CHECK IN SCOTLAND APP LAUNCHED TO HELP BUSINESSES WITH TRACK AND TRACE

A new digital service to support businesses in collecting contact details for contact tracing purposes, Check in Scotland, is now available in participating venues.

More than 6,400 venues have so far signed up to use this voluntary service for businesses in Scotland, supporting them to effectively collect the contact details of their visitors and customers.

The Check in Scotland service will enable people to quickly and securely provide their contact details by scanning the official Test & Protect Check in Scotland QR code poster via their smartphone camera or downloading the Check in Scotland app.

Coronavirus Guidance on Working From Home

This Scottish Government guidance is to support employers and the self-employed in working from home. It complements the suite of Covid-19 related guidance on safer workplaces.

This guidance explains what the law says and what the current situation is in Scotland.

Read the guidance now.

How to Report Self-Isolation Support Payments

If you’ve self-isolated due to coronavirus (COVID-19) and live in Scotland, you may be entitled to a lump-sum payment of £500 through the Self Isolation Support Grant.

If you’re required to file a Self Assessment tax return, these payments must be included as income. These payments are taxable but are exempt from Class 2 and Class 4 National Insurance contributions.

Click here to find out more.

Coronavirus Guidance for Companies House Customers

Companies House has published guidance for its customers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It explains how it has adapted the way it works to maintain services for the public and protect the welfare of its employees.

Because Companies House has reduced the number of staff in its offices due to COVID restrictions, it takes longer to process paper documents. For this reason, it encourages customers to make use of existing online services.

Click here to find out more.

Glenrothes Industrial Units Completed as Fife City Region Deal Programme Approved

As works are completed on the first business units that are part of Fife’s flagship City Region Deal Industrial Innovation Investment programme, the business case that sets out the arrangements for a further three years has been approved.

The finishing touches are now being added to the first nine new business units at Queensway Industrial Estate in Glenrothes.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/.

TalentScotland Business Immigration and Visa Support Service

TalentScotland helps Scottish-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and entrepreneurs navigate the UK immigration system.

The TalentScotland website provides access to quick summaries of the various visa categories and information on sponsor licencing and right-to-work checks.

Click here to find out more.

Support To Help Open, Adapt And Rebuild Your Business

Rebuild, adapt your business and upskill with our free DigitalBoost programme. Access 1:1 digital consultancy, webinars, online support and a free digital health check.

Support is available on digital marketing strategy, social media, e-commerce, cyber security and more.

Find out more now.

Marine Fund Scotland Launched

The Marine Fund Scotland will support investments and jobs in seafood sectors, the marine environment and coastal communities in Scotland. It replaces the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) following the UK’s exit from the EU.

The EMFF supported the sustainable growth of the marine economy in coastal communities in fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing.

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Scottish Government Launch Helping Your Business to Reopen Safely Toolkit 

The Scottish Government has launched a toolkit of materials to support businesses across Scotland to reopen safely.

The toolkit includes posters, a leaflet and various digital assets businesses can use to promote the latest guidance and regulations to employees and customers.

Click here to view the materials and download them now (dropbox link)

Extensive Range of Webinars and Online Tutorials From Business Gateway 

Business Gateway has an extensive range of webinars delivered locally and nationally across Scotland to help businesses through COVID-19.

In addition, the website also offers a number of pre-recorded online tutorials which can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Find out more

Here to Help - Request a Call Back from a Business Adviser

We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.

If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.

Request a call back now

Free Online Workshops and Seminars 

Our exciting events programme is packed with workshops and training seminars which will help you to learn new skills, implement new ideas and improve your operations, as you look to rebuild your business.

Featuring new seminars on key topics such as managing your online reputation and producing your own video content, as well as some of the most popular courses to take control of your website, marketing activities and bookkeeping, we are here to support your business and help upskill your team. 

Find out more and download the brochure now

SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 

Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector