Over the coming months, employers may encounter some challenges as they continue to navigate economic uncertainty inflationary pressures and higher costs. Many businesses are already feeling an increasing financial burden, and accordingly, some may want to undertake a review of their operating costs. While many employers will want to do all they can to reduce […]
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 […]
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. We will cover: Why a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like, and a good understanding of […]
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 […]
This webinar by Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is second in a series of four topics in the Community Wealth Building (CWB) event programme. This event will help participants explore how, practically, inclusive business models can contribute to the other 4 pillars of CWB: Spending and Procurement, Workforce, Land and Property and Finance. This series of […]
Janine Marriott explains practical business uses for the AI that everyone is talking about – Chat GPT We will cover the following topics and more, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions at the end on how it can help your particular business/industry. What is ChatGPT and how does it work? How […]
This webinar is 1 in a series of 4 topics and forms the second part of Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) CWB event programme aimed to help participants explore how, practically, inclusive business models can contribute to the other 4 pillars of CWB: Spending and Procurement, Workforce, Land and Property and Finance. This series of webinars […]
Our online session is for employers who want to understand the root causes of the gender pay gap and how they can relate to their business. The webinar will include: A presentation on gender inequality in the workplace including key considerations for SMEs How to identify inequalities in your business, and How to use this […]
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. Helping you consider your plans from exploring your potential customers to looking at the key activities and costs involved. We will cover: Personal finance planning […]
The Transform Business Festival is an event which connects entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses of all shapes and sizes over the course of a day. After the success of its launch in 2023 at the Science Centre Dundee, this year's event continues its tour of Tayside at Perth Concert Hall on 22 February 2024, focused on […]
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 considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear bus and coach company Shuttle […]
You have invested time, energy, and money into your project, however, have you protected the innovation? Following this webinar, you will understand how to manage your intellectual property (IP) or how to start the process of registering it. Topics covered include: What are intellectual assets (IA)? What is intellectual property (IP)? How to use IP […]
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 […]
Ready to continue your learning with Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) Community Wealth Building programme? This is the third of four webinars that explore how inclusive business models can contribute to the four key pillars of CWB: spending and procurement, workforce, land and property and finance. Delivered by support partners of CDS (including the Scottish Land […]
Following the announcement of Scottish Enterprise’s new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach directly with the GlobalScot network. Join this session to hear from mission lead Elaine Morrison on Driving Capital Investment for Productivity. Driving up levels of capital investment is critical to driving up productivity, leading to […]
Employers are legally obliged to take steps to minimise difficulties or disadvantages which may arise in the workplace for those with a disability. These steps are known as reasonable adjustments. It is crucial that employers are aware of their responsibilities towards employees and job applicants who require reasonable adjustments. This workshop aims to provide attendees […]
Join this session to learn how you can build a social media strategy into your business plan. In this session you will learn: how social media can help you reach new customers online the building blocks of a simple social media strategy tools that can help you save time when creating social posts This session […]
Following the announcement of Scottish Enterprise’s new strategy for economic transformation, our mission leads are keen to share this approach directly with the GlobalScot network. Join this session to hear from mission lead Elaine Morrison on Driving Capital Investment for Productivity. Driving up levels of capital investment is critical to driving up productivity, leading to […]
Join us for an insightful workshop looking at the challenges facing businesses today, as we offer a selection of considerations and provocations designed to inspire business owners to reimagine their long-term goals. This will involve a business health check with a 5 point plan Customer Engagement and Retention – A New Era Driving Sales and […]
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 […]
