Events

  • Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

    Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? Look 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. Through collaborative discussions with like-minded businesses, you’ll gain […]

  • The Psychology of Unlocking Ambition and Managing Risk

    In an ideal world, companies should have a risk culture that balances risk awareness and risk taking. A lack of risk can lead to the stagnation of innovation, whereas too much risk can cause a company to lose valuable resources or financial gains. This webinar will explore ambition and risk in business and the growth […]

  • Tourism Experiences: Online Booking or Bust

    Join VisitScotland's new interactive webinar workshop and take a deeper look at online booking systems for visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies. Discover how an online booking system can transform your operations. From streamlining processes to maximising bookings – make sure it’s one of the most important tools in your marketing arsenal. You’ll also […]

  • Transforming Our Towns: How Digitisation is Driving Local Economic Growth

    In today's fast-paced world, digitisation is not just a buzzword—it's the driving force behind economic growth, efficiency, and scalability. Our local economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, fueled by digital advancements that are reshaping industries, creating jobs, and fostering a new era of prosperity. Event Highlights Explore Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions: Discover how local businesses are […]

  • Cyber Security for your small business

    To attend this webinar, there are no prerequisites or prior experience needed. It is aimed at start-up businesses and those who are interested in creating a start-up. It would also be beneficial for more established businesses who are looking at security as a business differentiator and learn how it can be used to win new […]

  • Managing People for Growth

    Our workshops cover several key areas that can help you develop the skills of your people managers. You'll learn how to: Identify the skills and approaches managers require to perform their roles successfully both now and in the future. Implement fair and progressive work practices through an understanding of key drivers that can develop new […]

  • Tourism Experiences: Mastering Online Travel Agents

    Can Online Travel Agents (OTAs) add to your growth and, most importantly, to your profitability? Join our interactive webinar designed to provide visitor attractions, activity providers, and tour companies, with an in depth understanding of working with OTAs. This session will focus on businesses that are looking to start using OTAs for the first time […]

  • An introduction to business strategy

    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. We will […]

  • Business Support – Drop In Sessions

    Kirriemuir Library 28 Reform Street, Kirriemuir

    The Business Gateway team will be at Kirriemuir Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions. Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our […]

  • Business Support – Drop In Sessions

    Brechin Library 10 St. Ninians Square, Brechin

    The Business Gateway team will be at Brechin Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions. Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our […]

  • An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small businesses

    You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This practical webinar will explore how AI can help improve your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping you better […]

  • Tourism Experiences: Discover the Travel Trade

    Join VisitScotland's last webinar of the series and discover the world of travel trade. Learn about the landscape of travel distribution, market insights and trends. Explore the opportunities of working with the travel trade and how diversifying routes to market can help you grow business year-round. This free, hour-long webinar takes place on 7 November […]

  • Continuous Improvement Business Breakfast Workshop

    Engineering Partnership Innovation Centre Keptie Road, Arbroath

    Our breakfast workshop – delivered by our Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) – is an opportunity to take a step back and look at an alternative way of working and thinking about your business. As well as providing a short overview of the SMAS, we’ll explore how lean manufacturing can help engage people and create […]

  • SMAS engaging in Lean workshop

    National Manufacturing Institute Scotland 3 Netherton Square, Paisley

    This event is aimed at outlining the easiest way to engage with your people to start to make improvements to the way work is done, and how these activities fit within the wider philosophy of lean. This event will use a simulation to demonstrate these tools and techniques in an engaging way. It will take […]

  • Retail Support for Independent businesses

    Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

    This session will include a presentation from our retail and business expert followed by an interactive discussion, giving the opportunity for attendees to share experiences, exchange best practices, and learn from one another. In this session we’ll explore the realities of operating a business in today’s challenging economic and political environment, while also identifying key […]

  • Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

    This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Joining instructions will be shared with you once you have reserved your space. Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? Look no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers, this session is designed […]

  • Selling Your Business Masterclass

    Have you considered a succession plan for your business? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Aimed at business owners who are considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear from industrial machinery […]

  • 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 […]

  • Business Support – Drop In Sessions

    Carnoustie Library 21 High Street, Carnoustie

    The Business Gateway team will be at Carnoustie Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions. Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our […]

  • An introduction to business strategy

    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. We will […]