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SUMMARY:Managing the growth of your small business
DESCRIPTION:Starting a venture is one thing\, growing it is another. Scaling effectively can be one of the most challenging aspects\, with mis-managed growth often leading to downfall after so much time\, effort and money has been invested. So if you are a business owner that has started to see growth\, this webinar will help you to gain more creative\, time and financial freedom as your venture transitions to offer greater reach and impact. \nThis session will look at the principles of growth and: \n\nthe distinction between self-employment and business ownership\nidentifying and implementing optimal systems for record-keeping\, decision-making\, monitoring and evaluation\ndevising a range of risk-management processes to better manage business functions and the people involved\nhow to hire to enable and enhance expansion\nimproving workflow and project management\nlicensing\, franchising\, acquiring another venture
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/managing-the-growth-of-your-small-business-5/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Implementing Value Stream Mapping and Management
DESCRIPTION:Join our Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) on 10 July 2024\, from 9:30am to 12:00 noon\, for a free Lean Breakfast Workshop at W-Zero-1 collaboration space at ETZ\, Aberdeen\, which will provide you with the tools to support you through the Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme’s Process Excellence requirements. \nThe series is designed to help you develop your own continuous improvement strategies\, to apply process improvements\, improve workplace organisation and much more. Each workshop will also begin and end with a 30-minute networking opportunity. \nWorkshop three – Understanding and Implementing Value Stream Mapping and Management \nOur third session of the series will focus on helping you understand value stream mapping and how to integrate the technique into your business. You will learn: \n\nHow to create a value stream\nPractical tips and tools to help interpret a value stream map\n\nOur event is open to all manufacturers and producers – large\, small and sector wide – who wish to improve business efficiency and begin their F4OR accreditation. It’s aimed at business leaders and managers who are looking to introduce a culture of change within the business and who wish to engage the workforce to look for opportunities to do things better and deliver process improvements that can benefit your business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understanding-and-implementing-value-stream-mapping-and-management/
LOCATION:ETZ Ltd\, 53 Blenheim Place\, Aberdeen\, AB25 2DY
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
DESCRIPTION: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 used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant\, and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs. \nWe will: \n\nProvide a structure for a business plan\nReview each section of what should be included within the business plan\nExplain when and how to use a business plan\nExplore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers\nLook at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-your-business-plan-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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SUMMARY:How to generate and increase sales
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/how-to-generate-and-increase-sales-26/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T123000
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SUMMARY:Engaging in Lean
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) is pleased to invite you to this exercise-based workshop. \nThrough the workshop\, you’ll discover the easiest way to engage with your people to start to make improvements to the way work is done\, and how these fits within the wider philosophy of lean. \nWith simulation\, we’ll detail the tools and techniques of Lean\, as well as taking you through the change process and emphasise how best to achieve sustainable change in your business. \nIt’s a fantastic opportunity to find out how you and your workforce can work together in the best interests of the business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/engaging-in-lean/
LOCATION:Scottish Enterprise Glasgow\, 50 Waterloo Street\, Glasgow\, G2 6HQ
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Steady\, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? \nLook no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers\, this session is designed to help you identify your growth potential and create a roadmap for success. \nThrough collaborative discussions with like-minded businesses\, you’ll gain new insights\, tools and knowledge to help support your growth plans. You’ll also walk away with a network of fellow business owners to connect with for ongoing support. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to take your business to new heights!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ready-steady-grow-how-to-expand-your-business-15/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:An introduction to business strategy
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is practical\, outcome driven\, and designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. It will help you develop a strategically led approach that can turbo charge business growth\, identify the core growth strategy(ies) that are right for your business\, and develop an action plan. \nWe will look at: \n\nYour business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development\nThe key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success\nPersonal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development\nAnsoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies\nThe core components of your business delivery\nHow to develop a methodical\, strategic approach to developing your business for future success\n\nAfter the webinar\, you will understand: \n\nHow to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development\nAnsoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool\nHow to create a strategic plan for growing your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-business-strategy-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Managing the growth of your small business
DESCRIPTION:Starting a venture is one thing\, growing it is another. Scaling effectively can be one of the most challenging aspects\, with mis-managed growth often leading to downfall after so much time\, effort and money has been invested. So if you are a business owner that has started to see growth\, this webinar will help you to gain more creative\, time and financial freedom as your venture transitions to offer greater reach and impact. \nThis session will look at the principles of growth and: \n\nthe distinction between self-employment and business ownership\nidentifying and implementing optimal systems for record-keeping\, decision-making\, monitoring and evaluation\ndevising a range of risk-management processes to better manage business functions and the people involved\nhow to hire to enable and enhance expansion\nimproving workflow and project management\nlicensing\, franchising\, acquiring another venture
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/managing-the-growth-of-your-small-business-6/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240730T120000
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SUMMARY:Delivering profit to drive growth
DESCRIPTION:The course covers financial analysis\, strategic decision-making\, resource allocation\, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success. \nWe will cover: \n\nGetting to know your financials\nControlling growth\nImproving decision making\nOpportunities\nCash is king\nControlling change\nPricing strategies for maximum profit\nMeasuring profit
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/delivering-profit-to-drive-growth-7/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240730T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240730T140000
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SUMMARY:Cyber security for your small business
DESCRIPTION:Around 83% of small and medium-sized businesses are not financially prepared to recover from a cyber attack –  which could mean going out of business. \nThis event aims to introduce start-ups and new businesses to the risks they face and provide top tips on how to avoid some common threats\, protect their organisation and enable them to win new business and gain stakeholder support. \nYour host Jim Wright will introduce security\, how it can benefit businesses and allow them to seize opportunities while minimising risk. Jim will also discuss common frameworks and fundamental principles that business leaders should know from the start of their business venture. \nBy the end of this webinar\, attendees will: \n\nunderstand security risks\nunderstand the benefits of security\nhave an awareness of threat actors\nhave an awareness of threat vectors\nhave an awareness of the services that can be offered to support start-ups\nunderstand the regulatory environment in which they work\nunderstand the common frameworks relating to security\n\nJim Wright is the founder and principal consultant of Principle Defence\, a Hertfordshire-based security and data protection consultancy and training provider. Jim has over 17 years of experience in security having served in the British Army before moving into the private sector. \nHe has worked with both private and public sector clients as a consultant\, working on multi-billion pound projects providing information security and data privacy advice and services. He holds a number of certifications including Fellow of Information Privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the Lead Security and Information Risk Advisor (L-SIRA) from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). \nPrinciple Defence is a Trusted Partner of the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (a policing-led initiative) and is a Cyber Essentials Certification Body. \nPlease note\, the webinar may be recorded\, however\, having your Camera and microphone on is optional.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cyber-security-for-your-small-business-5/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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