Read The New Look FBM Update

The highly popular Fife Business Matters digital publication has been revamped with a fantastic new look and it is now available to read online or download now.
This exciting publication is packed with the latest Fife updates on business activities, new contracts, collaborations, and significant developments.
Businesses featured this month include Four Stones Paper Mill, Scott and Fyfe, Tayport Distillery, BAE Systems, and Woodlands Home and Garden Group and many more.

Enhancing Fife's Town Centre Businesses

In response to the evolving challenges faced by town centres and independent retail businesses, Fife Council has launched a new business support programme.
The programme has been designed to support and promote growth of our town centre-based businesses by upskilling owners and managers in three integral areas of business: marketing strategy and principles for retail and town centre businesses; digital transformation and introduction to e-commerce; and premises optimisation.
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Clean Heat Expert Support

Companies in Scotland can get up to three days of fully funded consultancy support with an industry expert to help them move into the clean heat sector.
The industry expert will develop a high-level understanding of your current areas of operation, capabilities, and ambitions through a series of discussions. They will then create a short, tailored report specific to the needs of your company.
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Levenmouth Rail Link Survey for Local Businesses

Businesses and organisations in Levenmouth: Transport Scotland is seeking participation in a survey ahead of the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link on 2nd June 2024.
The survey aims to establish background information about businesses and gain an understanding of whether the reopened line is expected to impact on future business performance. This survey is the first stage in a process designed to analyse the impact of the Levenmouth rail Link over time.
The deadline for completing this survey is 20th May 2024
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Google Listings Guide And Benefits

Online presence is paramount for any business striving to thrive in the tourism and hospitality industry. Among the plethora of digital tools available, Google Listings stand out as a key way to establish and enhance visibility.
SEO expert consultant Brian Mathers explains why every tourism and hospitality business, regardless of size, should prioritise optimising its presence on this platform.
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Cyber Security and Cyber Essentials Workshop

Increasingly buyers in all sectors, require suppliers to have Cyber Essentials certification. Obtaining the accreditation can open new business opportunities.
This in-person half-day workshop aims to give attendees greater knowledge of cyber security, the risks of not taking it seriously, and how Cyber Essentials Certification can benefit your business.
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Wild Workforce - Five Ways to Wellbeing Outdoor Workshops

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week (13th - 19th May 2024), Wild Workforce is delighted to offer Five Ways to Wellbeing Workshops in the beautiful grounds of Falkland Estate this May.
The focus of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is Movement, which is an integral part of Wild Workforce Outdoor Workshops.
Join them for fun, nature crafts, games, and gentle movement in a beautiful outdoor environment.

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Webinar: Unleash the Power of ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence to Grow Your Business

At this workshop, we will help you understand it and how you can use it in your business to become more efficient and productive.
Join us to learn what ChatGPT and AI can bring to your business and how to use them to boost your productivity.
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Support For People Injured At Work

A consultation on replacing the UK Government’s Industrial Injuries Scheme in Scotland has been launched.
Views are sought on how the Scottish Government’s planned Employment Injury Assistance should be delivered and on the next steps for introducing this benefit.
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The Build It Fund

The Build It award offers up to £40,000 in grant funding for early-stage social enterprises in Scotland to help them create new jobs and cover the salary costs.
This will help the enterprise increase its income so it can become financially sustainable and deliver social impact without relying on grant funding.
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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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£5,000 Community Pledge From Tesco & easyfundraising

Tesco and easyfundraising have come together for the second time to give a helping hand to voluntary groups, charities, and CICs working tirelessly to keep up with spiralling costs and rising demand.
They will donate £1,000 funding pots to five community organisations this May.

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Applications open for Property Flood Resilience Grant Scheme

Fife Council’s Property Flood Resilience Grant scheme is now open for applications providing £500,000 of support for private homes and businesses across Fife that may be affected by flooding, with grants of up to £5,000 available per property.
The grants will support private property owners to improve the flood resilience of their properties.
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Tasting Tayside and Fife 2024

Bringing together outstanding producers from Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire, this is a networking event that allows guests to experience world class local food and drink and find out more about how to stock it.
Whether you're a wholesale buyer looking to expand your local produce range, a chef or retailer looking to champion more of the best local food and drink, or are simply interested in finding out what's available locally, this is the event for you.
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