Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for a talk from Core Community Group members Tom and Sarah Parker as they share their real-world experience of successfully introducing a new manager into their business. Discover what worked, what they learned, and how they made the transition seamless for their staff and customers. Whether you’re considering hiring […]
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 […]
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 […]
This free in-person event aims to foster collaborative project opportunities by connecting Scottish stakeholders with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in digital health. It provides an opportunity to showcase digital health projects with the potential to be developed under the UNITE initiative and to identify suitable Scottish partners for collaboration. In addition to supporting […]
No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. During this webinar, you will: Learn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives Learn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for […]
Join this visit to Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin and learn more about the eCommerce market in the Republic of If you’re a Scottish-based SME looking to expand your reach into the Republic of Ireland, this learning journey is for you. With expert-led sessions and a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon’s Dublin fulfilment centre, this two-day […]
Join us for this engaging session tailored for rural Scottish small business owners, where we’ll explore ways to enhance well-being and build resilience. This session will be presented by GrowBiz Mentoring Coordinator Shareon Gordon who also runs her own business in health and wellbeing. We'll dive into: Identifying Limiting Beliefs: Understand what's holding you back […]
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 […]
Explore how thoughtful enhancements can generate greater returns through travel distribution. Unpack what added value really means, highlight ways to elevate your existing product, and show how to present experiences that appeal to partners and high-yield visitors.
Session 1: Tuesday 4 November Session 2: Tuesday 11 November This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. This 2-session training package will cover the following key topics: SELF-MANUFACTURING Areas to think about when setting up food and drink manufacturing Environmental Health Officer (EHOs) will provide […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Artificial Intelligence has been the topic of 2025 in many respects. Workforces are looking to, if not already, embed AI systems or platforms into their working environment whether it be generative AI tools like Copilot or GPT or systems used to make work processes more efficient. Adopting AI systems may well bring efficiencies but risk […]
This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. Key Topics: What you consider when choosing product packaging Information about different packaging options This package is aimed at food and drink entrepreneurs in any product category and food industry professionals looking to expand their food packaging expertise […]
We’re thrilled to announce that the ASVA Annual Conference 2025 will be returning to Perth Concert Hall on Wednesday 19th November! Last year’s conference in 2024 was our biggest event yet, welcoming just under 400 delegates from across Scotland’s attractions sector. Attendees came together for an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and inspiration, making it […]
This 90-minute interactive online session is your chance to explore how Inclusive Democratic Business Models are shaping the future of the Scottish economy — and how you can be part of it. This session will be led by GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitator Jenny Lyall who heads up the Social Enterprise Network in Kinross. Jenny will also […]
Have you considered a succession plan for your business? Have you considered selling your business to an employee ownership trust? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Attend this free online workshop to learn how employee ownership offers a tax […]
The Scottish Agritourism conference is an annual celebration of our sector, open to anyone with an interest in growing agritourism in Scotland including our members, farmers considering agritourism, economic development agencies, destination marketing organisations, local and national government representatives, suppliers to the sector and sector supporters. The 2025 Scottish Agritourism Conference will take place on […]
