Energy Bill Relief Scheme for Non-Domestic Customers The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) will provide discounts on energy bills for non-domestic customers in Great Britain. The discounts will initially be applied to energy usage between 1st October 2022 and 31st March 2023. The discount will be applied automatically to all eligible bills by suppliers. You do not need to take action or apply to the scheme. The discount amount for each customer will vary depending on the type and date of your contract. |
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Taskforce to Examine Ways of Easing Pressure on Private Sector. A new group is considering options to help reduce the financial burden of upcoming regulations on businesses. At its first meeting the Regulatory Joint Taskforce, established as part of wider measures to support business in November’s Emergency Budget Review, agreed to initially consider the impact of upcoming devolved legislation and examine whether planned new regulations can be amended or streamlined while still delivering on their core aims. Click here to find out more |
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Manufacturing Excellence Programme Manufacturing Excellence is a 10-month programme aimed at leaders from small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing industry. The programme offers a series of five in-person workshops that focus on improving core capabilities, including leadership, strategy, operational, digital and innovation. These one-to-many workshops are delivered by Scottish Enterprise's specialist teams and will take place in Edinburgh. Click here to find out more. |
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The Princes Trust Test My Business Idea Grant This grant is open to young entrepreneurs that have completed the Prince's Trust Explore Enterprise Course and could enable you to access £500 to help you try a new business idea. The Test My Business Idea grant can be used for a variety of purposes, such as advertising, marketing, purchasing stock and equipment or building a prototype. Click here to find out more. |
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Delivering a Fair and Secure Zero Carbon Energy System A route map to secure Scotland’s fastest possible fair and just transition away from fossil fuels has been published. The draft ‘Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan’ sets out a plan for Scotland’s renewables revolution to be accelerated as North Sea basin resources decline. This would result in a net jobs gain across the energy production sector, with the potential to increase renewable energy exports and reduce exposure to future global energy market fluctuations. Click here to find out more. |
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IBioIC Annual Conference - Resilience and the Bioeconomy The conference is hosted by IBioIC and brings together key thinkers, industrialists and policy-makers in the bioeconomy to explore resilience as it pertains to companies working within the bioeconomy and how the bioeconomy itself can contribute to resilience in industry and society in general. Click here to find out more |
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Creative Scotland Open Fund - Sustaining Creative Development The Open Fund: Sustaining Creative Development aims to enable organisations to explore ways of working that will help them adapt and respond to the current changing circumstances. Creative Scotland can accept applications for amounts between £1,000 and £100,000 from organisations and groups based in Scotland whose work or project involves the arts or creative industries. Click here to find out more. |
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Innovative Idea to Support Employees Experiencing Cost of Living Crisis An entrepreneur is taking advantage of a little-known piece of government legislation to provide an innovative way of helping staff with the cost of living crisis whilst supporting the local economy. The Dundee-based firm will give their team Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards, which can be spent with local businesses on everything from food to fuel, clothes to coffee. Click here to read the full story now. |
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Major Investment As Two Fife Distilleries Announce Expansion Plans Fife’s food and drink sector has received a considerable boost with the announcement that two of its local distilleries have plans to expand. This will safeguard jobs in the area and create a further ten jobs. InchDairnie Distillery and Wemyss Family Spirits have both purchased sites in Glenrothes to expand their operations. Click here to read the full story now |
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Ferry Route from Rosyth to Zeebrugge Ptarmigan Shipping and DFDS Seaways are collaborating as they seek to refresh the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route for passengers and freight. Three voyages in each direction per week are being proposed, with the intention to pilot during 2023. Subject to demand, a second vessel could be added, increasing frequency to six voyages per week each way. Click here to read the full story now |
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How Your Team Can Be the Key to Promoting Your Business- Webinar Is promoting your business the last thing on your to-do list? Would you like to learn how your team can become your greatest PR asset? This webinar shows you how staff can use their skills and interests in social media, photography, community liaison and much more to become your best business ambassadors. Click here to find out more |
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Events and Meeting Space at Enterprise Hub Fife Whether you are planning a strategy session, looking to host a training workshop or require offsite meeting space, Enterprise Hub Fife offers bright and spacious areas with modern facilities in the heart of Fife. Click here to find out more |
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Workforce Health, Safety and Wellbeing Conference Workplace Team will host their first Workforce Health, Safety and Wellbeing Conference for Fife workplaces on Friday 17th March, at Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. Businesses and organisations have faced challenging times over the last few years and the Workplace Team are excited to offer you the opportunity to join an array of speakers to focus on workforce health, safety and wellbeing topics. Click here to find out more |
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Fife Sustainable Tourism Group After a successful discussion session with businesses and stakeholders in December, Fife Tourism Partnership is excited to announce the formation of the Fife Sustainable Tourism Group! The group will focus on how to make visitors and businesses more sustainable, working together, developing new ideas and projects. Click here to find out more |
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