Here to Help Your Business Through the Coronavirus

If you are struggling to steer your business through these unprecedented times of uncertainty and ongoing challenges, Business Gateway Fife is here to help in whatever way we can.
From the latest guides on best practice, to online workshops to provide you with new skills to advice on any aspect of your business from strategy to diversifying your business, our experienced team of advisers are on hand to provide the support you need.
We can also help you to understand what support you can access.
If you are wondering what the next step should be, get in touch and ask for one of our advisers to get in touch.

How to Diversify Your Small Business

As a result of Covid-19, many more businesses are looking to diversify - either to seize new opportunities or simply to survive in very difficult trading conditions.

Check out this article which outlines how you can explore ways to adapt your business or reach new audiences.
Click here to read it now

Pratis Diversify with First Drive-In Cinema Event

Patrick and Nicola Gilmour are no strangers to hosting busy, lively events at Pratis Barns, their highly successful weddings business. With the current COVID-19 restrictions on weddings, they used the space they have, to host a fun, sociable weekend of films.
More than 500 cars headed to Pratis Barns for Fife’s first Drive-In cinema event. With several films completely sold out, the event received excellent reviews from visitors.
Click here to read the full story at Fife Business Matters

FIFE BUSINESS WEEK 2020 - GROWING YOUR BUSINESS POST COVID

Fife Business Week 2020 runs from the 2nd to the 26th November and is packed with inspiring events to support your business, including this interactive workshop delivered by David Maclean of Creative Business Solutions which looks at the challenges you face growing and adapting your business in a post COVID19 marketplace.

The workshop will allow you to focus on, discuss, and prepare action points in the following areas:

See all the events and book now at https://www.fifebusinessweek.co.uk/events/

Factsheet Explains How Job Support Scheme Will Work

The Government's Job Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs in businesses that are facing lower demand over the winter months due to Covid-19, to help keep their employees attached to the workforce. The scheme will open on 1st November 2020 and run for six months.
A factsheet has been launched to help companies understand how the scheme will work, who is eligible, and what the grant will cover.
Download it now

Subscribe to the DigitalBoost Podcast

Have you checked out the DigitalBoost Podcast which provides Digital skills for business owners on the go?
Get business support and tips from digital experts across Scotland, including tips on how to boost your Facebook and Instagram page, tips for selling online, and how to respond to customers online
Click here to find out more and listen now

£24bn Infrastructure Plan Will Boost Jobs

Tens of thousands of jobs will be supported by the Scottish Government’s new £24 billion Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP).

Covering the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26, the Plan will help stimulate Scotland’s green economic recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It includes investment to decarbonise business, industry, and buildings, the provision of new health facilities and schools, and support for manufacturing innovation.

Click here to find out more

New Online Workshops and Seminars Launched

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.
Find out more and download the brochure now

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.
Request a call back now

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