Fife Economy Partnership | Dorothy.Smith@fife.gov.uk

Support Helps Fife Businesses Attend Speciality Food Show


No less than 24 Fife companies exhibited at the 3 day Speciality Food Show in Glasgow earlier this week. The event, which generally sees around 1000 dedicated food buyers and an additional 3500 trade buyers from various department stores, multiples and independent retail outlets etc. provided the ideal opportunity for businesses seeking access to new markets. Attending, what is Scotland's only trade show for the speciality food and drinks market, was made possible for many of these companies through the support offered through the "Trade Development Programme".
Find out how the Trade Development Programme can benefit you

NEW Trading Nation PORTAL


As part of the Scottish Government's export growth plan, the "Trading Nation" website has been launched to help businesses identify  opportunities within different sectors and find the people/businesses to target.  Learn what Scotland sells to different countries, where you could sell your products or services and get help to export.
 

International SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and Social Media


International digital marketing is key to attracting customers. This workshop will look at how to market your company internationally by ensuring you are using the most effective SEO strategies for your website. There will also be a discussion about developing social media channels internationally.

New Service to Tackle Trade Barriers


After the UK’s exit from the EU, it is expected that businesses will experience new trade barriers that will slow down, limit or prevent a UK business exporting to or investing in an overseas market. However, the Government are looking to reduce the impact of this through the "Report a Trade Barrier" tool which enables you to log and detail what is stopping your export. Once considered by a global team of trade experts, a response will be generated to help you resolve the issue.
 

Funding to Manage
BREXIT Impacts


Funding is still available to businesses from the Scottish Government, which enables small to medium-sized Scottish enterprises to access up to £4,000 to manage a wide range of Brexit impacts such as; air travel from Scotland to international markets to react to supplier and/or customer issues directly relating to Brexit and reviewing and optimising transport or logistics arrangements.
 
 

A New Way of Working

 
If you are looking to spend more time on the strategic planning of your business, rather than getting caught in the day-to-day activities, the flexible workspace at Enterprise Hub Fife could offer you a new way of working. Whether it's a single hot desking pod that lets you focus, a meeting room to bring your core people together, or flexible and affordable office space that you need, Enterprise Hub lets you choose what works for you.
 
This programme is delivered as part of the Fife Economy Partnership in conjunction with Fife Council Economic Development, Fife Chamber of Commerce, Business Gateway Fife and Scottish Development International to support businesses accessing new markets. 
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Fife Council (Economy, Planning & Employability Services),
Economic Development (Enterprise & Business Development)
Kingdom House, Glenrothes, KY7 5LY

T: 03451 55 55 55 + Ext 492175 | E: Dorothy.Smith@fife.gov.uk