Tuesday, June 18, 2024: Today's business headlines

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OpenGraph Image for James Watt launches influencer marketing app

James Watt launches influencer marketing app

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/james-watt-launches-influencer-marketing-app

BrewDog founder James Watt has launched a new influencer marketing company.

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Ashton McGill welcomes Senior Accountant as first Aberdeen-based recruit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ashton-mcgill-welcomes-senior-accountant-as-first-aberdeen-based-recruit

Dundee-based accountancy firm Ashton McGill has appointed Kyle Gordon as a Senior Accountant, marking their first Aberdeen-based recruit.

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International business event planned as precursor to 50th ONS

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/international-business-event-planned-as-precursor-to-50th-ons

A renowned business event which celebrates links between the North-east of Scotland and Norway is set to whet the appetite for the landmark anniversary of Scandinavia’s biggest energy showcase.

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Aberdeen’s Grouse Lettings expands portfolio by 295% through strategic acquisitions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-grouse-lettings-expands-portfolio-by-295-through-strategic-acquisitions

Grouse Lettings, a residential property management and leasing business, has expanded its property portfolio by 295% following two acquisitions.

OpenGraph Image for Impressive 600 acre arable farm in scenic and historic site by Montrose in Angus

Impressive 600 acre arable farm in scenic and historic site by Montrose in Angus

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/impressive-600-acre-arable-farm-in-scenic-and-historic-site-by-montrose-in-angus

Savills is marketing an immaculate family farm which sits within a unique landscape to the west of Montrose Basin and south of the River Southesk enjoying spectacular views towards the hills, and across the Basin to the town of Montrose.

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Equinor announces new senior vice president for UK upstream business

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/equinor-announces-new-senior-vice-president-for-uk-upstream-business

Equinor has announced the appointment of Arne Gürtner as senior vice president for Technology Digital and Innovation (TDI) business area, focusing on oil and gas.

Paula Fraser

Taxing times in the election campaign

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/taxing-times-in-the-election-campaign

Last week marked a key milestone in the race for Number 10, with many of the major political parties releasing their manifestos for the next term of Government.

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DFN Project SEARCH class of 2024 graduate

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dfn-project-search-class-of-2024-graduate

A project which aims to increase the number of people with learning disabilities securing employment held its graduation ceremony at the University of Aberdeen last week.

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Artists unveiled for Queer Cabaret at Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/artists-unveiled-for-queer-cabaret-at-aberdeens-lemon-tree

In celebration of PRIDE month, Gray’s School of Art’s Look Again and Aberdeen Performing are proud to present Glory, a cabaret where queer creativity takes centre stage.

OpenGraph Image for Bumper year for Light the Blue Festival as record numbers attend

Bumper year for Light the Blue Festival as record numbers attend

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bumper-year-for-light-the-blue-festival-as-record-numbers-attend

Aberdeen Performing Arts’ multi-arts festival, Light the Blue, is celebrating its biggest and best year yet as the curtain comes down on 13 packed days of theatre, music, dance, workshops and performances across Aberdeen.

Ledingham Chalmers Erin Hunt

Explainer series: What is a contract and when it is legally binding?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/explainer-series-what-is-a-contract-and-when-it-is-legally-binding

In the first in a series of blog posts looking at the contractual regime in Scotland, often identical or similar to the position in England and Wales, I’ll look at the key elements of what constitutes a contract and dispel a common myth.