Terry Murden, Editor
EE18
Create success by building a team, says Dame Stephanie
One of the UK’s most successful, yet barely known tech entrepreneurs, today spoke of the need for team building in achieving successful outcomes.
Plans emerge for city scheme
M&G unveils ‘truly special’ £100m office community
The Grid’s multi-purpose reception M&G Real Estate has unveiled plans for its £100 million office development in the heart of Glasgow. Providing 277,500 sq ft of Grade A space over 12 levels, The Grid will help ease the city’s chronic shortage of new-built top quality offices. The Grid, which received planning consent last year, will be built on the site of the former Corunna House in Cadogan Street. Typical office floors will range from 20,944 sq ft to 23,834 sq ft and an enhanced public realm is planned with new widenedRead More
Energy firm backs project
ScottishPower in £5m partnership with HALO
ScottishPower is to partner The HALO Scotland in providing digital training and business support at the Kilmarnock regeneration initiative.
Acquisition in US
Weir Group in $1.28 billion swoop on Oregon-based ESCO
Weir Group is acquiring US-based ESCO Corporation in a $1.28 billion recommended deal.
Sales slump after poor Xmas
Debenhams’ profits plunge amid ‘profound change’
Debenhams has reported a plunge in half-year profits as the bloodbath on the high street continues.
New chain expected
Chinese investor acquires first Scots hotel
A Chinese investor has made his first foray into the UK by a hotel overlooking Gare Loch
Expectations remain high
Reforms and rule changes prompt firms to invest
Scottish businesses are showing a greater willingness to invest as they face up to..
New fund launched
SIS Ventures targets £5m for early stage firms
A new investment venture with a community mission hopes to raise up to £5 million to help early stage businesses and social enterprises.
Production back in Edinburgh
War Horse hot to trot at Festival Theatre
War Horse, the powerful story of a young boy and his beloved horse Joey, returns to Edinburgh as part of a national tour.
Business books
Essential reading before launching a tech firm
Just starting out in the tech industry and want to hit the ground running?