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Business people invited to hear experts in new season of St Andrews Business Club events

Local business people are being invited to hear experts on leadership, content marketing and employment law as well as enjoy free networking in the new season of events announced by St Andrews Business Club.

In the first free evening talk of the term, to be held at the New St Andrews Golf Club on February 8, award-winning Fife content marketing expert Chris Marr will share insights on using this exciting tool to promote your business.

Friday, 06 January 2017

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Duallist Drums & Pedals

Fife's Award Winning Manufacturer of Custom Drums, Drum Pedals and Accessories

After winning two awards at the NAMM trade show in Los Angeles for its innovative products, Duallist Drums & Pedals, which designs, customises and manufactures drums, drum pedals, drum stick grips and other drum equipment, experienced a significant spike in consumer interest.

Being a small family-run business, it contacted Business Gateway Fife (BGF) to discuss strategies for keeping up with the growing demand.

Wednesday, 14 December 2016

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Win £450,00 for Innovation Businesses

Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government are providing £450,000 funding for innovative companies to develop improvements to the way NHS Scotland deliver dermatology services but you must register before midday (12.00pm) on 4 January 2017.

100% R&D funding is available to successful companies and they keep and retain the right to exploit their IP.

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Friday, 09 December 2016

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Fife Firm Launches Range of Heating Clothing

Glenrothes-based Surface Heating Systems (SHS), which manufactures, supplies and installs a range of specialist electric heating systems for the construction, petrochemical and communications industries, has launched its range of heated clothing. 

The clothing, which includes weather resistant jackets, fleece vests and hoodies for men and women, are powered by either a rechargeable USB power bank or via a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack and can last for up to eight hours.

Thursday, 08 December 2016

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Harvest Contracts Successfully Gained Recognition

A local Dunfermline based company, Harvest Contracts Ltd has successfully gained a recognised standard for service.

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

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Fife Businesses Star in Crowdfunding Campaign

Fife Businesses stars of the show in video for Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign

Casting Fife businesses in a video for an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign was a revelation for Fife tech company, Planys Mobile. Their crowdfunding campaign is raising funds to provide an online support network for micro businesses and apps that will help owners run their businesses.

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

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Fife Business Week 2016 Hailed a Great Success

SUPPORTING new and established was the theme of this year’s Fife Business Week attracting around 700 attendees to more than 30 events across Fife.  This was an increase of more than 160 visitors from last year.
Now in its seventh year, Fife Business Week again proved to be the highlight of Fife’s business calendar.  Running from 7 to11 November, the variety of sessions on offer to entrepreneurs, businesses and employers was wide-ranging with fresh insights into workforce development, finance and strategy and digital connectivity.

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

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£3M Scheme Launched to Promote Food and Drink Businesses

£3 million scheme to promote local food and drink launched on St Andrew’s Day
 
A new £3 million scheme has been launched to help Scottish food and drink businesses to build upon the success of the sector by strengthening the local food and drink supply chain.
 
Connect Local, Scotland’s local food and drink marketing advisory service, was launched publically on Scotland’s national day, by the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing.
 

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

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New Partner at Thomson Cooper

Thomson Cooper are delighted to announce a key appointment to their senior team, effective from 1 December, as part of the firm’s growth strategy.

Mark Gibson from their Dunfermline office has been promoted to the position of Partner. He will continue to support Managing Partner David Walker and the agricultural team in developing the firm’s substantial agricultural portfolio.

Thursday, 01 December 2016

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Fife Business Awards 2017

Shortlist announced for the Fife Business Awards 2017

The shortlist for the Fife Business Awards 2017 has been unveiled, with 33 companies making the cut across 11 categories.

The nominees showcase the best of business in Fife, reflecting the breadth and depth of business successes in the region. 

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

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