Business

One of the largest financial advice networks in Northern Ireland, Milecross Financial has announced a £1.5 million investment to further expand their operations across Scotland through several key acquisitions and partnerships in Glasgow, South Lanarkshire and Aberdeen. This latest move furthe

A government scheme that reduces the price of leading software will benefit even more firms as eligibility criteria expands to more than 1 million businesses.

Over 10,000 SME owners have applied for a single £25,000 Business Boost grant from small business insurance provider Simply Business. The news comes as rising inflation, the surging cost of living and post-pandemic recovery continue to take a financial toll on small businesses.

More than a quarter of big business staff in Scotland are now using hybrid working, splitting their time between home and office, a new report has found.

Buccleuch Property has acquired a retail warehouse in Uddingston, Glasgow for £6,450,000.

Real estate advisor CBRE has secured a new tenant for Springfield Road service station in Aberdeen on behalf of the landlord, Esson Properties.

XPO Logistics has submitted a planning application for the delivery of a new c. £40 million logistics hub at a site bounded by Edinburgh Road and Legbrannock Road, Newarthill, Motherwell. The development will serve to address a market-proven requirement for large-scale warehousing facilities i

Fife-based organic and Fair Trade chocolate producers Chocolate and Love are thriving after moving its processing and distribution centre to new business units at Queensway Technology and Business Park in Glenrothes. The business units were completed as part of Fife Council's Edinburgh and South Eas

Scottish Enterprise has launched a free online 'Net Zero Accelerator' tool to support more businesses to develop net zero plans and further the economic development agency’s commitment to embedding sustainability across its work. The new tool helps businesses by making recommendations across f

Scottish crisp brand Mackie's is set to go its own way – after the successful completion of a share buy-out. The operation, Mackie’s at Taypack, is a joint venture between the Taylor family and leading ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland was launched in 2009, to create premium

Puresport has launched a £1 million crowdfunding campaign as it targets expansion in retail and overseas markets. The Scottish wellness brand, founded in 2018 by rugby player Grayson Hart, has passed £3.5m in online sales this year. Puresport's business focuses on brain function-boosting

In a report launched today by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO, figures show more than £1.5 billion of capital has been deployed into UK Circular Economy businesses over the past four years. This figure accounts for a total of 296 investments across equity and debt.

Mounting overheads, skills shortages and concerns about the economy punctured Scottish business confidence over the last three months according to new research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Starling Bank has reported a pre-tax profit of £32.1 million in its first full year of profitability. £32.1m pre-tax profit for the financial year ending 31 March 2022 comes after a pre-tax loss of £31.5m for the previous period to 31 March 2021. Revenue for the same period to 31 M

Paisley-based specialist child and youth care charity Kibble, has received £34,586 of funding from Nationwide to support and prepare those in, or working towards, independent living. The Nationwide Community Grants funded programme is helping prepare young people for independent living, and su