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Business Emergency Resilience Group (BERG)

Business Emergency Resilience Group (BERG)

BERG facilitates access to the resources of its Member businesses to assist small businesses to plan for, respond to and recover from events which disrupt their business and impact their community. BERG’s membership is cross sectoral with a large number and wide range businesses offering their support.

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Fife Business Awards 2016

The Shortlist for the 2016 Fife Business Awards has now been been unveiled and listed below. We wait with great anticipation until March, when the winners will be announced.

Reflecting on the list, Brian Blackburn, Managing Director, Business Gateway Fife commented "The Annual Fife Business Awards, delivered by Fife Chamber of Commerce are a fantastic way to showcase our local businesses who have demonstrated outstanding business excellence and deserve recognition for their great achievements"

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Key-Tech Electronic Systems Advances Production Ambitions

A Fife manufacturer of complex electronic and electromechanical equipment has advanced its production ambitions by investing £500,000 in two new machines

Kirkcaldy firm Key-Tech Electronic Systems, a leading UK sub-contractor, has bought elite Yamaha modular surface mount devices.

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Kirkcaldy’s First Wellness Centre Opens

Kirkcaldy’s first wellness centre opens thanks to local investment which has transformed derelict premises in the town.

A new wellness centre has opened in Kirkcaldy following the five-figure refurbishment of an empty town centre premises. Mind, Body & Spirit is the latest offering from the Heart Centre, which specialises in holistic and Fairtrade gifts.

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Andrew Carnegie Business School Announce New Six Sigma Training

Andrew Carnegie Business School is pleased to announce that we now offer Six Sigma training

The main programmes we provide are Foundation and Advanced Green Belt at your choice of location or in Fife.

Foundation Six Sigma Green Belt (4 days)

Brief overview of course content:

• Key principles and foundations of Lean and Six Sigma
• Waste and Flow
• Variation and Sigma values
• Roles and Responsibilities
• The systematic approach (DMAIC)
• Project Selection
• Intro to Change Management

Monday, 25 January 2016

Looking for a Modern Apprenticeship? Attend Local Jobs Fairs

Local Fife companies looking to recruit and support young people over the next year, are being offered the opportunity to attend the Modern Apprenticeship & Job Fairs running in February 2016.

The fairs follow on the back of the immense success of last year’s Fair, organised by Skills Development Scotland, in partnership with Opportunities Fife and Fife Council Economic Development.

Friday, 22 January 2016

National Living Wage - Are You Prepared For It?

The National Living Wage will be introduced in April for all working people aged 25 and over. Is your business prepared for this?

The National Minimum Wage currently stands at £6.50 an hour, rising to £6.70 in October. But in April 2016, those over the age of 24 will get a 'premium' of 50p on top to bring the total to £7.20.

Friday, 22 January 2016

Managed IT Experts Named Community Partner of the Year

Dunfermline-based IT support company Managed IT Experts have been named Community Partner of the Year by global technology company LOGICnow for their continued contribution of knowledge, participation and industry engagement.

Locally-headquartered IT support provider Managed IT Experts snapped up the award for Community Partner of the Year, in LOGICnow’s annual awards. The accolade was awarded to Managed IT Experts for its contribution to knowledge and continued participation and engagement with the IT industry.

Monday, 18 January 2016

UK Events & Trade Shows - Spotlight on All Energy 2016

Fife Council’s Market Development Programme offers a practical and effective way for Fife companies to easily take part in UK events and trade shows. Once again, we are organising our successful and highly profiled Fife group stand at the 2016 All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, 4-5th May 2016 – SECC Glasgow.

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Doing Business in Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg?

Looking to sell your products or services into Europe? Explore opportunities and get practical advice on doing business in the Benelux countries at these free, 2 hour seminars, delivered by SDI (Scottish Development International).

Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg offer excellent opportunities for Scottish companies looking to break into Europe. With their proximity to the UK and similar business cultures, the Benelux countries can be excellent test markets for companies making their way into exporting.

Thursday, 14 January 2016

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