Issue 5 (24 January 2007)

Business Gateway Fife is running the half-day workshops, free of charge, in a number of areas throughout Fife.

Harnessing the power of the World Wide Web

Technology companies from across Fife are being urged to harness the power of the Internet after a new website was launched to maximise their competitiveness.

Fife bucks UK trend with property boom

With property prices and economic performance on shaky ground elsewhere in the UK, Fife’s economy has a reassuringly solid foundation for growth.

An innovative look at Silverburn trail

An example of an innovative local project generating a lot of interest is an interactive trail to be trialled at Silverburn Park in Leven by the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust.

Beat a path to the coast

THE FIFE Coastal Path has become a firm favourite that will bring tourists flocking back to the area, a study has found.

A vision for Fife’s tourism

Businesses across Fife are being urged to rise to the challenges of driving the Kingdom’s tourism industry forward into the future.

Website offers green advice for businesses

Fife construction firms build bridges

Companies taking part in the recent trade mission had the opportunity to network with some of the world’s leading construction companies including Hauf Haus, Ochs and Beinbreich.

Creativefife appoints first chairman

Mr Blaney, of Kingdom Promotions, is delighted to report a growing and lively interest across the Kingdom.

Members of the Fife Economic Forum submitted a document to the Scottish Government as part of the consultation process on the proposed changes to the Structure of Local Economic Development in Scotland.

Businesses awarded for celebrating workplace diversity

The Fife Business Diversity Awards took place at the Balbirnie Hotel, Markinch, in September.

Fledgling firms given a helping hand

The centre, which replaces the former Kirkcaldy Enterprise Centre, offers young and start-up businesses low-cost leases on a short-term basis, making units easy-in/easy-out for new businesses.

Cash to grow your business

Fife Council re-launched the scheme this summer to help local firms employing up to 50 people with funding of up to £20,000.

Grand design is boost for business park

Sharing expertise about town centres

Queensferry Hotel gets a £1.8 million makeover

A key focus has been to target the business community through the creation of a new purpose-built business centre, incorporating four self-contained, air-conditioned meeting areas for up to 60 delegates.

Engineering directory launch

There is a large concentration of engineering firms in Fife and, through a joint initiative between Scottish Enterprise Fife and Fife Council, a convenient directory of these businesses is being produced.

New home for unique golf business

Looking ahead

Welcome to the latest edition of Fife Business Matters.

Businesses poised for SE changes

It is not yet known what impact this will have on the business community - or the well-established, strong partnership between the local enterprise network and Fife Council - so all eyes will be on developments as they unfold.