Latest Edition of FBM Update Now Available

The latest edition of FBM Update is now available to read online featuring the latest business news and developments from Fife businesses.

And this edition leads with the exciting collaboration between two Fife businesses as Briggs Marine joins forces with Raeburn Training for the provision of its training coordination services.

Free Consultancy Support For Fife-Based Businesses

Fife’s Specialist Business Advice programme can provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Fife that are looking to develop with up to three days of fully-funded consultancy support.

The Specialist Business Advice programme is delivered by Business Gateway Fife on behalf of Fife Council. It is fully funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Develop Your Workforce With Skills For Growth

Skills for Growth is a diagnostic service that helps you identify skills gaps in your business and find ways to fill them.

Skills Development Scotland will work with you to understand the skills your business needs. Then, they'll help you create a detailed people skills action plan and direct you to the right support.

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Get Funded Training For New Or Existing Staff Through Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships can provide the skills your business needs for the future. Choose from different apprenticeships to get funded training for new or existing staff.

There are more than 100 Modern Apprenticeships available, from construction and digital media to hospitality and social services.

Graduate Apprenticeships are available in various subjects, including software development, engineering and management.

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Get PACE Redundancy Support

Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) is the Scottish Government’s initiative to help individuals and employers during redundancy situations.

PACE supports businesses of any size, no matter how many employees are involved. It aims to help take away some of the stress of dealing with redundancy.

Your staff will get support from PACE partners such as Skills Development Scotland, JobCentre Plus, local authorities, Citizens Advice, colleges and training providers.

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Engage With Young People Through Marketplace

Marketplace is an online noticeboard where your business can connect with schools and colleges in Scotland - building your profile in the community.

You'll create interest in your industry among the next generation of talent and help young people develop the skills they'll need to work in your sector. Young people benefit from getting an idea of the different kinds of work available to them once they leave education.

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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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Suicide Prevention Awareness Week

To support Fife’s workforce, Fife’s Health Promotion Service is working in collaboration with partners to provide a range of learning opportunities during this year’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Week.

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Newly Self-Employed - The Basics - Webinar

Find out how to register your business with HMRC, what is meant by employment status and the different classes of National Insurance contributions.

Find out about what record keeping you need to carry out and understand the tax return cycle, payments to HMRC and possible penalties.

Funding Available For Digital Devices

The Community Learning and Development Device Fund is provided by the Scottish Government and managed by SCVO.

The objective of the fund is to provide capital funding to Community based organisations across Scotland to purchase digital devices that can be used by learners to support their learning.

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Export Licences and Controls

UK Export Controls restrict the transfer or disclosure of sensitive goods, software, and technology to recipients and destinations outside of the UK. This includes physical exports, electronic transfers and transfers by any other means. 

The workshop examines the current export control legislation and gives valuable guidance for compliance with the latest legislation for both Military and Dual-Use items.

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