Invest in Angus

Circular Economy & Green Skills
2022-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Join us as we host a visit from Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, at the University of Dundee. During the event we’ll hear more about the Circular Economy Bill Consultation and Green Skills, allowing members to provide feedback on issues across Dundee & Angus.
We’ll also learn more about the MSIP Skills Academy. MSIP, Skills Development Scotland and D&A College aim to establish a Skills Academy on the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc to respond collectively to the emerging needs of the sustainable mobility and renewable energy industries and to support the creation of green jobs and skills in Scotland. With changes in the ways that people move around, the energy market and emerging opportunities in other associated industries, such as engineering, construction, transport and advanced manufacturing, the need for a multidisciplinary skills training facility at the heart of MSIP campus is well established. As well as delivering training provision, the Skills Academy will also provide innovation and partnership opportunities with the tenant companies and University partners and act as an attractor for FDI.

Taking a strategic approach to developing your business
2022-06-10 14:00 - 16:00
The webinar is practical, and outcomes driven.
Content will focus on a pragmatic approach to Strategic Planning designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments.
Topics covered during the webinar will include:

Looking at your business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development
The key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success
Personal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development
Ansoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies
The core components of your business delivery
How to develop a methodical, strategic approach to developing your business for future success

You will understand:

How to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development
Ansoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool
How to create a strategic plan for growing your business

Facebook for business
2022-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
In this webinar you will:
– Learn how to get the most out of the most popular social media platform in the world and how it could fit into your digital marketing strategy.
– Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact.
– Learn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are.
– Understand the power of Facebook advertising, and other selling options available to you.

How to build a digital marketing plan
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30
This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy to meet your business objectives and create more leads.
We will cover:

Setting measurable goals, establishing what your customers are looking for and competitor analysis.
Developing your brand
Content strategy
Prioritising digital channels
Marketing communications planning and evaluation

Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring
2022-06-09 13:30 - 15:00
The Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring project is designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) adopt simple digital technologies to improve your business and make digitalisation easy and accessible.
By providing companies with low-cost, low-risk solutions that directly address your top business priorities, Shoestring helps:

Improve processes
Upskill your staff
Encourage collaboration with like-minded companies and Higher Education Institutions

In partnership with the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and Scottish Enterprise, this webinar will showcase how a Scottish business deployed a simple Shoestring solution and explain how the company has benefited. You’ll also learn why this company is now feeling confident about digitalisation and thinking about what else it can achieve with technology.
During this session, you’ll get a chance to:

Look at low-cost digital options suitable for small manufacturing companies
Hear a first-hand account from a Scottish SME
Explore digital solutions which could address your top business needs
Learn about opportunities for further involvement in the Shoestring project

The webinar is open to any small or medium-sized manufacturing company in Scotland.

Financial Readiness
2022-06-09 11:00 - 12:30
If you’re a startup company considering your first fundraising campaign, this webinar is for you.
What you’ll learn
Gather insights on the following questions:
Should debt or equity fund your next move?
How do you get funder ready?
What alternative finance is available to help grow your business?
It is becoming increasingly more important to consider a net zero approach to help Scotland push its green agenda – how does this affect funding for you?
Join us for an interactive session where our guest panellists will give a brief overview of funding available, then you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions.
Agenda
11:00am: Introduction and how Scottish Enterprise can help you on the funding journey – Gary Torbett, Scottish Enterprise
11:10am: Overview and eligibility for the Scottish Loan Scheme – Alison Scott, Scottish Enterprise
11:20am: Equity funding – Alan Donald, LINC Scotland
11:30am: Corporate finance ‘How to get funder ready’ – Ian McDonald, Henderson Loggie
11:40am: What does net zero mean when looking for funding? – Gary Torbett, Scottish Enterprise
11:50am: Question and answer session
12:30pm: Close

Market Research Made Easy
2022-06-09 09:30 - 12:30
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 workshops which may be appropriate for you.

Bookkeeping and finance: The essentials for business
2022-06-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 14:00 - 16:00
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 both start up and growth. At the end of the session, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales.
After this webinar, you will be able to:

Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business
Create a profit and loss account
Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed
Use financial management to increase revenues and profits
Understand how you can fund your business

Pinterest for business
2022-06-08 14:00 - 16:00
Thinking about using Pinterest to showcase your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest.
We will cover which type of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting content and how that can maximise impact.

A Practical Guide to Net Zero in Scotland
2022-06-08 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for a webinar brought to you by FSB and Carbon-Zero UK to find out more about how to begin your journey towards net zero.
Brian Johnstone, a Low Carbon Consultant, will offer practical guidance on how to calculate your carbon emissions looking at three areas of emissions:

Direct- activities owned or controlled by an organisation – Boilers, Vehicles, Fuels, refrigerants;
Indirect- Purchased Electricity, heat, steam or cooling
Other Indirect Emissions – Business Travel, Materials Purchased, Inward Freighting Of Goods, Non owned (leased) assets.

During this session we’ll be assessing what those emissions mean.

How to create a plan to reduce the emissions.
Cost, support and guidance to help businesses on the journey.
Offsetting carbon and purchasing credits.

Throughout, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions using the chat function and the event will conclude with a Q&A.

Circular economy kickstarter
2022-06-08 14:00 - 15:00
Not sure what the circular economy is, but want to find out more? This webinar is a tool to help businesses design, develop and evaluate the circular business models of the future. The webinar poses strategies and case studies to challenge the status quo and inspire new solutions to today’s problems.
The event is targeted at start-ups or existing small/medium-sized enterprises who are at the beginning of their circular economy journey.
The workshop will provide inspiration on how to make a business more circular, leaving participants with a better understanding of the circular economy and an action plan of next steps.

Video production for social media
2022-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-25 10:00 - 12:00
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 utilised to view and share video content.
See what editing apps are available and how to add music and subtitles.

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
2022-06-07 18:00 - 20:00
Are you a business that has been trading for less than five years?
Do you realise your full potential? This is an opportunity for you to gain an outsider’s perspective, which can be essential in realising the potential for your business to expand.
Working with our advisers, you will analyse the current state of your business, and identify key areas for growth. You will also be shown various tools that can be utilised to analyse your business’ performance.
You will leave this webinar feeling motivated, with the knowledge of how to grow your business. You’ll now be able to set new goals, that previously weren’t possible.
If you are an early-stage business looking to grow, book your place now!
This webinar is for businesses located in Perth, Dundee & Angus.

Cloud for business
2022-06-07 18:00 - 19:30
How can you keep track of customers, manage resources and keep in touch with everyone efficiently? Is a cloud-based solution right for your business? How do different back office strategies compare on cost and value?
At the end of this webinar, you’ll have:

Up-to-date information and tools to help you make strategic back-office decisions.
Real-world examples will help you understand different cloud-based platforms, their functions, and their costs.
You will be able to identify which platforms suit your business, and how their scalability could complement your plans.

Scotland's Town Centres Action Plan 2 Roadshow - North East
2022-06-07 14:00 - 15:30
Each event within the TCAP2 Roadshow series will focus on a different region in Scotland, with each event inviting esteemed speakers to talk about place policy, before covering local examples of innovative projects and initiatives. The aim of each event is to examine, discuss and celebrate the variety of work being done in Scotland’s Towns all whilst covering a broad range of themes, from Climate to Community.
This event will have a focus on the North East.
Agenda
Policy Framework
14:00 – 14:10 Introducing TCAP2 – Overview of Main Objectives and Actions
Phil Prentice, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
14:10 – 14:25 Placemaking: Sam Cassels, Place Principle Adviser, Scottish Government
14:25 – 14:35 Q & A
Place in Practice: North of Scotland Exemplars
14:45 – 14:55 Climate Action: Dr Emilie Wadsworth, Operations Director, Green Action Trust
14:55 – 15:05 Health & Wellbeing or Learning: Diarmaid Lawlor, Associate Director, Scottish Futures Trust
15:05 – 15:15 Enterprising Communities & Vibrant Local Economies: Christine Webster, Regeneration and Town Centres Manager, Aberdeenshire Council
15:15 – 15:25 Q & A
15:25 – 15:30 Closing remarks – Phil Prentice

Twitter for business
2022-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
This webinar will help you develop and hone your social media strategy in order to amplify your message using Twitter. You will gain a deeper understanding of where Twitter fits into your overall plan, how it relates to other platforms, and the relative benefits of sponsored posts, as well as how to create them.
You will also learn about:

Twitter best practice content and what makes the perfect tweet.
Dashboards such as Hootsuite to help you manage and integrate your social media accounts and schedule content.
Advanced techniques for social listening and pro-actively finding content and customers.

Thorntons Employment Webinar - Fair Recruitment
2022-06-01 09:30 - 11:30
All successful organisations need the right people and a vital part of achieving this is getting the process of recruitment right. However, if things aren’t handled correctly this can mean wasted time, higher staff turnover and even claims by unsuccessful candidates who don’t feel fairly treated. A criminal prosecution can also arise if someone is employed without the right checks being done and who turns out not to have the right to work in the UK.
At this webinar, Chris Phillips and Louise Crichton from our Employment and Immigration teams will highlight some key legal and practical issues for employers involved in the recruitment process.
This webinar will cover:

Five top tips for effective recruitment
Managing the recruitment process
Avoiding the legal pitfalls and minimising the risk of claims
Three ways to conduct right to work checks
Why checks are vital for fair recruitment
Changes and potential issues including digitalisation and ongoing covid concessions

What will I learn?
You will understand the key elements for a robust recruitment process which is compliant with both immigration and employment law.
Who should attend?

HR professionals
Line managers
Business owners

Photography for online business
2022-05-31 18:00 - 20:00
During this webinar you will:

Discover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms.
See some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good, bad and indifferent use for businesses.

Developing your workforce
2022-05-31 10:00 - 11:00
Find out how the fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme can help you to develop the skills of you and/or your workforce (of all ages), at no additional cost to your business.
Speakers
Wayne Paul, Engagement Manager, University of Dundee
Fiona McMillan, Business Engagement Officer, University of Stirling
Also hear from a employer and apprentice (tbc)
More Information
Join us to find out how the fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme can help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience of your workforce, whilst helping your business grow.
With fully funded honours degree courses available to current and new employees (of all ages) in Business Management, IT Management for Business, IT Software Development, Data Science, Civil Engineering, and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, we can help you develop employees from across your business.
At the event, you will hear from the University of Dundee’s Engagement Manager Wayne Paul, and the University of Stirling’s Business Engagement Manager Fiona McMillan, where you will find out everything you need to know about the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme and how it can help you to develop your talent, boost your performance, and grow your business.
You will also hear from an apprentice and employer, so you can find out about their experience first-hand and the benefits the programme can bring to your business.
How does it work?
The fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme gives you the opportunity to develop current or new members of your workforce (of all ages) to honours degree level at no additional cost to your business.
There are fully funded and easily accessible places available on six different courses:
Business Management (University of Dundee)
IT Management for Business (University of Dundee)
IT Software Development (University of Dundee)
Data Science (University of Stirling)
Civil Engineering (University of Dundee)
Engineering, Design and Manufacturing (University of Dundee)
Graduate Apprentices spend one day a week studying at the University and the remaining four days of the week working in their role. At the end of four years they will leave with a full honours degree.
The application process is simple and easy and there is no mountain of paperwork to complete.

Working a room - virtual training with Richard Norris
2022-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
Do you walk into a room, read the fire escape instructions three times, talk to a plant, down a few glasses of wine then go to the toilet? Would you rather exude the effortless charm of the consummate corporate ambassador? Many of us are all fingers and thumbs over the canapés when there really is no need.
During this webinar you will learn:

The business development process
Facing the fear of networking
Breaking through your comfort zone
Top 10 networking tips
Features versus benefits
Your value proposition

Free for members. £5 for non-members, which will go to the charity Thriving Survivors.

Protect your business and data from hackers
2022-05-27 11:30 - 13:00
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 matters for businesses
Steps to take to protect yourself including (Backups, Malware protection, Mobile devices, VPNs, Firewalls, Passwords and more secure authentication, avoiding scams and fraud)
Basic Good Practice, to prepare and understand what to do if the worst happens.

Women into Business: Networking to Achieve Your Goals
2022-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Hospitalfield, Arbroath, DD11 2NH
Are you a business owner looking to brush up on your networking skills?
After months of going virtual via Microsoft Teams and ZOOM, this event is the perfect opportunity for start-up and growing businesses to connect in-person and network.
Michelle Almeida, Company Director, of MDA Business Coaching Ltd, will be joining us! After an extensive career in senior management roles, Michelle has spent the last four years using her experience to support over 300 businesses, in a wide range of sectors, through her coaching service. Her fantastic ability to communicate and collaborate with business owners has enabled them to delivered results and achieve goals.
You will learn hints and tips to ensure that you can return to in-person networking fully prepared and full of confidence. You’ll leave this event with a stronger ability to communicate with partners and clients, opening doors to give your business the best chance of success.
Plus, there will be opportunity to network and build relationships with other local businesses in attendance.
If you are a start-up or existing business looking to network and make local contacts, book your place now!

Building your brand and promotional graphics
2022-05-26 14:00 - 16:00
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.
This webinar will:

Provide you with a clear understanding of the difference between brands and branding
Help you learn how to develop your brand’s positioning, character, and purpose to differentiate your business from its competitors
Demonstrate how to set up a brand kit and style guide to ensure consistency across websites, social media, business cards, posters etc.
Teach you how to create simple promotional graphics using a variety of tools including Canva
Highlight a variety of free tools including Google Drive, Hubspot and Mailchimp that can save time and simplify marketing tasks

PHS Talks - Google My Business
2022-05-26 11:30 - 13:00
Industry experts George McGillivray and Michelle MacFarlane share their tips and tricks on taking your business’ digital promotion to the next level.
They will teach you how to utilise Google My Business and hashtags to raise your digital footprint.
The event will be held remotely over Zoom.

Planning & scheduling your online content
2022-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
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 how to:

Plan content based on your business and your customer needs
Evaluate current social media dashboards and management tools
Create a social media content calendar and schedule updates automatically
Reach more people through your blog and email newsletters
Implement simple automation techniques to increase efficiency

Having great content is just the start. This webinar will help you better organise and setup your content strategy through simple planning and effective scheduling, to achieve great business results.

Setting up an eCommerce business in Singapore for F&D
2022-05-26 09:00 - 10:00
Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing region in terms of E-commerce. Together, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia are set to become the fourth biggest e-commerce market globally by 2025, according to a Asendia.

Although Singapore is a tiny island nation with a population of just 5.6 million, it has established itself as a major e-commerce market, which is worth $4.9 billion alone. Traffic to online shopping platforms in Singapore increased by 35% in 2020 and Singapore online consumers have the biggest spending power in the Southeast Asia region at an average of $2,080 per user.
Join this webinar to learn about the development and growth of ecommerce in Singapore and consumer trends in e-commerce. The webinar will be hosted by SDI’s Food and Drink specialist Tony Gunnis and SDI’s E-commerce specialist for Asia Pacific Mia Miao, attendees will also be able to hear from Singapore-based Globalscot Gavin Floyd and the VP of international sourcing for Lazada Singapore Mr Gildas Chambrelan.
Lazada is one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia, with over 130 million monthly active users by 2021. Headquartered in Singapore, Lazada’s footprint spreads across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Scottish companies are already using Lazada to grow their international sales. Please join us to learn how you too can start exploring the exciting Southeast Asia E-commerce opportunities.
Guest Speakers:
• Ms. Mia Miao (E-commerce Specialist Asia Pacific, Scottish Development International)
• Mr. Gildas Chambrelan (VP International Sourcing, Lazada Singapore)
• Mr. Gavin Floyd (Global Scot & Sales Director, Foundry)

Starting a business: Everything you need to know
2022-05-25 18:00 - 20:00
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 the competition. Once that is clear, we will look at the key activities and costs involved in starting and running the business and tools for determining the commercial viability before considering the main options for business structures (sole trader, partnership, or limited company).
We will look at:

Personal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – to develop an understanding of your market, who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field.
Business structure – what are the main business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business.
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline.

Email marketing for business
2022-05-25 14:00 - 15:30
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to understand how to:

Target the right audiences
Create a quality marketing email and how to measure its effectiveness.
Learn how to identify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns, including different paid-for account levels.
Identify the different components of a successful email campaign, including design, HTML v text and other formats.
Reporting and measuring is vitally important, we will recommend what reporting to track to make sure your campaigns are successful
Legal requirements that you need to follow will also be covered.
