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Basking in glow of an historic Glasgow company Oct 29 2010

Shearer Candles can trace its roots to the Candleriggs area of Glasgow, when it was founded by a Mr Shearer and a Mr Harvey.Read

Ian and Rosey Barnet, who head Shearer Candles, are targeting further growth Oct 29 2010

F Or some people Govan will forever be associated with string-vest wearing street philosopher and iconic Scottish comedy character Rab C Nesbitt.Read

Shearer Candles profile - We would love to sell into China Oct 29 2010

Husband and wife team Ian and Rosey Barnet bask in the glow of historic companyRead

Nelson Gray profile : There's no shortage of money for proposals which make sense Oct 22 2010

Nelson Gray, executive director of LINC Scotland says angel investors in Scotland are willing to do deals, but aren't seeing as many propositions as they would like at the moment Read

Uncanny knack for identifying winning ventures Oct 22 2010

The Gray family owned an Edinburgh debt recovery business which Nelson intended to join upon graduation.Read

Suzanne Akil profile: There is no point in doing something unless you do it exceptionally well Oct 15 2010

Despite national responsibility and local demands, Specsavers' Susanne Akil is a woman with focusRead

Ascending the career ladder with hard work Oct 15 2010

Having begun a career as a nursery nurse, Susanne Akil joined Specsavers when her husband bought the store inside Asda in Livingston.Read

Tony Banks profile: Money doesn't buy happiness Oct 08 2010

'Secret Millionaire' Tony Banks is keen to leave a lasting 'legacy' and influence improvements in care provision Read

New office for estate agency Oct 01 2010

An estate agency has opened its second office just nine months after launching.Read

RJD buys holiday park firm Oct 01 2010

Privateequitybacks Dunham buy-inRead

E-Gen lands £50m deal Oct 01 2010

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Broadband funding for Shetland Oct 01 2010

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Skin care firm eyes overseas markets Oct 01 2010

Pure Lochside is working on new projects to develop its organic brandRead

James Turnbull profile - I have always loved technology. Sep 24 2010

Northgate Managed Services managing director is at home in the IT industryRead

The biggest opportunities will ties will probably not be in that group t group of emerging economies but in s but in our more established markets markets Sep 17 2010

Morrison Bowmore boss prefers 'organic growth' and values core products re productsRead

Alister MacDonald profile - Now we let the world know how good we are Sep 10 2010

Barr and Wray is now a key player in the luxury spa market Read

How a bike crash led to career in hospitality Sep 03 2010

While his parents encouraged him towards an academic career, Taylor admits he was more interested in "motorbikes and women".Read

Maurice Taylor profile - There is always another hill to climb Sep 03 2010

Hotel magnate can't slow up and is building a £15m boutique offeringRead

Business7 Review Jul 02 2010

Business7 is taking a publishing break from July 2 to September 3, so we felt it was a good time to have a look back at the first six months of 2010 Read

Gerry Kay profile - Our size help us react quickly. Jun 25 2010

Scottish Building Society boss preaches steady and sustainable growthRead

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