Issue 2 (29 January 2007)

FBM needs your help

Again, we hope to bring you a balance of what’s happening, and what’s relevant, in both the public and private sectors.

Success on the launch pod

If you’ve grabbed a quick cup of freshly-brewed coffee at a stand at an airport recently, the chances are you’ve been served at a unit supplied by Fife-based company

Gateway gets down to business

The number of start-ups exceeded more than half its plan of 700 in the first six months of its 2006/07 financial year.

Andrew plans to build on solid foundations

Fife Construction Forum has named Andrew Bruce as its Forum

Building contracts and contacts

Members representing all sectors of the construction industry will be in attendance. The event will start with light refreshments and the opportunity for networking.

VIPs in the Park

During the stop at the Methil site, the group heard from Scottish Renewables, Ocean Power Delivery and Fife Energy Ltd as part of its investigations into renewable energy.

There's no business like show business

Fife companies have been taking to the stage to polish up their acts.

Keep your workers - and premises - fit and healthy

One of your first stops should be Healthy Working Lives, an organisation set up to provide a free confidential service to SMEs on occupational health and safety issues.

Looking at tomorrow's world today

Invitation to join business network

They will have the opportunity to mingle with invited guests and meet buyers from Fife’s larger companies at the Business 2 Business event in Glenrothes between 5-9pm on February 7.

Training scheme hits a century

The Fife Intermediate Labour Market (FILM) offers funding and support packages to meet the needs of employers and trainees.

Support where it's needed most

The Federation of Small Businesses

vying for your votes. The political scene in Fife, as well as Scotland, has never been more fluid.

You'll never network alone

I can’t do it all by myself ’ could be the motto of the dedicated networker. If you want a natter with someone in your kind of business, or you are on the hunt for new

Energy project could create up to 1,350 jobs

renewable energy development in Fife.

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Get kitted out with Kit for Work

Well, there’s a way to address these issues - Kit for Work.

University's top marks for R&D

and development hotspot.

TENON TIPS

But note that word “most” is not the same as “all”. Given that the rate of IHT is 40% on death, making the wrong assumption can be very expensive.

Welcome news boosts investment prospects

The European Commission has approved the Kingdom’s Assisted Area coverage from 2007 to 2013. Assisted Areas qualify for Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) funding, which is used to promote economic development.