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Businesses have benefited from more than £1.94 billion in grants paid directly to businesses since March 2020. This is in addition to £965 million in coronavirus (COVID-19) non-domestic rates reliefs.

The Scottish Government has also announced that grants of up to £7,500 for retailers and up to £19,500 for hospitality and leisure businesses who were approved for The Strategic Framework Grant will be paid in April as part of strategic framework grant restart payments, to help businesses reopen progressively. (There is no need to apply for these restart grants if you have been approved for Strategic Framework Grant).

The Scottish Government is also extending 100% non-domestic rates relief for retail, leisure, hospitality and aviation businesses for the whole of the next financial year.

£25 Million for Tourism Recovery 

The Scottish Government has announced £25 million of funding to support the Tourism sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The programme, which has been developed by the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) in partnership with businesses, will include Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund.

Click here to find out the full details now.

Additional £5 Million Funding for Social Enterprise Plan

A new Social Enterprise Action Plan will offer increased support to the sector - boosting its potential for growth and putting the social enterprise model at the heart of Scotland’s recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The three-year action plan demonstrates the Scottish Government’s commitment to social enterprise as a way of doing business for the common good and to building a well-being economy.

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£1 Million for Creative Digital Initiative

A new £1 million digital support programme for creative and cultural businesses has been launched.

The Creative Digital Initiative will help the sector develop digital capabilities in the form of grants, courses and mentoring.

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£7 Million to Accelerate Scotland's Tech-Led Recovery

Mark Logan, former Skyscanner executive and Professor of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, has been appointed to oversee work to establish Scotland as a world-class technology hub.

The programme will be delivered with £7 million Scottish Government funding in its first year including a £1 million fund to make strategic investments in organisations and activities that create the best possible environment for Scottish start-ups to succeed.

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Sips Eco to Invest a Further £1 Million to Expand Its Operations

Glenrothes based, Sips Eco, will invest a further £1 million in additional capital equipment and facility expansion, creating jobs and supporting Scotland’s pressing need for low carbon, high quality affordable homes.

Sips Eco, Scotland’s largest award-winning structural insulated panel (SIPs) home manufacturer. has made major investment over the last 18 months and has significantly increased its headcount.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/

Companies Set To Boost BusinessesThat Give Back With £1 Million Pledged

Buy Social Scotland Corporate campaign set to launch to support companies looking to buy back better through social enterprise supply chains.

Organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, the Buy Social Scotland Corporate Challenge is backed by the Scottish Government and will see ten companies pledge to support social enterprise organisations in its initial phase with a target of £1 million to be spent collectively through their supply chains.

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Harland & Wolff, the iconic shipyard with over 160 years of maritime and offshore engineering pedigree, is delighted to be hosting its first Scottish Careers Open Day.

Held via Zoom on Wednesday 31st March at 4pm, the Careers Open Day aims to set a solid workforce foundation at Harland & Wolff (Methil) in preparation for its highly anticipated new contracts.

Click here to find out more and to register your interest.

£2,000 Brexit Support Grants for SMEs

The SME Brexit Support Fund is for small and medium-sized businesses who are new to importing or exporting. It can help adjust to new customs, rules of origin and VAT rules when trading with the EU.

It could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice.

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A whole industry approach to tackling climate change and restoring and enhancing biodiversity within food production and farming has been set out in reports recently published by the sector-led groups.

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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.

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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. 

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