Events

  • Business expenses – What can I claim?

    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 […]

  • Cut your Energy Costs & Carbon

    [Energy costs are one of the biggest financial challenges for small and medium enterprises leading to tighter margins. Find out from Business Energy Scotland how you can reduce your energy bill and take advantage of energy efficiency support measures available for Scottish businesses. Cutting energy contributes to the overall Just Transition to meet Scotland’s target […]

  • How to communicate effectively | Lunch and Learn

    Have you ever promised yourself you'd stay composed next time… only for your tone to sharpen, your heart to race or your thinking to spiral the moment you feel challenged? Are you doing all the "right" leadership things, yet somehow your message keeps being misunderstood, resisted, or emotionally charged? Leadership isn't about being the loudest […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tax Without the Terror: MTD & Self Assessment Made Simple

    Arbroath Football Club Gayfield Park, Arbroath

    If tax paperwork fills you with dread, you’re not alone, and you’re probably making it harder than it needs to be. Making Tax Digital is changing how HMRC expects small businesses and sole traders to keep records and submit returns. Add Self Assessment into the mix and it’s no wonder people are overwhelmed, stressed, or quietly hoping it’ll all go away. It won’t. This session gives you the opportunity to speak with […]

  • Simple Steps to Get Your Business Online

    The Montrose Playhouse The Mall, Montrose

    Discover straightforward ways to get your business noticed online. Everything is explained in plain language, with quick ideas you can put into practice right away. No digital experience? No problem. This workshop is for absolute beginners, and we’ll guide you through everything at a relaxed, easy pace. You’ll learn simple ways to help people find […]

  • Hidden legal risks every online retailer needs to know

    Selling online creates growth opportunities, but legal gaps can quickly expose retailers to risk. In this session, LegalVision's Rob Nay, Head of Legal, will explain the key legal obligations affecting e-commerce businesses. The webinar will cover consumer law requirements, how to structure contracts with customers and suppliers, and practical steps to protect your brand in […]

  • How to Know What to Charge

    Pricing is one of the biggest levers for growth, but it’s often set early and rarely revisited. This practical session will help founders and small businesses sense-check their pricing and make more confident commercial decisions as they grow. Participants will learn simple frameworks to assess whether their prices are right, understand what customers truly value, […]

  • How a podcast becomes your best business development tool | Lunch and Learn

    Do your prospects and customers really understand what you do and why you do it? Are you reaching the right people whose problems you can solve? Do you have enough high-value, expertise-rich content to keep your team visible and your marketing active? If the answer to any of those questions is "no", then a podcast […]

  • InspireHER: Unlocking creativity

    Creativity is so much more than you may think; it’s about noticing patterns, solving problems you care about, and allowing yourself to experiment. In this practical session, we’ll explore how ideas are formed, how constraint can unlock innovation, and how to use intentional thinking to generate possibilities from what you already know. This session will […]

  • Futureproofing Your Business – People, AI and Productivity

    Part of our megatrends series, learn how you can use emerging technologies to improve performance and support your workforce. Global Megatrends can disrupt markets and challenge established business models, but they can also create powerful new opportunities for businesses that adapt early. In support of the Fair Work Festival 2026. This webinar delivered in conjunction […]

  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in your Business

    The Montrose Playhouse The Mall, Montrose

    Join us for the first in our Angus Business Hub Member Led workshop series - where we provide a platform for our members to showcase their skills. This event will be led by Dawn Walton of Think It Change It. Dawn Walton is a Trauma Therapist and Master NLP practitioner and holds a Masters degree […]

  • The Amazon Pulse: 24 Months of Demand, Behaviour Shifts & the 2026 Outlook

    Barclays Eagle Labs Kinning Park, Glasgow

    Free masterclass on Amazon’s shifting consumer ecosystems. Learn how customer behaviour is changing and build a clear plan for 2026. Amazon isn’t a single marketplace. It’s a set of distinct consumer ecosystems that share the same interface. Join us for a free, in-person masterclass. In this two-hour session, we’ll look at two years of sales […]

  • A step-by-step guide to building your business plan

    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 […]

  • Opening the first door: Build a brand that opens opportunities – with Google

    Your brand is your first impression. Learn how to craft a professional presence that attracts advisers, builds credibility and opens doors. What you'll learn: How to optimise your LinkedIn and social media presence Strategies for building a strategic board of advisers Live exercises to shape your digital first impression Homework: AI-powered outreach to your dream […]

  • Three cost-effective growth strategies that actually work | Lunch and Learn

    Think websites are expensive? Email's dead? AI's going to steal your job? Wrong, wrong and wrong. If you're relying solely on social media, wondering why you're working flat out but not seeing growth, or convinced these "big business" strategies aren't for you, this Lunch and Learn led by Kathy Ennis will change your mind. She'll […]

  • How to sell more via WhatsApp and messaging apps

    As customer expectations shift toward "instant" communication, your business's inbox is no longer just for support – it's your newest shop-front. In this updated session, Emma Watson dives into how small businesses are moving beyond basic chat to close real sales on the apps customers use every day. Whether you're a retailer, maker or service […]

  • Responding to Tender Policy Requirements – Power of Procurement

    Public sector procurement in Scotland is guided by several policy requirements that were put in place so that organisations, operations, and procurement exercises achieve specific, desirable outcomes. So, what does that mean for suppliers? During this training, you will get an overview of the most common policy requirements including Sustainability, Community Benefits, Fair Work Practices, […]

  • Future-Proofing Your Business: Next Steps and Practical Tools

    Final webinar in the megatrends series brings together the key themes from across the programme & focuses on what your business can do next. This final session will concentrate on practical tools and techniques that you can use to anticipate future change, test strategic options and respond with confidence in an uncertain environment. It will […]

  • Social media essentials: Facebook

    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 […]