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When agreeing the final price for the work being done make sure you’ve included every aspect of the work, including materials and insurance (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Martyn James: How to avoid construction destruction

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

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BiGDUG’s modular van racking system helps tradespeople turn a cluttered van into an organised mobile workspace with dedicated storage for tools, fittings and equipment.

BiGDUG slashes van racking prices in trader clearance sale

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Wes Streeting had a meeting with Keir Starmer in Downing Street

Streeting set to move on PM as SNP targets Labour rebels

Gordon McArthur, CEO and founder of Beeks

How Scots technology firm is opening up global markets

Historic images of Perth's vennels, such as this 1950 photograph by W. Armstrong, form part of the exhibition. Picture: Culture Perth & Kinross

Exhibition shines light on medieval city streets

Business owners say short-term lets plans will 'spell disaster'

These fake toys are said to pose serious safety risks for children.

Fake Labubu dolls and illicit tobacco seized from shops

Edinburgh Christmas Market is back for 2025 - and it’s proving rather popular once again.

15 amazing photos of Edinburgh Christmas Market

Staying organised on the go feels easier with a business phone built for long days, just like the Google Pixel 9a on Vodafone Business.

Google Pixel 9a on Vodafone Business for less

Managing communication with clients, logging receipts and expenses and filing tax returns took up the most time.

The typical self-employed worker spends 17 hours a month on admin

Dugald McArthur, the new managing director of the family firm behind the Barrowland ballroom and Barras market. Picture: John Devlin

'Source of wonder': Meet the ex-KPMG chief behind the Barras market

The tool is designed to equip traders with smarter and faster insights

Ad Feature New AI research tool launches for retail traders

It comes at a time when the Bank of England has recently lowered interest rates by 0.25% to 4%

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MC Puppet Paul and Can Can dancers, Amy Espie and Amber Dollin ahead of the Moulin Rouge event at the Barras Market.

Watch: Moulin Rouge at the Barras ahead of July’s night market

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Soaring price of Bitcoin hits £90k – the truth behind the surge

A lion from the Glasgow Hong Lok Dragon Dance Troop (Est 2001) does a dance ahead of the Hong Kong Street Market at the Barras Market this Saturday and Sunday.

Watch: Hong Kong street market returns to the Barras

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

John's Coffee House and Tavern has re-opened almost in exactly the same spot where it stood for 200 years. The popular premises could be found in Parliament Close, with the tavern captured in the top right hand corner of this painting of late 18th Century scenes. PIC: Contributed.

17th Century Edinburgh tavern revives with help of stiff drink of old

More than a fifth of new cars sold by manufacturers in the UK next year must be zero emission, rising to 80 per cent in 2030, under rules brought in by the former Conservative government.

Clock ticking for drivers to switch to electric vehicles but demand remains weak

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act introduces new regulations for subscription contracts, often used for the likes of gym memberships and streaming platforms (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Mislead the public and pay the price - Pauline McCulloch & Jo McLean

Who invented Christmas Crackers and where did the tradition begin?

UK is facing a record high deficit in skilled tradespeople

Glasgow is the first of Scotland's cities to introduce a low-emissions zone, with vehicles which exceed the limits banned from the area and drivers subject to fines for breaches

Glasgow nightlife suffering due to green traffic rules, traders claim

The latest data showed food CPI inflation standing at 19.3 per cent, down only slightly on March's eye-watering 19.6 per cent.

Series of interest rate hikes to start within weeks despite fall in inflation

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction

The Pound is at an all-time low against the Dollar.

Emergency interest rate rise predicted as Chancellor to set out plan

Western countries may find it difficult to wean themselves off Russian oil completely (Picture: Tatyana Makeyeva/AFP via Getty Images)

As Ukraine War rages, volatile oil prices could hit economy for years

Gary Cennerazzo from Bellissimo Vino, has expressed his anger at the Edinburgh Foodies Festival being cancelled at such short notice.

Traders left out of pocket after Edinburgh Foodies Festival is cancelled

Football Index are the shirt sponsors of QPR (Getty Images)

Why has Football Index entered administration

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will outline the UK government's budget in The House of Commons on 3 March (Picture: Getty Images)

Will there be a fifth self employment grant? This is everything we know

The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has outlined plans for a fourth SEISS payment (Photo: Shutterstock)

When will the fourth SEISS payment be available? And how much to expect

Bitcoin's appeal lies in its fixed circulation, says Duffy

Will Covid-19 crisis finally drive a Bitcoin revolution?

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The number of cases of coronavirus in Scotland has risen to three. Image: AP

Coronavirus: Panic will only add to our problems – Bill Jamieson

Marc Murphy: The electric experience has been so good that I don’t think I will go back to diesel or petrol in the future

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Around 12,000 people are estimated to have packed into the Royal Mile for the launch of Edinburgh's Christmas festivities. Picture: Ryan Buchanan.

Royal Mile traders slam 'shambolic' launch of Edinburgh's Christmas festival

More than a quarter of Scottish outlets have felt the impact of Brexit uncertainty. Picture: Jacky Ghossein

Pub owners raise concern over Brexit hit but forecast strong second half

Firefighters attend the scene of the blaze at Blochairn Fruit Market. Picture: Getty Images

Traders return to work after Blochairn fire brought under control

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Traders fear loss of business from possible extension of tramline

The works are expected to be completed by early summer 2018. Picture: Submitted

Haymarket sewer upgrade to create 9 months of road disruption

Smart Fleet Solutions is expanding capacity at its Livingston site. Picture: John Macdougall/AFP/Getty Images

Vehicle refurbishment firm creating 40 Livingston jobs

Almost 80% of cars made in the UK are exported. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA

New car production reverses but industry remains positive

Ford's Fiesta was the best-selling model last month. Picture: Ian Georgeson

January car sales motor to highest level for 12 years

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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