KEY BUSINESS SUPPORT FUNDS SET TO CLOSE FOR APPLICATIONS The Scottish Government has announced the deadline of 16th March 2021 for applications for its Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund and its Mobile And Home Based Close Contact Services Fund.
If you are eligible and haven't submitted an application, please do so now by clicking on the links above to find out more. |
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New Programme for Workshops and Webinars Launched Regardless of whether you are a start up business or an established business, Business Gateway Fife offers a programme of free courses and workshops covering various subjects to help you develop your skills and take your business to the next level.
The fully funded events cover a range of subjects to help you manage your finances, improve your IT, develop your social media skills and importantly, get more customers. |
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Free Online Courses To Upskill Or Retrain In Key Industry Areas Fife College has launched a range of short, fully funded Accelerator or Skills Boost courses. Designed for people whose job prospects have been impacted by the pandemic, the new free online courses will boost your skills, improve your employability and you could even progress on to a higher-level course at Fife College starting in August. |
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Tee-Rific New Brand Of Golf Accessories Robbie Spriddle, a Glasgow School of Art graduate, who caddies in the East Neuk of Fife, has launched Hame Golf, a luxury golf accessory brand, specialising in hand crafted golf head covers made from Scottish textiles such as Harris Tweed, waxed canvas, tartan, and sustainable leather.
Having mastered his craft, he is now working towards expanding his product range to include handmade ball makers and bag tags, which will feature his own designs.
Read the full story now |
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Delivering Green Ports to Promote an Inclusive and Stable Recovery
The Scottish Government is calling upon the UK Government to ensure green ports have access to the same level of set-up funding as freeports in England. The green port model will adapt the UK government’s freeport proposals, offering a package of tax and customs reliefs. Operators and beneficiaries will be required to commit to adopting Fair Work First criteria and contribute to Scotland’s just transition to net zero.
Click here to find out more
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Free Support Sessions Available to Reduce the Disabled Employment Gap The Scottish Union of Supported Employment is leading a Public Social Partnership that aims to half the disabled employment gap by offering training and guidance for employers on a range of subjects from autism awareness training to general disability awareness.
There are free sessions now available on the Scottish Union of Supported Employment Website for Employers, however, places are limited so please act now. Find out more and book your place |
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Leadership Events Programme for Women in Fife Businesses Business Gateway Fife and Women's Enterprise Scotland are launching a new leadership programme to support women in leading Fife businesses through the impacts of Covid-19 to economic recovery.
The programme is designed for women business owners wishing to set a path to business recovery and growth. Click here to find out more. |
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Support For Those Facing Redundancy If you or your employees are facing redundancy, PACE is providing a series of free webinars to provide advice on what support is available and what to do to help secure your next role.
The webinars are taking place on a weekly basis and will cover topics such as career management skills, preparing CVs and interview techniques.
Find out more at www.redundancyscotland.co.uk |
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Coronavirus Information Hub For Food And Drink Industry Scotland Food and Drink has launched its Coronavirus Information Hub which features the latest information, updates, support and advice for food and drink businesses in Scotland impacted by the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Areas covered include financial assistance, supporting your employees, insights, guides and more.
Find out more |
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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.
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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