Sunhope Packaging Machinery (ZHENJIANG) Co., Ltd a world-leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, is establishing a new UK division called Sunhope Packaging Machinery (UK) Ltd in Glenrothes.

Sunhope Packaging Machinery (ZHENJIANG) Co., has collaborated with Scottish Development International (SDI) and InvestFife to identify and acquire the ideal site at Southfield Industrial Estate.

Scottish Loan Scheme

The Scottish Loan Scheme can provide loan funding of £250,000 to £2 million to growth-focused Scottish companies that have a viable business plan and a clear ability to repay the debt.

Loans can be used for a variety of purposes, including, working capital, capital expenditure, growth funding, international expansion and marketing.

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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.

The Start-Up Grant is delivered by Business Gateway Fife on behalf of Fife Council and is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Scottish Venture Fund

The Scottish Venture Fund invests in high-growth potential, early-stage companies from start-up/spin-out, seeking funding to develop innovative products/services/business models and/or create or develop new markets.

The role of the Scottish Venture Fund is to fund an identified gap within a funding round which is being led by sophisticated, experienced arms’ length private sector investors.  The Scottish Venture Fund will invest on equal terms to the private sector investor(s) and up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the total funding package on a commercial basis.

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Trade Development Programme - Helping You Exhibit

Fife Council’s Economic Development Team has developed the Trade Development Programme to help businesses participate in or visit exhibitions in order to identify new customers and open up new markets.

Through its various strands, the programme can assist Fife-based businesses to participate in a group stand, take part in an international exhibition or increase your sales and exports.

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Womens Business Centre

The Women’s Business Centre is a website designed to share knowledge, practical tips and experiences to help women across Scotland bring their business ideas to life and flourish as a business owner.

The site is free to access and provides dedicated, needs-based content for women setting up their own enterprise.

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Culture of Enterprise Programme - Inspiring Future Entrepreneurs

The Culture of Enterprise programme helps inspire future entrepreneurs in Fife by linking education and industry.

Run by Fife Council's Economic Development Team, with the support of local businesses, the programme teaches entrepreneurial skills to young people through a variety of exciting activities aimed at both primary and secondary schools in Fife.

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The Perfect Flexible Events 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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Understanding Department for Work and Pensions Procurement Systems

This webinar is delivered by Capital City Partnership and will provide businesses and third-sector organisations with information on how they can register to tender for Welfare to Work and Health Provision procured by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

This session will simplify understanding of the process of accessing funding provided for delivering training courses and up-skilling for universal credit claimants in their local area.

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Mastering Selling Skills - Webinar

This webinar aims to improve your selling skills, thereby increasing sales.

By the end of the webinar you will have a better understanding of why people buy, improved persuasive skills and more confidence in successful selling technique.

Kingdom Works sector based employability courses

Kingdom Works will run sector based training academies for employability over the next few months including Construction Works and Coffee Works.

The Construction Works course programme includes, CSCS Health and Safety Training and Test, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive, Manual handling and Working at Heights.

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Exhibit at Fife EXPO 2023

Fife EXPO is a unique event which acts as a showcase for businesses of all sizes, and from all industry sectors across Fife, providing them with a platform to exhibit, network and cross-sell to both visitors and fellow exhibitors.

You can take part in Fife EXPO 2023 as an exhibitor, with prices starting at £199+VAT, or visit on the day to browse the stands and attend as many seminars as you like, completely free of charge.

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