company at the he

Edinburgh-based premium spirits company Rutland Square Spirits Ltd is set to expand its India distribution network through a strategic partnership with Anant Wines, its principal importer and distributor in India, led by Tushar Mehra. The agreement marks a significant next phase of growth for Rutlan

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands have continued to perform well over the past six months despite having experienced significant challenges, according to the latest business survey commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Fieldwork was carried out between 28 October and 5 D