Invest in Angus

Business Finance Viability
2023-09-07 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
Led by experienced advisers, this webinar takes the fear out of finances, providing practical tools and guidance to help you confidently manage your business’s budgeting and forecasting. You’ll learn how to identify the hidden costs of running your business, including the cost of hiring staff, maintaining stock levels, and other crucial expenses.
Through a series of engaging exercises, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your business’s financial viability, helping you make informed decisions about its future growth and success. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or have been in business for a couple of years, this webinar is tailored to your needs, providing you with the knowledge and skills to take your business to the next level.
Don’t let financial worries hold you back from realizing your business’s full potential.

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
2023-09-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates
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

Business Finance Viability
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-19 16:00 - 18:00
Led by experienced advisers, this webinar takes the fear out of finances, providing practical tools and guidance to help you confidently manage your business’s budgeting and forecasting. You’ll learn how to identify the hidden costs of running your business, including the cost of hiring staff, maintaining stock levels, and other crucial expenses.
Through a series of engaging exercises, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your business’s financial viability, helping you make informed decisions about its future growth and success. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or have been in business for a couple of years, this webinar is tailored to your needs, providing you with the knowledge and skills to take your business to the next level.
Don’t let financial worries hold you back from realizing your business’s full potential. Sign up for the Business Finance Viability webinar today and discover how to confidently manage your business’s financial health!

A Guide to Completing your Self-Assessment Tax Return with EQ Chartered Accountants
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
If you are newly self-employed and are required to submit a self-assessment return for the first time or want to better understand the basics of completing your Self-Assessment Tax Return then this workshop is for you.
The session will cover the key dates, the basics about allowable expenses and record keeping, as well as how income tax and National Insurance Contributions are calculated.

Work Smarter not Harder
2023-11-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Dudhope Castle, Barrack Road, Dundee, DD3 6HF
Join us as we take a look at the software available to help you get your finances in check, freeing up your time to take your business to the next level.
We’ll have an expert in the field of finance walk us through the benefits of investing in accounting software. Gavin Howie of Work Smarter Solutions will tell us more about the opportunities to automate your processes, be more organised, save time, minimise errors, get a clearer understanding of your financial health and much more.
During the event there will be networking opportunities for you to meet link minded businesses from across Tayside helping grow your connections.
At the event attendees will have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 session with Gavin giving them the opportunity to discuss specific queries relating to accounting software and their business. These 1-2-1 sessions will take place on 12 December 2023.

Funding Socials: Meet Funders, Find New Resources & Connect with Your Peers
2024-01-25 10:30 - 13:00 | The Circle, Dunhope Castle, Dundee, DD3 6HF
Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation.
At this Funding Social in Dundee, Social Investment Scotland will be joined by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Circle. We will be highlighting opportunities to boost your funding and resources and aim to give your income generation the kick start it needs to get going in 2024!
You will hear from Kirsty Thomson, CEO of The Circle CIC, about her experience of developing new income streams including taking on social investment.
Jane Bruce, Founder of Brilliant Leaders, will facilitate the event including leading you through a short group exercise in the middle of the session, aimed at helping you think through your current challenges around income generation and generate new ideas with the support of your peers.
Eddie Baines, Funding Officer for the North East at The National Lottery Community Fund and Kieran Daly of Social Investment Scotland will explain the funds they offer charities and be ready to answer any questions you have.
The session will close with a light lunch, where you will have the chance to mix with the funders and your peers and make some new connections.

Delivering profit to drive growth
2024-01-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 12:00
The course covers financial analysis, strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success.
This course explores the relationship between a company’s profitability and its potential for growth. Participants will learn how to optimise profits and strategically reinvest them to foster sustainable growth. The course covers financial analysis, strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success.
The course will cover

Getting to know your financials
Controlling Growth
Improving decision making
Opportunities
Cash is king
Controlling Change
Pricing strategies for maximum profit
Measuring profit

Unlocking Talent: The 2024 Retention Revolution
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Campus, Dundee, DD5 1NY
Are you struggling to recruit and retain staff?
Do you want to explore strategies to upskill and retain your employees through funded training?
Join us to learn about the support available in your local region, empowering you to strategically recruit, skillfully retrain, and effectively retain top-tier talent. Collaborating with our professional partners, you will gain insight into each and every one of their fantastic offerings.
We will also be launching the new Tay Cities SME Skills Fund, a game-changing initiative designed to empower small-medium sized businesses in the region.
This fund is not just about financial support; it’s a strategic investment in your workforce, focusing on employee experience and training to drive business growth and enhance talent retention.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to revolutionise your approach to employee retention and skills development.
Who is this event for?
Business Owners & Managers who are responsible for HR & staff development from any industry, but particularly: Hospitality, Construction, Manufacturing and Care.
Why attend?

Support in the Region: Explore the range of support available from all our professional partners – Fife College, UHI Perth, University of Dundee, Abertay University, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Business Gateway, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Learn about Staff Training Available: Discover how investing in your workforce’s skills can be a game-changer for your business success.
Retention Strategies: Hear from experts and business owners on innovative approaches to employee engagement and development, fostering an environment where your team wants to stay and thrive.
Access to New Funding: Learn about the Tay Cities SME Skills Fund and how it can provide financial support for your business growth initiatives.

Work Smarter not Harder
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Kirrie Connections, 29 Roods, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HN
Join us as we take a look at the software available to help you get your finances in check, freeing up your time to take your business to the next level.
We’ll have an expert in the field of finance walk us through the benefits of investing in accounting software. Gavin Howie of Work Smarter Solutions will tell us more about the opportunities to automate your processes, be more organised, save time, minimise errors, get a clearer understanding of your financial health and much more.
During the event there will be networking opportunities for you to meet likeminded businesses from across Tayside helping grow your connections.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 session with Gavin allowing them to discuss specific queries relating to accounting software and their business. These 1-2-1 sessions will take place on 6 March 2024.

Accounts and tax - top tips for new businesses
2024-03-13 12:00 - 13:00
This is an essential event for new business owners, those starting their own business, or anyone who finds accounts and tax challenging. It will be conducted via Zoom.
In this one-hour session, Katie Gilmour, an expert in accounting and taxation, will demystify the complexities of business finances. This training will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical tips to manage your business’ financial aspects with confidence.
Key aspects of the session:

Understanding financial statements. Katie will explain the basics of a balance sheet and how it differs from a profit and loss account, helping you understand the core of business financials.
Types of taxation explained. Get clarity on different types of taxes including corporation tax, VAT, personal tax, and PAYE. This knowledge is crucial for legal and efficient business operation.
Profit versus cash flow. Learn the difference between profit and cash flow, and why understanding both is vital for your business’ health.
Avoiding common financial mistakes. Katie will highlight common financial pitfalls that new business owners often encounter and how to avoid them.

Funding my Business Plans: An Interactive Session
2024-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Arbroath Football Club, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, DD11 1QJ
Join us for an exclusive Q&A style event, Funding my Business Plans: An Interactive Session hosted by Business Advisers George Ellis and Scott Geddes We’re delighted to welcome Rekha Welsh from DSL Business Finance as our special guest, offering valuable insights into funding options for start-up businesses.
This event provides a great opportunity for start-up businesses to engage with expert Rekha. Business Gateway’s George and Scott will facilitate the session, ensuring a dynamic and informative Q&A about funding options for launching your business.
Tailored for start-up businesses actively seeking funding opportunities to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey, this event promises to be a valuable resource that you cannot afford to miss.
The floor will be open for questions from attendees, to ensure that all funding-related inquiries are addressed. Whether you have specific questions or need guidance, this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of start-up funding.
