Showcasing what you have to offer and increasing business opportunities is key to developing and growing your business within, and outwith Fife. Review the Programmes below to see how they can help your business access new markets.
Trade Development Programme
The Trade Development Programme has been developed by the Economic Development Team here in Fife Council to help businesses participate or visit exhibitions in a wide range of industry sectors.
With funding opportunities of up to 100% of eligible costs (up to a maximum of £2,000) available for businesses who meet the criteria.
What is the benefit of participating in a group stand?
Through the Trade Development Programme, we organise group stands at major national and international events. Together with other Fife Companies you will receive a range of support services from advice and information to customised training. Benefits of participating in exhibitions together include;
- Fife Council will project manage leaving you to focus on your immediate business
- You can benefit from workshops which focus on everything from pre-event planning to post show evaluation
- You will receive both local and national PR support
Does the Trade Development Programme include international exhibitions?
Yes, if you are looking to expand your company internationally, exhibitions could be the perfect opportunity to secure your next big contract. Along with other agencies and partners we will work closely with you to provide advice and support that will help you succeed in the global marketplace. If you have an exhibition or a tradeshow you are keen to explore or require further information on what support is available to you contact fifemeansbusiness@fife.gov.uk.
Help to Increase Your Sales and Exports
Trading outwith Scotland and overseas can open up a mass of opportunities.
Whatever stage you are at in your business journey, whether you are considering expanding into new geographical areas or already exporting and simply wish to improve your current processes, we can help.
The Fife Trade Partnership, co-ordinated by Business Gateway Fife, can signpost you to all the support that's available. Download the Partnership's Your Guide to Accessing New Markets produced by Fife Council's Economic Development Team.
For information about 1-2-1 support, contact success@bg.fife.co.uk or call 01592 858333 or visit www.businessgatewayfife.com
Check out the programme of events and activities being organised this year by the Tay Cities International Partnership, events designed to help you access new markets and grow your business.
Supplier Development Programme
The Supplier Development Programme offers free expert training, support and information to help you win work and grow your business.
All events are currently being delivered online and can be viewed here.
As a registered partner with the Supplier Development Programme it means we can help guide Fife businesses through the minefield of public sector procurement and assist them to prepare better bids and tenders.
Fife Council’s Supplier Development Programme provides support to Fife businesses in 3 main ways:
- Raising awareness of the opportunities for SME’s from the public sector
- Increasing business readiness to tender
- Assisting SME’s in accessing tender opportunities
For further information you can visit the Fife Supplier Development Programme page.
Key Links
- Doing Business With Fife Council
- Fife Council Procurement Process
- Fife Council Supplier Guide
- Fife Council Community Benefits Guide
Success stories
ACCESSING NEW MARKETS SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Fife Council Economic Development has released a revised guide for businesses seeking to access new markets.
FALKLAND FOOD MARKET PUMPS CASH BACK INTO LOCAL ECONOMY
Fife’s popular click and collect farmer’s market, Falkland NeighbourFood, has injected nearly £12,000 into the local economy since launching last June at the Centre of Stewardship, Falkland Estate.
FIVE FIFE BUSINESSES SIGN UP FOR OFFSHORE EUROPE IN SEPTEMBER
Five Fife-based businesses have signed up to exhibit at InvestFife’s exhibition stand at this year’s Offshore Europe, as businesses start to plan for post-COVID.
VIRTUAL FOOD FAIR BRINGS OPTIMISM TO FIFE BUSINESSES
Several Fife-based businesses, which signed up to participate in Scotland’s Speciality Food Show, hosted virtually over the course of 2021, have reported favourable enquiries, with one business confirming a new supply contract, bringing a feeling of optimism to Fife’s food and drink sector.
FIFE TO HEAD TO OFFSHORE EUROPE EXHIBITION IN SEPTEMBER 2021
Fife is heading to SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen later this year and is seeking a strong representation of local companies to exhibit.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FIFE’S FOOD AND DRINK BUSINESSES TO SHOWCASE PRODUCTS VIRTUALLY FOR ONE YEAR
Fife Council Economic Development has funding available through its Trade Development Programme for Fife-based food and drink businesses to promote their goods and services to buyers over the course of 2021.
MEET THE BUYER GOES VIRTUAL
Under the banner of InvestFife, Fife Council’s Economic Development Team hosted a virtual Meet the Buyer event on Thursday 5th November, as part of Fife Business Week 2020.
LOCAL BUSINESSES FLY FIFE FLAG AT UK FOOD & DRINK EVENT
Six local businesses flew the flag for Fife’s food and drink sector during a four-day virtual food and drink event, under the auspice of InvestFife, Fife Council’s external branding for Economic Development services.
Top names from Tayside and Fife to appear at major Scottish food festival
Angus, Dundee City, Fife, and Perth and Kinross councils have teamed up to sponsor the Taste of Tayside and Fife tent.
SDP Success Stories: Keela Supplies COVID-19 PPE to NHS Scotland
Keela has gone from strength to strength in winning publicsector work with support from Supplier Development Programme Scotland
