Apply Now for 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.
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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Record Renewable Energy Output Renewable technologies generated the equivalent of 113 per cent of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption in 2022, new statistics show.
This is the highest recorded to date and a 26 percentage point increase compared to 2021. Click here to find out more |
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AYT Foods Brings Africa To Dunfermline Temitope (Temi) Ajayi-Salami has brought a taste of Africa to Dunfermline city centre with her new African grocery store, AYT Foods Ltd. Originally from Nigeria, Temi moved over to settle in Dunfermline when her husband was doing his Masters degree in Edinburgh.
Located at 24 Bridge Street, the store which opened at the start of December, aims to cater for the growing demand for African/Caribbean food products and cultural experiences in Dunfermline.
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Looking For Business Property And Land in Fife? Fife Council's Economic Development is responsible for the day-to-day facility and operational management of almost 350 industrial and office premises to lease at locations throughout Fife, with a portfolio that includes business centres, terraced industrial space, food production units and headquarters offices.
The team provides comprehensive, free advice and support for businesses, from your initial enquiry to commencing a lease and throughout the lease term.
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Dunhurst Is The Solution For Mechanical And Electrical Engineering Projects Kirkcaldy based Andrew Longhurst and Stephen Dunsmore met whilst working at the same company with Andrew working as a mechanical engineer and Stephen as an electrical engineer (M+E).
With over three decades combined experience working on a wide variety of job types and values, from new build and refurbishment works within the education sector, new build housing and social care projects, office refurbishments to local community centres, they both became specialists working on difficult and often avoided refurbishment projects. Click here to find out more |
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Data Skills for Work The Data Skills for Work programme aims to help people across Lothian, Fife and the Scottish Borders. It gives them the skills to take advantage of data-driven innovation, trains them for changing roles and prepares them for the jobs of the future.
The programme is for people and businesses who are looking for training in data analytics, data science, and other data-related activities. It will signpost them to relevant courses provided by local colleges, universities and other online and face-to-face training and education providers.
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Introductory Guide To Developing A Company Low Carbon Strategy Scottish Enterprise’s guide to developing a business low carbon strategy provides an introduction to the concepts of net zero and low carbon for businesses.
It explains how to turn that knowledge into a credible strategy to reduce carbon impact.
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Enterprise Hub Fife Expands Its Offering Enterprise Hub Fife opened its doors in Glenrothes seven years ago as a pioneering one stop shop to inspire entrepreneurs and boost business growth.
Now it has been refurbished to maximise the space to offer premium quality meeting rooms and office space.
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Introductory Guide To The Circular Economy Scottish Enterprise’s guide provides an introduction to the concept of the circular economy.
It contains information about the main circular economy business models and guidance on how companies can assess and improve the circularity of their products and services. Click here to find out more |
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The Happiness Fund Now Open For Applications The Happiness Fund is available to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, learning and skills development in local communities. They are specifically looking for grassroots organisations that are set up for and by the local community.
The fund is intended to support the setting up of new groups and activities, but to be successful, applicants will need to indicate how the activity/group can become self-sustainable or able to attract funding from other sources for the longer term.
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Bookkeeping - Webinar This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system. By the end of the webinar you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.
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Meet the Buyer Tayside Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council, and Angus Council, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme, invite businesses of all sizes to this free, in-person event on 20th February 2024
The Meet the Buyer event will allow local suppliers to discuss contract, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities with public and private sector buyers.
Suppliers attending will also have the chance to hear about requirements for bidding with buyers across a wide range of sectors, including building works, transport, catering, and more. Click here to find out more |
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Fife Business Awards Ceremony Fife Chamber are delighted to announce the return of the Fife Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards Ceremony at the Old Course Hotel on 7th June 2024.
Des Clarke will host the evening of fun, entertainment, nail-biting tension and profound joy as Fife Chamber announces and celebrates the 2024 Fife Business Award winners.
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