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Brexit Transition Checklist

Brexit Transition Checklist Launched

The UK has left the EU and the transition period will end on 31 December. As we transition to our new relationship with the EU, we all need to take action to prepare.
 
From 1 January 2021, there will be a series of guaranteed changes and opportunities for businesses.
 
Many of these changes will be required regardless of the agreement we reach with the EU on our future trade relationship, as the UK will be leaving the single market and customs union.

Thursday, 26 November 2020

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Brexit Virtual Events

List of upcoming virtual events and webinars on EU Transition (Brexit)

Further details on virtual events and webinars on EU Transition (Brexit) can be accessed via www.prepareforbrexit.scot/events, in addition to the links below. 

 

SECTOR SPECIFIC WEBINARS

Webinars from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Thursday, 26 November 2020

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Fife BUsiness Week 2020

Fife Business Week 2020, A ‘Virtual’ Success!

Fife Business Week 2020 has wrapped up for its eleventh year! In a year like no other, dominated by a global pandemic, around 425 businesses across Fife and beyond still managed to come together through digital platforms to learn, share best practice and network in a week full of events aimed at creating opportunities in the ‘new normal’.  
 
From 2nd to 6th November, a host of virtual events were delivered.

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

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Meet the Buyer Online at Fife Business Week

The most anticipated event of Fife Business Week is happening on Thursday 5th November.  This year, Meet the Buyer will be a virtual event aiming to help local businesses find out what contract opportunities are available across a range of sectors, including offshore wind, renewables, manufacturing, construction, and the wider public sector.

Thursday, 29 October 2020

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Fife Business Week – Improving the Food and Drink Supply Chain in Fife

A great opportunity for Fife businesses in the Food and Drink sector takes place on Monday 2nd November.  Over three sessions during the day, a virtual conference will be held on strengthening the food and Drink Sector.
 
Hosted by Fife Council Economic Development in partnership with Connect Local, the first session aims to gather information on the ‘state of play’ of the Supply Chain in Fife from all stakeholders including Local SMEs, Wholesalers, Distributors, Business Support agencies and the Scottish Food and Drink Industry. 
 
In session two,

Friday, 23 October 2020

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Scottish Government Announces Further Support for Businesses Affected By COVID

The Scottish Government has outlined details of a £40 million fund to help businesses affected by temporary restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The COVID-19 Restrictions Fund will provide one-off grants of up to £3,000, depending on rateable value, to bars, restaurants and other businesses required to close by regulations.

Monday, 12 October 2020

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Sponsorship Opportunities - Fife Business Diversity Awards 2020

The Fife Business Diversity Awards are looking for sponsors for their upcoming digital awards ceremony to help them with the event logistics as well as media and promotion.  

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

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Fife Business Week 2020

Fife Business Week - Free Access Online!

FIFE Business Week 2020 is set to be the biggest yet, with around 30 events running throughout the week from 2nd to 6th November 2020.
 
With businesses facing challenging times as they find their feet in the new normal, Fife Business Week brings a week of online events to assist businesses with their sustainability and resilience.

Monday, 28 September 2020

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Talking Tenders with Fife and Tayside - 6th October 2020, 2pm until 3.30pm

Don't miss this opportunity - especially if you are a Scottish SME, third sector organisation or a supported business in one of the four local areas - to hear from Procurement Officers and Economic Development Officers at Fife Council, Angus Council, Dundee City Council, and Perth and Kinross Council, who will help suppliers to:

Wednesday, 23 September 2020

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NEW ESTATE AGENCY OPENS WITH GROWTH PLANS

A new estate agency has launched in Kirkcaldy’s John Smith Business Park, with support from Business Gateway Fife.

Wednesday, 23 September 2020

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