Omicron Measures to be Lifted Additional measures aimed at stemming the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the vaccination booster programme takes effect are to be lifted. From 5:00 am Monday 24th January, restrictions including one metre physical distancing in hospitality and leisure settings and table service in hospitality venues will not be required and attendance limits at indoor events will be removed. Nightclubs can also reopen. |
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Coronavirus Vaccine Certification Scheme - Important Information for Businesses And Event Organisers In settings where vaccine certification is required, businesses, venues and event organisers will need to ensure there is a reasonable and proportionate system to check and restrict entry to only those who can show proper certification (or proof they are exempt).
Businesses and event organisers should have a compliance plan in place. This should describe the system for checking and restricting entry that will operate for your premises and any other measures that are, or will be in place, to prevent or minimise the risk of COVID-19 being spread. Click here to read the guidance now |
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Scottish EDGE Round 19 Now Open Scottish EDGE Round 19 is currently open for applications and the application window will remain open until 2pm on Tuesday 15th February 2022.
With awards of up to £100,000 on offer, this could be transformational for any early-stage Scottish business. Click here to find out more |
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Scotwind Offshore Wind Leasing Delivers Major Boost To Scotland’s Net Zero Aspirations Crown Estate Scotland has announced the outcome of its application process for ScotWind Leasing, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in over a decade and the first ever since the management of offshore wind rights were devolved to Scotland. The results show the huge opportunity that Scotland has to transform its energy market and move towards a net zero economy.
Click here to find out more |
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Investment in Carbon Capture Project Announced Financial backing of up to £80 million is being offered to help the Scottish Cluster carbon capture project accelerate its effort to help Scotland’s just transition to net-zero.
The investment would come from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund. Click here to find out more. |
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The Latest Edition of Fife Business Matters is Now Available The first edition of Fife Business Matters for 2022 is now available with some great news from businesses across the region.
There are investment stories, milestones to celebrate, and news from a range of businesses including Feragaia, Brockwell Energy, Briggs Marine, Lovat’s Group, My Home Tools Ltd and Pro-Duct.
To read it now visit https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/ |
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Help to Grow Programmes Now Available Businesses across the UK are able to access free and impartial online support on how technology can boost their business performance.
The online support service will be joined by a voucher scheme, where businesses will be able to apply for a discount of up to 50 per cent on the costs of approved software, worth up to £5,000. Click here to find out more |
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Help For EU Citizens To Prove Immigration Status Online The Stay in Scotland campaign has been relaunched with updated resources to help European Union (EU) citizens living in Scotland access and prove their immigration status online using the UK Government’s ‘view and prove’ service. Although the Scottish Government continues to push the UK Government to offer physical proof of immigration status, EU citizens currently have to use the Home Office’s digital-only system to prove their rights in the UK. Click here to find out more. |
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Your Opportunity to Join Circle Academy's More Than Profit Programme The Circle Academy is a practical and educational entrepreneurial training programme for individuals or organisations interested in running a ‘More Than Profit’ business. The programme is open to anyone who wants to create positive, social, or environmental change in a sustainable and commercially viable way.
To see the benefits, check out this Circle Academy Case Study Video |
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Mastering Selling Skills - Webinar This webinar aims to improve your selling skills, increase sales and deliver more profit for your business.
This online webinar will help you understand the importance of questioning techniques and identifying buying signals and tips to close the sale.
By the end of the webinar, you will better understand why people buy, improved persuasive skills, and have more confidence in successful selling techniques. Click here to find out more. |
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DYW Employer Workshop: Remotely Onboarding Young People The shift to remote working has seen many employers faced with the challenge of on-boarding new members of staff remotely rather than in person. The induction of a new recruit, particularly of a young person moving into their first job, can make or break their experience with the organisation.
DYW has developed an interactive webinar in response to this challenge to provide employers recruiting young people with practical guidance on what to include in an effective remote on-boarding process. 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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