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The Edinburgh Remakery, a social enterprise based on social responsibility and sustainability, enjoyed a successful launch on Saturday 21st May from its premises on Leith Walk. Driven by a desire for a greener society in which our first instinct is not to simply chuck stuff in the bin, the mission of this innovative hub is…
Thinking of forming a new UK limited company but not sure how it works? You might be concerned that the whole company formation process is just too complicated, or that involved a lotof paperwork? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong, and you should take a look at this informative step-by-step company formation video by 1st…
All private limited companies in the UK have to provide Companies House with a registered office address at the time of incorporation. It is a legal requirement that this address is in the same country as the registrar you use to incorporate your new company. Scottish companies will register with Companies House in Edinburgh. Therefore,…
Oh, where to begin! The virtual office model has been around for more than a decade, transforming the traditional business landscape as we once knew it. But it still remains a peculiarity for many people who are either unaware of its existence or unsure exactly what it is. The benefits are aplenty, particularly for sole-traders,…
Focusing on our range of services, as well as current and relevant business news, our new blog has been created to keep you in-the-loop and up-to-date with everything required to make your small business a success.Whilst the economy is making marked improvements in Scotland and throughout the rest of the UK, many challenges still exist…
All limited companies are legally required to have a registered office address in the same country that it is registered in. This address is where all statutory company mail and legal notices will be sent. It is placed on the public register by Companies House. If you work from home or have no fixed location…
About 0800 numbers An 0800 number is free to call from any UK landline and is used by many companies as a business tool. Providing a freephone number for your business is an excellent way to encourage people to call. It can generate new business opportunities by attracting potential clients who may be interested in…
News of a new software development centre in Glasgow offers a “welcome boost to Scottish employment” and the country’s improving economy. Due to open in 2014, CGI’s Open Source Digital Services Centre will serve clients in Europe’s public and commercial sectors. In addition toproviding around 250 skilled jobs for experienced technicians and managers, the new…
Many small-business owners find themselves requiring an appropriate venue for holding meetings, entertaining clients or suppliers and meeting investors. It is not always ideal to hold such meetings in your home or a busy public area, nor do such locations give the best impression of your company, particularly if you are dealing with important clients…
Members of the Unite union are due to enter into talks with Ineos at arbitration service in Glasgow in a bid to avoid a 48-hour strike at the Grangemouth refinery and petrochemical site on Sunday 20th October. Despite attempted negotiations between Unite and the site operator Ineos, the Scottish and UK governments are drafting contingency…
