Funding to Develop Your Workplace Practices

Tax Advantages For New Businesses Explained

New businesses can benefit from a variety of tax allowances and reliefs which could cut their tax bill.

They include capital allowances for investment in equipment and premises, tax relief and credits for spending on research and development and stamp duty relief on residential properties in disadvantaged areas.

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Debt Funding for Businesses

Trying to figure out how to finance your business? It's worth considering having more than one type of funding. But getting the correct balance of funding types can often be a challenge.

Different forms of debt have their advantages for different aspects of your business growth plans. It is important to make sure you have the best product for your needs.

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Funding For Employers To Create Job Placements For 16 to 24 Year Olds

The UK government introduced its Kickstart Scheme to create high-quality six-month work placements. It is aimed at those aged 16 to 24 who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long term unemployment.

If you are applying for a grant to create 30 or more jobs, you can apply directly to the Kickstart Scheme. If you are applying to create 29 or fewer jobs, you should find an existing Kickstart gateway, such as a local authority, charity or trade body, to apply on your behalf.

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Latest Edition of Fife Business Matters is Now Available

The latest edition of Fife Business Matters is now available to view online with growth business news and property updates as well as lots and lots of awards for outstanding Fife businesses.

In this last edition of the year, we feature stories from SIPS Eco, Mara Seaweed, DPS Group, Fife Fabrications, I-Scaff Access Solutions and McCormack Innovation as well as a special feature on Harland and Wolff.

Read it now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/

Musicians Union Coronavirus Hardship Fund

The Musicians' Union is offering grants of up to £200 from their £1 million Coronavirus Hardship Fund for members who are experiencing genuine and pressing hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

To be eligible you must be a UK resident and an existing member of the Musicians' Union.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): International Travel and Quarantine

As a result of the new COVID-19 variant, the Scottish Government has updated its rules for people embarking on foreign travel or arriving in Scotland from abroad.

As well as Scotland’s travel rules, you must also check the latest COVID-19 travel rules for any other country you plan to travel to.

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Basics Social Media Marketing Webinar - Last Few Spaces

This course introduces delegates to social media for business and explains how it fits in with their overall marketing strategy.

Find out how to identify the best choice for your business, work out what sort of content to post and how to measure the effectiveness of your efforts.

DYW Employer Workshop: Delivering Meaningful Work Placements   

Did you know, over 5,000 work placements are required each year for young people in our region? This free webinar will give you valuable advice, guidance and a best practice toolkit to support you to deliver meaningful work placements for young people that offer the best value for your business.
 
‘Delivering Meaningful Work Placements’ is designed to support individuals who supervise and manage work placements within their organisations or would like to find out how to.

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Host Your Next Meeting, Workshop or Training Session at the Enterprise Hub Fife 

If you are looking to bring your teams together in person or organise a training session with colleagues around a table, Enterprise Hub Fife can help.

Our spacious and professional meeting and events facilities can offer the perfect solution as well as being in a great location.

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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.

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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 
 

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector