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Turning passion into profit

Turning passion into profit

It is no secret that we are about to find ourselves going into another economic recession. There are so many questions we want to ask and continually ask one another everyday. How did it get to this stage? Why did it get to this stage? More importantly; how are we going to get out of the recession?

The recession is having a hugely negative impact on small to medium sized businesses. The banks do not want to lend, and this makes managing cash flow integral to running a small business. One error in managing cash flow can be detrimental to a small business. With this in effect small businesses have to cut costs and therefore it decreases a drop in demand for other products and goods. So the knock on effect is noticeable already. Cutting back costs may lead to people los-ing their jobs or taking a pay cut, putting even more strain on the economy, and therefore having more people claiming job seekers allowance. Now the more people doing this the more incentive it gives the Conservative government ammunition

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at criticising the people claiming benefits, when realistically many of them are gen-uine, honest people clutching at straws as jobs become less and less apparent.

With Global companies such as Tesco, Asda, Apple & McDonalds all taking such a large chunk of their targeted market, it leaves a very small percentage of the market to smaller businesses. Similarly with an increase in people deciding to do a lot of their spending online, it takes people off the streets and therefore a reduction in demand for certain products and services provided by SME’s. Small businesses are the core to economic growth of this country and creating some sort of stability for the economy.

Let’s look at how SME’s employ more than 50% of the labour force in the private sector, and 6% of the higher growth rate businesses generated half of new jobs offered.

Let’s look at how SME’s employ more than 50% of the labour force in the pri-vate sector, and 6% of the higher growth rate businesses generated half of new jobs offered. It is the growth engine of the economy, as hopefully these new jobs a percentage will be given to young people, which will give them the “want” to continue working and strive to a better life as we can educate them about the importance of work. Let us turn that pas-sion into profit.

It is key to get people back out to small businesses spending money in their local areas, creating more money for small businesses therefore giving them the means to expand, creating new jobs for the local people in the process. It is these tiny steps that make the difference. Get back out there and buy from local people and local businesses. You need to help, the government cannot make us spend money. We are in recession regardless of how many times you complain to your friends and family. But what you can do, is make rational and analytical decisions to go out and spend your money in an economical way.

What are you doing to support local business? Are you guilty of giving to the global market ?

The British economy needs to start turning its back on global companies tak-ing large chunks of the British market. We are a nation in need. To make us a nation of prosperity and hope, we need to be-

come selfish, become more self sufficient by using its own produce and using more British sourced materials, products and services. Belief is something the govern-ment need to deliver more of. Releasing funds to give people the opportunity to grow and nourish their business will be a major factor in whether or not we start making steps in the right direction. Why has the government not put more pres-sure on the banks to lend again? If there is more money going to the tax man, and less coming to me and you; why would anyone want to work?

What are you doing to support local business? Are you guilty of giving to the global market ?

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hat is being healthy? One thing people lack in their diet is vitamins & minerals.

With fried foods and manufac-tured artificial foods becoming more commonplace and more accessible the human body is continually being deprived of essential vitamins and minerals. Therefore the body cannot func-tion at its optimum. No wonder people find it very hard to moti-vate themselves, when half the time they are feeling tired.

I am always tired after a McDonalds Laura Todd, 35

This is due to the fact that the heat generated from fast foods creates carcinogens which can cause cell damage, leading us to feel lethargic. Everything in the body is made up of cells and every single cell will use vitamins and minerals to function properly. For all you smokers out there, cigarettes are dramatically lower-ing your vitamin C levels. Vitamin C is a fundamental antioxidant for helping to kill off carcinogens, this is why we always see cancer fighting foods being extremely high in antioxidants. Antioxidants will not only help fight cancer, it will help with fatigue, muscle soreness and prevention of dis-eases such as Glaucoma.

Understanding the impor-tance of vitamin support can make a huge difference in the way you feel day to day. For example lets look at the benefits of vitamin support and see how it could change your life. Have you got bleeding gums ? It is more than likely due to low levels of Q10, and other vitamins. Have you suffer from cramps, nerves twitches or muscle soreness ? A sure sign that your body is lacking magnesium. Try bath salts high in magnesium to help with these issues.

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OrangesOranges are a vital source of vitamin C. Without vitamin C the body cannot absorb iron efficiently and lead to fatigue. It is also useful as a powerful antioxidant after exercise to kill off any free radicals to increase muscle recovery and reduce lactic acid build up.

CauliflowerA high source B- complex vitamins and vitamin K. These vitamins help regulate bodily functions such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. They have to be sourced from external sources and you should feel an increase in energy and general mood throughout the day.

ChilliesChillies contain capsaicin. This is a thermo genic compound that will increase the body’s core temperature as it gets the heart pumping more blood. Lets burn those calories people. (Add chillies to an omelette).

PlumsA great source of Vitamin A & dietary fibre, they can aid in digestion of foods. It is vital to get fibre into the diet to help with bloating, I.B.S and other digestive illnesses. Vitamin A will help protect against eye conditions like cataracts due to its antioxidant properties.

Not to mention nuts!

Nuts are a great source of natural vitamins, protein, fiber and antioxidants.

Any nutritionist will tell you that nuts are a great to snack on, they will help to fill you up quicker and they are great for your heart, health and great snacks if you are trying to loose weight.

Nuts have been shown to lower cholesterol; reduce the risk of heart disease, plaque accumulation and help in aid-ing in a healthy diet.

The human body needs fat in the diet to function and regulate body temperature. It is essential to provide the body with good fat and nuts are a great source of pro-viding polyunsaturated and

monounsaturated fats. These fats will go into the body in liquid form and it means we can start using them more ef-ficiently as energy, rather than saturated fats which are much more compact and solid so you will find it hard to break down and use as energy. The body does not want to work very hard to get energy.

Always make sure you choose natural foods.

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The Scottish government has published figures indi-cating that 26 hospitals in

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Former single rooms make a significant contribution towards reducing the patient’s risk of contracting and passing on an avoidable infection.

In 2008 Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon announced that single rooms would become the norm in Scotland for new and refurbished hospitals.

Throughout Scotland’s 218 hos-pitals, 32% of the total beds are now in single rooms.

Health Secretary Alex Neil said: “Single rooms provide a better and safer environment for patients

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Independent Living Services is expanding in Edinburgh, West Lothian and East Lothian.Workers will be fully trained

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A good community spirit can help lots of elderly people with visits from family and neighbours but a little more is needed in certain cases.

The jobs involve dropping in to support several different people during each day, working on a rota and shift system.

Scott Christie, chairman of ILS Scotland, said: “Scotland’s elderly population is predicted to rise by more than half a million over the next two decades.

“This is leading to increased de-mands on care at home services, which are becoming more vital than ever before, and which can help support older people to live in their own homes rather than in long-term residential care.

“A little bit of help can go a long way towards maintaining an independent lifestyle, and this is exactly where we fit in.”

Scotland’s elderly population is predicted to rise by more than half a million over the next two decades

He added: “Our employees support people with some of the everyday tasks we all take for granted, such as bathing, shop-ping, domestic chores and cook-ing meals. Companionship is also very important.”

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An INSPIRATIONAL Edinburgh Napier student is travelling to Kenya to provide electricity to a rural primary school.

Robert Turnbull (22), first met the pupils and staff of Nado En-terite Primary in 2010 when he spent 8 weeks teaching there as part of a charity project.

So eager to help improve con-ditions at the school, on his re-turn from Africa, Robert dropped out of plans to study Economics at University and instead started an engineering course.

I didn’t think I would be that useful to anyone in this current climate with a degree in Economics and wanted to be able to help other people

He said: “I didn’t think I would be that useful to anyone in this current climate with a degree in Economics and wanted to be able to help other people.”

Now in his third year, studying Energy and Environmental En-gineering, he will return to the Kenyan village in January to in-stall a 400 watt solar PV system.

The technology will sup-ply uninterrupted power to the school for the first time.

South-African born Robert said: “The school has been re-lying on an old, oil generator for power. The fuel is expensive and it breaks down constantly, meaning the staff have to call out an engineer to come and fix it which takes ages and is really costly.

“When the fuel runs out the parents are asked for money to buy more. Most families can’t af-

ford to pay for school lunches never mind oil, so it will make a huge difference having a free power source.”

Three-hundred youngsters from the age of 5 to 18 study at the school which lies in the which lies in Kajiado district, south of Nairobi.

The new solar power system will replace a smaller 80 watt panel which Robert installed back in the summer.

Robert, who also works part-time in Tesco, said: “I paid for my flights myself but held an Indian meal in a local restaurant as a fundraiser, collecting about £460 for the equipment for the initial solar PV system and to pay a local family to host me.

Three-hundred youngsters from the age of 5 to 18 study at the school which lies in the which lies in Kajiado district, south of Nairobi.

“It gives the school two hours of light a day which means they can hold revision night-classes. Before, the classes would be cancelled if the generator failed or ran out of fuel, which was pretty common.”

In the Kenyan education system children must pass ex-

ams before progressing to High School. The night-classes can prove essential in helping youngsters meet the minimum criteria as many can’t make day-time lessons as they are forced to care for sick relatives or to work to help bring in money for their families.

For his next visit in the New Year, Robert has secured a num-ber of grants to pay for the solar power-system’s upgrade.

Edinburgh Napier’s Student Grant Initiative has awarded Robert £700 while the Univer-sity’s Institute for Sustainable Construction is covering the

£563 transport costs.He said: “I hope the new sys-

tem will help the school eventu-ally make an income too. They will be able to allow locals to charge their mobile phones at the site for a small fee.

“The energy will also power a new plug socket. My intention is to get the school a radio to plug in. The government broad-casts some school lessons on a national radio station, so older members of the community can come and learn here too”.

Edinburgh Napier Engineering lecturer Dr. Tom Grassie said: “It is really great to see Robert us-ing what he is learning here to benefit others. He is a really mo-tivated student and a credit to himself and to the University.”

Robert will fly out to Africa on the 5th January before returning to Edinburgh on 19th January.

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Jashans is part of an award-winning group of restaurants that have won the best Bangladesh-Indian restaurant in Scotland.

Jashan is the celebration of an event or festival with religious themes & its revelry is steeped in tradition. Jashans reflects Edinburgh as a city famous for its festivals, hospitality. Get yourself along to join in the celebration.

In this humbling & warm atmospheric restaurant you will enjoy an evening of fine dining in the form of traditional Bangladeshi-Indian cuisine.

In this humbling & warm atmospheric restaurant you will enjoy an evening of fine dining in the form of traditional Bang-ladeshi-Indian cuisine. Jashans have left no stone unturned in creating a fine dining experience with modern & contemporary décor, to the food being cooked to the highest of standards by professional chefs. And by sourc-ing food locally they are support-ing local business. How are you helping?

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How can I lose weight after Christmas ?Laura, 35.

This is a question that I get asked every single day in the weeks after Christmas. First of all, you need to be honest with yourself and say, “ am I willing to make sacrifices and dedicate myself to a training regime & diet plan?” Changing your body shape is a lifestyle change, not a 12 week rent a body programme. Then you need to seek advice from a professional and get a diet plan, training regime and a kick up the backside. To lose weight we want to burn

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The new centre will use the same template as ESpark’s exist-ing hatcheries in Glasgow and Ayrshire which provide expert business mentoring support in fully serviced office facilities at no cost to start-up businesses.

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of the country. The opening of our Edinburgh hatchery brings that dream closer to reality and we believe this new centre will strengthen the success we have already delivered in Glasgow and Ayrshire.

“The positivity and go-do attitude shown by the entrepre-neurs in our centres can help to overcome the negativity which currently surrounds much of our economy and give it a kick-start. The support of organisations and people like Edinburgh Napier University, City of Edinburgh Council and Ann Gloag is invalu-able in allowing us to enable the next generation of successful Scottish business people who will provide jobs for our local com-munities.”

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The Edinburgh ‘hatchery’s’ suc-cessful entrepreneur-in-residence will be Dr Ann Gloag who helped build the Stagecoach Group from humble beginnings into one of the world’s largest providers of transport services.

Dr. Gloag, who is also an Edin-burgh Napier University honorary graduate, said: “For our economy to prosper, it is important that the private, public and third sectors work in unison, and the new hatchery is an excellent example of that in action.

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“The positivity and go-do attitude shown by the entrepreneurs in our centres can help to overcome the negativity which currently surrounds much of our economy and give it a kick-start. The support of organisations and people like Edinburgh Napier University, City of Edinburgh Council and Ann Gloag is invaluable in allowing us to enable the next generation of successful Scottish business people who will provide jobs for our local communities.”

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You can also find anything from nurse uniforms, to doctor’s uniforms. Not only this they also specialise in brands such as Regatta, Dickies, CAT, Snickers Workwear and Tuff Stuff. With such a

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If it isn’t for work and you are pur-chasing for novelty effect you can also get personalised clothing to your taste, and take yourself on a Girl or Boys weekend away with all of the “appropri-ate” clothing. The shop is located on Leith Walk, 34 Elm Row.

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Eccentric young business man, Mukta Hussain along with passion-ate business partner

Rizvi Khaleque came up with a fantastically unique idea and brought it from the streets of India to the capital of Scotland.

Mukta, who was born in Edinburgh, now aged 23, started working alongside his father in the hospitality industry from a young age. Following his graduation from Napier University with a degree in accountancy, in 2011, Mukta continued working at Lancer’s Brasserie, an estab-lishment first opened by his father back in 1985, when his father was just 22. Now armed with ACCA qualifications, Mukta’s hope is for his revolutionary restaurant to be in every major city. Rizvi Khaleque, born in Bangladesh in 1989, came to Edinburgh in 2001. He attended Regents Business School in London, which he graduated from in 2011 with an International Busi-ness degree.

Rizvi’s family live in Bangladesh but they visit regularly and are very proud of the pairs achievement.

Rizvi’s family live in Bangladesh but they visit regularly and are very proud of the pairs achievement. Rizvi’s sharp-minded business acumen was gleaned from his father, who he describes as a tough, keen, acute businessman. Rizvi has always been

involved in the family business and learned key traits and skills from his family, experi-encing the practical workings of business.

Mukta and Rizvi have been good friends for many years and had talked about opening their own restaurant after univer-

sity since they were boys. This was their goal and they were extremely determined and passionate about getting to where they needed to be. The partners did not just want to open an Indian restaurant which served curry, they wanted to open an authentic Indian street food bar where people could experience the true taste of India. In search of inspiration, the two headed off to the streets of India where they plucked ideas and concepts from street vendors and railway station dishes. The unique design of the restaurant was extracted from the heart of India and the name of their restaurant was born; TUK TUK, after two years of hard work, the pair finally opened their dream restaurant at 1 Leven Street, Edin-burgh. Mukta and Rizvi have created some-thing truly unique and revolutionary. They plan to have a TUK TUK in every major city, allowing every-one to try and enjoy their one of a kind din-ing experience.

From the streets of india

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The Edinburgh BIZness Awards celebrate local businesses for their local community. They aim to give local communities a way to voice their appreciation and loyalty to their independent retailer of choice. The categories are: Responsible BIZness of the Year Hair & Beauty BIZness of the Year Fashion BIZness of the Year Clothing Accessories BIZness of the Year Technology BIZness of the Year Service BIZness of the YearTrade BIZness of the Year Health & Lifestyle BIZness of the Year Food & Drink BIZness of the Year Specialist BIZness of the Year

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How to PromoteIf you’re a local business and you’d like your customers to nominate you then please encourage them to complete the form above, detach and post the form to:Edinburgh BIZ, Conference House, 152 Morrison StreetEdinburgh EH3 8EB

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