The Fine Art of the Deal: Ten pointers from our Business experts
The Business Dealmakers’ Breakfast all-women panel, entitled The Fine Art of Negotiation, at the Hoxton in Edinburgh in April, chaired by Colette Grant, included Lindsay Campbell, Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne and Claudia...
TEN YEARS AFTER BREXIT: Are we learning from our mistakes? How global finance impacts us all
Dr Russell Napier, the founder of the Library of Mistakes, gives a lesson in how global finance impacts us all. Dr Russell Napier, founder of the Library of Mistakes and...
The Five Minute Interview: Founders of Unorthodox Roasters, Neil Buchan and Chris Bode
Hello, Neil and Chris, thank you for inviting me in for a coffee here in Kinross.Really great you’ve come to visit Unorthodox Coffee roasting HQ. Can you tell us more...
Laings going for gold in return to Argyll Arcade in Glasgow
Luxury jeweller Laings is opening a showroom in the company’s former Argyll Arcade store in Glasgow. The arcade remains one of Scotland’s best known and most popular places for jewellery...
Martyn’s Law 2027: how the Terrorism Protection Act will impact UK events, venues and security
The new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) will have implications in many business sectors, especially for venues and events with a capacity of over...
Why early insolvency advice gives businesses more options to manage financial distress
Recent headlines have painted a grim picture of Scotland’s corporate health. Government figures show a 6 per cent year-on-year increase in company insolvencies recorded in April 2026, while advisory and consultancy...
Renewable energy developments on croft land offers opportunities for rural Scotland
Scotland’s drive towards net zero by 2045 continues to create significant opportunities for renewable energy and infrastructure development across Scotland. Advances in onshore wind, solar and battery storage technology and...
Energy transition investment and M&A market show signs of resilience and growth
After a period of turbulence across the global investment landscape, Scotland’s M&A market is showing signs of renewed vigour. While macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have caused fluctuations in deal flow...
Getting your plans in place for the biggest holiday of them all: Financial advice for retirement
There is an abundance of information on retirement planning. Making the right financial decisions about how much money you need, understanding your pension or where to invest can be a...
How to ensure charities mean business
The first of a four-part series with The Business, supported by CHAS, looking at how third-sector organisations can learn from business and what businesses can do for charities Every single...