Season's Greetings from Business Gateway Fife

Our offices will close at lunchtime on Tuesday 24th December and reopen for business on Monday 6th January.
We hope 2024 has proved successful and rewarding for your business. If you are looking for some inspiration or taking advantage of downtime over the holiday period to plan for the year ahead, we have many valuable resources and supportive articles you may be interested in at www.bgateway.com/fife
Whatever your plans, we wish you all the best for the festive season and a very successful 2024.

Unleashing Start-up Talent

A package of measures to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses will be delivered next year with funding in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/26.
As part of a £15 million investment, at least £4 million will be invested to expand the number of women entrepreneurs by providing tailored support at the earliest stages of business creation.
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Och Aye Canoe Leader Named Scottish Businesswoman Of The Year

Sarah Thomson, Director of Och Aye Canoe, based in Fife has been named Scotland’s Businesswoman of the Year at the Association of Scottish Businesswomen National Awards 2024.
This prestigious award is a testament to her passion, perseverance, and achievements in the outdoor adventure industry.

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How to Save Energy and Money With Business Energy Scotland

Business Energy Scotland provides SMEs with expert and impartial advice on how your business can save energy, reduce costs and reduce carbon emissions, with a 24 per cent average energy saving per business.
Through Business Energy Scotland, you can also access unsecured, interest-free loans from the Scottish Government to fund your carbon-saving business upgrades.
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Business Property And Land Available in Fife

Fife Council has almost 350 industrial and office premises available to lease at locations throughout Fife. Its property portfolio includes business centres, terraced industrial space, food production units and headquarters offices.
The council's Economic Development Team is responsible for the day-to-day facility and operational management of these business properties. The team provides comprehensive, free advice and support for businesses, from your initial enquiry to signing a lease and throughout the lease term.

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£150 Million For Offshore Wind

Record funding of £150 million capital investment from the Scottish Government will support the growth of the offshore wind sector and support thousands of well-paid, green jobs across Scotland over the next decade.
Overall strategic investment of up to £500 million over five years is expected to boost private investment in the sector by up to £1.5 billion and unlock opportunities for growth in a variety of industries in key areas from ports, manufacturing and assembly work to major supply chain opportunities.
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Preparing to Export Programme - Food and Drink

The Preparing to Export programme for food and drink businesses is designed to help Scottish companies that want to start exporting.
The goal of the programme is to develop a practical export plan that will help your company think strategically as you enter international markets. It also makes sure you get the support you need to put your learning into practice.

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Webinar: Video Production for Social Media

Discover why the use of video helps people find your brand or website and how this kind of content has become a powerful way to engage with your audience.
In this webinar, you will learn how to choose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives, as well as how to plan, shoot, edit, and upload video without special kit or expertise.

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Scotland's Migration Service

Scotland’s Migration Service provides information and legal advice to help Scottish employers navigate the UK immigration system to meet their recruitment and staff needs.
Developed by the Scottish Government, the service also provides information and legal advice to investors seeking to set up or expand their business in Scotland.
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Webinar: How to Build a Digital Marketing Plan

Digital marketing can deliver real business results and this webinar will show you how to develop a practical digital marketing strategy to help your business.
It will guide you through the steps needed and ensure you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals.
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Scottish Enterprise Features Chinese Investment in Fife

'Team Scotland' approach supports global company to locate in Fife.
Sunhope Packaging Machinery Co. Ltd, a world-leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, has established a new UK division in Glenrothes.

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Webinar: Finance for the Fearful

This on-line webinar aims to improve your understanding of basic business finance. It is designed for individuals who find finance intimidating or overwhelming.
The course aims to demystify key financial concepts and provide practical tools for better financial decision-making.

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Scottish Social Services Council - Voluntary Sector Development Fund

The Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) contributes to the costs associated with meeting required registration qualification criteria set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and to help employers in achieving a qualified workforce.
Around £750,000 is available during 2024-25 to contribute to costs associated with staff meeting the required registration qualification criteria set by the SSSC. They would particularly like small and medium-sized organisations to apply. Workers eligible for support this year are: social care workers at the level of support worker, practitioner and supervisor, providing care at home service, housing support service or care home service for adults.
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Enterprise Hub Fife Festive Opening Hours

Enterprise Hub Fife in Glenrothes will be closed from Monday, 23rd December, and will reopen on Monday, 6th January.
If you are looking to kick-start 2025 by planning an event, training session or company meeting, why not get in touch with the Enterprise Hub team and check availability?
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