Fife Council Economic Development is calling out to businesses, partners and stakeholders, to participate in this year’s Fife Business Week by running an event during this major week which will run this year from 7th to 11th November.

Now in its 13th year, it is an excellent opportunity to share best practice and give sound advice to new and growing businesses, to help boost their resilience and maintain sustainability for the years ahead.

Move To Fife Sparks Growth For Kalopsia Collective

Just six months ago, Kalopsia Collective relocated to Dunfermline, which has proven to be a catalyst for growth.
 
The Scottish accessory and apparel manufacturer, like the rest of the textiles industry, experienced a downturn in the first quarter of 2022, but in the last three months, business has never been busier.

A handful of new collaborations and partnerships have been secured, with one new contract worth £6 million annually, once production is at full capacity. 

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Used Electric Vehicle Loan for Businesses

The Low Carbon Transport Loan has been extended to cover used electric vehicles which enables  Scottish businesses to receive financial support for the purchase of a used electric vehicle.

The interest-free Used Electric Vehicle Loan for businesses offers businesses in Scotland up to £30,000 to cover the cost of purchasing a used electric car or used electric van.

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UK Construction Week Learning Journey

Fife Council Economic Development Team is looking to support a limited number of Fife businesses to attend a one-day visit to the UK Construction Week on the 4th October 2022 in Birmingham as part of theTrade Development Programme.

As the largest event dedicated to knowledge sharing, best practice, problem-solving and product sourcing, it is the environment for the whole industry to discover, develop, discuss and do business, providing all the answers for how to build for the future.

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Inspiring a New Generation of Tech Entrepreneurs

A contract worth up to £42 million has been awarded to Edinburgh-based company, Codebase, to establish seven new tech scaler hubs across Scotland.

The investment will support tech founders to scale-up their businesses by accessing advice and mentorship from industry experts at the hubs. Partners include Google for Start-ups UK, Barclays Eagle Labs and Reforge, a leading San Francisco-based membership programme that teaches start-ups how to grow using Silicon Valley founders’ best practice.

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This Business Energy Scotland guide lists 40 free and low-cost easy ways to cut the amount of energy you use. Cutting your energy bills is not only good for the environment, but it’s also good for your business.

Topics include encouraging energy-saving behaviour, understanding how much energy you currently use, how to save on heating and how to save on lighting.

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A key commitment in the National Strategy for Economic Transformation has been achieved with the appointment of Mark Logan as the Chief Entrepreneur.

The Chief Entrepreneur is expected to be in post for an initial term of two years and will act as a senior advisor to the Start-up Nation Programme, which was established to deliver the NSET recommendations on entrepreneurship and the remaining recommendations of the Scottish Tech Ecosystem Review (STER).

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This Business Energy Scotland guide has advice for manufacturing businesses on how to cut energy, reduce carbon emissions and save costs.

The guide includes case studies of how other manufacturing businesses have saved energy, energy and efficiency and renewable assessments, as well as useful resources to help you save energy.

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Fife Voluntary Action will have a visible presence at this week's 150th Open Championship in St Andrews, as their Volunteer Fife ambassadors play a supportive role in delivering a safe and enjoyable week for the thousands of visitors set to descend on the town.
 
The ambassadors, recruited by FVA in partnership with Fife Council and The R&A, will welcome visitors to the home of golf and help guide them through the town to ensure a smooth experience for them and locals alike.

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The Hydrogen Innovation Scheme (HIS) provides funding to develop innovative solutions for renewable hydrogen production, storage and distribution, as well as the development of test and demonstration facilities in Scotland.

This £10 million scheme is part of the Emerging Energy Technologies Fund (EETF), and is to be delivered over four years.

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Whether you have moved to remote working and are looking for a professional space to host a meeting, or you simply want to get offsite for a sales meeting or HR Issue, Enterprise Hub Fife offers flexible meeting space to suit all requirements.

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Book Your Place on Our Trading Online Webinar

This webinar aims to enable you to set up and manage an effective online trading presence by examining e-commerce opportunities for your business, what product catalogues and shopping carts are available and appropriate payment options.

If you are looking at starting to sell your products or services online, this is a fantastic first step into the world of e-commerce.

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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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