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Three signs it is time you considered a leased line
Sep 20 2017 by Paul Forrest, sales & marketing executive, SureVoIP
Why using Digital Learning in your workplace will benefit you
Sep 15 2017 by Helen Robertson, external relations manager, eCom Scotland
Everyone wants to perform well in their job. And it’s important to provide your employees with learning opportunities that give them the skills and knowledge they need to help build on their successes and ultimately your organisation’s success
Victory for privacy rights at work?
Sep 14 2017 by Eric Gilligan, partner, head of employment, Stronachs LLP
What exactly are “eligible activities”?
Sep 13 2017 by Ian Donaldson, Jumpstart representative in Aberdeen and the North-east
In the current economic climate, it’s still surprising that more businesses don’t explore all of the tax incentives available to help lighten the burden by either reducing tax payable and or if applicable, securing a tax repayment.
Here's to the makers, the innovators, the ...
Sep 12 2017 by Pamela Evans, Creative designer/ owner,Maisie-Jane.com
Today I'm not going to write about the marketing techniques of the genius'. I instead want to share my experience of a networking event
The importance of investing in tomorrow
Sep 11 2017 by Ian Nicol, Aircon Scotland’s managing director
Aircon Scotland’s managing director Ian Nicol talks about why he feels that it’s important to invest in tomorrow.
Oh, my aching feet!
Sep 8 2017 by Seona Shand, head of membership, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
So, this week has been all about SPE Offshore Europe.
Aberdeen’s future can draw on Manchester’s past
Aug 14 2017 by Graham Hollis, office senior partner, Deloitte, Aberdeen
Cities seldom stand still. They constantly evolve with the macro-economic landscape, the vagaries of architecture, and the plans of developers and town halls.
A start-up story: Part 2
Aug 11 2017 by Mark Kemp, owner/director of FortyTwo Studio
Last year I posted some of my thoughts after a few months in business - the things people didn’t tell me that turned out to be just as important as the supposed bigger, more obvious things
Calculating the value of staff engagement surveys
Aug 9 2017 by Emma Smalley, research team leader at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
In the current climate where shifting political sands and economic uncertainty are making life difficult for businesses across a multitude of sectors
Reducing complexity in the planning system - Part 2
Jul 28 2017 by Dr Maggie Bochel,Policy Council member
The Scottish Government’s continued commitment to enhancing community engagement is commendable in principle.
“Driving exporter growth through business in new sectors”
Jul 24 2017 by By Jon Boyce, export finance manager Scotland, UK Export Finance
UK exporters are shaping the world.