GlobalScot: Supporting Scotland’s Businesses At Home And Abroad

The best business advice always comes from someone who’s been there before.

If you’re looking to grow your business, you can connect with influential and experienced business professionals in markets all around the world for advice, coaching, contacts and more.

Balindore Classic Design Gets A Royal Commission

Balindore Classic Design originally supplied bespoke, high quality dining chairs, tables and beds to upmarket hotels in the area before they were commissioned to supply a gun box to an Edinburgh Smoked Salmon producer. 

That was the start of Balindore’s main customised product range. Although Craig can still produce anything from gift boxes to fine furniture on request, the stylish sporting boxes have really taken off with orders from prestigious clients worldwide, including Royalty.

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Fife Council - Scheme of Tenders/Quick Quotes Made Easy

The way that you can bid for Fife Council contracts is changing! If you want to do business with Fife Council, you need to understand its new Quick Quote Process.

The process has been improved to make it easier for local businesses to tender for the council's contracts. Under new arrangements for the simplified procurement process, more quotes will be sought from Fife-based businesses, and the size of the contracts that are available could be as much as £2 million.

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Pounds for Purpose Offers Grants of Up to £500

If you have a business idea that could create positive change in Scotland, Pounds for Purpose can provide a grant of up to £500 to help cover the costs.

Pounds for Purpose, offered by Firstport can also provide one-to-one support with a business adviser if you turn your idea into a social enterprise.

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Revolve Reuse Knowledge Hub For The Reuse Sector

Zero West Scotland has created a website that provides a wide range of free resources and advice for anyone involved in the reuse sector in Scotland – that is, anyone who takes in products or materials that are subsequently rehomed, reused and/or repaired.

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Webinar: The Low-Cost Guide To Marketing Your Business

When budgets are tight, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing.

This webinar will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business - without bursting the bank!

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New Deal For Pub Tenants

The Scottish Government is taking action to improve the rights of tied pub tenants across the country.

A new Scottish Pubs Code will enable eligible tied pub tenants to sell a guest beer from brands that have small production levels or switch to a market rate lease under which they could purchase products from any supplier.

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Enterprise Hub Fife Expands Its Offering

Enterprise Hub Fife opened its doors in Glenrothes seven years ago as a pioneering one stop shop to inspire entrepreneurs and boost business growth.  

Now it has been refurbished to maximise the space to offer premium quality meeting rooms and office space.

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International Manufacturing Excellence Learning Journey

Scottish Enterprise, in partnership with ACCIO, is leading a delegation of Scottish companies in the manufacturing sector to Catalonia during the IoT Solutions World Congress.

This planned programme will provide a unique opportunity and first-hand insight into how globally recognised manufacturers in Catalonia are taking advantage of new opportunities and leading the way. Showcasing how businesses are benefiting from adopting manufacturing excellence and digital technologies to increase productivity and boost their competitiveness.

easyfundraising - Easy ways to raise money for your organisation

Did you know your organisation can receive funding every time your volunteers, employees, or staff shop online? Their everyday shopping can transform into a continual income stream for your organisation.

You can raise up to £100 over a year, just from one person doing their weekly food shop, raise up to £45 each time someone switches their household bills, and raise up to £60 when they book a holiday.

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Stress Awareness Month 2024

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures.

The theme #LittleByLittle highlights the transformative impact of consistent, small, positive actions on overall well-being. For Stress Awareness Month 2024, The Stress Management Society is emphasising how even the smallest steps taken each day towards self-care and stress reduction can yield significant improvements in mental health over time.

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