New Mental Health & Wellbeing Platform for Employers Launched A new Mental Health & Wellbeing Platform for Employers has been launched by the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, which streamlines employer access to free and reputable health and wellbeing resources. The new platform for Employers has been developed in partnership with the Employment and Mental Health Working Group, which brings together the experience and expertise of cross-sectoral representatives from employer organisations, trade unions, mental health organisations and public sector partners. |
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Business Innovation and Growth Grant The Business Innovation and Growth Grant is for Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more than 10 employees that wish to pursue business growth. The grant will cover up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs for activities such as, new product and service development, productivity improvements, development of leadership skills and fair work practices, entering new and expanding international markets Click here to find out more |
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Feragaia launches in United States Fife’s alcohol-free spirit Feragaia is now available across the USA following the announcement of two new distribution deals, a key element of the East Fife-based business’ expansion plans. In July 2022, Feragaia became available to purchase online in all 50 US states thanks to a partnership with leading New York alcohol-free distributor and e-commerce platform, ProofNoMore. Click here to read the full story now |
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Up to £100,000 Available With Business Loans Scotland Business Loans Scotland is a consortium of Scottish local authorities that provide loans ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 (and in exceptional circumstances up to £250,000) to eligible businesses on behalf of the Scottish Government. Business Loans Scotland is not sector-specific and businesses in a variety of sectors have already been supported under the fund. Click here to find out more |
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Recycling Initiative Will Help Deliver A Circular Economy Scotland's deposit return scheme will go live for consumers in one year’s time giving businesses and consumers an easy way to boost recycling. The scheme, which will be the first in the UK, will play an important part in Scotland’s journey to a circular economy. Estimates by Zero Waste Scotland suggest that the scheme will reduce emissions by an average of nearly 160,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. Click here to find out more |
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Techstart Ventures Equity Finance Techstart Ventures Equity Finance provides equity finance of up to £2 million, in rounds of up to £10 million, for eligible businesses for a variety of purposes including: growth funding research and development working capital capital expenditure Click here to find out more |
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Trading with China - Tom Duke Deputy HM Trade Commissioner China If your business is considering entering into - or expanding trading with - the vast Chinese market, then this fascinating event is for you. Fife Chamber welcomes Tom Duke, HM Deputy Trade Commissioner for China & Hong Kong, who will talk through the support DIT can offer exporters in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce in China, who are interested in entering or expanding their presence in the China market. Tom will also talk about the major trade opportunities emerging in both goods and services across China that your businesses can benefit from. Click here to find out more. |
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Looking for an Offsite Venue for Private Meetings? Whether you have moved to remote working and are looking for a professional space to host a meeting, or you simply want to get offsite for a sales meeting or HR Issue, Enterprise Hub Fife offers flexible meeting space to suit your requirements. Click here to find out more |
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Know Your Network 2022 Opportunities Fife Partnership is pleased to invite you to Know Your Network 2022: Fife’s leading practitioner networking event for employability staff and related services. Come along to the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline on 9th November 2022 to make practical connections with employability staff and support organisations, hear the latest updates on employability in Fife, and take part in hot topic discussions to ensure your voice is heard. Click here to find out more. |
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Book Your Place On Marketing Your Business Webinar This webinar will help you create a realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve how you market your business and increase sales. By the end of the webinar, you should have a realistic marketing plan designed to increase your sales. Click here to find out more |
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2023 Fife Business Awards - Now Open for Applications The 2023 Fife Business Awards have been officially launched and are now accepting applications and nominations in 13 categories. Hundreds of businesses have enjoyed free publicity and promotion and enhanced workforce engagement and pride just from taking part in the Fife Business Awards, while those that have gone all the way to success have been able to use their Fife Business Award Winner logo to ‘sell’ themselves to prospective customers and employees. 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 sustain and grow your business. 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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