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5 Reasons To Start a New Business in Edinburgh

By at October 21, 2023 | 10:22 pm | 0 Comment

Start a New Business in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, undeniably exudes vibrancy, making it a delightful place to call home. Furthermore, it's evolving into a thriving centre for business startups. Here, we share our top five compelling reasons to establish your new business in this dynamic city. Before we start, note that if, for any reason, you can physically start a business in

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How Edinburgh Businesses Can Obtain Feedback

By at July 20, 2023 | 1:13 pm | 0 Comment

In the vibrant city of Edinburgh, teeming with entrepreneurship and groundbreaking business ideas, the key to staying ahead of the competition often lies in an aspect we tend to overlook - customer feedback. It’s not just about offering top-tier services or products; it’s about creating a bond with your customer, learning from their experiences, and most

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The One To Watch In 2020

By at November 17, 2019 | 2:13 pm | 0 Comment

Chris Thomas, the 21-year-old CEO turning heads in the business world Edinburgh born and bred Chris Thomas was appointed CEO of incovo at just 19 years of age. Within two short years he has radically revolutionised the company, and now leading names within the business world are starting to take note. With three major award nominations to his name, and the awards

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Giving your local Edinburgh business a fresh new look

By at January 10, 2017 | 3:11 am | 0 Comment

Local entrepreneurs and business owners listen up; there has never been a better time to invest in your own business in Edinburgh. Although it’s certainly true that London boasts its fair share of big brands and start-ups, numerous cities on both sides of the border, Edinburgh included, are catching up and experiencing rapid growth and development. Indeed,

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Luxury Jeweller Chisolm Hunter Opens in Princes St

By at November 30, 2016 | 4:39 pm | 0 Comment

Premium jeweller and diamond specialist Chisholm Hunter is set to open its £8m jewellery store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street in early December. At the foot of Frederick Street, the new opening will become the largest luxury jewellery retail space in the UK, bringing 20 jobs to the capital and a range of exclusive brands for Scotland. Glasgow founded Chisholm

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Advice on Expanding a Local Business in Edinburgh

By at November 7, 2016 | 9:00 pm | 0 Comment

Whether a business is well established and seeking to diversify, or a relatively new start-up that has been particularly successful, a blueprint for future expansion should be an important element of every robust business plan. Before embarking on such an important decision, there are some vital points to take on board to ensure the business does not become stretched or

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How to incorporate charity into your business model

By at November 1, 2016 | 3:37 pm | 0 Comment

If you run your own business, the chances are that you like to think of yourself as an active person who contributes to the local community. What better way to do so than through charity? It’s not just for big corporations and wealthy executives - more and more small and medium-sized businesses are getting involved in philanthropy as a way of giving something back. Why

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Edinburgh smashes record for company formation

By at February 17, 2014 | 3:24 pm | 0 Comment

New figures released by Duport.co.uk show that company formation in Edinburgh reached an all-time high during 2013. The latest Duport Business Confidence Report for Edinburgh shows there were a record number of new company formations in the area during 2013. Over the last year, there were 5775 new companies formed in and around Edinburgh - more than any other year on

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Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce aims to help place at least 35 graduates with SMEs in next three months

By at January 8, 2014 | 2:18 pm | 0 Comment

Edinburgh Chamber joins Scottish Government’s Graduate Recruitment Incentive Programme to encourage  & support SME’s to take on graduates The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has announced that it has now joined up with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and Scottish Government to provide opportunities for SMEs in the Edinburgh area to take on graduate

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Three Scottish Universities Help SMEs Invest Over £7m

By at January 6, 2014 | 2:47 pm | 1 Comments

Over 1,000 SME opportunities through Business Innovation Exchange partnership between St Andrews, Edinburgh Napier and Queen Margaret Universities SMEs in key priority sectors have injected over £7m in innovation and RTD (Research, Technology & Development) as a result of a unique academic industry engagement project involving three Scottish Universities. The

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