Events

  • 2025 Outlook – Key business trends at the halfway mark

    As we’ve reached the midpoint of 2025, the business landscape for SMEs is evolving faster than ever. From shifting consumer behaviours to rapid tech innovation and regulatory changes, staying ahead requires insight, agility, and smart strategy. Join Hugh Lightbody for a dynamic panel webinar where our panellists unpack the key trends shaping the SME landscape […]

  • Lunch and Learn: What makes a good (or bad) small business strategy

    Strategy tends to confuse businesses not because it’s complicated, but because it’s often misunderstood, misapplied or miscommunicated. This session, led by Melissa Wusaty, clarifies what strategy is (and what it isn’t), explores the difference between good and bad strategies and introduces the essential components every business, regardless of size, needs to begin building one with confidence. […]

  • An introduction to business strategy

    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 […]

  • Growth bites: Get started with CRM

    Are you looking to better manage your relationships, boost productivity and drive more effective outreach for your business or charity? Join us for an insightful and practical webinar that will introduce you to the power of customer relationship management (CRM) systems! This webinar is perfect for anyone looking to move beyond spreadsheets and into a more […]

  • A step-by-step guide to building 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 […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Understanding the purpose and benefits of a business plan

    Do you regularly think to yourself, "I must sit down and write a business plan?" Or have you started to write plans in the past but never seemed to have the time to finish them? If you fall into one or more of these categories, you're in very good company. Most businesses (other than those […]

  • Lunch and Learn: The biggest data mistakes SMEs make and how to avoid them

    Is your business data helping you grow or holding you back? In this practical session led by Jane Jawad, you'll find out how to clear the clutter and focus on what really matters. You'll learn what to fix, what to build, and what to stop doing so your data starts working for you. Topics covered […]

  • Scaling lead generation and developing a clear value proposition

    How to grow your business by scaling your lead generation with Laura Burton How to design a scalable online lead generation system The key assets and tools you need to do the heavy lifting for you (yes, we’ll talk AI) What to consider before you scale your leads (There might be another way to grow) […]

  • How your customer can tell you what you could do better

    This session will be delivered by GrowBiz Chief Operating Officer, Karen Nichol who has a background in business development, planning and marketing. Karen will show you how collecting both numbers and stories from your customers can unlock powerful insights. You’ll discover how to use that feedback to elevate your offering—boosting loyalty, satisfaction, and ultimately, sales. […]

  • How Leaders Learn Leadership

    Join this webinar to learn how leaders learn leadership. You’ll leave with practical, research-based insights that: Show how your own experiences can help you understand your leadership strengths Introduce strategies leaders use to enhance their learning Build your understanding of the skills leaders see as essential to developing their practice Led by Professor Carole Elliott […]

  • Lunch and Learn: The state of small business marketing in the UK

    Running a small business in 2025 is no small feat. Between rising costs, shifting customer expectations and the constant buzz around AI, it's hard to know where to focus your marketing – or if what you're doing is even working. In this Lunch and Learn session, we'll share some of the latest trends shaping small […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Spotting opportunity in disruption

    When the pandemic made Gail Irvine's core business model unsustainable, she didn't scale down – she redesigned. In this 30-minute session, Gail shares the real story behind that reinvention and offers practical strategies any small business can use to pivot, simplify and scale, even with limited resources. This session is ideal for founders, community interest […]

  • An introduction to business strategy

    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 […]

  • Future-Proofing Our Independent Businesses

    The Montrose Playhouse The Mall, Montrose

    Are you a local independent retailer in Angus and feeling a bit uncertain about what the future holds? You’re not alone, this session is here to help! Across Angus, we’re lucky to have a large number of fantastic independent businesses that bring life, character, and community spirit to our high streets. But with rising costs […]

  • A step-by-step guide to building 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 […]

  • Black Friday 2025 – Plan For Success

    With demand set to surge across eMarketplaces around Black Friday 2025, now is the perfect time to refine your online selling strategy and skills. Whether you’re an experienced online seller or just starting out, this session will provide actionable steps to set you up for success on eMarketplaces like Amazon. This event will guide you […]

  • Selling Your Business Masterclass

    Have you considered a succession plan for your business? Have you considered selling your business to an employee ownership trust? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Attend this free online workshop to learn how employee ownership offers a tax […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Simple, low-risk ways to start outsourcing today

    Great leaders focus on the road ahead, not clearing up what's already passed. In this session led by Abi Phillips, we'll explore how outsourcing helps you step out of the weeds and lead from the front. From virtual assistants to accountants and specialist freelancers, you'll learn how to identify the right tasks to delegate, choose […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Building your business without sacrificing your wellbeing

    You know entrepreneurship is hard. But do you know why it's so hard, and how you can support yourself to thrive, rather than burn out? In this webinar, Nonie White, positive psychology practitioner and founder coach, reveals the often-neglected links between wellbeing, performance and creating a sustainable business. She also lays out some evidence-based practical […]

  • The BG Interview: Roan Lavery

    Join host Hugh Lightbody for a virtual Q&A with Roan Lavery, co-founder of FreeAgent, one of Scotland’s most successful tech stories. This is your chance to hear firsthand how a personal challenge evolved into a game-changing platform for small businesses—and how it grew into a scalable company now backed by NatWest. In this conversation, we’ll […]