Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund

The Close Contact Services Fund, delivered by the Scottish Government, will provide a one-off payment to support eligible close contact service businesses impacted by the COVID restrictions and guidance introduced from 9th December 2021 to 24th January 2022 to control the Omicron variant.

Applications will open on Monday 14th February and close on Friday 4th March 2022.

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The Scottish Government has extended the statutory coronavirus (Covid-19) requirements and enforcement powers for local authorities until 24th September 2022

These include requirements on the use of face coverings, the vaccine certification scheme, and for businesses, service providers and places of worship to have regard to guidance, and to take reasonable measures to minimise incidence and spread of Covid. 

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Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Support Fund 2022

The Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Support Fund 2022 will provide a one-off payment to eligible drivers and operators who have been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in December 2021 and January 2022.

Payments are being administered by local authorities on behalf of the Scottish Government and your local authority will be in touch with you to verify your entitlement.

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Fife Tourism Conference - Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

This is your chance to hear from some amazing speakers along the themes of sustainability, resilience and future. There is also the opportunity to network with other tourism and hospitality businesses from across Fife.

Tickets include access to the event as well as a coffee and pastry breakfast and two-course lunch featuring some of Fife's best local produce.

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Coronavirus Guidance for Offices Updated

The Scottish Government has updated guidance to help employers and employees work safely in offices and similar indoor workspaces during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

It provides advice on measures to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 and create a safe environment for customers and staff including the latest Distance Aware scheme.

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Spin Out Support Programme

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)'s Spin-Out Support Programme offers up to £20,000 towards Higher Education Institution (HEI) costs for spin-out projects that focus on innovative applications of biotechnology. These projects should address a real market need or commercial opportunity.

Applications are invited for proof-of-concept projects from researchers with an ambition to spin out a company within one to two years of the project ending.
 
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Fife & Tayside Procurement Surgery

Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils have joined forces to create a series of one-to-one procurement surgeries aimed at supporting local businesses and increasing confidence when tendering with the public sector.

The surgeries will also support suppliers in becoming "tender ready" with the Supplier Development Programme to better understand and respond to the “ask” from local authorities in procurement.

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Pro-Duct Celebrates 25th Anniversary Milestone

Founded in 1996, family-run Pro-Duct, one of the UK’s leading manufacturer and installers of ventilation ductwork systems. It has grown from its old dairy workshop in Kingskettle turning over £30,000 a year, into a successful business, with 20,000 sq. ft. production facility in Cardenden.
 
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The Bioeconomy Cluster Builder (BCB) supports the development of new products and services using biotechnology. New and creative applications of biotechnology can support the development of sustainable, bio-based products and services. This can help businesses improve their environmental performance, increase efficiency and create value from waste.

The project is designed to encourage the use of biotechnology in non-traditional sectors such as textiles, construction and food and drink.

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Business Expenses and Capital Allowances- Webinar

Find out what allowable business expenses are and how to work out your tax allowances.

How to recognise the most common types of allowable business expenses, the different ways to work out your motoring expenses and the capital allowances for cars, other vehicles and equipment.

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