Exciting New Events Programme Now Available to Download Our exciting new 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. |
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FBM Update Now Available The latest edition of FBM Update is now available and is packed with the latest news and case studies from Fife companies including, Eden Mill, McDonald Water Storage, Sunrise Bakehouse, Chanix Millinery, and AVD Department. See how they and others have transformed their businesses to cope with the new normal. Plus, find out more about the plans for this year's Fife Business Week.
Read it now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/
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Furlough Scheme Rule Changes From 1st September, the government will now pay 70% of wages up to a maximum cap of £2,187.50 for the hours the employee is on furlough.
Employers will be required to top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% (up to £2,500). The caps are proportional to the hours not worked.
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Clear Your Head Campaign Launched A national mental health campaign to help people cope during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has now launched. The Scottish Government’s ‘Clear Your Head’ campaign highlights the practical things people can do to help them feel better and stay positive.
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£4 Million Funding for Next Generation of Start-Ups The Scottish Government has announced it will create five technology hubs that will be tasked to support at least 300 start-ups by 2025.
An Ecosystem Fund is also being set up to make strategic investments in the technology sector and plans to establish a formal partnership with the technology industry to drive forward recommendations prepared by tech entrepreneur and former Skyscanner COO, Mark Logan.
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FIFE CHAMBER ONLINE CHAT SESSION Fife Chamber of Commerce has been running a series of online chat sessions to help its members connect during lockdown.
Its next Chamber Chat session is in partnership with CeeD and joined by Fife College who are keen to understand how they can help and support you and your business needs for current and new skills requirements through training, work placement, apprenticeships, and internship as we start on the road to recovery.
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New online support for Cupar Businesses Cupar is launching a brand new platform to give businesses and organisations in the Fife town the opportunity to trade online. CuparClicks has been created by CuparNow, Scotland’s award-winning digital improvement district, to offer support for businesses, enabling them to sell and promote products and services to CuparNow’s growing audience – both at home and abroad. Find out more |
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£160 Million Investment for Forestry and Agriculture Scotland's rural economy will be at the heart of the green recovery as the Scottish Government unveiled an investment plan worth £160 million, which includes an additional £100 million for the Programme for Government for Scottish Forestry to increase new planting and a new £10 million fund for farmers and crofters. Read the full story and find out more |
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£60 Million Funding for Delivering the Youth Guarantee The Scottish Government has set out more details of how Scotland’s Youth Guarantee will give young people the chance to succeed despite the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). The guarantee will ensure everyone aged between 16 and 24 has the opportunity of work, education, or training. Read the full story and find out more |
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Our Business Advisers Are Here to Help 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.
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme FAQs If you are self-employed, the government has published a few answers to some frequently asked questions.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme All you need to know about the Government's Job Retention Scheme.
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.
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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