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Employee ownership — making a success of succession
Apr 19 2018 by Rod Hutchison, partner, Ledingham Chalmers
Succession is an issue that many business owners choose to ignore, but it’s not one that’ll go away.
TUBS 2018: Granite PR
Apr 18 2018 by Granite PR
It is exactly ten years ago since I set up Granite PR and this milestone occasion causes me to reflect on a decade in business.
Papa don’t breach… (The Equality Act) Shared Parental Leave and enhanced maternity pay
Apr 18 2018 by Jack Boyle, Associate Solicitor, Blackadders LLP
Shared Parental Leave (“SPL”) was one of the significant employment law developments when it was introduced back in April 2015.
Respecting local law
Apr 16 2018 by Bob Ruddiman, head of oil and gas, Pinsent Masons LLP
News of recent weeks has been dominated by "Facebook" not because of the stories on Facebook itself but the implications of data collection, management, protection and "anticipated use".
TUBS 2018: Exchange Communications wants to take you to the cloud
Apr 13 2018 by Claire Mackie, marketing executive, Exchange Communications
With only a week to go until the 2018 The Ultimate Business Show, we return for a second year showcasing everything you need to know about the world of telecoms at Stand No 41.
Top tips: Increasing your return on investment of training
Apr 12 2018 by Training team, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of commerce
Our evaluation database measures us at 100% of delegates would recommend our training courses.
When service goes wrong, bounce back
Apr 12 2018 by Jackie Headland, trainer, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of commerce
Nothing is more crucial than how a business fixes things after they’ve gone wrong.
Mexican Ambassador visit
Apr 12 2018 by Joan Young, International trade executive, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
Building and maintaining our international networks will see Mexican Ambassador to the UK, Julián Ventura Valero, visit Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce next week.
Shopping around may be costing you more
Apr 10 2018 by David Walsh, marketing manager, Traveleads
When it comes to saving money, as consumers we are constantly advised to shop around, use multiple suppliers, don’t put all our eggs in one basket - and in many cases this is sound advice.
TUBS 2018: NESCol’s Employer Links Programme - Training & Development for the Business Community.
Apr 6 2018 by North East Scotland College
One of the aims of North East Scotland College (NESCol) is to work with the business community to provide relevant training opportunities to help develop and build the skills of the workforce of the region.
Bring back traditional family meal times
Apr 6 2018 by Kevin Dalgleish, executive chef, The Chester Hotel
Think back to your childhood and a typical Sunday in your family home. What do you remember about it?
Strengthening trade and training between Scotland and Libya
Apr 5 2018 by By Sir Vincent Fean, chairman of the Libyan British Business Council
As Scotland looks to increase her exports and attract more fee-paying trainees and postgraduate students.