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SUMMARY:Market Research Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start you’re your market research? Not sure how to stand out in a competitive market? \nMarket research doesn’t need to be complicated. This workshop will give you the tools\, structure and confidence to understand your target market\, analyse competitors and spot real opportunities so you can make smarter business decisions and grow with clarity. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhat market research is and why it matters\nThe difference between primary and secondary research\nHow to clearly profile your target customer\nHow to analyse competitors meaningfully\nHow to identify trends\, gaps and opportunities\nHow to turn research into practical business decisions\n\nBook your place now and leave knowing exactly how to gather useful insights and turn them into confident next steps.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/market-research-made-simple/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Nailing your pitch to investors | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Most entrepreneurs have a brilliant business but a boring pitch. \nIf you have 60 seconds to impress an investor\, a client or a potential partner\, are you ready? \nAt Articulate Digital Business\, we strip away the “corporate-speak”. We help you build a pitch that’s authentic\, backed by data and\, most importantly\, memorable. \nThis isn’t a lecture – it’s a high-impact builder session where you’ll leave with a ready-to-use deck and the confidence to deliver it. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nThe “hook” framework: How to grab attention in the first 10 seconds\nThe narrative arc: Turning your business data into a compelling story that investors crave\nThe financial slide: How to present your numbers (even the early ones) with authority\nBody language and delivery: Mastering the “soft skills” that project executive presence\nThe “live fire” round: Real-time feedback in a supportive\, high-energy environment
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/nailing-your-pitch-to-investors-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower
DESCRIPTION:Your Social Value is Your Business Superpower is a practical masterclass designed to help SMEs and CICs recognise\, articulate\, and leverage the social value they already create\, turning purpose\, impact\, and community connection into a clear competitive advantage for growth\, funding\, and contracts.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/your-social-value-is-your-business-superpower/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Build It Right From the Start: The MOTION Framework for Sustainable Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:The first few years of running a business can feel like you’re making it up as you go … and most people are. In this practical\, straight-talking Masterclass\, Tracy will share the framework she wishes she’d had when she started out. \nThe MOTION Framework gives business owners a clear\, simple roadmap across six key areas — Mindset\, Objectives\, Trust\, Influence\, Operations\, and Nurture\, so you can build solid foundations now instead of firefighting them later. \nGetting these six things right early means you spend less time working in chaos and more time building something that actually grows. If you’re in the first couple of years of your business and you want to set yourself up for profit\, sustainability\, and eventual freedom\, without burning out to get there\, this session will give you a clear picture of what to focus on and why.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-it-right-from-the-start-the-motion-framework-for-sustainable-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:Protecting your ideas\, content and brand in the digital age
DESCRIPTION:Protecting intellectual property is essential for digital businesses creating content\, software or online platforms. \nIn this session\, LegalVision’s Sahil Verma\, Practice Leader\, will explain how to safeguard creative and brand assets\, avoid common IP mistakes and manage ownership risks. \nThe webinar will also explore emerging challenges such as AI-generated content and how to protect your ideas in the digital age. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nThe key IP rights relevant to digital businesses\nPractical ways to protect content\, software and brand assets\nHow to manage ownership and risk with AI-generated content
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/protecting-your-ideas-content-and-brand-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T140000
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SUMMARY:Supply Connect: Demonstrating social value
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to unlock your business’s potential for positive change. \nThis introductory webinar led by Jill Poet will help you understand what social value really means\, set out some practical strategies you can apply to boost your own social impact and how to demonstrate it in tender applications. \nIt doesn’t matter if you’re only beginning to explore social responsibility or looking to strengthen your existing efforts. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference while benefiting your bottom line. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhat social impact is and why it matters for your business\nPractical approaches to building and strengthening your social value\nHow enhanced social value can open up new business opportunities and drive growth
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/supply-connect-demonstrating-social-value/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:How to make your business neurodivergent-friendly
DESCRIPTION:Creating an inclusive business isn’t just the right thing to do\, it’s a smart\, forward-thinking strategy. \nThis workshop introduces the steps businesses can take to become more neurodivergent-friendly\, both for their team and their customers. You’ll gain a clear understanding of neurodivergence\, why inclusion matters commercially as well as ethically\, and how simple\, realistic adjustments can make a powerful difference. \nThe session is presented by James Cleves\, founder of CleverVA\, a virtual assistant agency supporting neurodivergent and disabled professionals. Drawing on lived experience and real-world business insight\, James combines personal story with practical advice. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n• What neurodivergence really means and why it matters \n• Why being ND‑inclusive benefits your business \n• How accessible your business is today \n• Ways to improve accessibility for your customers \n• Effective accommodations and support options for your team \nBook your place now and learn how to build an inclusive culture that strengthens your team and makes your business more accessible for every customer.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-make-your-business-neurodivergent-friendly-2/
LOCATION:Arbroath Football Club\, Gayfield Park\, Arbroath\, DD11 1QJ
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Five essential contracts every business owner needs | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Contracts are the backbone of any successful business\, but most founders don’t know which ones they actually need\, or when. \nIn this session\, Patricia Wing cuts through the complexity and walks you through the five essential contracts every business owner should have in place\, from day one to scaling up. \nWhether you’re just starting out or growing fast\, this practical session will help you protect your business\, your people\, and your future – without the legal jargon. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nKnowing which contracts matter most: The five contracts that form the legal foundation of your business and why missing even one could leave you exposed.\nGetting protected from day one: Which contracts to prioritise when you’re just starting out – before problems arise and before they become expensive to fix.\nGrowing with confidence: How your contract needs evolve as your business scales\, so you’re always one step ahead legally at every stage of growth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/five-essential-contracts-every-business-owner-needs-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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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-31/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T110000
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SUMMARY:Validate Your Business Idea in 30 Minutes Using the Business Model Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Many entrepreneurs start with a product idea\, but successful businesses start with a strong business model. \nIn this interactive masterclass\, we will use the Business Model Canvas to explore the key questions every founder must answer: \n* Who is your customer? \n* What problem are you solving? \n* How will you reach your market? \n* How will your business make money? \n*What will it cost to run? \nUsing a real-world example\, we’ll demonstrate how founders can quickly test and improve their ideas before launching. \nThis session is ideal for early-stage entrepreneurs\, startups\, and anyone exploring a new business idea.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/validate-your-business-idea-in-30-minutes-using-the-business-model-canvas/
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-50/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Marketing
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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-24/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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