Introduction to the Heat Hub Grand Challenge

Our speakers discuss the ‘Heat Hub Grand Challenge’. This is an exciting opportunity aimed at encouraging consortia to develop proposals for a ‘Heat Hub’ which will help position Scotland as a leading location in Europe for low carbon heat manufacturing.

Learning Zone –Successfully starting a business

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 […]

TikTok and Instagram Reels for business

You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Explore how to create bitesize vertical video content and how to use this new format for more effective business communication. We […]

Cloud for business

Your digital back office is the technology and tools that you use to manage and grow your business. In this webinar, we’ll look at back-office strategies and explore the range of cloud services on the market that can support you with keeping great customer relations, managing resources, keeping organised and communicating efficiently. By the end […]

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).

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 and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. Ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social […]

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 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 […]

Making digital content accessible

Everyone consumes and understands information differently, with some facing additional challenges that aren’t always considered. In this webinar, we’ll explore the challenges that people can have when accessing digital content and we’ll look at the ways you can improve your digital content to be inclusive and considerate for all. By the end of this webinar, […]

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 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 business […]

One-To-One New Product/Service Development Business Surgeries

SAC Consulting is hosting a Business & Product Development Surgery for businesses working in the food and drink sector where you will be able to receive bespoke advice form our expert food & drink enterprise consultants in any of the following areas: Market assessment Recipe development Good trends and health/free from markets Marketing including digital […]

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Making the most of Google Tools

Google provides a huge amount of free tools to help you market your business. This webinar highlights tools that will help you save time and avoid splashing cash on a marketing agency. These tools cover areas such as keyword analysis, measuring success, website speed, search and trends. The webinar will offer many live demos of […]

Pinterest for business

A commonly used tool for those researching products and services for personal life (clothing ideas, holidays inspiration, cooking alternatives!), but how can it benefit your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest. During this webinar we’ll help you better understand: Who is using Pinterest […]

One-To-One New Product / Service Development Business Surgeries

SAC Consulting is hosting a Business & Product Development Surgery for businesses working in the food and drink sector where you will be able to receive bespoke advice form our expert food & drink enterprise consultants in any of the following areas: Market assessment Recipe development Good trends and health/free from markets Marketing including digital […]

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How to improve your Google search rankings – Part 1: On page optimisation

Join us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online, […]

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 webinars which may be appropriate for you.  This webinar is for businesses based in […]

Blogging for business

This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. We will cover: What a 'blog' is, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work Other small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn […]

Back Garden Edibles – Foraging Closer to Home

If you are a garden centre or plant nursery, or a business looking to create an edible garden to supply your kitchen or to provide a haven for your visitors, then this event will be of interest.  Is there an opportunity to link 'all things edible' when you're promoting plants in your garden centre?  Are […]

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How to start a business: The basics

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 […]

Pick, Preserve & Present – a Chef’s Guide to Extending the Foraging Season

Morag Hamilton a Development Chef at SRUC will present a range of store cupboard ideas around foraging to preserve – from seasonal cordials to swapping ingredients to reflect the year and preserving so you can taste summer in the winter. This is essentially about making foraged foods more user friendly for the chef by creating […]

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Website usability and customer experience

Website usability and user experience are key to driving leads, sales and other conversions through your website. But where do you get started? During this webinar, we’ll cover: What User Experience is and what impact it can have Some of the key factors influencing website usability, including credibility, value, purpose and more Hints, tips and […]