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SUMMARY:Essential Leadership - Taster & Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new business leader\, someone who aims to move to a leadership role in the next two to three years\, or the leader of a business that’s in the early stages of growth? \nIf so\, the Essential Leadership programme could be for you. \nYou can join our taster session\, which will give an overview of the programme. This will help yo ensure it’s the right leadership development programme for you. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask the team questions about the programme. \nWhats involved in the programme?\n\nPre-programme onboarding – diagnostics (including 360) will be undertaken with each participant prior to the structured learning sessions. During the feedback session the diagnostic results will be discussed\, and you’ll identify and agree on actions to take forward.\nFive half-day workshops – this programme of workshops is delivered over approximately three months. These facilitated sessions are where the like-minded individuals come together to learn\, and to share issues and solutions. You will support\, challenge\, and inspire each other.\nFour hours of coaching – with a dedicated qualified coach to further develop you as a leader. The focus can be on business or personal development.\nA half-day forward action planning session – you’ll review what you have learned\, track your progress to date and plan the next steps\, with the support of your sponsor.\n\nHow much does the full programme cost?\nThere is a cost to the programme\, which has been significantly subsidised by Scottish Enterprise – cost payable per delegate is £700 plus VAT.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/essential-leadership-taster-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Skills & Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T170000
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
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UID:10089193-1715853600-1715857200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Growth Leadership - Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a leader of a business with planned growth aspirations\, a leader looking to build on previous leadership development over the next two to three years\, or the leader of a business that’s in the early stages of growth? \nIf so\, the Growth Leadership programme could be for you. You can join our taster session to get an overview of the programme. This will help you ensure it’s the right leadership development programme for you. \nYou’ll also get the opportunity to ask the team questions about the programme. Growth Leadership is aimed at leaders whose businesses have planned growth aspiration\, as well as experienced leaders wishing to build on previous leadership development participation. \nWhat’s involved in Growth Leadership?\n\nPre-programme onboarding – you’ll get personal and business assessments and diagnostics prior to the structured learning sessions. Before the learning phase\, the diagnostic results will be discussed and actions to take forward will be identified and agreed.\nLearning phase – you can join eight 0.5-day workshops\, delivered over approximately three months. These facilitated sessions bring the group of leaders together to learn\, share issues and solutions and support\, and challenge and inspire each other.\nPost-programme support and implementation – you’ll review what has been learned\, track progress to date\, review the action plan and plan your next steps.\nYou’ll also get coaching with a dedicated qualified coach to further develop you as a leader – your coach can focus on business or personal development.\n\nPricing\nThe cost to participating businesses is £1600 (plus VAT) per participant. \nThe programme is significantly subsidised by Scottish Enterprise.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/growth-leadership-taster-session/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Skills & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240522T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240520T120059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T120059Z
UID:10089253-1716379200-1716382800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The essential guide to Trade Fairs
DESCRIPTION:If you’re thinking about selling wholesale via trade shows and not sure where to start\, this session will help you understand what’s involved and how to get started. \nYou’ll learn more about: \n• How to choose your stand \n• What you need to think about when setting up \n• Pricing and marketing yourself \n• Navigating contracts to follow up \nExhibition industry experts Becky and Stacey will give an overview to help you decide if this could be a worthwhile route to market for your business. \nSpringboard Events call on decades of experience in trade shows to bring you the basics of what you need to know to navigate this daunting move.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-essential-guide-to-trade-fairs/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T095005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T095005Z
UID:10089148-1716458400-1716465600@investinangus.com
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-5/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240527T120000
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CREATED:20240429T095235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T095235Z
UID:10089152-1716804000-1716811200@investinangus.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240528T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T095328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T095328Z
UID:10089154-1716890400-1716897600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Steady\, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Joining instructions will be shared with you once you have reserved your space. \nReady 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-13/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T104110Z
UID:10088853-1716994800-1716998400@investinangus.com
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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cyber-security-for-your-small-business-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240606T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T095751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T095751Z
UID:10089160-1717680600-1717687800@investinangus.com
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-25/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240507T102059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T102059Z
UID:10089217-1718096400-1718107200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Process Improvement Training
DESCRIPTION:Join our Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) on 11 June 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 two – Understanding Process Improvement Training \nThe second session in our series will focus on supporting your business with process improvements. You will learn: \n\nThe flow of departments within a company\nThe importance of gathering data to prioritise improvement actions\nPractical tips and tools to identify waste and how to challenge it\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-process-improvement-training/
LOCATION:ETZ Ltd\, 53 Blenheim Place\, Aberdeen\, AB25 2DY
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240507T101641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T101641Z
UID:10089215-1718100000-1718103600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Growth Leadership - Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a leader of a business with planned growth aspirations\, a leader looking to build on previous leadership development over the next two to three years\, or the leader of a business that’s in the early stages of growth? \nIf so\, the Growth Leadership programme could be for you. You can join our taster session to get an overview of the programme. This will help you ensure it’s the right leadership development programme for you. \nYou’ll also get the opportunity to ask the team questions about the programme. Growth Leadership is aimed at leaders whose businesses have planned growth aspiration\, as well as experienced leaders wishing to build on previous leadership development participation.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/growth-leadership-taster-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Skills & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T101323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T101338Z
UID:10089190-1718184600-1718188200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Essential Leadership - Taster & Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a new business leader\, someone who aims to move to a leadership role in the next two to three years\, or the leader of a business that’s in the early stages of growth? \nIf so\, the Essential Leadership programme could be for you. \nYou can join our taster session\, which will give an overview of the programme. This will help yo ensure it’s the right leadership development programme for you. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask the team questions about the programme. \nWhats involved in the programme?\n\nPre-programme onboarding – diagnostics (including 360) will be undertaken with each participant prior to the structured learning sessions. During the feedback session the diagnostic results will be discussed\, and you’ll identify and agree on actions to take forward.\nFive half-day workshops – this programme of workshops is delivered over approximately three months. These facilitated sessions are where the like-minded individuals come together to learn\, and to share issues and solutions. You will support\, challenge\, and inspire each other.\nFour hours of coaching – with a dedicated qualified coach to further develop you as a leader. The focus can be on business or personal development.\nA half-day forward action planning session – you’ll review what you have learned\, track your progress to date and plan the next steps\, with the support of your sponsor.\n\nHow much does the full programme cost?\nThere is a cost to the programme\, which has been significantly subsidised by Scottish Enterprise – cost payable per delegate is £700 plus VAT.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/essential-leadership-taster-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Skills & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240527T083933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T083933Z
UID:10089295-1718204400-1718208000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Precision Medicine Opportunities in the USA
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is delivered in partnership with healthcare market specialists\, AVIA\, and will empower companies involved in Precision Medicine & Data-Driven Healthcare to increase market awareness and improve understanding of health systems\, potential customers and investors in this $25 billion marketplace.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/precision-medicine-opportunities-in-the-usa/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T100107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T100107Z
UID:10089166-1718204400-1718211600@investinangus.com
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240617T092507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T092507Z
UID:10089469-1718703000-1718706600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill
DESCRIPTION:The Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill was first introduced to Parliament in 2022. It is the first major piece of data protection legislation since the UK left the EU\, but the legislative approval process was paused to enable collaboration and input from business leaders and data experts. \nThe latest version of the bill\, presented to Parliament in March 2024\, is intended to establish a UK data protection regime that works for individuals and organisations while maintaining high standards of data protection. \nIn this webinar Data Protection specialists\, Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill will discuss some of the changes proposed by the bill and key provisions organisations should be made aware of. \nWho should attend? \n\nIndividuals responsible for managing privacy\nData Protection and Governance professionals\nManagers\nBusiness owners
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/data-protection-and-digital-information-dpdi-bill/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Legislation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T100201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T100201Z
UID:10089168-1718704800-1718712000@investinangus.com
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-6/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240603T093818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T093818Z
UID:10089306-1718704800-1718712000@investinangus.com
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-14/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240603T093724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T093724Z
UID:10089303-1718704800-1718715600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build your Business Confidence in Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel your business confidence could use a boost? \nThis is your chance to enhance your tourism expertise with professional support. \nThis course is designed for individuals who understand the importance of working on their business\, not just in it. In the initial masterclass you will be encouraged to audit your own business or business idea\, identify key areas impacting your success and explore tools and techniques to overcome your obstacles. \nThe two follow-up sessions are designed as individual consultations\, providing attendees with the opportunity to discuss their specific business needs. This ensures that you will finish the course feeling more confident and armed with your very own business action plan. \nThroughout the course\, you’ll be supported by our friendly and relatable course leaders\, Kate Mason and Debbie Hutchison\, two local businesswomen with years of experience in building tourism brands. They understand first-hand the challenges you face and how to overcome them. \nBook now and take the first step towards transforming your business today!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-your-business-confidence-in-tourism/
LOCATION:Strathmore Rugby Club\, Inchmacoble Park\, Forfar\, DD8 1RL
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Tourism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240610T105834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T105834Z
UID:10089330-1718715600-1718719200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Circular Communities Toolkit Launch
DESCRIPTION:The circular economy can bring with it many advantages beyond just being better for our environment. \nWith the launch of the Circular Communities Toolkit\, find out how your local area can get involved and what the benefits could be for your communities! \nCo-presented by Kimberley Guthrie\, Chief Officer\, Scotland’s Towns Partnership with Deborah Mooney\, Consultant (Partnerships) and Cheryl Robb\, Partnerships Manager\, Zero Waste Scotland.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/circular-communities-toolkit-launch/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240610T110238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T110238Z
UID:10089332-1718787600-1718892000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Summer School 2024: Innovation in Town and City Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:The Glasgow Climate Pact\, signed at COP26\, was a step forward in our effort to tackle climate change. But there are serious concerns that it is not enough. While the Glasgow Climate Pact gives guidelines on how we tackle climate change\, it’s not legally binding. \nA clear sign that we are not moving fast enough is that COP26 aimed to ‘keep 1.5ᵒC alive’\, to minimise a rise in global temperatures. In 2023\, just two years later\, 1.5ᵒC has already been breached. More needs to be done. \nSlow progress is not a new problem. The friction between countries on a global stage has always been a barrier to progress. That’s why there is a growing consensus that climate action has to be driven by towns and cities at a local level. The place management industry has every incentive to lead on this. \nNot only are our towns and cities exposed to extreme weather events which are taking a toll on the business community in areas hit by repeated storms and flooding\, but there are also a number of co-benefits to climate action which can bring economic growth. Furthermore\, as outlined in our ground breaking virtual event ‘Divided We Fall’ there needs to be the type of coordinated approach that necessitates the involvement of place management. \nFollowing the legacy of COP26\, Summer School 2024 will take place in Glasgow with a range of keynote sessions\, workshops\, study tours and panel debates. We will explore a number of issues crucial to local climate action including recovering from extreme weather\, business engagement on sustainability\, the 15 minute city\, and the impact of net zero on regeneration. We will use an amended format to deliver more interactive workshops and panel debate to allow members to share best practice.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/summer-school-2024-innovation-in-town-and-city-climate-action/
LOCATION:University of Strathclyde\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow\, G1 1RD
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Environment,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T100257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T100257Z
UID:10089170-1718805600-1718812800@investinangus.com
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240603T094323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T094323Z
UID:10089312-1718874000-1718886600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Operational Excellence Breakfast Workshop
DESCRIPTION:At this highly interactive event\, the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) will simulate how businesses are run\, highlight some of the typical daily challenges that we experience and demonstrate an alternative way of looking at your business via simple ‘lean thinking’ principles. This approach is designed to help you gain a better understanding of what might be required to get you started on\, or maintain\, your operational excellence journey. \nThere will also be a live practical demonstration from SP Automation and Robotics. The demonstration will showcase some of the company’s products in automation\, Industry 4.0 technology and collaborative robots that look to improve productivity in manufacturing production. \nYou will also hear from Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) and The Skills Academy\, delivered by Dundee and Angus College. You’ll learn how\, by providing access to creative spaces\, skills training\, business advice and support\, the MSIP site has become an innovation ecosystem for manufacturers across the region and a prime location to sustainably grow your business. \nThis event is open to all manufacturers – large\, small and sector wide – who wish to improve business efficiency. Particularly those who have responsibility for championing or driving business improvement within the workplace and/or those involved in the implementation of new processes\, technologies and new ways of working.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/operational-excellence-breakfast-workshop/
LOCATION:Michelin Innovation Parc\, Baldovie Road\, Dundee\, DD4 8UQ
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240617T100535Z
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UID:10089497-1718893800-1718897400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Boost your productivity with AI
DESCRIPTION:This Google Digital Garage session introduces learners to cutting-edge AI tools that are already available from Google and others\, to show some of the smartest ways digital-age workers can use them to save time at work and on tasks. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nan introduction to generative AI and how it works\nhow to use AI-powered tools and techniques to save you time\nan overview to crafting effective prompts\n\nThis session is run using YouTube and is 45 minutes long. \nThe course assumes no prior knowledge or experience so there is no pre-reading necessary.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/boost-your-productivity-with-ai-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240617T100439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T100439Z
UID:10089495-1718895600-1718899200@investinangus.com
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-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240620T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240617T100348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T100348Z
UID:10089493-1718899200-1718902800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Understanding machine learning
DESCRIPTION:This session teaches the foundations of how machine learning models learn and work\, the components of designing a problem for machine learning to solve and a basic understanding of the resources and tools needed for a business to invest in machine learning. Aimed at small business leaders / owners or anyone looking to get a better understanding on the subject. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nhow different machine learning models work\nthe essentials for preparing data for a machine learning project\noptions for implementing machine learning for a business\n\nThis session is run using YouTube and is 60 minutes long. \nThe course assumes no prior knowledge or experience so there is no pre-reading necessary.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understanding-machine-learning-5/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240610T105710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T105710Z
UID:10089328-1719223200-1719228600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:STP Learning Event: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Towns and Places
DESCRIPTION:As the go-to body for towns\, STP continues to support Scottish Government’s delivery of the Town Centre Action Plan vision – “Towns and town centres are for the wellbeing of people\, planet and the economy. Towns are for everyone\, and everyone has a role to play in making their own town and town centres successful.” \nOur wider work programme covers action themes of planning\, town centre first\, taxation and fiscal levers\, town centre living\, digital towns\, enterprising communities and vibrant local economies\, climate action\, measuring and evaluating progress\, demonstrator towns. \nAs part of this work programme\, our 2023 – 2024 Learning Event Series has covered Climate\, Digital\, and Community Wealth Building. The fourth and final topic in this series centres around inclusive and accessible towns. \nLearning Event #4 – Creating Inclusive and Accessible Towns and Places \nImagine a town where every individual\, regardless of age\, ability\, or background\, can navigate with ease and participate fully in community life\, supporting the vulnerable\, elderly\, disabled and young families. This not only enhances the quality of life for residents but also boosts the local economy by attracting residents and tourists from all walks of life. \nThe event will explore why we should invest in accessibility? What makes a place accessible? Is it good for business? – exploring the benefits\, challenges and solutions around pedestrianisation. \nJoin us to envision and discuss practical steps toward creating towns and places that are inclusive\, accessible\, and economically vibrant\, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. \nChaired by STP’s Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie\, our speakers will share context\, vision and success stories. But importantly\, this event features you! With an opportunity for participants to share their experience and ideas. \nThis session is for anyone with an interest in supporting Scotland’s people\, planet and economy to flourish\, but especially relevant to those involved in place-based initiatives from across public\, private and third sectors.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/stp-learning-event-creating-inclusive-and-accessible-towns-and-places/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240603T094501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T094501Z
UID:10089314-1719392400-1719405000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Lean Introduction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour event\, followed by lunch and refreshments\, is an ideal opportunity to take a step back and look at an alternative way of working and thinking about your business. \nAs well as providing a short overview of the SMAS Business Improvement Academy (BIA)\, it will explore how lean manufacturing can help engage people and create sustainable change. \nThere will also be an opportunity to engage in a short factory tour of Fife Fabrications Ltd. \nThe event is open to all manufacturers and producers large\, small and sector wide who wish to improve business efficiency. \nIt’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 the business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/lean-introduction-workshop/
LOCATION:Fife Fabrications Ltd\, 29 Rutherford Road\, Glenrothes\, KY6 2RT
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240617T100240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T100240Z
UID:10089491-1719486000-1719489600@investinangus.com
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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cyber-security-for-your-small-business-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240627T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240429T100708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T100708Z
UID:10089180-1719496800-1719504000@investinangus.com
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-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012852
CREATED:20240701T162928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T162928Z
UID:10089550-1720087200-1720090800@investinangus.com
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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