Invest in Angus

Cloud for business
2022-11-04 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Your digital back office is the technology and tools that you use to manage and grow your business. In this webinar, we’ll look at back-office strategies and explore the range of cloud services on the market that can support you with keeping great customer relations, managing resources, keeping organised and communicating efficiently.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Understand the areas of your digital back-office and the impact each area can have on the efficiency and growth of your business.
Use up-to-date knowledge on current cloud services and tools to help you with upgrading your digital back office to be more secure, scalable and efficient.
Use real-world examples to help you understand different cloud-based platforms, their functions, and their costs.
Make informed decisions about improving your digital back-office in the future based on scalability, security, efficiency and affordability.

Business Finance Week 2022
2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-11 17:00
Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022 the British Business Bank, along with well-respected business support partners from across the UK, are working together to host Business Finance Week 2022.
During five days of nation-wide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, we’re helping smaller businesses learn all about the different finance options available to them to support their individual needs.
Each day will be centred round a key theme, giving you the opportunity to hear from experts in their field on a varied range of subjects.
See the events calendar on the British Business Bank website.

Scottish Careers Week
2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-11 17:00
Scottish Careers Week is back for its second year on  7 to 11 November 2022 — and you can get involved!
With even more events, activities and resources, we invite people of all ages to take part. Discover the opportunities and career support available in Scotland to help shape your future.
The week is about all things skills, jobs and careers.
If you’d like to deliver activity during the week, read our ‘Get Involved’ toolkit for ideas.

Dundee and Angus Exporting Roadshow
2022-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Hampton by Hilton, 1 Aryllgait, Dundee, DD1 1PZ
Thinking about exporting? Not sure how to get started or where to get answers? Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce have partnered with The Department for International Trade to deliver an informative event talking about how to export. Join us at the Exporting Roadshow in Dundee on 8 November at 9am.
This series of events showcases the support available to Scottish companies ready to start or expand their business overseas. Led by the UK Government Department for International Trade (DIT), working in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), UK Export Finance (UKEF), the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and local Chambers of Commerce, this roadshow will set out the fundamentals of how to grow a business internationally.
At the roadshow, you will:

Hear local business leaders explain how exporting has helped their companies to grow
Learn from trade specialists around the world about the opportunities that are out there
Get information on the free tools and support available to you
Have the opportunity to discuss your needs 1 to 1 with one of our trade experts

We’re delighted that we’ll be hearing from Rautomead and ATL Turbine Services who will tell us more about the markets that they export to and their experiences.
You can register here: https://www.events.great.gov.uk/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200250386&

Digital Water Opportunities
2022-11-08 15:00 - 16:00
The digitalisation of the water sector provides significant opportunities for water companies and digital solution providers to work together on water specific challenges.
The webinar will look at drivers such as Net Zero, digital capabilities and technology development.

Market Research Made Easy
2022-11-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-06 18:00 - 20:00
The workshop will look at:

the role of marketing in your business
identifying your target customers
identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors
market research

There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other webinars which may be appropriate for you.
This webinar is for businesses based in Dundee, Angus and Perth.

Build an effective strategy to grow your business
2022-11-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-09 09:00 - 11:00
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 look at:

Your business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development
The key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success
Personal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development
Ansoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies
The core components of your business delivery
How to develop a methodical, strategic approach to developing your business for future success

After the webinar, you will understand:

How to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development
Ansoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool
How to create a strategic plan for growing your business

How to write a Business Plan and why you need one
2022-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-13 18:00 - 20:00
This webinar will help you create a robust business plan.
The webinar will look at:

creating a description for your business
the business planning process
efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources
presenting your business plan

There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other webinars which may be appropriate for you.
This webinar is for businesses based in Dundee, Angus and Perth.

Living Wage Week
2022-11-14 09:00 - 2022-11-20 17:00
Living Wage Week will be held this year from the 14th to the 20th of November.
It is the annual celebration of the Living Wage movement across the UK.
See the programme of events for businesses on the Scottish Living Wage website.

Tourism businesses: Turn your customer reviews into increased customers
2022-11-14 11:00 - 12:00
During this session, we’ll cover:

How to manage your online reputation proactively.
How to deal with customer or client feedback, both positive and negative.

How the importance of reputation has changed since the pandemic.

What cost-effective reassurance tools have increased in importance.
What cost-effective reassurance tools are available to tourism businesses such as VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance schemes.

An update on low cost Visa routes
2022-11-15 11:00 - 12:00
There are lots of low-cost visa routes under the UK’s points-based system.
Join TalentScotland for an update on affordable visa options, including the Graduate, High Potential Individual and Youth Mobility routes.

The Secret to Successful Tendering - How to win contracts and boost your business’s revenue
2022-11-16 14:00 - 16:00
Join this specialist webinar to learn how to win public and private sector contracts that will help you increase connections and revenue for your business.
Our expert, Judith Stewart, will explain the differences between private and public sector tendering, ways to get your business tender-ready, and how to build your reputation with the people who matter so that you’ll come away with a roadmap to success.
Francis will help you to find all the support and training with SDP to help you for tendering for public sector contracts.

The Secret to Successful Tendering: 1-2-1 Surgery
2022-11-17 09:00 - 17:00
Book a space on this specialist surgery to get a one hour 1-2-1 appointment with our expert Judith Stewart. You’ll be able to ask advice on how to win public and private sector contracts for your business.
Booking this event will secure you a space, one of our team will be in touch with you after booking to arrange a time for your one hour appointment. Judith can help explain the differences between private and public sector tendering, ways to get your business tender-ready, and how to build your reputation with the people who matter so that you’ll come away with a roadmap to success.

Build a customer focused business
2022-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-07 09:00 - 11:00
Did you know that a returning customer will typically spend more than two thirds more with your business than a brand new one?
Did you know that retaining just 5% of your customer base can give an increase of over 20% in profits for your business?
Having an effective strategy in place for your business to deliver great customer service is critical for your business.
We will cover:

Why good customer service is critical for business growth
What are the essentials of delivering great customer service and how should this be delivered?
How to effectively manage different types of customers and their expectations
How, why, and when you should measure the service a business delivers
How to use the service provided to promote a business and enable growth

How to write and develop your business plan
2022-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-13 12:00 - 14:00
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.
We will:

Provide a structure for a business plan
Review each section of what should be included within the business plan
Explain when and how to use a business plan
Explore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers
Look at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process

Learning Zone - How to run a more efficient business
2022-11-22 10:00 - 11:00
We will explore the ways you can improve your efficiency with the least business impact and at a low cost, covering:

Governance and process
Good financial management
Understanding your sales and costs
Targeting only profitable customers
Reducing stock
Cutting wastage (process, people, and projects)

Marketing Strategy Workshop
2022-11-23 18:00 - 20:00
This new workshop will cover the crucial next steps in what you need to know to ensure successful marketing takes place within your business.
Marketing Strategy is an advancement from our ‘Market Research Made Easy’ workshop, with the specific focus on supporting those businesses that are established and already have the basic marketing methods in place.
This workshop will look at:

Marketing Audit – current knowledge and success.
Understanding what ‘Marketing’ is.
The importance and benefits of planning.
How to develop your Marketing Strategy.
Measuring your marketing output
Top tips to improve your Marketing Strategy

By the end of this workshop, you will come away with the knowledge plus top tips for implementing your own marketing strategy plan into your business.
This webinar is for businesses based in Dundee, Angus and Perth.

Webinars, live streams, and video conferences: Running a business remotely
2022-11-24 10:00 - 12:00
There are many tools available to allow you to communicate with people online. Whether you are trying to run a workshop or seminar, hold a meeting or just communicate. Many of these digital tools are easy to use and offer some powerful facilities. Let us guide you through:

What webinars, live streams and video conferences are and what is right for your business
Case studies and examples of how they are used
An overview of the tools and platforms currently available

How to stay secure online
2022-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
This panel webinar, led by a panel of experts, will offer valuable discussion, insights, and tips on recognising potential threats; securing data and personal information; and reinforcing why online security and the importance of protecting your customers online is essential for every business.
This session will explore:

What are the most common online threats in today’s world?
What are the most common ways that businesses are likely to be impacted by online threats?
Top tips for managing online security and building cyber resilience
The first thing you should do if your business is the victim of a cyber-attack
What support is out there to help businesses understand how to better protect their online security?

What is a social enterprise & how to become one
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:00
There are many questions around social enterprises.

What actually is a social enterprise and how does it differ from a charity?
Could your business be a social enterprise?
What would be the benefits?
How do you go about this?

Bayile Adeoti, founder of Dechomai and the president of Scottish Women in Business hosts this zoom event to do just that. She will also be joined by FirstPort and Social Enterprise Scotland.
The floor will be open for all your questions about your business, your ideas and all the burning questions you have.

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00
Are you a business that has been trading for less than five years?
Do you realise your full potential? This is an opportunity for you to gain an outsider’s perspective, which can be essential in realising the potential for your business to expand.
Working with our advisers, you will analyse the current state of your business, and identify key areas for growth. You will also be shown various tools that can be utilised to analyse your business’ performance.
You will leave this webinar feeling motivated, with the knowledge of how to grow your business. You’ll now be able to set new goals, that previously weren’t possible.
If you are an early-stage business looking to grow, book your place now!
This webinar is for businesses located in Perth, Dundee & Angus.

The business benefits of running a sustainable business
2022-12-05 13:00 - 15:00
It’s becoming increasingly important to customers to source their products from companies who have strong green credentials. This webinar will show how by becoming more sustainable you can increase sales and profits.
We will look at:
Understanding the problem
What is sustainability and why it is important
Innovation
Profiting from being a green business
Embracing a purpose beyond profit
The sustainability triple bottom line
Developing your own green charter
Examples of those practicing this way of growth with remarkable success
Top tips for going green

How to protect and manage your intellectual property
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00
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 (in the real world)
Where to get more insight and information

Participants will leave with:

An understanding that all businesses create IA/IP
A framework of knowledge about IP
A little more knowledge about the diverse types of IP
An insight into how to identify, protect and exploit IP/IA
Context of why IP/IA matters
Links to useful learning resources

New clean energy research and innovation funding for 2023
2022-12-07 10:00 - 11:00
New research and innovation funding for green technologies is opening soon.
Conall McGinley, UK Energy Horizon Europe National Contact Point will provide an update on opportunities including in the areas of energy generation, heating and cooling technologies and Hydrogen / CCUS.
