robertson technologies has posted record figures for October as the capital's small businesses start to invest heavily for the future.

A strong pipeline of business also means robertson technologies' third quarter financials are on course to break previous benchmarks come the end of the year.

In October, robertson technologies turned over in excess of £44,000. Hardware sales accounted for over half of this total and founder Hamish Robertson said this sent out a very positive message.

He said: "In October we significantly increased the amount we had been generating from hardware sales and this shows that businesses are no longer putting off internal investment. Instead businesses that have weathered the storm are now looking to invest in their future and are buying new servers and upgrading their IT."

The boom in business will also see the firm recruit three new staff over the course of the next year, adding to the team of eight already working out of the Edinburgh office.

Mr Robertson added: "We focus on the small and medium enterprise sector and that is where the main growth will be in the immediate future. These businesses have adapted well in the face of highly challenging circumstances and are now seeking to ready themselves for a fight back. As they grow we will grow alongside them and we believe the future is looking bright."

In the battle to survive and prosper as we emerge from the economic downturn, Mr Robertson said businesses were working hard to streamline their operations and introduce efficiencies through technology wherever possible. Not only will this lower their cost base and make them leaner, but it will also improve their margins and help them make the most of the upturn when it comes.