InvestFife has welcomed CuanTec Ltd, a ground-breaking Scottish biotech firm which owns its motto “Using waste to eliminate waste naturally.”  The company has the important aim of reducing carbon emissions, plastic pollution, and food waste, whilst contributing to the circular economy. 

With R&D labs located in Oban, CuanTec is supported by InvestFife in leasing premises at the Food Centre, in Southfield, Glenrothes, which it will use as its new cutting-edge separation plant.

Help to Sell Internationally with the UK Export Academy

The UK Export Academy from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) gives businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world by providing an opportunity to learn from experts in international trade.

The academy is designed for businesses with different levels of exporting experience, whether you're just starting to sell internationally or looking to grow your international sales. The academy will help you to overcome common challenges that businesses can face.

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Estia Soaps Creating a Grecian Experience in Fife

Former Spa manager and beautician, Olga Gerogianni, with a wealth of experience in her home country of Greece, established an award-winning, online business selling her luxury soap in 2018 when she moved to Scotland with her family.  She has now expanded and opened a shop at East Port in Dunfermline City Centre.

Olga reached out to Business Gateway Fife and HR adviser, Catherine Bartle, was able to secure Digital Boost support to improve the online visibility of the business. 

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Free Advice On How To Develop Your Workforce Through Apprenticeships

This series of free online events for employers will provide information, advice and first-hand accounts of apprenticeships and how they work.

The series has been organised by Skills Development Scotland to provide step-by-step advice and practical support to help employers get involved in apprenticeships.

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Free Customer Service Training for Tourism Businesses

The Fife Tourism Partnership and Fife College are offering free WorldHost Training for Fife tourism businesses.

WorldHost is customer service training aimed at front-line staff who have regular interaction with customers.

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Extension Granted For Existing Short-Term Let Hosts / Operators

Existing short-term let hosts and operators will have more time to apply for a licence after parliament approved a six-month extension.

MSPs voted in favour of extending the timeframe for the short-term let licensing scheme for existing hosts only.

It means that businesses which were already operating as a short-term let before 1st October 2022 have up until 1st October 2023 to apply for a short-term let licence. New hosts still need a licence before they can start operating.

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Fife Businesses Represented Once Again At Southern Manufacturing 2023

After a very successful event last year, which saw a number of Fife businesses return from the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Conference 2022 with a strong level of positive enquiries, three Fife businesses have once again made the journey south this month to take part in what is the UK’s most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition.

Fife Fabrications (Fifab), Eurospray Ltd, and Quality Precision Electronics (QPE) attended the three-day event, which takes place each year at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.

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Improve Your 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.

You will discover what and where the markets are for your business, the key ingredients for a successful advert and the cost benefits of using different advertising medium.

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Doing Business in the USA

Meet USA trade experts for a virtual 'whistle-stop' tour of Scotland's top export destination. We will offer you advice on opportunities for your products and services. You will also gain practical tips and guidance which will help you to set up, grow and develop your business from those who have made that journey and continue to do so.
 
The USA continues to be Scotland's top international trading partner, with around 17.1 per cent of all our exports entering the States, worth £5.5 billion. The USA's size alone, covering four time zones across 50 states and vast cultural differences across regions, mean it has to be treated as a series of regional markets with different characteristics and business practices.

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International Trade Pathway - Incoterms 2020

The Incoterms® 2020 rules define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers trading internationally and domestically. Reference to an Incoterms® 2020 rule in a sale contract clearly defines the parties’ respective obligations and reduces the risk of legal complications.

It’s imperative that all employees within an internationally trading company have a clear understanding of using and applying the Incoterms® 2020 rules to suit their business needs.

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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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Bank of Scotland Foundation - Invest Programme

Bank of Scotland Foundation's Invest programme is suitable for charities that can demonstrate they address disadvantage or social exclusion. This will ensure funding reaches the most vulnerable people across Scotland and provides them with opportunity and equality.

The Foundation recognises the significant impact that the current cost of living crisis is having on people across Scotland. To ensure funding can support charities through this crisis and reach those in real need, the 2023 Invest Grants Programme will provide funding for up to five years for charities.

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Without exaggerating or being alarmist, CyberSecurity is a critical concern for SMBs today. Not convinced? Well, the statistics speak more or less for themselves and make for interesting reading.

A UK-based SMB gets hacked every 19 seconds, and 74 per cent of SMBs have fallen victim to a security breach. The average cost of a small business data breach also rose from £115,000 to £310,800.

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If you are looking to move to new business premises that offer full reception facilities, meeting rooms and on site car parking, check out the Business Incubator Kirkcaldy.

Business Incubator Kirkcaldy offers high-quality business accommodation in a managed Centre. There are units ranging in size from 15sqm (165sqft) to 51sqm (551sqft).

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