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Home Reports have worked well for 10 years, but surveyors must always be open to opportunities for improvement
Dec 14 2018 by Eric Curran, managing partner at DM Hall
It is quite remarkable that it is now 10 years since Home Reports
A vote of no confidence
Dec 14 2018 by Euan Smith, employment partner, Pinsent Mason
As I write, the Prime Minister has just survived a vote of no confidence and remains in post, for now.
There’s more to getting to where you're going than just knowing there's a road
Dec 12 2018 by Margaret Bochel, director at Aurora Planning Limited
It’s been a long time coming, but finally the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) is opening this week
Compliance in an evolving landscape
Dec 10 2018 by Kevin Clancy, senior associate, Shepherd and Wedderburn
Aberdeen is a bustling, vibrant and ambitious city that is home to a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and hotels.
Work pressures this Christmas
Dec 5 2018 by Dr Mark Winwood, director of Psychological Services at AXA PPP healthcare
We know that running or working in a small business can have its own unique set of pressures and strains that you need to manage on a daily basis.
How a positive outlook and a sense of community can help maintain a steady sail throughout your entrepreneurship journey
Dec 4 2018 by Doctor Tharaka Gunarathne, clinical psychiatrist and medical educator turned speaker, trainer and consultant for Business and Education
The entrepreneurship journey does not come without a whirlwind of mental activity.
What on earth is Imposter Syndrome?
Dec 4 2018 by Dr Mark Winwood, firector of psychological services for AXA PPP healthcare
Imposter Syndrome is the fear that you’ll be exposed as inadequate, or a failure, despite evidence proving you’re successful
Planning (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 amendments
Dec 3 2018 by Margaret Bochel and Pippa Robertson, directors at Aurora Planning Limited
In September 2015 the Scottish Government announced a review of the planning system in Scotland
5 tips for successful Christmas arrangements for separated families
Nov 23 2018 by Blackadders LLP
Gareth Masson, partner, Blackadders LLP
Bringing the University of life into the classroom
Nov 22 2018 by Izzy Crawford, academic strategic lead, Robert Gordon University
Many of us are familiar with the phrase ‘I studied at the university of life’
Why do I need an energy performance certificate?
Nov 21 2018 by Stephen Annis, trainee solicitor, Blackadders LLP
As most owners of commercial properties will be aware, an EPC is designed to provide a measure of a property's energy efficiency
Profits with principles
Nov 21 2018 by Jamie Daniels, investment manager, Blackadders LLP
Originally seen as a niche investment sector, responsible investment has become increasingly mainstream