Tier Three Now in Force in Fife
New Funding Now Available
The Scottish Government has moved Fife into Tier 3 as part of its strategic framework to control the Coronavirus and his launched new grant support for businesses that are required to close by law every. The payments will be made every four weeks for as long as the restrictions last.
Support will also be available to businesses not required to close, but specifically required by law to significantly modify their operations. |
|
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 |
|
Do You Know What Your Business Can Do In Tier Three? As Tier 3 comes into force in Fife today, it is essential you understand exactly what your business can and cannot do.
The Scottish Government has produced a comprehensive set of guidelines which gives clear direction for all sectors.
Check out the guidelines now |
|
Government Increases Support for Self-Employed The government is increasing its support to the self-employed with the third instalment of the UK-wide Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, with people receiving 80 per cent of average trading profits for November.
The government has also committed to ensuring the grants will be paid faster than previously planned – with the claims window opening at the end of November rather than the middle of December.
Find Out More |
|
Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers Funding is available to support creative freelancers working in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds offer a one-off payment to those who are deeply impacted and disadvantaged by the cancellation of work as a result of the pandemic. Click here for more information and to see if you are eligible |
|
Screen Hardship Fund Now Available This fund has been provided by Scottish Government to support freelance screen practitioners working in all parts of Scotland’s screen sector, as well as professional photographers, who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fund opened for applications on 10th November. Click here to find out more and apply now |
|
Looking to Help Your Community Communities are being encouraged to continue to support each other as the country moves into winter. The Scottish Government’s recently refreshed Ready Scotland website (ready.scot) provides a range of information for anyone looking for support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as advice on preparing for winter weather. It also provides guidance for those who wish to help out those around them, whether on an individual basis or through volunteering with local community groups or charities. Click here to find out more |
|
Digital in Manufacturing Event CeeD in partnership with CodeClan are hosting a roundtable discussion on Digital in Manufacturing on Wed 9th December from 10am to 11.15am via Zoom webinar.
The event will explore the issues and work with the community of engineering and manufacturing companies and organisations to identify what these barriers are and to test the opportunity for some logical and simple steps around the skills challenges, identify some existing tools and offerings, as well as explore knowledge solutions that could be provided to help take the first step or increase the rate of change to becoming more digital. Click here to find out more |
|
Online Masterclass Event - Selling Your Business to Your Employees This online masterclass will explain how employee ownership offers a tax-efficient exit route that protects your company’s legacy while providing a competitive price for the business. Could it be the right succession solution for you?
Find out why MAC TV became employee-owned and the event on Tuesday 17th November 2020.
Find out more |
|
Fife Firm Supplies 30,000 Branded Facemasks for the University of Strathclyde As Universities across Scotland have welcomed back students to campus, Seahawk Apparel part of the Scott Group, has supplied the University of Strathclyde with over 30,000 branded face coverings.
The order, which was delivered in just two weeks, was manufactured at Seahawk Apparel’s manufacturing facility in Glenrothes. Click here to find out more and read more Fife Business News with Fife Business Matters |
|
Free Online Workshops and Seminars Our exciting new 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 |
|
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.
The Creative Sector Creative Scotland still has funding available to help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19.
|
|
|
|
