Tourism businesses: why it’s so important to get your website cookies right

In this session, we’ll look at how to ensure your use of cookies and/or other tracking technologies is compliant with legislation (the Data Protection Act 2018 and CCPA). By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to ensure you’re capturing better data, including: General use of tracking technologies How […]

Alternative Visa Routes

Options for Scottish employers recruiting international talent other than the skilled worker route. Join this webinar to find out which routes are lower cost, more flexible or faster to obtain.

Intellectual property: The fundamentals for business

You have invested time, energy and money into your project, however, have you protected the innovation? Following this webinar, you will understand how to manage your intellectual property (IP) or how to start the process of registering it. Topics covered include: What is IP? Can you own IP? How can IP be protected? What is […]

Retail Recharge Series – How Visual Merchandising can Positively Influence Retail Sales

This workshop will review the basic principles of merchandising and match them to your brand using shop floor and window displays, customer flow, impulse buys and addons, throughout varying types of premises. This will include the need for consistency and communicating a clear message to your target audience. The physical layout and the look and […]

Protect your business and data from hackers

Join us to look at why it’s important for all businesses to give their online security thought and consideration. We will take you through some simple steps to minimise the risks. We will also direct you to available support to help you and your business. During the session will cover: Cyber security and why it […]

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 […]

Get impact & engagement with social media analytics

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest are widely used social platforms, but often account owners aren’t looking at the metrics provided within them. Those metrics will inform you of reach, impressions, demographics and more, all of which can help towards improving the impact of your posting and targeting. This webinar will help you understand how […]

Preparing for Net Zero

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. But, did you know that the single greatest cause of the climate crisis is the carbon emissions created by everything we produce, consume and too often bin after just one use. How is your business preparing for 2045? Support […]

Instagram for business

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. Learn which type […]

Plan for the ban

To engage with as many people, businesses and organisations as possible, Zero Waste Scotland is hosting a live webinar on behalf of the Scottish Government. The webinar will be open to all and live across our social media channels and website. This is your chance to speak to our team of experts on how to […]

Starting a business: Everything you need to know

Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and this webinar will help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will explore your potential customers, the problems your business can solve for them and how you can do that better than […]

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 […]

The Stress-Free Guide to Smashing your Business Goals

Here at Business Gateway Tayside, we understand that, as well as bringing a huge sense of personal satisfaction, achievement and freedom, being a small business owner means having to juggle a busy work schedule that can often lead to stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Our Business Owner’s Guide to Smashing Goals and Staying […]

Complete Storytelling – Perth Workshop

The Black Watch Castle and Museum Hay Street, Perth

This one day workshop is designed to help tourism businesses with their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegates will learn new communications and sales skills to help enhance customer service delivery and re-build income streams. Successful consumer experiences are the product of creating and delivering engaging and memorable stories. Stories effortlessly transform […]

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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 […]

Bookkeeping and finance: The essentials for business

This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business, including developing basic bookkeeping, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund […]

The 150th Open industry webinar

Join us at this upcoming industry webinar on 28 March from 2.30pm - 4.30pm focusing on the 150th Open Championship coming to Fife this summer. Find out more about this major golfing event coming to Fife and how your businesses can make the most of this exciting opportunity.

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 […]

Building your brand and promotional graphics

This webinar will define what a brand is (and isn’t) and explain how it’s 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 more sales. […]

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 […]