• How to deliver low-cost, high impact marketing

    When budgets are tight, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar 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 businesses consider it to be and how it provides […]

  • Reaching the Right People: Understanding your Target Market

    Westerton Farmers Laurencekirk

    The meeting will take place at Westerton Farm with Monitor Farmers, Fiona Smith and Ross Adamson. The focus will be on understanding markets and how to reach them along with hearing about progress on the development of a cookery school/demonstration concept at Westerton.

  • THRIVE+ : Crafting Your Compelling Pitch

    This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. This session is focused on creating a creating a compelling pitch specifically for the food and drink industry. To create a concise, impactful story about your product that will attract investors, buyers, and customers. This package is aimed […]

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  • Expanding Your Market: Progressing from Direct Sales into Retail or Wholesale

    GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitator Daniel Muir will guide you through the key steps, considerations, and benefits of expanding your sales channels. Daniel has a background in supply chain management and understands the challenges small businesses face when trying to scale. He’ll share practical insights to help you figure out the best way to grow—whether that’s expanding into […]

  • What is cyber resilience and why is it important? | Lunch and Learn

    In an era of constant disruption, cyber threats and regulatory pressure, resilience is no longer optional – it's critical. In this webinar, Jack Marley will introduce topics such as cyber security and its relationship to resilience, and how businesses can proactively manage risk, ensure continuity and build trust. Topics covered in this session: Understand resilience, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Pricing strategies to unlock six-figure growth | Lunch and Learn

    Join author and entrepreneur Vic Taylor for this practical, no-fluff session on how to price your services and products with confidence. She'll explore 15 different pricing strategies you can apply in your own business – whether you're refining an existing offer or bringing something new to market. Topics covered in this session: 15 pricing strategies […]

  • How to build your brand

    This webinar will define what a brand is (and is not) and explain how it is more than just creating a logo. We will explore how a business can use their brand to show its identity, purpose, personality, message, and values in order to stand out from competitors, build a loyal customer base and make […]

  • How to start a business: The basics

    Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will cover: Personal finance Planning – how much do you need to earn? Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and […]

  • Social media essentials: Facebook

    Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. In this webinar you will: Learn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach […]

  • Future proofing your business

    A combination of game-changing trends are driving transformative change in Scotland and the rest of the world. Geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies and a global skills squeeze, for example, mean that today’s world is often uncertain and volatile. This first in a series of free webinars, hosted by Scottish Enterprise, will explore the background and research […]

  • An introduction to business websites

    This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design, build and host a business website. You will learn about: The need to determine website objectives The importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results Setting clear calls to action and creating engaging content Creating your brand’s visual identity online, your site’s […]

  • How to start prioritising what matters | Lunch and Learn

    Time is a precious commodity for small businesses, yet it's often overlooked or mismanaged. With a unique blend of advocacy and research expertise, Tammy Whalen Blake, founder of the Yellow Mastermind, brings a fresh perspective to time management. This webinar will be informative and inspire actionable change. Topics covered in this session: The multi-role dilemma […]

  • How to build a digital marketing plan

    This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy, ensuring you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals. We will cover: The importance of planning your digital marketing activities Building your plan around a simple framework Conducting a situational analysis (and understanding customers […]

  • Thorntons Webinar – Redundancies

    Join Andrew Wallace and Chris Phillips as they discuss the challenges of redundancies and why getting things right is so important. The webinar will include: A discussion about what redundancy really means, not misusing it and how you might avoid going down the redundancy route in the first place; Consultation, what it needs to cover, […]

  • Business expenses – What can I claim?

    This webinar focuses on the main areas of spend that many businesses might incur, and provides a detailed and HMRC backed overview of what can and should be claimed. This webinar will cover: What constitutes a business expense The HMRC rules around business expenses What you can claim and more importantly what you cannot when […]

  • Smart Hiring for Strong Teams

    Arbroath Football Club Gayfield Park, Arbroath

    Our networking event will help your business escape the costly cycle of constant rehiring. Learn how to attract the right candidates and empower your team with the skills they need to thrive from day one. We’ll start with an introduction from Mike Duncan of the FSB, followed by practical strategies for recruiting talent that truly […]

  • Video production for digital marketing

    Video captures people's attention online and is important for getting your message across, while engaging with your target audience. Learn how to: Choose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives Plan, shoot, edit, and upload video without special kit or expertise Get to know the various digital platforms that can be […]

  • Thorntons Webinar – An update on the Housing (Scotland) Bill

    Housing law for private tenancies in Scotland is currently undergoing rapid change and the Housing (Scotland) Bill is anticipated to be passed by The Scottish Parliament later this year. The Bill is currently at stage 3 in The Scottish Parliament. This seminar will provide private landlords with an update on the Bill and other issues […]

  • Budgeting and forecasting – why it’s important for SMEs

    Effective budgeting and forecasting can help your small business plan ahead, stay in control of its finances and make smarter decisions that ultimately lead to growth. Join Alex Sutherland for this insightful webinar exploring the power of effective forecasting and budgeting. Discover how these financial tools not only drive profitability but also bring greater clarity […]