Events

  • Offshore Wind Conference 2026

    SEC Glasgow Exhibition Way, Glasgow

    As we enter a crucial year for developing offshore wind in Scotland, Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind Conference 2026 will explore what is needed to ensure the right conditions are in place to maximise the delivery of Scotland’s extensive pipeline of offshore wind projects. The two-day event in Glasgow, on January 28 and 29, will examine […]

  • AI meets Shopify: The future of smarter online selling

    Join this webinar to learn how AI can enhance your Shopify store. Get practical insights into AI-powered tools that can help improve product recommendations, streamline customer service, and increase conversions.

  • Inclusive tools on the VisitScotland Business Support Hub

    Discover our four-step process to help you develop an inclusive business by reviewing where you are currently, identifying areas for improvements and setting a plan for the future. Our new tools will help you improve your accessibility, engage diverse audiences, and foster an inclusive culture within your business.

  • How to sell through WhatsApp and messaging apps

    Customers increasingly expect quick, convenient conversations with the businesses they buy from. Messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs have become powerful channels for answering questions, giving personalised recommendations and even completing sales on the spot. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to discover how your small business can use messaging apps to […]

  • How to build your brand

    This webinar will define what a brand is (and is not) and explain how it is more than just creating a logo. We will explore how a business can use their brand to show its identity, purpose, personality, message, and values in order to stand out from competitors, build a loyal customer base and make […]

  • Growing your business on social media | Lunch and Learn

    These days, there's much more to social media than posting content. You're also having to build visibility and trust, and acquire customers consistently. In this insightful webinar led by Vandita Agarwal, you'll learn how to use social media to grow your business, attract the right audience and convert engagement into real opportunities. Designed specifically for […]

  • How to improve your Google search rankings – Part 1: On page optimisation

    Join us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online, […]

  • How to get into retail | Lunch and Learn

    Breaking into retail can feel like a black box: unclear expectations, mixed advice and little transparency around what buyers truly value. In this practical session, Anne-Sophie Martin-Kukah draws back the curtain on what happens behind the shelves, sharing real-world insights from over a decade working with major FMCG brands and challenger founders. You'll learn how […]

  • Why your business needs a blog

    This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. We will cover: What a 'blog' is, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work Other small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn […]

  • Making the most of your Carbon Audit: Beyond the tick-box exercise

    You may have completed a carbon audit in the last 5 years, but have you since used the results? In this webinar we'll chat to Farm Carbon Toolkit about what your carbon audit results can actually tell you, and what you can do with that data to make more informed decisions, better understand where you […]

  • Legal essentials for startups

    As your start-up grows, clear legal foundations help you scale with confidence and reduce risk. Gaps in contracts, governance, or data protection can slow momentum and make investment more difficult. Join LegalVision's free webinar, Legal Essentials for Startups: Contracts, Licences, and Governance, with LegalVision's Kristine Biason. Key takeaways: How to set up contract frameworks that […]

  • Introduction to Canva

    Canva is an all-in-one online design tool that makes it simple to create graphics, edit photos/videos and write content. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva with confidence, starting with a broad overview of what you can create and do with Canva including a live demonstration of the Canva Editor. We’ll then explore […]

  • A Strategic Reset for Independent Businesses

    The Stag 140-144 Castle Street, Forfar

    Feeling things are a bit quiet right now? Maybe it’s roadworks, bad weather, or simply that early-year slowdown when people are watching their spending. Whatever the reason, this is the perfect time to step back, evaluate, and reset your business for the year ahead. A new year brings fresh opportunities to refocus, set new goals, […]

  • Legal Update: The Data Use and Access Act 2025 revisited

    Join Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill for an update on the implementation of the Data Use and Access Act 2026. Loretta and Morgan will recap on the key changes and implications for organisations, how to prepare and adapt to the requirements and there will be Q&A for you to ask our experts questions about this […]

  • How to create engaging content

    Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, services and products. In this webinar we will show you how to source and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. This session is ideal for businesses that already have a business website […]

  • Future Skills for Dundee & Tay Cities Tech: DigiTay Roundtable

    The Flour Mill 34 Commercial Street, Dundee

    Help shape the digital skills Dundee and the Tay Cities' tech economy will need next. Dundee and the wider region's tech sector is evolving rapidly. To sustain growth, employers must play a leading role in defining the skills, training models, and pathways needed for the future workforce. This half-day, industry-led roundtable brings together tech employers […]

  • How to avoid costly mistakes with UK VAT | Lunch and Learn

    This practical webinar led by Reda Vaisvidiene breaks down the UK's VAT system in clear, plain English. Designed for business owners and decision-makers, it explains when you need to register, how VAT really works in practice and how to avoid the most common (and expensive) VAT mistakes. You'll leave with actionable steps you can apply […]

  • Scaling delivery through investible solutions

    Councils across the UK face a common challenge: turning ambitious climate strategies into fundable, deliverable projects at pace and scale. While priorities and plans exist, many stop short of investment-ready detail, causing delays, missed funding, and reliance on short-term grants. This webinar will explore the importance of planning, pipeline development, and regional partnerships in unlocking […]

  • Bookkeeping essentials

    At the end of this session, you will be able to: Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business Create a profit and loss account Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed Use financial management to increase revenues and profits Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated You will also receive a […]

  • Getting Your Business Tender Ready – The Checklist

    In Scotland, public sector procurement is governed by rules set out by the Scottish Government. Therefore, there is certain information, policies, and processes which must be in place before your business can begin to bid for public sector contracts. This webinar aims to help Scottish SMEs and social enterprises become tender ready. One of our […]