ACCELERATED EASING OF RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCED From Monday 26th April, hospitality venues such as cafés, pubs and restaurants can reopen, along with tourist accommodation.
Non-essential retail outlets and close contact services such as beauty salons can also reopen, in addition to indoor attractions and public buildings such as galleries, museums and libraries. Non-essential work inside people’s homes will be permitted, subject to mitigations, which will enable tradesmen to deliver more services. |
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Today is the Last Day to Help Shape Business Support in Fife Fife Economic Development would like to gauge the current position of your business, as we move through the Covid 19 pandemic stages and understanding the impact of Brexit.
It would be helpful to understand what has worked well for you, what hasn't, and importantly how we can support you to sustain and grow your business through what are unprecedented times.
The survey closes today so this is your last opportunity to help shape the Business Support in Fife. Click here to find out more |
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Scottish Government Launch Helping Your Business to Reopen Safely Toolkit The Scottish Government has launched a toolkit of materials to support businesses across Scotland to reopen safely.
The toolkit includes posters, a leaflet and various digital assets businesses can use to promote the latest guidance and regulations to employees and customers. Click here to view the materials and download them now (dropbox link) |
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NEW: Coronavirus Guidance for the Tourism and Hospitality Sectors The Scottish Government has updated its guidance for the tourism and hospitality industries in Scotland on how to operate safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The guidance was updated on 21st April - make sure you are aware of the latest guidance to protect your business, your employees and your customers. Click here to find out more |
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NEW: Coronavirus Guidance for the Retail and Close Contact Sectors The Scottish Government has also issued new guidance for the retail sector on operating safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This includes advice on risk assessment and safety measures for staff and customers, as well as an operational guide and checklist for retailers.
It also includes specific advice for close contact services, such as hairdressers and barbers.
Click here to find out more
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The April 2021 Issue of fbm Update Is Now Available In this mid-Spring edition, we have lots of positive news from Fife-based businesses that are growing, developing and investing. With stories and news from Fife Fabrications, Haldane UK, Buffalo Farm, Cluistrom, Astrak and many more.
Read it now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Fife Company Launches Mission to Mars As the world watched NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance land on Mars earlier this year, a new business was being launched, offering an online interactive experience for adults to explore the red planet.
Mission to Mars is the brainchild of Wormit-based Stuart Rogers, who set it up having been made redundant during the COVID-19 pandemic and allows participants to control a robotic rover over a custom-built mars landscape.
Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Up to £2,000 Funding Available Through SME Brexit Support Fund 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.
Find out more |
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New Campaign Launched to Highlight Opportunities For Starting Your Own Business Business Gateway Fife has launched a new campaign highlighting the opportunities for people looking to start their own business through a series of unique advertising messages on the side of the fleet of Fife Council refuse collection lorries.
If you have seen our adverts and would like to find out more about what we can offer, get in touch and request a call back now. |
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Extensive Range of Webinars and Online Tutorials From Business Gateway Business Gateway has an extensive range of webinars delivered locally and nationally across Scotland to help businesses through COVID-19.
In addition, the website also offers a number of pre-recorded online tutorials which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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.
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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