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Skyrora are ready for lift off in Fife
Skyrora, Edinburgh's rocket company, is establishing an engine test complex in Fife.
This move is expected to create 170 new jobs in the area in the next decade.
Their complex consists of a fuel...
The Electric Cycle Company – all revved up with a new place to go
The Electric Cycle Company, one of the UK’s largest specialist e-bike shops, is moving to larger premises.
They have secured new 4,000 square feet, carbon-neutral premises in Crewe Road North which is four times as...
Top Edinburgh recruiter says it’s the end for handshakes
A top Scottish businesswoman and recruiter is urging the business community to permanently ditch the handshake, as the unhygienic and outdated greeting leads to the forming of unfair perceptions.
With social distancing measures set to prevent physical...
Edinburgh businesses warned of threats to their vacant premises
Leading voices from police, fire and rescue and security sector host free dedicatedwebinar for Scottish business owners and keyholders
Empty workplaces in Edinburgh are being seen as potential easy targets for thieves and vandals looking to...
Independent Wine – each bottle stands out
Oleg and Elvira Dmitriev have some gorgeous wines for you.
Each one is handpicked and available in the online shop which they have recently set up.
All of their wines are award winning or ranked highly...
Sign the petition to help small businesses in Scotland
Nicole Bernard from The Wax Bar Group has criticised The Scottish Government for 'betraying' the rescue packages available from the UK Chancellor.
The businesswoman says that Scottish businesses deserve the same help during the...
New boss at Cloud
CTS appoints chief operating officer to drive UK and Europe growth
Digital transformation specialist Cloud Technology Solutions (CTS) has appointed Tom Ray as chief operating officer in its Edinburgh office.
He joins the company's small team...
Crowdfunding works for food tech company
The UK food tech company ePOS Hybrid has raised 60% more than it set out to in a crowdfunding move.
They now have a total of 168 backers and new capital of £400,000 in...
McVitie’s win big at the World Branding Awards
McVities, founded by Robert McVitie, on Rose Street in 1830 won one of the national tier awards at the World Branding Awards in London last night.
Winners are judged on brand valuation, consumer market...
Open House event – Mairi Helena – a small business with big ideas
There is an Open House with textile and wallpaper designer Mairi Helena on 16 November 2019 which anyone can register for.
Mairi showed us in her Murrayfield home that she has different feature wallpapers...
Business Gateway holding its annual Business Week at the end of the month
Business Gateway Edinburgh and the Lothians has unveiled plans for a host of events, workshops, seminars and networking sessions, taking place during its fourth annual Business Week from 26 October to 2 November 2019.
The week will be...
Appointments and promotions at Holyrood PR
Edinburgh’s Holyrood PR has added Toni Dowling and Emma Lourie to its staff. The firm say that the pair bring experience across a wide range of corporate, consumer and digital-led accounts.
Account Executive Toni is a...
Turnover up at Murray Capital Group – but profits down
Murray Capital Group Limited has reported that turnover is up seven per cent but as a result of ongoing investment, profit has decreased.
Higher turnover was driven primarily by an increase in revenues within...
Edinburgh start up eyes a European prize
Edinburgh start up energy company Gravitricity is the only Scottish firm shortlisted in the Europe-wide New Energy Challenge. This means they are in with a chance of winning £100,000 to build their energy storage...
Old Town restaurant changes hands
Mexican themed restaurant, Pancho Villa’s, in Edinburgh’s bustling Old Town, has been sold through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co to an experienced local operator.
The previous owners had run the authentic Mexican restaurant...
Clyde & Co private client team move to Gillespie Macandrew
Edinburgh legal firm Gillespie Macandrew has welcomed the Edinburgh-based Clyde & Co private client team after negotiating a transfer agreement.
Led by Partner Nikki Dundas, the Clyde & Co team comprises two Associates, Judith Clark...
Nairns supplying new range to Asda
Edinburgh-based bakery, Nairn’s, has won a new supply contract with Asda which means its recently launched Oat Bar range will be stocked in the supermarket’s Scottish stores.
The contract follows extensive consumer research commissioned by...
Tech start-up celebrates rapid growth just months after launching
An ambitious Scottish start-up has smashed its early growth targets months after launching thanks to the rapidly-growing appetite for its advanced point-of-sales system.
Edinburgh-based ePOS Hybrid has created the world’s most advanced ePOS system. Its...
Andrew Hastings appointed to the Scottish Building Society board
Scottish Building Society today announced leading banker Andrew Hastings has joined its board as a non-executive director.
Andrew’s career started at The Royal Bank of Scotland in 1985 and after a spell at BNP Paribas...
New financial planners launch in Edinburgh
Two experienced financial experts have this week launched a new financial planning company in Edinburgh.
Established by independent financial advisers, Neil Wheelan and Paul McCabe, Astute Financial Planners Ltd will offer a range of services...
Skyrora celebrates successful rocket engine testing
Scottish space company Skyrora has successfully carried out testing on a fully 3D-printed, commercial rocket engine for the first time ever in the UK.
The Edinburgh-based firm used its base in Cornwall to carry out...
Rachel from Twelve Triangles is shortlisted as food and drink entrepreneur
Rachel Morgan from Twelve Triangles Bakery has been shortlisted for the Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2019 Royal Bank of Scotland Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the Scotland region.
The Food &...
TAB expands to Edinburgh
The app company TAB (The App Business) is expanding further in Europe with a team based in Edinburgh.
TAB believes there is an immense opportunity to help ambitious organisations in Edinburgh accelerate digital innovation...
New garage opens at South Gyle
D&G AUTOCARE STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN THE CAPITAL WITH LAUNCH OF A NEW GARAGE AT SOUTH GYLE
D&G Autocare, Scotland’s leading independent garage group, with sixteen locations across Fife, Tayside, the Lothians and the Central Belt,...
MorphCostumes teams up with Amazon
The Edinburgh company which brought you the Morphsuit a decade ago is teaming up with Amazon in its expansion plans to target new international markets.
Founders Ali and Fraser Smeaton along with their former...
Safer Business Stronger Scotland campaign urges businesses to safeguard their future
Businesses of all sizes are being encouraged to act now to keep their workplaces safe as part of a pioneering campaign launched this week by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) with support from...
Former army officer starts new business
Cameron Johnston has just started his new business which combines his army, rugby and sport physiotherapy experience in one.
Sadly he had to retire from rugby in 20017 after breaking his back. Since then...
Digital connectivity firm announce new hires
Edinburgh-based FarrPoint has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director and a new principal joining its digital workplace team to work with clients to ensure they are gaining the most from their investment...
Optical Express opens new city centre clinic
Eye care expert Optical Express has opened a new clinic in Edinburgh city centre.
The latest clinic offers patients a spacious area for laser and lens surgery consultations, a comfortable environment for follow up appointments whilst...
Dragonfly swoops into Stafford Street
An Edinburgh-based direct marketing agency is moving into bigger premises following a period of substantial growth.
Supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland, The Dragonfly Agency has moved into a townhouse on Stafford Street, Edinburgh...
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