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Untiring passion for building better futures Jul 24 2009

John Hume's career in the civil engineering and construction sector spans more than 40 years.Read

Our proposal is a winner for firms looking for ultra high bandwidth Jul 24 2009

It's a worrying time for the majority of people running construction firms, but so far John Hume, head of R& D Construction, isn't feeling the pinch.Read

The next 12 months will see a whole de-layering of anything linked to consumer spending Jul 17 2009

Paul Slater believes the recession will end when people regain confidenceRead

Plugging into lines of success in telecom business Jul 10 2009

Richard Nicol grew up just a stone throw away from Commsworld's Edinburgh headquarters in Craigmillar.Read

Recession is fast changing people's ideas as to what deals bring best value, and we'll see great growth over the next three years on the back of it Jul 10 2009

Commsworld boss Richard Nicol on his rise from telecom engineer to chief executiveRead

This business model has reversed the fortunes of a lot of independent garages Jul 03 2009

Michael Welch, founder of online tyre-seller Blackcircles, aims to add 500 more garages in a bid to drive business forwardRead

Racing ahead on the wheels of success Jul 03 2009

Liverpudlian Michael Welsh shares a common trait with many successful entrepreneurs.Read

Pursuing passion for creative excellence Jun 26 2009

Having left school in Newcastle with few qualifications, Don Smith was fortunate to find a career path while still attending classes.Read

Online advertising needs to be better at targeting the audience it is designed for Jun 26 2009

Don Smith, creative director of Realise, is brimming with ideas to improve the tarnished image of digital advertising and gain consumer confidenceRead

We don't want to be a big faceless pet store. We are a high-quality retailer Jun 19 2009

Douglas Mutter of Acorn Pet Centres credits company's success to friendly and quality serviceRead

Mapping Cairns' towering success Jun 12 2009

Gordon Cairns was lured from his blossoming career as building surveyor to join GHI Contracts in 1996. Having studied at Glasgow College of Printing and Building for a degree in building surveying, his first job was with real estate specialist Jones Lang Wootton - now Jones Lang LaSalle.Read

I believe there are still real opportunities out there because the commercial property market is currently undergoing a radical change Jun 12 2009

Gordon Cairns of GHI Contracts works towards a £40m turnover by focusing on public sector projects and his five-year growth strategyRead

Andy Lothian - Investing in people who matter Jun 05 2009

The boss of learning solutions provider Insights says it's wrong to cut back on staff development during recessionRead

Busy time ahead as new HQ begins to take shape Jun 05 2009

Having gained a first class degree in economics and computer science, Andy Lothian completed his MBA at the age of just 22.Read

The last thing a developer wants is for those unknown monuments to turn up in the middle of construction May 29 2009

Planners turn to Tim Holden's archaeology firm to save on costs and keep building delays to a minimumRead

There is social benefit of rooting a business in the community. A task we have in Scotland is making sure firms are not taken elsewhere May 22 2009

Sarah Deas is on a mission to help Scottish firms work together to build a sustainable economic platform ARead

We need fundamental changes, the 'Wild West' property market of the last 10 years is definitely over May 15 2009

Buying traditional buildings the foundation of success as Grant Management's impressive portfolio growsRead

There is potential to go to Europe or the NHS but our focus is on the US May 08 2009

Keith Neilson's medical software firm Craneware has been a star performer since it was listed in 2007Read

Archial chairman Bob Hall on the challenges for the group May 01 2009

Architecture company unsure about impact of Scottish Futures TrustRead

We want to put on a Commonwealth Games Scotland can be proud of Apr 24 2009

John Scott, chief of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games organising committee, aiming for young dynamic event rooted in the country's heritageRead

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