The latest annual figures for Fife Council Economic Development and Business Gateway Fife have been revealed with some very encouraging results.
 
The number of new businesses starting up in the year totalled an impressive 603, which is the highest number achieved by area in Scotland! 

Congratulations to the Winners of the Fife Business Awards  

The winners of the Fife Business Awards were announced at a fantastic award ceremony on Friday evening at the Rothes Halls in Glenrothes.

The awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic achievements of some of Fife's best-performing businesses.

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The Transform Net-zero Programme

Abertay University with support from Scottish Enterprise and the EU is running a project called: Transform Net-Zero which is a free service to stimulate and improve SME innovation preparing for new market opportunities towards net-zero. 

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Presented by Futtle brewery, a new organic festival, Spots on my Apples, is to take place at Fife’s Bowhouse promising a programme of inspiring conversations, hands-on activities and outstanding food and drink.

Providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the issues and hear from the voices at the centre of the organic growing movement, the line-up includes talks and discussions and tastings by a range of businesses.

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Sapphire Signs, Design and Print is continuing to grow and develop its offering to clients. Based in Fife for 20 years, the original owner wished to concentrate on his other venture in 2020 and regular customer, Piers Rickard, seized the opportunity to take over the business and make it his own.

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Scotland's largest FREE procurement event, Meet The Buyer 2022 takes place on 15th June

This event gives suppliers unprecedented access to buyers and decision-makers from across the public and private sectors, and this year you can connect from the comfort of your own screen.

You'll have the chance to introduce your company, talk to the key contacts and find out about what tenders and projects buyers have in the pipeline for local businesses for the supply of materials, goods, and services.

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Through this scheme, three sustainable tourism certification scheme providers are offering a £500 discount on fees for tourism businesses in Scotland that join their certification schemes before March 2023 (or until all funding is used up). The providers are EarthCheck, Green Key and Green Tourism.

The discount will mean eligible tourism businesses will get membership for the first year either discounted or even free, depending on the certification fees. The discounts are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Are you looking to grow your Scottish manufacturing company by developing low carbon products, processes or services?

The Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge Fund supports projects that will speed up the transition to a low carbon economy in the manufacturing industry. Grants with a minimum value of £150,000 are available.

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Two Fife-based businesses were in Ajman in the UAE in March as part of a To The Table event showcasing the finest food and drink that Scotland has to offer.  Organised on behalf of Scottish Development International, To The Table is a business-to-business forum for senior decision-makers in the Middle East and Africa, with multiple hotels and restaurants across the region.
 
Mara Seaweed and Feragaia were both represented at the event and took the opportunity to undertake pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, seminar sessions, networking functions and dinners.

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Many companies have now moved to remote working, however, how do you ensure new staff get off to the best start possible with a proper face to face induction?

Enterprise Hub Fife offers flexible meeting space with screen sharing facilities to help you provide the personal touch in a safe and professional setting.

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Book Your Place on Our Webinar to Get Real Results From Your Website

This webinar aims to give you the expertise necessary to make your website successful from helping to set achievable goals to helping you to carry out constructive criticism of your current website.

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

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