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 […]

Planning & scheduling your online content

Businesses who plan their content in advance, aligning all channels with actual business objectives, customer themes and national events, and then schedule it to ensure it reaches the target market at the right time, on the right platform - hugely increase the chances of achieving impact. In this brand new DigitalBoost webinar, you will learn […]

LinkedIn for business

No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. Like any tool, you must learn how to use it, and this webinar gives you expert guidance. You will: Create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives. Learn the difference […]

Photography for online business

During this webinar you will: Discover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms. See some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good, bad and indifferent use for businesses.

Generating ideas for your business

Many people would like to start their own business but don’t have a business idea to focus on. This session will help you: 1. Clarify your motivation behind starting your own business 2. Appreciate your skills and experiences 3. Use a range of techniques for generating new business ideas 4. Gain an appreciation of how […]

Marketing 1-2-1 Surgery Sessions

Whether you’d like to discuss market research, marketing strategy or would even just like an impartial review of your website or social media page, this is an opportunity to book a one to one appointment either from the Business Gateway Dundee office or over Zoom with marketing specialist, Stuart Milne. These appointments are for businesses […]

Get it right with image copyright

Discover how to protect yourself when using images online. This national webinar is designed to look at the perils of using images online, and how to prevent infringing copyright when you do so. We will also discuss how to handle any claims that you receive from the owners of images or their agents.

Producing engaging online content

Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, services and products.In this webinar we will show you how to source, develop and measure content. It’s ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social media and now want to take it a […]

European Clean Energy Transition Partnership Programme

This new transformative research, development and innovation programme will support transnational collaborative projects in the renewable energy sector (offshore renewables, heat pumps and heat networks), fuels (green hydrogen), the systems and storage solutions which optimise their use, as well as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS).

Paid for advertising

After this webinar you will be able to make more informed decisions about where paid-for advertising fits in to your strategy. We will explore the relative merits of all the different types of paid-for online options available to you, as well as the mix of social media platforms you can choose from. We will cover: […]

HR – The essentials for running a business

One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, hours of work, it is a minefield for the business owner. During this time there is a need to do all this and more remotely, and at the same time consider how staff […]

Heat Networks – Lessons from Scandanavia

Heat networks are a significant way to address decarbonising heat. This webinar provides an opportunity to hear from Vattenfall, Danfoss and Logstor, giving companies here a greater insight into heat network deployment.

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online selling business is measuring its effectiveness - you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon, neither or both? This webinar will also take you through the factors to consider […]

Complete Guide to Finance for Start-ups

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

Making sure your business is found online

BID St Andrews have teamed up DLR Media to bring you a series of workshops to help your business be ‘Open for Business’. With the world famous 150th Open Championship coming to St Andrews this Summer, is your business ready for demand? Will potential customers be able to find your business online? Event: Making sure […]

Marketing your business on a budget

When budgets are tight it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will help you use marketing to increase customer engagement. We will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business. Without bursting the bank! We will look at: How marketing extends way beyond what most […]

Are you social media ready?

BID St Andrews have teamed up DLR Media to bring you a series of workshops to help your business be ‘Open for Business’. With the world famous 150th Open Championship coming to St Andrews this Summer, is your business ready for demand? Will potential customers be able to find your business online? Event: Are you […]

In conversation with Professor Chris Whitty

Interactive Q+A session with Professor Chris Whitty and Dr Susan Hopkins (UK Health Security Agency) to take questions from the small business community on COVID-19. COVID-19 is not over.  Small businesses are still facing the impacts of COVID, often in their workplaces and among their staff.  The prospect of future variants is a key concern, […]

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 […]