BUSINESS GATEWAY FIFE PUBLISHES KEY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2020/21 THE Board of Business Gateway Fife has been presented with the 20/21 figures for the delivery of its core activities in a pandemic year where businesses have faced the most challenging, testing and uncertain times. |
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During the year, a massive £72.2 million of Scottish Government COVID funding was processed and administered by the Business Gateway Fife and Fife Council Economic Development teams with 7,116 applications received.
Business Gateway Fife was able to support 519 new business start-ups with a £19.9 million projected turnover, creating 676 new jobs. In addition, a further 113 jobs were created through Financial Support to Business grants. |
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Scottish Government Sets Out Priorities for Scotland's Recovery The Scottish Government has explained how Scotland’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be driven by an ambitious programme to build a modern, high-tech economy while staying true to enduring values of fairness and compassion.
Recognising the importance of economic recovery, the First Minister said that the Government would continue its support for specific business sectors such as food and drink and tourism, and establish a Rural Entrepreneur Fund to support Scotland’s rural economy.
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New Apprenticeship Resource Packs for Employers As well as SDS’ existing apprenticeship support for employers, new guidance has been developed to ensure businesses can make the most of apprenticeships.
The practical guides are aimed at any member of staff who is likely to be involved in recruiting and training an apprentice.
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Fife Bathroom Company Shortlisted for National Award Fife business, Sean Brown Plumbing and Heating Limited has been shortlisted for the new showroom of the year category in the Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom Design and Retail Awards 2021. The nomination comes as a welcome surprise as the new showroom, Brown & Co Bathrooms, and located in Mitchelston Industrial Estate in Kirkcaldy, only opened in September last year.
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Harland and Wolff: Methil Careers Day - 2 June H&W are delighted to welcome prospective employees onsite as part of our Harland & Wolff (Methil) careers’ open day. Taking place at Harland & Wolff (Methil) on 2nd June 2021 the careers open day aims to set a solid workforce foundation in preparation for its highly anticipated new contracts.
It will provide an opportunity to meet and speak with existing Harland & Wolff employees who can share their experiences of working with the company. The day will run from 10.00am – 7.30pm, with prospective employees booking a time slot. Find out more. |
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Coronavirus Guidance on Ventilation The Scottish Government has issued guidance on ventilation to support the mixing of individuals safely in indoor domestic and commercial properties. It includes guidance specifically for businesses and commercial settings. Find out more and download the guidance. |
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Live Virtual Meet The Buyer Event 8th June 2021 The 12th annual Meet the Buyer 2021 event will take place virtually this year, with organisers calling on Fife-based businesses to get involved and enjoy unprecedented access to buyers and decision-makers from across the private and public sector.
Fifty-one local businesses have signed up for this year’s Meet the Buyer, which is being organised by the Supplier Development Programme.
Click here to find out more and register for your free place |
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Ductform Completes Job For French Vertical Farm, Jungle - Paris Ductform has successfully completed the manufacture and installation of Insul-Tite pre-insulated HVAC Ductwork for Jungle, the French vertical farming company.
Following construction work, the vertical growing towers will have a cultivable area of 5,500 square metres on 17 floors, and a delivery capacity of 100 tonnes of fresh produce per year, making this one of the largest vertical farms in Europe.
Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Coronavirus Guidance for Returning to Work Safely The Scottish Government has published a variety of guidance to help employers and workers know what to expect when they return to work. This guidance document highlights and includes links to advice on relevant areas, including employment rights, health and safety measures, transport safety and sector-specific guidance. Find out more. |
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Small Businesses Urged to Sign up to the Race to Zero Campaign Ahead of the UN climate change conference (COP26) hosted in Glasgow this year, small businesses from across the UK are invited to join the green business revolution and commit to becoming more sustainable. By November, the aim is for as many UK small businesses as possible to join the UN’s ‘Race to Zero’, a global effort to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases we all generate to zero by 2050. Small businesses can sign up to the Race to Zero by visiting the new UK Business Climate Hub |
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Customs Procedures and Documentation Workshop Fife Chamber of Commerce is hosting an interactive online workshop to help businesses understand and comply with customs procedures and documentation.
Customs procedures are designed to manage and regulate the movement of goods through our borders. Compliance with these procedures requires the submission of accurate documentation and HMRC expect businesses to have robust procedures for the checking of the documentation.
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Here to Help - Request a Call Back from a Business Adviser We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.
If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.
Request a call back now |
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Free Online Workshops and Seminars Our exciting events programme is packed with workshops and training seminars which will help you to learn new skills, implement new ideas and improve your operations, as you look to rebuild your business.
Featuring new seminars on key topics such as managing your online reputation and producing your own video content, as well as some of the most popular courses to take control of your website, marketing activities and bookkeeping, we are here to support your business and help upskill your team.
Find out more and download the brochure now |
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses
Businesses are being offered a range of relief or discount schemes. To check if your business qualifies, please visit Fife Council's Business Rates Reduction page.
Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport Firstport has a range of funding solutions available for Social Enterprise organisations from start-up funding to growth funding and for individuals aged 16-26 looking to make a positive change in the issues that matter to them.
The Creative Sector
Creative Scotland still has funding available to help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19.
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