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SUMMARY:Making Foundation Apprenticeships Work for Employers
DESCRIPTION:Are you an employer that wants to support your first apprentice\, but are struggling with the process? Need quick\, tailored support specifically for Foundation Apprenticeships? Check this out. \nScottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers\, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022\, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships work for Scotland’s people\, business and economy. \nOn this “”Foundation Apprenticeships: How to take action”” webinar we will take a look at the necessary steps you need to take\, as an employer\, to successfully recruit your first Foundation Apprentice. Expect to learn about: where to find a suitable framework and the learning providers who deliver; finding a suitable candidate that aligns to your business need/values; setting a project that works for you and the learner; how to mentor and support the learner on their journey and much more.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-foundation-apprenticeships-work-for-employers/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:In part 1\, we saw how search engines work and how to find out what people are searching for. \nIn part 2\, we’ll look at the many factors that influence how far up the search rankings you go. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe ways you can optimise these factors\nhow to keep up with future changes in the algorithms that search engines use\nHow to use tools and plug-ins such as Google Search Console\, Google My Business and robots.txt.\nA practical demonstration of how to avoid ‘violations’ and their consequent penalties\n\nThis is a joint VisitScotland and DigitalBoost event which is funded by Digital Scotland and delivered by Business Gateway. \nThis webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses-part-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Sales – How to find them\, make them and keep them
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhy a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like and a good understanding of their problems\, needs and wants is key to sales success.\nHow to develop your sales platform using digital tools\, platforms\, and techniques.\nThe different motivations potential customers may have and how to identify which ‘buttons’ your business needs to press.\nThe key phases in prospecting\, qualifying\, and converting sales prospects.\nThe value of a Sales Funnel and how it can be used to help plan and achieve sales.\nWhy keeping the customers you already have is the best sales strategy of all?\nThe importance of appropriate customer service in retaining customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/sales-how-to-find-them-make-them-and-keep-them-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Starting a business: Everything you need to know
DESCRIPTION:Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss\, Business Gateway is here to support you and this webinar will help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will explore your potential customers\, the problems your business can solve for them and how you can do that better than the competition. Once that is clear\, we will look at the key activities and costs involved in starting and running the business and tools for determining the commercial viability before considering the main options for business structures (sole trader\, partnership\, or limited company). \nWe will look at: \n\nPersonal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?\nResearching your market – to develop an understanding of your market\, who your customers are\, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field.\nBusiness structure – what are the main business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business.\nCreating your start-up action plan – an outline.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/starting-a-business-everything-you-need-to-know-22/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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SUMMARY:Retail Recharge Series - The Power of Great Customer Service in your Retail Business
DESCRIPTION:Great customer service is critical to any retail business. This workshop will look at the levels of customer service expected/required and how this directly relates to the generation of increased sales and profit. It will help you to understand how to interact on a personal level with your customer (despite online sales increasing\, the majority of retail transactions are still face to face). \nWe will look at body language and communication skills\, recruitment\, training and coaching\, to ensure that you and your team understand and have the skills to deliver the level of service to match your brand image. This in turn will develop customer loyalty and provide the foundation for growing your customer base and increasing sales/profits. \nThe workshop will cover the following: \n\nUnderstanding you customer\nDefinition of great customer service\nHow body language and natural communication can influence sales\nWhy levels of customer service and communication need to reflect the business brand image.\n\nThis event is for businesses in Dundee\, Angus and Perthshire.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/retail-recharge-series-the-power-of-great-customer-service-in-your-retail-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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