This Month's Edition of FBM Update Is Now Available

The latest edition of Fife Business Matters is now available featuring topics including the not to be missed Fife Business Week, sector innovations and achievements, local success stories and much more.

Businesses featured this month include Scott and Fyfe, Ferguson's Independent Veterinary Clinic, SM Electrical Supplies, Crail Golfing Society, Lynnwood Restorations and many more.

Continuous Improvement Business Breakfast Workshop

Join the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) as it hosts a breakfast event that will explain how lean manufacturing can engage people, create sustainable change and will look at the leadership qualities that support this process. It’s a fantastic opportunity to take a step back and explore an alternative way of working and thinking about your business.

The workshop will also provide an overview of the SMAS Business Improvement Academy (BIA) and demonstrate how it can help you develop a culture of change in the workplace to benefit your business.

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Balgove Larder Night Markets Return

Balgove Larder in St Andrews has announced the return of its Night Markets, with the first taking place on Tuesday 6th May. Free to attend, the Night Markets will take place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September.

For the first time, they will also include a Car Boot Sale element, with a curated collection of visitors bringing vintage homeware and clothing.

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Grant Funding Available To Help Implement New Products and Processes

This grant is available to businesses working with Scottish Enterprise through their dedicated account management and specialist teams.

The funding will let businesses employ short-term staff or work with consultants with specialist skills to help introduce new products or processes to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Upcoming Events at Pratis Barns: Treat Your Team to Something Special

If you are looking for a unique way to reward your team or host a memorable corporate event, Pratis Barns has an exciting lineup of events which are perfect for team building and corporate entertainment.

From their Six Nations Super Saturday event with a 15 foot screen followed by live music to their exciting collaboration with Ardross Farm Shop where their Farm to Barn Supper Club will take you on a unique culinary journey, Pratis Barn is creating something very special at its stunning location.

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Register Now for the first Women In Food & Drink Fife Networking Event

Join Fisher and Donaldson for a fantastic opportunity to connect with other amazing women in the Food and Drink industry in Fife.

Leading a Food and Drink business comes with many successes and plenty of challenges; this informal event is perfect for making new connections, sharing experiences and getting your head out of the day-to-day.

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Transform Your Tourism Business: AI and Tech Solutions

Whether you're just starting to explore AI and automation or you're ready to take your existing tools to the next level, this event will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance your hospitality offering.

Discover how businesses like yours are using AI to automate routine tasks while creating more personalised, authentic experiences that visitors love.

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Access To Work Mental Health Support Service

This service offers free, long-term, confidential support to Scottish employers, employees, apprentices and self-employed people who need help to improve their mental health at work.

The support can help you overcome work-related mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, burnout and depression.

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St Andrews Business Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary

For 75 years, the St Andrews Business Club has been at the heart of connecting business leaders and driving economic growth across North East Fife. 

Its calendar of events is designed to expand your professional network, boost your business visibility, and provide you with access to essential knowledge and resources. 

Get in touch to experience the benefits of being part of a legacy that not only celebrates our past but also paves the way for future success.

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SM Electrical Supplies Making Solar Energy Accessible and Sustainable

A long-established Kirkcaldy company, SM  Electrical Supplies, is taking bold steps to grow its renewables division with plans to make solar energy more accessible, lighting the way for a more sustainable future.

Run by brothers Steven and Leigh MacDonald, who took over the business after their father’s retirement, the company operates from sites in Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh. It offers a wide range of electrical products and services, including smart home systems, EV charging solutions for both domestic and commercial use and Fife’s largest decorative lighting showroom.

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Market Opportunities Factsheet - Hydrogen Electrolysers 

Scottish Enterprise has published a series of free factsheets to help companies understand the opportunities available to them in the supply chain for Scotland's growing hydrogen industry.

The electrolyser factsheet explains in detail the physical components, skills, and services that are needed to create electrolysers for the industry.

You can use the factsheet to identify which of your company's products and services could be used directly for hydrogen technologies or adapted for this market.

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Enterprise Hub Fife, The Place To Do Business 

Enterprise Hub Fife in Glenrothes is a one stop shop to inspire entrepreneurs and boost business growth.

Now, it has been revamped to maximise the space and offer premium-quality meeting rooms, event space, and an office.

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WEBINAR: Wordpress Intermediate

If you have a wordpress website and looking to take a little more control over the design and the performance, our Wordpress Intermediate Webinar can help

On this course, we look at selecting and installing themes, security in more depth, extending your WordPress site functionality by selecting and installing plugins, search engine optimisation, Google Analytics, and contact forms.

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Scottish Enterprise Clean Heat Annual Conference

Clean Heat is Scotland’s largest annual event focused on providing clean, renewable heat for buildings in Scotland. It aims to create interest in the clean heat supply chain by showcasing the opportunities that exist within it.

Organised by Scottish Enterprise, this free, one-day conference in Glasgow will bring together public, private, and third-sector organisations to share their knowledge and expertise.

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Introductory Session: Launching The Path To Global Markets

This event will inspire and inform participants about the opportunities and challenges of international trade while providing a compelling overview of the International Trade Pathway.  

The event will feature a short “profile” of a local exporter or two who will share their experiences and provide an overview of International Trade Fundamentals as well as the upcoming changes in trade regulations.

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Aviva Foundation Offering Funding for Charities, Non-Profits and Social Enterprises

The Aviva Foundation aims to help people and communities feel in control and positive about their financial futures.

The Foundation funds charitable, non-profit, and social enterprises that aim to improve people’s financial resilience - their ability to cope with money problems.

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