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nextGenergy - harnessing the power of Renewable Energy at Fife Business Week

AWARD winning Fife business, nextGenergy has come a long way since its beginnings four years ago. The company will be showcasing smart technologies during Fife Business Week from 7 to 11 November.

Based in Glenrothes, the business was founded by Shirley Paterson, a lady so passionate about saving people money on energy and fuel bills that she has energy-proofed her whole life. From cars and solar power to insulation and heating, her home is a perfect example of how making changes to green energy can save thousands on a family’s bills.

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

COOPER SOFTWARE SELECTED TO IMPLEMENT GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

Software specialist chosen to implement world’s #1 cloud-based system, NetSuite OneWorld

Systems integration specialist, Cooper Software, has been selected by Vita Cellular Foams, a world-class producer of flexible polyurethane foams, to implement the cloud-based global business management solution, NetSuite OneWorld at their new standalone manufacturing facility in China. The new facility will support the Company’s expanding Chinese customer base.

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

17 Modern Apprentices for Babcock Rosyth

Babcock, the UK’s market-leading engineering support services company, has welcomed 17 new modern apprentices to its Rosyth site, growing its engineering skills base across a range of trades.

Thursday, 13 October 2016

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Fife Council Economic Development and Edinburgh Napier University are delighted to advise that we are recruiting for our second cohort of our successful innovative programme – the Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme (ELP).

If you are a successful business leader who would benefit from participation, then contact us now to book one of the limited places on this exciting programme.

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Navigating Uncharted Waters

As part of Trustees’ Week 2016, Thomson Cooper Accountants are delighted to announce that Sally Magnusson, founder and Chair of Playlist for Life, will be the guest speaker at their evening Charity Seminar being held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 8th November at Deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Fife.

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Fife Business Week Website goes Live!

THE countdown to FIFE Business Week 2016 is now well underway with the launch of its new website.

The theme for this year’s programme of events is Supporting New and Growing Businesses. Running from 7 to 11 November, there will be a week of action focusing on key issues that are impacting Fife entrepreneurs, business start-ups and employers with fresh insights into workforce development, finance and strategy and digital connectivity.
Full details of events can be found on the website at www.fifebusinessweek.co.uk

Wednesday, 05 October 2016

Deadline Approaching for 2017 Scottish Rural Awards

The deadline for nominations for the 2017 Scottish Rural Awards is approaching, with businesses across Scotland encouraged to put themselves forward over the next three weeks.

Founded by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance, the Scottish Rural Awards are the only awards to wholly champion the Scottish countryside, celebrating the enterprise and innovation of those who live and work in rural Scotland.

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Planys Mobile Shortlisted for Digital Business of the Year Award

Fife company Planys Mobile has been shortlisted for The Courier Business Awards 2016. The Awards, which are run in association with chartered accountants Henderson Loggie, will be held at the Dundee Apex Hotel on 29 October.

The Dunfermline-based technology company, which creates applications for web and mobile for clients in the UK, the United States and Singapore, has been shortlisted for Digital Business of the Year category, sponsored by blue2.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Shell Springboard Awards Open

Shell Springboard open for applications on Monday 26 September 2016!

The Shell Springboard programme supports UK businesses with bright solutions to reduce carbon emissions. One national winner will receive £150,000 and a further five regional winners will each get £40,000 of equity-free funding, as well as feedback from leading academics, investors and policymakers, to help scale-up their enterprises.

Wednesday, 21 September 2016

Fife-based Veterinary Group’s Huge Rise in Profit

The expanding Fife veterinary group Albavet reported a near 80% rise in pre-tax profit. The company, with practices in Dunfermline, Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy and Burntisland, reported a turnover up 21% at £7.86 million in the 13 months to December 2015.

Friday, 16 September 2016

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