LATEST GUIDANCE ON LEVEL 2 RESTRICTIONS From Monday 17th May, Fife, together with most of mainland Scotland, will move to Level 2 which will see a significant easing of restrictions on hospitality, entertainment, education and sport.
In an acceleration of previous plans, the number of people and households that can meet inside homes in Level 2 has been increased to six people from three households. |
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FREE GUIDE: E-commerce and Selling Online - the Fundamentals Embracing ecommerce can help you reach more customers – and provide better aftersales support. With some careful planning, you can develop a low-cost online shop and ecommerce system that could prove profitable to your business. This Business Gateway guide to ecommerce and selling online covers the basics to get you started.
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Sidon Water Scales Up Production FIFE-based Sidon Water has the specialist technology to help eliminate many of the difficult and costly problems caused by scale and corrosion to commercial businesses, including agriculture and hospitality industries.
A trial with a large hotel chain has proved just that, as has working with a Kent-based fruit farmer - the technology has saved it five per cent of its yield, which it was losing annually. In addition, the Integro™ has been trialled and vetted by LTC Worldwide, a specialist consultancy for the laundry services industry, creating a massive opportunity. Click here to find out more. |
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Guidance for Sport and Leisure Facilities sportscotland, the national agency for sport in Scotland, has released guidance for sports facilities to help them reopen and continue to operate safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guidance is primarily intended for owners and operators of sports facilities, but it can be adapted to support other sports, clubs and community organisations. It is applicable to indoor and outdoor sport and can be either used in whole or in part, depending on individual circumstances. Click here to find out more. |
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Coronavirus Guidance For The Waste Sector The Scottish Government has compiled a list of guidance, support and resources for those working in the waste sector in Scotland during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guidance includes information on health and safety, physical distancing, printable advice cards, business support and managing business waste. Find out more. |
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The Buffalo Farm Set To Begin Mozzarella Production After successfully raising over £1 million through its Founders Club fundraising initiative, The Buffalo Farm will begin production of Scotland’s first Buffalo Mozzarella in the coming weeks.
The company has already been producing its own ice cream using Buffalo milk at its newly launched Milk Bar and Grill.
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Scottish Engineering Breakfast Briefing Series Scottish Engineering is running regular business breakfast seminars on the first Wednesday of every month to support its members and the next session looks at the issue of unfair dismissals.
The ScotEng legal team will present a webinar on the legal concepts behind Unfair Dismissal, with some guidance on how to avoid the common pitfalls when dismissing.
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Invest Fife Research Reveals Positivity And Optimism Amongst Fife Businesses Fife businesses are feeling optimistic about the future as lockdown restrictions ease, according to findings from a business survey conducted by Invest Fife. The outlook for economic growth is upbeat, as 65 per cent of the 385 Fife-based businesses that participated in the online survey in April, reported feeling positive about the future, and 60 per cent are confident of sustainability, with just seven per cent reporting a ‘severe risk’.
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Fife Chamber Host Incoterms ® 2020 Seminar The Incoterms® 2020 rules define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers trading internationally and domestically. It’s imperative that all employees within an internationally trading company have a clear understanding of using and applying the Incoterms® 2020 rules to suit their business needs.
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#NeverMoreNeeded Campaign Film Showcases Work Of Voluntary Sector The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has today released a short film showcasing the difference that charities, community groups and social enterprises are making to people and communities during the coronavirus pandemic. 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.
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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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