Blogs

Blog: Granite City introduces fresh thinking with bond issue

Michael Watson, head of finance and projects group at Pinsent Masons, discusses an innovative approach by Aberdeen City Council to raising cash.

Published 27 February 2017

Blog: The great business rate debate continues to rage on

By Iain McGhee, valuation and rating partner at Knight Frank LLP

Published 27 February 2017

Blog: Devil in the detail of business rate cap

By Gary Louttit, head of hospitality and leisure at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Published 23 February 2017

Blog: Satellite business districts turn up the heat as city centre speculative commercial buildings remain frozen

Published 15 February 2017

Blog: Still more good news to come from Edinburgh office scene

By Toby Withall, Office Agency Partner, Knight Frank Edinburgh

Published 14 February 2017

Blog: Making Tax Digital: what happens when a business becomes insolvent?

By David Menzies, ICAS Director of Insolvency

Published 10 February 2017

Blog: Is the “gig economy” facing an Uber problem?

By Douglas Forbes a tax manager at Campbell Dallas LLP

Published 9 February 2017

Blog: Top tips for securing finance for SMEs

Scotland has an estimated 350,000 SMEs – most of which have or will face challenges with their growth and expansion. While common issues include retaining and attracting talent, managing cash flow and developing products, getting access to finance can typically be the most prevalent impediment to growth.

Published 3 February 2017

Blog; Are We Looking Forward To 2017 Or Just To Put 2016 Behind Us?

By Bruce Stephen, head of banking & finance at Scottish corporate and commercial law firm Brodies LLP.

Published 23 January 2017

Blog: Home Free Protected Trust Deeds

Scottish consumers are not getting a fair deal. Their homes are being placed at risk because they are being denied solutions that are enshrined in legislation. Alan McIntosh, project manager of Govan Law Centre’s Personal Insolvency Unit, explains why.

Published 20 January 2017