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World Cup 2018 – How do the favourites stack up economically?
Jun 22 2018 by Paul Heath, investment manager at Blackadders Wealth Management
Football fever is once again gripping the globe as the World Cup kicked off in Moscow last week.
Landlords applications for evictions – changes to private residential tenancies
Jun 21 2018 by Lynn Fraser, solicitor, dispute resolution, Blackadders LLP
It has been a time of significant change in the law governing private residential tenancies in Scotland.
How much do I need to save for my retirement? - scaling the pensions mountain
Jun 19 2018 by Blackadders LLP
Retirement can be an expensive business. Living longer means we need more in our retirement pots to fund the lifestyle we desire in later life.
Investments of the future
Jun 18 2018 by George Booth, partner and head of Iran practice, Pinsent Masons LLP
Aside from the World Cup, news in recent weeks has been dominated by the meeting in Singapore between President Trump of the USA and the Leader of North Korea.
Tell me about RDEC
Jun 13 2018 by Jumpstart
With the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement increasing the rate of the R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) from 11% to 12% from January 1 2018, there has never been a better time for large companies to benefit from R&D tax relief.
Check-ity check yourself before you wreck your reference
Jun 13 2018 by Jack Boyle, associate solicitor, Blackadders LLP
I often ponder the value of job references that state the bare bones.
What constitutes bullying and how to handle a complaint
Jun 12 2018 by Citation Professional Solutions
Every single employee has the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times. Sadly though, this isn’t always the case.
Social media in the business context
Jun 8 2018 by Diane Cosgrove-Turner & Hayley Yule from HyMarketing
Using social media for business is as much part of your everyday life as is, well, using social media for pleasure.
Planning bill - May 2018 -stage 1 report and recommendations
Jun 1 2018 by Aurora Planning Limited
The Local Government and Communities Committee published its stage 1 report on the planning (Scotland) bill on May 17, setting out their recommendations on the bill to the Scottish Parliament.
Food, drink and tourism Chamber update
May 29 2018 by Mary Holland, membership network manager, Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
So it is the end of May already – how did that happen? The good news is there is lots of progress being made in supporting the food & drink and tourism sectors across the region and beyond.
Is it time for ‘knock-for-knock’ to be knocked out?
May 28 2018 by Laura Petrie, partner at Ledingham Chalmers
The face of UKCS contracting is changing, and rapidly so with the introduction of the Oil and Gas Authority in October 2016.
How to Alleviate the Youth Debt Epidemic
May 21 2018 by Mary McPhail, founder, Preparing4Life
Universities, colleges and schools want their students to have the best possible experience while there.