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SUMMARY:Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book your free place today at the Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop – Come along\, have your say and get involved in how outdoor adventure tourism is developed in Angus. \nThe Angus Tourism Cooperative are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoor Adventure Tourism Strategy with the aim of raising awareness of outdoor adventure\, nature\, health and wellbeing focussed tourism activities in Angus. \nThis is an exciting initiative that will give the Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-being and Wildlife tourism industry a unique opportunity to look at emerging opportunities\, and to discuss ways of addressing issues and concerns that together will generate a greater return from our visitors and build a stronger industry. \nThis is a critical time as we emerge from Covid-19\, face new consumer trends & expectations\, and adapt to a future net zero agenda. Now is the time to help shape the future of the sector in Angus. \nAs part of this process\, we would like to invite you to participate in one of our upcoming workshops being held in Angus. At the workshops we will share with you the key findings to date and importantly the latest outdoor adventure market trends. \nThe workshops will focus on questions such as: \n1. What is the current provision of outdoor experiences in Angus\, and do they meet consumer expectations? \n2. What are the gaps within the current offering and can we identify the potential to develop achievable\, deliverable activities and experiences within Angus? \n3. What differentiates Angus and gives us a competitive advantage as a Marine\, Adventure and Wildlife tourism destination? \n4. What factors are hindering sustainable growth of outdoors adventure tourism in Angus\, and how do we build on our advantages and strengthen the return on our key markets? \nBTS is working with The Angus Tourism Cooperative on the planning process and will facilitate these workshops. We invite you to participate in a workshop to discuss your aspirations and thoughts for outdoors adventure in Angus and to assist in identifying the most appropriate steps that should be taken in the next five years. \nThese workshops are the initial phase of consultation and we are looking forward to working with you in the ongoing process of developing the strategy. \nEvent Dates \nThe workshops are being held on the following dates and you can book your place on one of the workshops by clicking the links below: \n\nMonday 27th February; 4.00pm – 6.00pm; Murton Farm\, Murton Steading; Arbroath Road; Forfar\, DD8 2RZ; http://bit.ly/3HD0CXe \nTuesday 28th February; 9.30 – 11.30pm; Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort; Kingennie\, Broughty Ferry\, DD5 3RD;  http://bit.ly/40JRPeH \n\nThe workshops are open to any business\, community group\, local authority with an interest in Marine\, Adventure\, Health and Well-Being or Wildlife Tourism in Angus.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/angus-outdoor-adventure-strategy-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Forbes of Kingennie\, DD5 3RD
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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SUMMARY:Fair Work Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fair Work is an investment in everyone\, for everyone. It can improve productivity\, innovation\, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. \nFor staff\, Fair Work can increase financial security\, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses\, it brings more engaged\, committed and adaptable workers who spot challenges and opportunities\, solve problems\, offer insight and ideas for business improvement\, and create value. \nWhat’s the event about? \nThis is a fully funded programme which will help participating companies to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of fair work (for both the business and its staff)\nDevelop an action plan to embed or improve current people practices\nPrioritise and take next steps to implementing an action plan\n\nThe type of projects and actions that could result from a fair work action plan include: \n\nImproving people and fair work practices\nSkills\, leadership and management development\nCreating a positive culture and values-based approach\nImproving employee engagement and supporting performance management practices
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fair-work-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:HR
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SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, run by Business Gateway sustainability advisors\, will give you everything you need to know to start integrating this new\, exciting part of business into your company. \nBy the end of this session\, you will be confident with the definition of sustainability and how it relates to your business\, know how to go about making your business more sustainable\, and be able to identify methods to enhance your business’ sustainability and the opportunities surrounding this. \nThe event will also hear from Sustainable Kirriemuir who will guide us through Carbon Literacy\, what it means and the opportunities for training within your business. \nAt the event attendees will have the opportunity to sign up to a two hour one to one session with David to take place on 13 or 14 March (in person or on Zoom) when he can provide more tailored support to you and your business. \nThis is a face-2-face event taking place at Sustainable Kirriemuir\, lunch will be provided.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/building-a-sustainable-business/
LOCATION:Sustainable Kirriemuir\, 2 St. Malcolms Wynd\, Kirriemuir\, DD8 4HB
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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SUMMARY:Improving Your Search Engine Ranking
DESCRIPTION:The session will focus on assisting with search engine performance\, with reference to Google Analytics (GA) and Search Console data\, both offering a wide selection of reports. \nTo get the most out of the session it’s important that you: \n\nHave a website live and running.\nHave Google Analytics setup and active on the website (Universal\, not GA4).\nHave Search Console setup and active on the website.\nCheck that there is data collecting in both tools.\nKnow your login details for both tools and are able to login in advance of the session.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/improving-your-search-engine-ranking/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Online Sales: Improve\, develop & make more money
DESCRIPTION:What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online business is measuring its effectiveness – you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon\, neither or both? This webinar will help you decide. \nWe will cover: \n\nFactors to consider when selling online.\nWhat eCommerce options exist\, and the benefits of each\nDifferences in available eCommerce platforms\nBenefits of automation\nKey items to optimise performance
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/online-sales-improve-develop-make-more-money-17/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Tourism industry webinar: free energy-saving advice and funding
DESCRIPTION:Business Energy Scotland are partnering with VisitScotland to deliver a free webinar to provide energy saving advice and highlight the funding and support available to tourism businesses. \nDiscover what free support is available so you can quickly get started making changes. \nJoin to learn about: \n\nThe interest-free loans available to Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – currently with up to £30k cashback grants\nThe fully funded expert consultancy advice and support available to SMEs\nHow you can help your business minimise the impact of rising energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint\nBusinesses that have already implemented energy-saving changes\, what they did and the positive impact this has had on their business\n\nWho should attend? \nThis event is designed specifically for managers\, directors and owners of Scottish tourism businesses and organisations\, including accommodation providers\, attractions\, and more. This webinar will be especially useful for decision makers in these organisations who hold responsibility for business improvement\, and responsible and sustainable tourism targets.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-industry-webinar-free-energy-saving-advice-and-funding/
CATEGORIES:Energy,Finance,Tourism
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SUMMARY:Google and VisitScotland presents: tourism accommodation – make the most of Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals
DESCRIPTION:Join this special session for tourism accommodation (hotels\, B&Bs\, guest houses\, hostels and self-catering owners) with Google and VisitScotland. \nHear from Google as to how your business can take advantage of direct booking links on their Google Business Profile and in Google Maps. \nYou’ll also gain a better understanding of how to more effectively advertise your accommodation using Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/google-and-visitscotland-presents-tourism-accommodation-make-the-most-of-google-hotels-and-google-vacation-rentals/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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SUMMARY:The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business\, including basic bookkeeping\, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund your business. At the end of the session\, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement basic bookkeeping skills across your business\nCreate a profit and loss account\nUnderstand what expenses can and cannot be claimed\nUse financial management to increase revenues and profits\nUnderstand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-essentials-of-bookkeeping-and-what-expenses-you-can-claim-11/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Cost of Doing Business: Reducing Energy Costs - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Is your business impacted by rising energy costs? Join three practical webinars to discover low-cost investment opportunities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. \nJoin Mike Milner\, Tomson Consulting Ltd\, and Scottish Enterprise’s Sustainability Specialists on this practical three-part online series looking at the no cost\, low cost\, and investment opportunities for your company to reduce energy costs\, increase efficiencies and support decarbonisation – building long-term resilience in your business.These webinars are of value to all Scottish companies looking for practical solutions to reduce the impact of the energy crisis while working towards net zero. The webinars will provide insights into cost saving options for all sectors\, including energy monitoring\, management\, and behavioural change. You’ll also hear about specialised solutions associated with heating and cooling\, equipment\, and on-site renewable energy generation. \nMike Milner is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over two decades of practical experience in many sectors including food and drink\, manufacturing\, hospitality and leisur\, construction\, and historic buildings. \nWebinar 2 — Opportunities – electricity saving and renewables: \n\nLighting and controls\nIT equipment and servers\nCompressed air – generation\, distribution and use\nMotors\, drive and pumps\nRenewables and battery storage
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cost-of-doing-business-reducing-energy-costs-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Energy
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system. \nThis workshop will explain: \n\nwhat financial records are needed\nthe broad principles and procedures of accounting systems\nhow to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised\nwhich financial statements and statutory returns are relevant to your business\ndifferent accounting periods and financial years\nhow to use financial records for monitoring the financial state of your business\ncash flow forecasting\, profit and loss statements as well as what they should contain\nwhat financial measures and forecasts are needed by your business\nwhat information on financial record keeping is available and from whom\n\nBy the end of the workshop you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-bookkeeping-10/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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