The Clean Energy Transition Partnership is a competitive funding call that aims to get as many Scottish companies as possible involved in developing new clean energy solutions.

There is a two-stage application process. Scottish Enterprise can only consider projects that have already been selected through the Clean Energy Transition Partnership ranking process. The ranking process is an independent evaluation by a group of international experts.

Surface Heating Systems Finding The Right Solution For Its Future

A vendor-initiated management buyout (VIMBO) can be an effective way for business owners to release some value from their business and put a robust succession plan in place. EQ Accountants recently supported one of its clients, Surface Heating Systems Ltd (SHS), with a VIMBO.

Founded in 1997 by directors Mick and Helen Cummings and Andrea Blyth, SHS is based in Glenrothes and are experts in the design, supply, and installation of quality electric surface heating products to suit almost any application, for industrial to domestic uses.

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Meet the Buyer 2023 Takes Place Next Week - Register Now

Whatever the size of your business, you will meet procurement teams, buyers and supply chains to learn about upcoming projects and tender opportunities locally, nationally within Scotland and right across the UK, at Meet the Buyer 2023!

Now in its 14th annual year, Scotland's national Meet the Buyer event is taking place as a fully in-person event at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 17th May 2023.

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Fife Start-Up Grant

Fife Council’s Start-Up Grant can provide individuals who intend to start a business in Fife with up to £500 towards the costs involved in starting to trade. Eligible costs include things such as equipment, stock and certification.

Grants are offered at the discretion of a Business Gateway adviser, so you must be working with Business Gateway Fife to be considered.

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Retail Merchandising Techniques - Webinar

This workshop will look at the key principles of store layout including space planning, product segmentation & fixture placement to help you to improve presentation and drive sales.

You will then explore product presentation looking at how to use the techniques of coordination, blocking and theming to enhance your store.

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A New Beginning For Culross Gallery

The historic village of Culross in Fife is the location not only of the major hit tv series, Outlander, but is now the domain of a Gallery with new owners.  Kirsty Muir and Michele Daykin are both jewellers who share a love of art and handmade crafts in their many forms. 

The Gallery is situated next to the Pottery and Café already existing in the building at Sandhaven in Culross.

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Women in Social Enterprise: Sharing Learning, Shaping the Future

The recent Social Enterprise Census 2021 shows us that 71 per cent of the 6,047 social enterprises in Scotland are led by women.

This event will celebrate and acknowledge the contribution women have made to the social enterprise sector in Scotland, championing all that they’ve achieved despite the disproportionate effect that COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis have had on women.

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Advertising and Promotion - Webinar

This webinar will give you the knowledge and skills you need to identify the best methods of promotion for your business and to produce an advertising plan to boost sales.

By the end of the webinar you will have the knowledge and skills to create an advertising plan to help improve and increase sales.

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Investing In Green Hydrogen

Projects to drive innovation in the production, storage and distribution of renewable hydrogen are to receive £7 million of Scottish Government funding.

The funding will support 32 projects covering a wide range of different areas - such as how to produce and store hydrogen on floating wind farms, and how to decarbonise agriculture and forestry work in rural areas. 

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Co-op Local Community Funding

At Co-op they support projects that help make communities fairer for everyone. You can apply if you're a not-for profit group, wanting to fund a specific project that benefits your local community.

If your funding application is successful, Co-op will work with you for twelve months. The more members that shop with Co-op and choose to support your project, the more funding you will receive.

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Customs Procedures and Documentation

Customs procedures are designed to manage and regulate the movement of goods through our borders. Compliance with these procedures requires the submission of accurate documentation.

The trader, therefore, needs to be aware of the detailed requirements for completion, and HMRC expects traders to have robust procedures for checking the documentation.

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Events and Meeting Space at Enterprise Hub Fife

Whether you are planning a strategy session, looking to host a training workshop or require offsite meeting space, Enterprise Hub Fife offers bright and spacious areas with modern facilities in the heart of Fife.

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