Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Safer Businesses and Workplaces The Scottish Government has published new guidance for businesses and workplaces on reducing the risk of COVID-19 and supporting staff and customers.
COVID still remains a concern for public health and therefore we encourage workplaces to continue with all protective measures identified by risk assessment, make adaptations to operations and maintain a vigilant approach to managing COVID-19.
The guidance provides updates on vaccines, workplace testing and face coverings. |
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Business Rate Reductions - Apply Now A range of relief or discount schemes are in now operation to support businesses as they recover from the COVID pandemic.
Check out the Fife Council website to see the range of business rate reductions that you may qualify for.
Click here to find out more |
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Access Scottish Enterprise's Intellectual Property Specialists For many businesses, their IP and associated rights are the most valuable assets they have.
Scottish Enterprise has a specialist team that can help you to protect your IP when you're innovating new products and services, and use your IP to develop new markets, attract investment and increase revenue. Click here to find out more |
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Public Views Sought On Adding Calories To Menus The public is being invited to have its say on plans to add the number of calories to menus in the out of home food sector including cafes, restaurants and takeaways. Eating out is common place with almost everyone in Scotland (98%) consuming food outside the home, however, nutrition information is not always available. Click here to read the article now |
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Use of Face Coverings Indoors The legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces and on public transport will become guidance next week. It is strongly recommended that face coverings continue to be worn where appropriate – including in indoor crowded spaces and on public transport - as members of the public are advised to carry on taking sensible precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Click here to find out more |
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Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Challenge Fund This challenge supports companies to carry out research and development (R&D) to develop technology that will lead to new commercial uses for CO2 and create jobs as part of the journey to a low carbon economy.
The funding will support projects at the appropriate level of technology readiness to develop and test technology in CO2 utilisation projects. Click here to find out more |
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Haldane Invests And Explores New Opportunities Designing bespoke staircases and intricate handrails is what Haldane is renowned for.
The company has made a sizeable investment in a new 5 axis CNC machine, which measures 4.8 metres long and is one of the biggest in the UK. The investment has increased the Glenrothes-based business’ capabilities and efficiencies, meaning it can machine even larger components with greater accuracy.
Click here to read the article now |
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HMRC April Employer Bulletin Now Available HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin six times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them.
The April edition of the Employer Bulletin is now available, bringing you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents.
Click here to find out more |
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Funding Scotland - Database of Funders Finding funding is a constant challenge for voluntary organisations. Fife Voluntary Action, Fife Council and SCVO offer free access to a database of funders: Funding Scotland - funding at your fingertips.
Fife Voluntary Action can also provide support to work with you on searching the database.
Click here to find out more |
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Access Our Free Online HR Resources Now Looking after your people is a priority. Business Gateway offers a range of tools and online resources to show you how to manage working hours, payroll, health and safety, recruitment and training. Business Gateway Fife also has its own in-house HR specialist adviser to answer specific questions.
From recruitment to various templates for employers, you can take your HR function to a new level.
Click here to find out more |
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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.
Click here to find out more |
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New UK Trade Agreements and Documentation
Half day Interactive Workshop Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are treaties between two or more countries that dictate the tariffs, taxes and duties imposed on imports and exports, and the regulations that are applied on quality, safety and other relevant matters.
The UK has around 67 Trade Agreements either in place or awaiting formal ratification by both parties, but what do they mean for UK exporters – or importers, for that matter? Click here to find out more |
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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 |
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport Firstport has a range of funding solutions available for Social Enterprise organisations from start-up funding to growth funding and for individuals aged 16-26 looking to make a positive change in the issues that matter to them.
The Creative Sector
Creative Scotland still has funding available to help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19.
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