Fife Business Week Is Back Supporting Recovery and Growth

Fife Business Week is returning for its 14th year, taking place this year from 6th to 10th November. 

The week will continue to offer a programme of inspiring workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities, bringing together private and public sector organisations in a bid to promote opportunities, particularly in key sectors such as, Food & Drink, Tourism, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing,  Fintech and Construction.

Pounds for Purpose Grant

If you have a business idea that could create positive change in Scotland, Pounds for Purpose can provide a grant of up to £500 to help cover the costs.

Pounds for Purpose can also provide one-to-one support with a business adviser if you turn your idea into a social enterprise.

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Latest Edition of FBM Update Is Now Available to Read Online

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

From major milestones and business expansions to new industry and education collaborations, there is much going on in Fife's business community.

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Funding Support For Clean Energy Transition

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. Only the highest-ranking projects will receive funding. 

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Business Loans Scotland

The Scottish Growth Scheme is a package of financial support of up to £500 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. Backed by the Scottish Government, it aims to help businesses grow.

This funding includes Business Loans Scotland, which is a consortium of Scottish local authorities. They provide loans ranging from £25,000 to £250,000 to eligible businesses on behalf of the Scottish Government.

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Harnessing ChatGPT for Business Success - Webinar

This webinar will help you unlock the secrets of AI-powered marketing using ChatGPT. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can revolutionise your marketing strategies and boost your business success. 

By the end of this webinar, you’ll have the tools and insights to harness the true potential of AI in your marketing efforts and drive remarkable results.

Landmark Legislation To Support Sustainable Farming

Supporting farmers and crofters to produce food more sustainably, work with nature and reduce emissions is at the heart of new draft legislation.

The Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill will reform how the government will support farming and food production in Scotland. It will legislate to introduce a new framework of support to replace the current Common Agricultural Policy.

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How To Cut Your Operating Costs

As businesses are facing significant cost increases across energy, staffing, materials and distribution, many are looking at ways to cut operating costs to protect margins and stay solvent.

Business Gateway offers a range of online tools and resources to help you with your finances, including a guide to help you cut your operating costs.

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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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Social Enterprise Scotland - Collaboration in Procurement Event

Social Enterprise Scotland will host Collaboration in Procurement, an online event that explores procurement opportunities for social enterprises. 

A significant number of social enterprises are interested in public sector procurement, and some are hugely successful in this area. However, for many, there remain significant barriers. Collaboration is one way to enable more social enterprises to participate in public sector procurement. 

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Inward and Outward Processing

Inward Processing (IP) is used to obtain relief from customs duties and import VAT on goods that are imported from outside the UK for processing. The basic principle is to allow UK exporters to be more competitive by reducing their processing costs,

This half day training course will examine the principles and terminology of IP and some of the operations available within IP and will look briefly at Outward Processing.

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