Organisations applying for public sector grants will need to pay at least the real Living Wage and provide channels for staff to have a say in the workplace from July 2023.

The condition applies to organisations receiving grants from the Scottish Government, enterprise agencies and public bodies. Exceptions may only be applied to emergency funding and where an organisation is heavily dependent on grant funding, and paying the real Living Wage would threaten its survival.

Could Expert Help Kick Start Your Project?

Through Business Gateway Fife, businesses can access fully or partly funded consultancy support from a specialist who would provide tailored, expert advice in order to develop strategies in selected business disciplines.

The Expert Help Programme is designed to support businesses looking to grow and develop their business by increasing their turnover in the next three years.  

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Enhanced support to make homes warmer and greener

Homeowners can now apply for a standalone grant of £7,500 from the Home Energy Scotland Scheme to install heat pumps. Previously, applicants were required to sign up for a loan before they qualified for this funding, but can now access the money directly.

The new approach is designed to offer greater flexibility for those looking to make their homes more climate-friendly.

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Climate Action for Business Programme

Business in the Community (BITC) and Be the Business are hosting a series of free workshops that offer climate action advice and training for small and medium-sized business owners in Scotland. You will learn how to develop a climate action plan for your business, measure your carbon footprint and reduce your emissions.

The interactive workshops are designed specifically for business leaders, however, there are limited places available, so booking is essential.

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For Food Sake – Brings The Restaurant Home

Fife couple, Xen and Sabrina Larg, have drawn on their wealth of experience and expertise in the Hospitality and Catering Industry to create something really special in Aberdour.

The Café @ Number 16, an existing café which they took over and refurbished in October, provides a selection of their heat @ home dishes in a café style menu alongside their already existing, Bistro and Mexican restaurant quality food

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Latest Issue of FBM Update Now Available 

We are delighted to bring you the latest edition of FBM Update, which is now available to read online.

This month's edition features a round-up of the 13th annual Fife Business Week together with exciting news from East Neuk Salt, major expansion plans at two Fife distilleries, plus more news, awards and successes from Fife Businesses.

Check it out now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/

Fundraising Advent Calendar

Easyfundraising is spreading some Christmas cheer to the third sector by giving away £5,000 in its advent calendar giveaway to good causes such as, voluntary organisations, community groups, charities and more.

Every time they open the daily door, your organisation gets an entry into the big Christmas Day prize to win £5,000!

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Give Us Your Views on South Street, St Andrews

Help Fife Council design a more vibrant and welcoming street for local people, traders and visitors as they host a series of consultation events led by Stantec, as they aim to create a space in which people can enjoy a safe, welcoming, greener and attractive outdoor space to congregate, use local amenities, walk, wheel or cycle.

Please join us at Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary's Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UY
Tuesday 13th December, 11.30am - 1.30pm.
Thursday 15th December, 5pm - 7pm.

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Destination Forth - Tourism Minister launches new Forth Bridges Trail

A new visitor trail highlighting Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry has been launched.

The Forth Bridges Trail, a five-mile circular route brings together 16 points of interest in North and South Queensferry and along the Forth Road Bridge, offers historical facts, local tales and folklore, and panoramic views of the three crossings and the Firth of Forth.

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Business Energy Scotland’s Green Champions Training 

Rising energy costs, the climate emergency and increasing consumer pressure continue to impact businesses and challenge the way they manage their environmental performance.

This webinar will pack the entire Green Champions foundation modules into one session and provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to grow a green, profitable business.

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Attracting Investment For A Net Zero Future

Scotland’s attractiveness to global investors will be enhanced by the establishment of the First Minister’s Investor Panel.

The expert panel of investors and asset managers will advise on how Scotland can create the right conditions to attract global capital investment to develop the physical infrastructure required for a just transition. Its remit includes areas such as offshore wind, hydrogen and the decarbonisation of transport.

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Advanced Social Media Marketing - Webinar 

This course takes the experienced social media user to the next level. From examining a wider range of social media channels, and assessing social media management tools to monitoring your competitors.

You’ll also find out about the metrics you should be watching and get top tips on the rules you shouldn’t break.

Click here to find out more and book now.

Many businesses in Scotland already benefit from solar photovoltaics (PV). They can generate their own electricity and enjoy reduced energy costs, minimised energy supply risks and lower carbon emissions.

If you’re interested in exploring the benefits that solar PV could offer your business and are a Scottish small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), Business Energy Scotland advisors can provide you with a free and impartial solar PV assessment.

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Business Gateway Fife has published two tenders on Public Contract Scotland to support key services it provides to Fife Businesses.

The tenders cover the Provision of Specialist Business Advice and the Contracted Business Advisers Framework for the period of 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025.

Click on the links for full information on each tender opportunity.

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.

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