VisitScotland bitesize webinars: Optimise your website with UX fundamentals

Want to make your tourism website easier and more enjoyable for your visitors? In this introductory UX (User Experience) webinar, you’ll learn simple, practical tips to understand what your users really need, so your site feels welcoming and easy to navigate. Ideal for tourism businesses looking for an easy introduction to website optimisation.

How to write funding applications

Securing funding can be a game-changer — but writing a strong application takes more than just filling out forms. This webinar will offer tools and insights to help improve your chances of a successful application, including: Clarifying and communicating your funding need Building a persuasive business case with clear objectives and costings Understanding your funder’s […]

THRIVE+ : Food & Drink Legislation and Labelling

Session 1: Tuesday 21 October Session 2: Tuesday 28 October This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. This 2-session training webinar will be delivered by industry experts and will cover the following key topics: Food labelling required on front and back of pack (including ingredient […]

£99

Accounting for Limited Companies

This webinar is designed to outline the key accounting and statutory reporting requirements for a limited company and explain the main differences between operating as a sole trader versus a limited company. We’ll cover: Advantages and disadvantages of setting up as a limited company Company set-up Accounting requirements Record keeping and employing staff Paying directors […]

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 […]

Social media essentials: Instagram

Thinking about using Instagram to communicate with existing and potential customers? Want to showcase your products or services using it? During this webinar we will cover: Getting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools Best practice profiles, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd The types of […]

Thorntons Webinar – Data Records, Retention & Secure Disposal

The ICO’s recent £18000 penalty against Birthlink, a Scottish charity, in relation to destruction of a large volume of personal records highlighted the importance of ensuring compliance with the basic principles of good data governance, clear retention timeframes and secure disposal. It serves as a reminder that a personal data breach is broadly interpreted and […]

Employing staff, introducing a manager and building your team

Bowmuir Farm Holidays Bowmuir Farm, Biggar

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 […]

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 […]

Social media essentials: LinkedIn

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 […]

Well-Being for Small Businesses

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 […]

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan

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 […]

THRIVE+ : Food & Drink Manufacturing for SMEs

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 […]

£99

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 […]

£99

THRIVE+ : Food & Drink Packaging for SMEs

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 […]

£99

ASVA Annual Conference 2025

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

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 […]

Selling Your Business Masterclass

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 […]

Scottish Agritourism Conference 2025

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

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 […]