| Online applications are now being accepted for the Scottish Government's Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund which provides grants of £2,000 which are designed to support newly self-employed individuals who have not been able to access support through other schemes.
Please only apply if you meet the full eligibility criteria and then ensure
ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
This allows applications to be processed and funds paid in bank accounts quickly |
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Launches 13th May
The Self-Employment Income Support will benefit self-employed individuals or those in a partnership whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus,
HMRC is contacting those that they believe are eligible by using information that customers have provided in their 2018-19 tax return – and returns for 2016-17 and 2017-18.
However they have also launched an online checker to enable individuals to understand if they may be eligible.
Click here to find out more and to use their online eligibility checker
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Creative or Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund The fund aims to support companies in tourism, creative industries and hospitality that are experiencing hardship, because they are ineligible for other COVID-19 Government grant support.
The focus is to help companies manage cashflow commitments for the next three months and eligible companies can apply for funding up to £25,000.
Click here to find out more
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FBM UPDATE ISSUE 2 NOW AVAILABLE
We had a fantastic response to the first edition of Fife Business Matters new online version, FBM Update, and with the shear volume of good news stories coming through from Fife businesses, we are delighted to bring you the second issue.
Featuring news on Fife companies answering the call for PPE, companies securing new contracts and awards, as well as some helpful advice on the COVID19 situation, FBM Update is a vital source of positive news in these difficult times.
Read it now at
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Scottish Enterprise Webinars In addition to over 400 webinars plus a whole host of online tutorials via the Business Gateway National website, Scottish Enterprise has also launched a series of webinars designed to help your business look at new opportunities and markets, including
International Search Engine Optimisation - 25th May 2020 International digital marketing is key to attracting customers. This workshop will look at how to market your company internationally by ensuring you are using the most effective SEO strategies for your website. Click here to see the full line up of webinars from Scottish Enterprise
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
COVID-19 Self Employment Income Support Scheme FAQs
If you are self employed, the government has published a few answers to some frequently asked questions.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
All you need to know about the governments Job Retention Scheme where employers can claim 80% of wages for employees on temporary leave (“furlough”).
Small Business Support Grant
Small Business Support Grant Applications are already being processed by Fife Council’s Rates Team who are working hard to support Fife Businesses by helping them maintain cashflow. With applications being approved, if you’ve not already, why not check to see if you are eligible.
Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses
As well as the above grant, businesses are being offered a range of relief or discount schemes. To check if your business qualifies please visit Fife Councils Business Rates Reduction page.
The Creative Sector
To help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19, Creative Scotland has launched three funding programmes - A Creative Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund
- Screen Scotland Bridging Bursary Fund
- Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development - aims to enable organisations to explore ways of working that will help them to adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances.
Applications opened 30 March 2020
Virtual & Local Business Support We have also put in place actions to allow us to deliver a virtual advisory and workshop service. Plus our experienced advisers can offer free support with a wide range of business matters including continuity planning, managing cashflow and dealing with suppliers.
This aid is in addition to the previously announced support listed below: |
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