This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the SFI26 scheme, outlining the available options and offering practical guidance on planning and preparing applications. The session is designed for both organic and non-organic farmers, helping attendees understand how the scheme can be integrated into different farming systems. It will also highlight opportunities for capital grants […]
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 […]
Public Contracts Scotland is the national public sector tender portal for Scotland. It lists contract opportunities for all public sector bodies and has a “Quick Quote” function for lower value contracts. This webinar will help you to ensure that you’re not only comfortable using the PCS website but also know how to generate business from […]
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that helps you understand how your website is performing. It helps answer lots of questions, including: Which marketing channels drive traffic to your site? What pages are users looking at the most? What impact does mobile have on your potential customers? During this webinar, we’ll help you understand how […]
Join our online hustings to discuss the potential of regenerative farming with MSPs and party spokespeople from across Scotland. What does the future hold for regenerative farming in Scotland? As the nation moves toward more sustainable land use, the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) and the Scottish Agroecology Partnership (SAP) invite you to a national […]
Introducing the enhanced SMAS Business Improvement Academy. Please Note: This is a 10 day programme commencing 16 April 2026 and finishing 9 July 2026. The enhanced Business Improvement Academy (BIA) from the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) delivers a high-impact, hands-on programme to help manufacturers and process-driven businesses not only learn about Lean but embed […]
New and established businesses will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in. This webinar will teach you what you need to include and how. We will walk you through what should be included within a business plan, how a business plan is […]
Many entrepreneurs start with a product idea, but successful businesses start with a strong business model. In this interactive masterclass, we will use the Business Model Canvas to explore the key questions every founder must answer: * Who is your customer? * What problem are you solving? * How will you reach your market? * […]
Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. In this webinar you will: Learn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach […]
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, […]
Securing funding can be a game-changer — but writing a strong application takes more than just filling out forms. This webinar will offer tools and insights to help improve your chances of a successful application, including: Clarifying and communicating your funding need Building a persuasive business case with clear objectives and costings Understanding your funder’s […]
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 […]
In this Masterclass, we'll explore grants for small businesses! We'll cover government schemes, sector-specific grants, and application best practices. You'll leave this session clearer on the grant process and confident to start applying for grants that might be right for you! This is an interactive session, so please come along with questions.
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 […]
Thinking about using Instagram to communicate with existing and potential customers? Want to showcase your products or services using it? During this webinar we will cover: Getting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools Best practice profiles, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd The types of […]
No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. During this webinar, you will: Learn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives Learn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for […]
This webinar focuses on the main areas of spend that many businesses might incur, and provides a detailed and HMRC backed overview of what can and should be claimed. This webinar will cover: What constitutes a business expense The HMRC rules around business expenses What you can claim and more importantly what you cannot when […]
Free Recruitment Support Discover how Jobcentre Plus can save your business time and money with: FREE vacancy advertising across national platforms FREE shortlisting to match the right people to your role FREE candidate matching for interview No recruitment agency or job board costs at any stage You’ll be able to speak directly with Employer Advisers […]
In this interactive session, we'll be joined by Daniel Hembling, business mentor and AI whizz! Daniel will be sharing his tips and tricks for using AI in your B2B sales strategy to actually get results. After a short presentation, we'll open the floor to an interactive Q&A, where you'll have the chance to get your […]
Sales are the lifeblood of every business. This webinar focuses on a pragmatic approach to sales strategy and delivery and is designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. We will cover: Why a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like, and a good understanding of […]
