Navigating the changing veterinary landscape
The veterinary profession is undergoing a period of unprecedented change. We’ve asked accountants and business advisers Hazlewoods to explain what it takes to succeed in the new landscape.
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Partnership changes for GPs
Changes in partners can effect the financial & operational aspects of a GP practice. Faye Armstrong of Dodd & Co Accountants explains what this means in practice.
What to consider when buying a pharmacy
When you’re buying a pharmacy, you want to get the right price & make sure the sale goes to plan. This article looks at questions to ask before making a purchase.
A guide to buying or selling a nursery
The childcare & education sector is highly specialised when looking at buying or selling. Read Christie & Co's guide of the essentials to consider.
Buying or selling a dental practice
This article guides you through the stages of buying or selling a dental practice, to help you get the right price and the sale goes to plan.
Should your next company car be electric?
If you are considering whether your next company car should be electric, we have detailed everything you need to know.
Technology: Supporting a sector on the rise
Steve Harris, Head of Technology Sector SME & Mid Corporate, outlines some of the ways in which we are expanding our support for technology businesses across the country to help them succeed.
3 mins
SME Net Zero Monitor
To monitor where UK SMEs are towards their Net Zero target, in 2022 Bank of Scotland undertook research amongst 1,000 SMEs across the UK and revealed the number of UK SMEs at each stage of the journey.
3 mins
How businesses can emerge stronger from the retail slump
Consumer confidence underpins the entire retail sector, because when shoppers have less discretionary spend available, optimism fades. So how can businesses address the ‘consumer optimism’ gap and stay competitive?
4 mins
The year ahead: Resilience and opportunity in 2023
As 2023 unfolds, many Scottish businesses will be looking at another challenging period, but there are also emerging signs that conditions could stabilise.
5 mins