Scotland Excel's Property, Maintenance & Refurbishment Framework Did you know Scotland Excel's Property, Maintenance & Refurbishment Framework can be used by all 32 local authorities across Scotland? Join SDP Scotland's aligned training session on 23rd August to learn how to respond to the tender: |
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| Zero Waste Scotland is administering a new £2 million fund, backed by the Scottish Government, to help reduce the environmental impact of textiles.
The fund will support the development of circular supply chains in Scotland and help businesses achieve net zero carbon emissions across the textiles industry, from fashion to upholstery. Click here to find out more |
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Ravenscraig Walled Garden Gets Green Light Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy is about to get a new tenant, with Rural Skills Scotland (RSS) having recently secured a lease for part of the walled garden at the east end of the park.
Supported by Business Gateway, Fife Council and Social Investment Scotland, the final approval of the lease allows the company to invest in the site over the coming years.
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Fife Businesses Secure Regional Funding Two Fife projects have been successful in receiving awards as part of the Regional Food Fund, which provides grant funding for collaborative initiatives that promote and celebrate regional food and drink.
Check out all of the projects which were awarded during the 2022 Regional Food Fund.
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Show Staff How To Save At Home With so many people working from home and energy costs on the rise, it has never been more important than to be energy aware.
Business Energy Scotland's guide provides resources for busy people to help make changes across many aspects of their personal lives.
Being more resource-efficient isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for cutting costs too. Click here to find out more |
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Advanced Innovation Vouchers Applications for Advanced Innovation Vouchers are now open. Offering a matched grant of up to £20,000 on a sliding scale basis with a minimum cash contribution required from the company.
These vouchers aim to build sustained relationships between SMEs and universities/colleges in Scotland. Click here to find out more |
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Debt Advice: As News Hits The Headlines On The Rising Cost Of Living As the cost of living spirals upward, many families and individuals may find themselves looking for options to help manage their debt moving forwards.
This blog explains the help that is on hand and what to look for in a debt advice firm. Click here to find out more |
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Fife Business Week - Making Business Resilient for Growth Sustainability - Get Involved 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. Click here to find out more |
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Scottish Land Fund The Scottish Land Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.
Funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise, it offers grants of up to £1 million. Click here to find out more |
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Success For PeachyKeen At European Cycling Innovation Conference PeachyKeen, the human energy business, is celebrating having won third place in the Smart Pedal Pitch 2022, held as part of the Velo-City Conference, a springboard for the most innovative cycle tech solutions to improve urban mobility in cities.
The Kirkcaldy-based business spent three days at the conference impressing judges and delegates with its PeachyKeen Power Pedal, which uses illuminated pedals that save batteries and can be fully recycled.
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Help Grow your business overseas with Agents and Distributors This is an online interactive course designed to help participants understand how working with Agents and Distributors can help grow their business overseas.
It will explore the different aspects of the legal relationship between the principal and the appointed partner, the cost implications to the business along with guidance on how to successfully approach the selection, appointment and management process. Click here to find out more |
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Book Your Place on our Introduction to Running Your New Business Webinar A short, informal session where you can find out more about setting up your own business and becoming self-employed.
Find out how to set up your business, any legal requirements that you may need to put in place and identify any resources you may need.
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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 sustain and grow your business.
If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.
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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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