Invest in Angus

Learning Zone – Successfully starting a business
2022-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
So many start-up businesses fail due to lack of planning. This webinar will be a short and sharp overview of what you need to think about to ensure your business is sustainable. Avoid the pitfalls when starting up.

Why start-ups fail (cash, time, market research).
Spend time researching your idea.
Will you be a sole trader or a limited company?
What are your main revenue streams?
What are your main start up and running costs?
What assets, resources and people do you need?

An Introduction to Self-Employment and Starting your own Business
2022-08-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-10 18:00 - 20:00
The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to network with other business owners and will also highlight useful sources of information, advice and guidance.
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.

How to Write a Business Plan and Why You Need One
2022-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-15 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.

How to start a business: The basics
2022-08-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:00
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. Helping you consider your plans from exploring your potential customers to looking at the key activities and costs involved.
We will cover:

Personal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field
Business structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline
Marketing
Pricing
Naming the business
Basic bookkeeping
Forecasting
Financing, banking, insurance, and VAT
Tax

An Introduction to Self-Employment and Starting your own Business
2022-09-01 18:00 - 20:00
The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to network with other business owners and will also highlight useful sources of information, advice and guidance.
This webinar is for businesses based in Dundee, Angus or Perth.

Learning Zone –Successfully starting a business
2022-09-07 14:00 - 15:00
So many start-up businesses fail due to lack of planning. This webinar will be a short and sharp overview of what you need to think about to ensure your business is sustainable and avoid the pitfalls when starting up.
We will cover:

Why start-ups fail (cash, time, market research)
Spend time researching your idea
Will you be a sole trader or a limited company?
What are your main revenue streams?
What are your main start up and running costs?
What assets, resources and people do you need?

Complete Guide to Finance for Start-Ups
2022-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:00
The workshop will look at:

managing a profit and loss account
producing a cashflow statement
working capital
the different sources of finance
the different legal structures of a business

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

How to write and develop your business plan
2022-09-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-05 11:30 - 13:30
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

Scottish Business Week 2022
2022-10-03 09:00 - 2022-10-07 17:00
Registrations are now open for Scottish Business Week 2022 – a virtual week-long event between the 3rd – 7th October, run in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland.
This free event is open to all businesses in Scotland and anyone thinking about starting up. There will be inspirational speakers, webinars and masterclasses offering support and guidance to help increase efficiency and build resilience.
Keynote speakers include:

Councillor Gail Macgregor, Environment and Economy Spokesperson, COSLA
Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive, Women’s Enterprise Scotland
Andrew Dobbie, Founder/CEO, MadeBrave
Dr Martin Valenti, Director of Net Zero, SOSE
Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Scottish Government

There will also be panel webinars on business support, starting up, women in business, digital transformation and sustainability; together with webinars and masterclasses on a variety of topics from how to make your business more efficient to writing a business plan. Plus, you can learn the fundamentals of resource efficiency and become a Green Champion through Business Energy Scotland’s CPD-certified training course.
Sign up to guarantee your place, and for more information on the programme.

Learning Zone – Successfully starting a business
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-23 19:00 - 20:00
So many start-up businesses fail due to lack of planning. This webinar will be a short and sharp overview of what you need to think about to ensure your business is sustainable and avoids the pitfalls when starting up.
We will cover:

Why start-ups fail (cash, time, market research)
Spend time researching your idea
Will you be a sole trader or a limited company?
What are your main revenue streams?
What are your main start up and running costs?
What assets, resources and people do you need?

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
2022-10-21 12:30 - 14:30
This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business, including basic bookkeeping, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund your business. At the end of the session, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business
Create a profit and loss account
Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed
Use financial management to increase revenues and profits
Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated

Complete Guide to Finance for Starting a Business
2022-11-03 18:00 - 20:00

Funding your start-up
2022-11-07 14:00 - 15:30
There are many different routes for start-ups looking at finance options. Taking place during the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week, our group of expert panellists will explore some of the options available in more detail, and explain why it’s essential to have a good business plan in place in order to secure finance.
This session looks at:

What is a lender looking for when a business applies for finance?
What’s the difference between debt finance, asset finance or equity finance?
Why you need a robust business plan to securing finance
What are some of the most common mistakes start-ups make in financing their business?
Useful tips and hints on interacting with potential funders

Panellists:

Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer, Business Gateway National unit
Thomas Brock, Fund Director, Umi Debt Finance Scotland
William Devine, Head of Scotland, Simply Asset Finance
Emma Airley, Co-owner of Pasteis Lisboa
