FIFE BUSINESS AWARDS 2022 IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES 

The Fife Business Awards is back for 2022 with even more opportunities to win an award. 

It doesn’t matter whether you are a commercial business, or a charity, social enterprise or public agency, an established or a new business, or whether you are a small enterprise or a big one, there is an award for you.

The awards, hosted by Fife Chamber of Commerce, present a fabulous opportunity to gain the recognition you deserve, demonstrate your success and ultimately showcase your business.

Check out the award categories and last year's winners now.

Coronavirus Guidance For Businesses That Want To Help

Many businesses, individuals and organisations want to support the government's ongoing efforts to tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

As the situation evolves, different types of support will be needed at different times. There are a number of ways in which you might be able to support the COVID-19 vaccinations programme.

Click here to find out more.

Young Entrepreneurs Workshops from Tree Of Knowledge

Tree of Knowledge, in partnership with Fife Council and Business Gateway Fife,  has launched its new young entrepreneur workshops which are designed specifically for young people to develop essential personal and interpersonal skills to help them deal with the opportunities and challenges of running a business.

If you know of a young or future entrepreneur, this could be exactly what they need and they may be eligible for a £300 start-up grant.

Click here to find out more.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre Launch Webinar Programme 

Check out this fantastic range of webinars from the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre which cover a range of topics from employing young people in construction to discussing the construction industry recovery plan.

Click here to find out more.

Funding Boost Helps Backhouse Rossie Estate Improve Online Presence

A Digital Boost grant has helped Ladybank’s Backhouse Rossie Estate develop its online presence, with the creation of a new website, SEO and CRM management, as well as explore and develop its social media presence.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/.

Initiative To Unlock £200 million Of Low Carbon Investment Launched

The Green Growth Accelerator will speed up the delivery of low carbon infrastructure projects across Scotland and provide extra resources and technical support to local authorities to get projects off the ground more quickly. 

Once fully opened the programme will unlock £200 million of public sector investment to drive our transition to net zero – with further investment from the private sector also anticipated.

Find out more.

£3 Million Research Fund Announced

Researchers based in Scotland and Europe can apply to a new £3 million scheme aimed at repairing research links with the EU following the damaging impact of Brexit. 

Hundreds of European research and innovation projects are expected to benefit from the Scottish Government’s Saltire Research Awards.

Read the full story now.

Over £26 Million to Close the Digital Divide

Around 23,000 people will be given new online skills and training to help improve their chances of securing a job or to reduce isolation.

The £26 million Connecting Scotland programme, which helps those on lower incomes and groups like the elderly, will offer online training skills as well as providing people with devices like iPads and Chromebooks, and unlimited data for two years.

Find out more

Nominations Open for Fife Business Diversity Awards 2021 

Fife Business Diversity Awards 2021 will recognise Individuals, Organisations and Businesses in Fife who have achieved success in increasing employment opportunities for people who face disadvantages in the labour market.

FBDA 2021 highlights people who have achieved success in the world of work by overcoming significant challenges due to personal issues, disability, health conditions, lack of work experience, skills or qualifications.

Find out more now.

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

Free Online Workshops and Seminars 

Our exciting 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

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector