New Measures Required To Slow The Spread of Coronavirus As Omicron continues to spread, the Scottish Government is setting out new guidance and measures to take effect from midnight on Friday 17th December to stem the flow of transmission, keep businesses and services open, and protect against pressure on health services.
Guidance has been updated on reducing social interaction at home or in indoor public places to a maximum of three households at any time, with everyone encouraged to take a lateral flow test before meeting. Additional funding of £100 million for eligible businesses is to be made available and a finance package of £100 million to ensure the Self-Isolation Support Grant is available to those who need it.
At the moment, no further guidance has been provided as to how this funding will be distributed. |
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Delivering Scotland’s Economic Potential Capitalising on opportunities created by the green economy while strengthening Scotland’s pandemic recovery is a major focus of the 2022-2023 Scottish Budget. An additional £68.3 million is being allocated for employability and training to help businesses address skills shortages and create high quality, sustainable jobs.
To accelerate the potential of digital technology, £192 million is allocated to improve connectivity and boost the digital economy. Click here to see the other funding |
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Finalists Announced for Fife Business Awards 2022 The finalists of the Fife Business Awards 2022 in association with Blackadders and Henderson Loggie have been announced.
With a record number of applications and new award categories to recognise the achievements of even more businesses, the standards have been outstanding. Click here to see who made the final now |
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New Business Units In St Monans The former Bass Rock Oil Company compound in St Monans has been given a new lease of life and is now home to an eclectic mix of growing businesses.
Bass Rock Business Park, Station Road, St Monans, has been redeveloped by local property developer, Alan Waugh, to create a range of units from 15 to 186 square metres, to meet the needs of smaller businesses, looking for space to grow. Click here to find out more |
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Coronavirus Asymptomatic Workplace Testing in Scotland Public, private and third-sector organisations with 10 or more staff can sign up for free asymptomatic workplace testing. This will help keep employees and customers safe by catching asymptomatic cases and preventing outbreaks. Organisations that sign up can access and distribute LFD kits twice a week free of charge, or implement their own asymptomatic test site model. Click here to find out more |
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Record Funding To Deliver A Transition To Net Zero Scotland’s Budget will deliver record levels of investment in tackling the climate emergency – helping to protect and restore the natural environment, and slash emissions from homes, industries and transport. The 2022-23 budget provides more than £2 billion for measures that will accelerate a just transition to a Scotland that leads the way in ending climate change. Click here to find out more. |
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Funding Announced to Deliver Sustainable Communities More than £650 million in ongoing support across the rural economy in agriculture, fishing, and seafood forms part of an overall budget that strengthens the resilience of rural, coastal and island communities, businesses and industries. The funding also supports the critical transformation of agricultural and marine economies to meet the 2045 emissions reductions targets and reinforces action to reverse biodiversity loss, restore nature and protect our future. Click here to find out more. |
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Help To Support Your Business Through The Coronavirus As businesses across Scotland look to plan, change and adapt, Business Gateway is here to provide you with tailored 1:1 support and route you to the right Government funding package
We have a range of online resources available including free webinars, guides, checklists and advice. Click here to find out more |
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I-Scaff Builds UK’s Largest Suspended Scaffolding System For Forth Road Bridge Glenrothes-based I-Scaff Access Solutions has recently completed the UK’s largest suspended scaffolding system, to allow for major maintenance work to be undertaken on the Forth Road Bridge.
Using over 4,400 square metres of Layher’s cutting edge ‘FlexBeam’ scaffolding system, the I-Scaff team was able to create a large open working area under the bridge for contractors
Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Free Guide: 5 Ways To Gain Insights From Online Competitor Analysis Whatever stage your business is at, analysing your competitors can help you find opportunities and keep on top of industry trends. Here we take a look at what information you should look for and how to make the best use of free digital tools. Click here to find out more |
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Produce Your Own Video Content Professionally - Webinar This enlightening workshop will show you how to present your video content professionally and how you already have the tools in your hands – literally!
Many organisations simply don’t have the budget for professional video production. However, thanks to huge leaps in consumer technology, producing basic video content for business in house using your smartphone and free video software is now a reality. Click here to find out more |
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Join The Forum Online Business Network The Forum is an online network where members can come together to share ideas and issues, offer advice, and post specific business requests and offers in a peer-to-peer environment. Membership is open to all Scottish businesses, with additional services available to members who are part of specific Scottish Enterprise programmes that use online networking tools.
Click here to 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.
Request a call back now |
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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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