Events

  • Market Research Made Easy

    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 workshops which may be appropriate for you.

  • Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring

    The Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring project is designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) adopt simple digital technologies to improve your business and make digitalisation easy and accessible. By providing companies with low-cost, low-risk solutions that directly address your top business priorities, Shoestring helps: Improve processes Upskill your staff Encourage collaboration with like-minded […]

  • Taking a strategic approach to developing your business

    The webinar is practical, and outcomes driven. Content will focus on a pragmatic approach to Strategic Planning designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. Topics covered during the webinar will include: Looking at your business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development The key pillars […]

  • Enhance your business with digital

    Discover the opportunities using digital could bring your business as well as what you need to consider if your business isn’t online yet. This free webinar will give you the chance to up-skill your digital knowledge and explore some of the common fears and barriers associated with moving your business online, using social media channels […]

  • Go green to grow your business

    This webinar will cover a variety of areas, from "what have we learned from Covid?" through to "understanding your new greener customer", to “reducing your costs and upping your sales”, highlighting where profit can be generated from developing your businesses green credentials. We will look at: Understanding the problem What is sustainability and why it […]

  • Starting a business: Everything you need to know

    Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and this webinar will help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will explore your potential customers, the problems your business can solve for them and how you can do that better than […]

  • Sales – How to find them, make them and keep them

    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 […]

  • Writing a business plan – Why it’s essential for ALL businesses

    Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you. 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 […]

  • Creating value for your customers

    It’s essential to consider your target market when developing your products and services to ensure you meet their needs and desires. Following this webinar, you will understand the key steps you can take now to understand, create and improve your value proposition. Topics covered include: How to create value for your customers The Value Proposition […]

  • Webinars, live streams, and video conferences: Running a business remotely

    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 […]

  • Marketing Strategy Workshop

    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 […]

  • Protect your business and data from hackers

    Join us to look at why it’s important for all businesses to give their online security thought and consideration. We will take you through some simple steps to minimise the risks. We will also direct you to available support to help you and your business. During the session will cover: Cyber security and why it […]

  • e-Commerce with Shopify

    Shopify is a powerful all-in-one e-Commerce website builder that makes setting up an online store simple and straightforward. In this webinar, we will explore Shopify’s features and pull together the building blocks for your first e-Commerce website. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Understand the essential features that a website […]

  • Build a customer focused business

    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 by 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 […]

  • How to write a Business Plan and why you need one

    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 […]

  • How to write and develop 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 […]

  • Build an effective strategy to grow your business

    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 […]

  • Webinars, live streams, and video conferences: Running a business remotely

    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 […]

  • Learning Zone – How to run a more efficient business

    This session will look at reviewing costs and running an efficient business. Governance and process Good financial management Understanding your sales and costs Targeting only profitable customers Reduce stock Cut wastage (process, people, and projects)