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INVESTING IN – ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Practicality and style are key Mar 05 2013 Will venturing into vintage furniture help you make a comfortable profit? more

IT MATTERS – THE NEXT GENERATION OF TECH: A new wave of tech development Mar 05 2013

What will be the next great tech idea to take the place of smartphones, laptops and tablets?Read

TOP500 2013: PROFITS HIT BY SLUMP BUT IT'S NOT ALL BAD Jan 10 2013

North Sea oil and gas players help to bolster the figures of our listing of Scotland's largest companiesRead

THE BIG PROFILE: GERRY FACENNA, ALLIED VEHICLES Jan 10 2013

The Glasgow taxi maker outperforming its rivalsRead

ROUND TABLE: CURRENCY AND FUNDING Jan 10 2013

Mitigate currency risk and maximise working capital – experts in the field of financing discuss cash flow and the currency problems to avoid Read

REGIONAL REPORT: AYRSHIRE Jan 10 2013

Regeneration sees region revitalised Read

CHARITIES REPORT: COFFERS UNDER THE COSH Jan 10 2013

The changing responsibilities of charities and the funding battle which is currently raging Read

PENSIONS – AUTO-ENROLMENT: ALL FIRMS SHOULD READY THEMSELVES FOR NEW REGIME Jan 10 2013

The roll-out of the new auto-enrolment scheme gets under way Read

RECRUITMENT REPORT: CONFIDENCE STARTS TO RETURN Jan 10 2013

Signs of recovery are starting to appear in the jobs market Read

IT MATTERS – APPS: AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR APPS Jan 10 2013 The £15bn global mobile apps marketmore

INSIDER INTERNATIONAL: GERMAN MARKET GETS A TASTE FOR SCOTS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Jan 10 2013

Things you should know about operating in Germany Read

INVESTING IN – OVERSEAS PROPERTY: PICK YOUR PERFECT PLACE IN THE SUN Jan 10 2013

Is a property abroad a wise investment – and, if so, which country should you plump for? Read

INSIDER INTERNATIONAL – INDONESIA: A low-profile gateway to a rich, rapidly-growing region Mar 05 2013 Trading with the island nation of Indonesia more

BIG PROFILE – ARCHIE BETHEL, BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL: Steady hand at the helm of shipbuilding giant Nov 21 2012

Archie Bethel hasa habit of being partof Scottish history.As a young studentengineer he workedat the Ravenscraig steelworks duringhis holidays. A few years later hefound himself having to find jobs forthe 770 people who lost their jobsfollowing its closure in his role aschief executive of Scottish EnterpriseLanarkshire Read

REPORT – SKILLING UP YOUR STAFF: Training can boost your bottom line Mar 05 2013

If you want to ensure your business has the best service and products you have to make sure your staff have the best skills Read

REGIONAL REPORT – EDINBURGH: Capital economy on track Mar 05 2013

We take a closer look at how the capital's economy is faring Read

Q4 DEALS ROUND-UP: Annual deal value total down a third Mar 05 2013

The closing quarter of the year sees a mixture of both good and bad news Read

IT MATTERS – APPS: AN INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR APPS Jan 10 2013

The £15bn global mobile apps marketRead

EMPLOYMENT LAW: Balance of power shifts Nov 21 2012 WHETHER more about political rhetoric or a genuine bid to help boost the economy, recent headlines would suggest the legal tide is turning in favour of the UK’s employers more

IT MATTERS – TABLETS: An essential accessory Jun 11 2010

The ‘must have’ cool business accessory for today’s highly mobile executive is a shiny iPad or similar touch screen device. Tablets are here to stay as a vital e-commerce mainstay as companies attempt to gain a business edge over their competitors Read