New board appointments signal big ambitions at Ceteris

Stewart MacRae (Chair of Board) & Josie Saunders (CEO).

Forth Valley-based commercial landlord and business support provider has appointed a new board of highly experienced non-executive directors. The new appointees to the Ceteris Board reflect the priorities of the organisation. They bring significant commercial experience plus expertise in carbon reduction, property management, digital transformation and economic regeneration. The new board boasts appointees from some of Scotland’s and the UK’s …

Aircooled Engines – a roaring success in our Ward Street industrial unit!

Many people dream of turning their passion into their business. One Ceteris tenant, Paul Roberts, owner of Aircooled Engines, has been lucky enough to do just that. Aircooled Engines builds, modifies, upgrades and reconditions Volkswagen air cooled engines. Many of the engines are found in classic VW vehicles including campervans, Beetles, Karman Ghias, Variants and even Trikes. They’ve even repaired …

Ceteris Board Recruitment

Ceteris is recruiting for new board members, do you have what it takes?   If you want to be part of an organisation delivering phenomenal economic and social change; sustainable business growth that creates jobs and wealth in areas of deprivation, this is the role for you. Skills we’re looking for: You may have particular expertise in topics such as …

More than just a landlord – Ceteris supports innovation and growth

Today Lateral Dx is a successful SME who have a growing reputation internationally for high quality and customer focused Lateral Flow test development. But how did they get there and what part did Ceteris play in their success? All great businesses start in the garage The business started in 2017 with Richard Campbell, operating as a sole trader from a …

Alloa man moves back to his roots to manage local hats (your hair is your hat)

Lovingly known as Fuzzies by his clients and business connections, Ed is the man behind the nickname and business name. Having had a barber shop in Dunblane for around 24 years, he decided to move back to his roots in Alloa to the Alloa Business Centre. Pathway to Barbering Ed originally worked on building sites as a labourer, but then …

Alloa Business Centre the new High Street?

A café, beauticians, masseuses, nail technicians, barber, financial advisers, accountants, mortgage adviser and aesthetic skin clinic . . . must mean you are in the high street? Nope, this is all at the Alloa Business Centre.   Not in the High Street The Alloa Business Centre, originally the old coal board building, has housed many businesses over the years but …

From Connecting IT Software to Connecting Lifesaving Supplies

Stephen Franklyn is well known for being the go-to IT guy in Clacks (Lithium Systems) but maybe those who don’t know him that well won’t know his passion for motorbikes. Passion for 2 wheels Always having a passion for motorbikes, Stephen got his first bike back in 1980 just after leaving school. Since then, he has owned various bikes such …

Become a Star Employer – Everything in one workshop

In this workshop we have two experts who will cover everything you need to think about when employing staff. With our HR expert, we will explore the myths associated with employing people. Highlighting the rights of employers and how to avoid the pitfalls experienced by others, this interactive workshop will inform and enlighten. The next section of the workshop, delivered …

Josie paves the new waterway for business support in Clacks

Josie Saunders is the new CEO at Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd, she started the role on Tuesday 2nd August and brings to the company and role a breath of experience and will be real asset to the organisation. Big projects, big success A reputation management specialist, Josie has worked across the public, private and third sectors, at both executive and board …

Career Ready gets Reception Ready!

Hey there! Me again and I have just completed the second week of my internship here at ceteris. Learning the Job This week I was working in reception for both the Alloa Business Centre and the E-centre, all the staff I worked with were really lovely and welcoming, they really put the effort in to show me the ins and …