A changed market, and changed lifestyles, but the post-Covid demand for housing in Scotland is as enduring as ever

Spring is in the air in the Scottish residential property market and, after a winter which both dampened and at times froze growth, activity and interest is burgeoning again, raising hopes of a bountiful and fruitful summer. We are in quite a different place from a year ago, when the…

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Business Interruption claim struck – COVID-19 not within “Infectious Disease” clause

A recent English decision proves that wording in insurance policies is paramount for companies pursuing business interruption claims. The recent Supreme Court judgment in the FCA business interruption test case was hailed as a victory for the insured customers. It was generally considered that the Supreme Court’s ruling and the…

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Are mergers on the cards as a solution for charities?

Alastair Keatinge, Partner and Head of Lindsays’ Charities team discusses why mergers may be the only way for charities and third sector organisations to secure a sustainable and successful future. Mergers are often a topic that charity trustees would rather avoid. Yet it’s one that some in Scotland are now…

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Why organisations should employ apprentices

To round off our celebration of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021, we hear from Principal Audrey Cumberford on her thoughts on Apprenticeships and why organisations across the nation should consider adding apprentices to their workforce. “Apprenticeships are an important and effective approach to training people for work. The unique combination of…

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A Case Study: How a chance meeting with a Yellow Pages Salesmen lead to the Big Bear Model Rail Controller

Peter Thurston has been a member of the Edinburgh Chamber for many years. Joining long before he took the plunge and went freelance two years ago, and remembering how valuable being a member was from his previous period of self-employment in Wiltshire. Then, it was a single email to a…

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Finding the right Spark in Life

To commemorate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, Network ROI asked our Finance Manager Magda Dabrowska about her career to date and her positive experiences during ‘lockdown’ life. Embracing the chance to live and work abroad Magda said: “It was hard leaving Poland sixteen years ago to come…

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Build back infrastructure to invigorate housebuilding sector

Rodney Whyte, Partner and commercial property specialist at Pinsent Masons “Build back infrastructure” is not as snappy or alliterate as the build-back-better mantra favoured by politicians who believe that post-Covid-19 there is an opportunity to do things differently. But it does have a serious point, at least in my view,…

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Why organisations should employ apprentices

To round off our celebration of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021, we hear from Principal Audrey Cumberford on her thoughts on Apprenticeships and why organisations across the nation should consider adding apprentices to their workforce. Principal Audrey Cumberford “Apprenticeships are an important and effective approach to training people for work. The…

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Construction Giant Leads Charge to Smarter Building

Leading international infrastructure company Balfour Beatty is helping lead the charge to a new age of smart construction – increasing customer choice and reducing its carbon footprint in the process. Being engaged with Circular Economy thinking means the construction giant is at the forefront of new thinking in the sector…

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Show the banks you mean business

Covid-19 has affected us all, both personally and professionally. With this in mind, now more than ever, businesses have accrued debts that they can’t afford to repay. Unfortunately, these debts are being passed on to debt collection agencies. It’s imperative that these organizations are protecting customers sensitive data from cyber-attacks…

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