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SUMMARY:Website analytics to improve your business and sales
DESCRIPTION:Google Analytics\, Search Console and Heat Mapping are incredibly powerful tools that help you better understand how your website is performing. This webinar will better equip you to be able to improve the performance and effectiveness of your website by: \n\nLearning about top landing pages and traffic sources\, to understanding organic search rankings and user interaction\,\nWe’ll show you around the Google Analytics interface\, help you view and understand key reports\, how to setup Goal conversions and more.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/website-analytics-to-improve-your-business-and-sales-11/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Technical
DESCRIPTION:Work in engineering\, manufacturing or transport ? Then join our sector specific networking group and grow your contacts. \nYou are invited to join our monthly group of engineering\, manufacturing and transport businesses to discuss issues relating to those sectors. This group is designed to help you to develop specialist contacts in your area of industry and focusses on topics suggested by the group. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month for 75 minutes.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/lets-talk-technical/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
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SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings
DESCRIPTION:Join us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings\, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow search engines work\, and the factors used to rank your site.\nOptimising your website for search engines\nKeyword research tools and how to benefit from them\nTechnical considerations for further search engine benefits
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T113000
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UID:10084602-1655202600-1655206200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Germany - Fashion & Lifestyle Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Germany\, post-Brexit and post-Covid\, is a challenging market for the Consumer\, Textile and Lifestyle sectors and this webinar aims to inform Scottish companies to: \n\nnavigate the new international landscape post Brexit for their B2B and B2C business\nincrease the awareness of international retail and fashion trends\nfind new ways to do business with consumer retail and online platforms
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/germany-fashion-lifestyle-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T120000
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UID:10084731-1655200800-1655208000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Building your brand and promotional graphics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will: \n\nProvide you with a clear understanding of the difference between brands and branding\nHelp you learn how to develop your brand’s positioning\, character\, and purpose to differentiate your business from its competitors\nDemonstrate how to set up a brand kit and style guide to ensure consistency across websites\, social media\, business cards\, posters etc.\nTeach you how to create simple promotional graphics using a variety of tools including Canva\nHighlight a variety of free tools including Google Drive\, Hubspot and Mailchimp that can save time and simplify marketing tasks
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/building-your-brand-and-promotional-graphics-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220601T142135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T142135Z
UID:10084794-1655200800-1655204400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Perfect your pitches and presentations
DESCRIPTION:Join our webinar and discover the ‘trade secret’ tips and techniques to help you look\, sound and feel confident when you’re giving networking presentations and business pitches – on-screen and face-to-face – and that’s whether you’re new to networking or an experienced presenter. \nThis event is aimed at small business owners who are looking to perfect their business pitch\, when delivering face-to-face or online. \nOur guest presenter\, Debbie Catt will share her insights into how to give unique\, persuasive and personality-packed presentations.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/perfect-your-pitches-and-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220523T092219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T092219Z
UID:10084765-1655199000-1655224200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Amazon BootCamp Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Amazon Bootcamp teaches you how to sell successfully on its platform. Learn about the latest content trends and get advice on selling to EU markets from experienced Amazon seller\, Karen Riddick. \nThe event gives you opportunity to attend all topic sessions or you can tailor the topics to suit your needs. Detailed joining instructions will be provided before the event so you can plan your day. \nIntroduction and welcome: Karen Riddick \nMorning session: \n1. Opening your Amazon Account \n2. Managing your Amazon Account \n3. Listing your Product \nThe morning session will cover all you need to know about the Amazon marketplace\, how to open and manage your selling account and how to set up your Amazon catalogue. Focus areas will include: \n\nFinding your place in the Amazon marketplace\nTips for researching your product’s potential\nCreating effective product pages and offers\n\nAfternoon session: \n4. Optimising your Products \n5. Managing your Orders \n6. Selling in EU \nThe afternoon session will discuss promoting your products on Amazon\, fulfilling your orders and expanding internationally. Focus areas will include: \n\nUsing Amazon’s warehouse and fulfilment services to grow your business\nAttracting Amazon Prime customers to your products by becoming a Prime Eligible seller\nUsing the Amazon Marketplace to reach your EU customers after Brexit
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/amazon-bootcamp-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Online Retail
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T144235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144235Z
UID:10084653-1655128800-1655136000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Online user experience: How to analyse it and improve it
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar you will discover and define your business goals\, design a user-friendly experience and learn how to test and launch your online platform. \nOnce you have completed this webinar you will know more about how to continuously maintain and improve your digital platform\, acting on data and results. You will be able to engage with more customers (or potential customers) and sell your products and services to a wider audience.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/online-user-experience-how-to-analyse-it-and-improve-it-13/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220523T090035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T090035Z
UID:10084729-1655114400-1655121600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Go green to grow your business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover a variety of areas\, from “what have we learned from Covid?” through to “understanding your new greener customer”\, to “reducing your costs and upping your sales”\, highlighting where profit can be generated from developing your businesses green credentials. \nWe will look at: \n\nUnderstanding the problem\nWhat is sustainability and why it is important\nInnovation\nProfiting from being a green business\nTop tips for going green
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/go-green-to-grow-your-business-12/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T143629Z
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UID:10084650-1655114400-1655119800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Enhance your business with digital
DESCRIPTION:Discover the opportunities using digital could bring your business as well as what you need to consider if your business isn’t online yet. This free webinar will give you the chance to up-skill your digital knowledge and explore some of the common fears and barriers associated with moving your business online\, using social media channels and much more. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe opportunities and benefits that doing more digitally could offer your business\nWebsites and ecommerce\nContent marketing and key digital channels\, including social media\, search and email\nOpportunities with cloud computing\nRemote working tools\nThe importance of cyber resilience
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/enhance-your-business-with-digital-16/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T091808Z
UID:10084761-1655114400-1655118000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Circular Economy & Green Skills
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/circular-economy-green-skills/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220523T085956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T085956Z
UID:10084727-1654869600-1654876800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Taking a strategic approach to developing your business
DESCRIPTION:The webinar is practical\, and outcomes driven. \nContent will focus on a pragmatic approach to Strategic Planning designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. \nTopics covered during the webinar will include: \n\nLooking at your business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development\nThe key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success\nPersonal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development\nAnsoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies\nThe core components of your business delivery\nHow to develop a methodical\, strategic approach to developing your business for future success\n\nYou will understand: \n\nHow to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development\nAnsoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool\nHow to create a strategic plan for growing your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/taking-a-strategic-approach-to-developing-your-business-8/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
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UID:10084648-1654855200-1654862400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Facebook for business
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar you will: \n– 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. \n– Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook\, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact. \n– Learn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are. \n– Understand the power of Facebook advertising\, and other selling options available to you.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/facebook-for-business-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T143508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143508Z
UID:10084646-1654797600-1654803000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to build a digital marketing plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will cover: \n\nSetting measurable goals\, establishing what your customers are looking for and competitor analysis.\nDeveloping your brand\nContent strategy\nPrioritising digital channels\nMarketing communications planning and evaluation
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-build-a-digital-marketing-plan-15/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220509T131944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T131944Z
UID:10084600-1654781400-1654786800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBy providing companies with low-cost\, low-risk solutions that directly address your top business priorities\, Shoestring helps: \n\nImprove processes\nUpskill your staff\nEncourage collaboration with like-minded companies and Higher Education Institutions\n\nIn 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. \nDuring this session\, you’ll get a chance to: \n\nLook at low-cost digital options suitable for small manufacturing companies\nHear a first-hand account from a Scottish SME\nExplore digital solutions which could address your top business needs\nLearn about opportunities for further involvement in the Shoestring project\n\nThe webinar is open to any small or medium-sized manufacturing company in Scotland.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/digital-manufacturing-on-a-shoestring/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220509T131125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T131125Z
UID:10084598-1654772400-1654777800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Financial Readiness
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a startup company considering your first fundraising campaign\, this webinar is for you. \nWhat you’ll learn \nGather insights on the following questions: \nShould debt or equity fund your next move? \nHow do you get funder ready? \nWhat alternative finance is available to help grow your business? \nIt 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? \nJoin 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. \nAgenda \n11:00am: Introduction and how Scottish Enterprise can help you on the funding journey – Gary Torbett\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:10am: Overview and eligibility for the Scottish Loan Scheme – Alison Scott\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:20am: Equity funding – Alan Donald\, LINC Scotland \n11:30am: Corporate finance ‘How to get funder ready’ – Ian McDonald\, Henderson Loggie \n11:40am: What does net zero mean when looking for funding? – Gary Torbett\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:50am: Question and answer session \n12:30pm: Close
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/financial-readiness-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220523T085910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T085910Z
UID:10084725-1654767000-1654777800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Market Research Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will look at: \n\nthe role of marketing in your business\nidentifying your target customers\nidentifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors\nmarket research\n\nThere will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/market-research-made-easy-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220523T085809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T085809Z
UID:10084723-1654765200-1654772400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Bookkeeping and finance: The essentials for business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement basic bookkeeping skills across your business\nCreate a profit and loss account\nUnderstand what expenses can and cannot be claimed\nUse financial management to increase revenues and profits\nUnderstand how you can fund your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/bookkeeping-and-finance-the-essentials-for-business-26/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T143432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143432Z
UID:10084644-1654696800-1654704000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Pinterest for business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/pinterest-for-business-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220527T144518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T144518Z
UID:10084770-1654696800-1654702200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:A Practical Guide to Net Zero in Scotland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrian Johnstone\, a Low Carbon Consultant\, will offer practical guidance on how to calculate your carbon emissions looking at three areas of emissions: \n\nDirect- activities owned or controlled by an organisation – Boilers\, Vehicles\, Fuels\, refrigerants;\nIndirect- Purchased Electricity\, heat\, steam or cooling\nOther Indirect Emissions – Business Travel\, Materials Purchased\, Inward Freighting Of Goods\, Non owned (leased) assets.\n\nDuring this session we’ll be assessing what those emissions mean. \n\nHow to create a plan to reduce the emissions.\nCost\, support and guidance to help businesses on the journey.\nOffsetting carbon and purchasing credits.\n\nThroughout\, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions using the chat function and the event will conclude with a Q&A.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/a-practical-guide-to-net-zero-in-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220502T133551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T133551Z
UID:10084550-1654696800-1654700400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Circular economy kickstarter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event is targeted at start-ups or existing small/medium-sized enterprises who are at the beginning of their circular economy journey. \nThe 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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/circular-economy-kickstarter/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T143354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143354Z
UID:10084642-1654682400-1654689600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Video production for social media
DESCRIPTION:Video captures people’s attention online and is important for getting your message across\, while engaging with your target audience. \nLearn how to: \n\nChoose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives\nPlan\, shoot\, edit\, and upload video without special kit or expertise.\nGet to know the various digital platforms that can be utilised to view and share video content.\nSee what editing apps are available and how to add music and subtitles.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/video-production-for-social-media-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220606T130904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T130904Z
UID:10084810-1654624800-1654632000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Steady\, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business that has been trading for less than five years? \nDo 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. \nWorking 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. \nYou 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. \nIf you are an early-stage business looking to grow\, book your place now! \nThis webinar is for businesses located in Perth\, Dundee & Angus.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ready-steady-grow-how-to-expand-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T143316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143316Z
UID:10084640-1654624800-1654630200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Cloud for business
DESCRIPTION: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? \nAt the end of this webinar\, you’ll have: \n\nUp-to-date information and tools to help you make strategic back-office decisions.\nReal-world examples will help you understand different cloud-based platforms\, their functions\, and their costs.\nYou will be able to identify which platforms suit your business\, and how their scalability could complement your plans.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cloud-for-business-14/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T153000
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CREATED:20220606T110158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T110158Z
UID:10084808-1654610400-1654615800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Scotland's Town Centres Action Plan 2 Roadshow - North East
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event will have a focus on the North East. \nAgenda \nPolicy Framework \n14:00 – 14:10 Introducing TCAP2 – Overview of Main Objectives and Actions \nPhil Prentice\, Chief Officer\, Scotland’s Towns Partnership \n14:10 – 14:25    Placemaking: Sam Cassels\, Place Principle Adviser\, Scottish Government \n14:25 – 14:35     Q & A \nPlace in Practice: North of Scotland Exemplars \n14:45 – 14:55 Climate Action: Dr Emilie Wadsworth\, Operations Director\, Green Action Trust \n14:55 – 15:05 Health & Wellbeing or Learning: Diarmaid Lawlor\, Associate Director\, Scottish Futures Trust \n15:05 – 15:15 Enterprising Communities & Vibrant Local Economies: Christine Webster\, Regeneration and Town Centres Manager\, Aberdeenshire Council \n15:15 – 15:25     Q & A \n15:25 – 15:30     Closing remarks – Phil Prentice
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scotlands-town-centres-action-plan-2-roadshow-north-east/
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SUMMARY:Twitter for business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will also learn about: \n\nTwitter best practice content and what makes the perfect tweet.\nDashboards such as Hootsuite to help you manage and integrate your social media accounts and schedule content.\nAdvanced techniques for social listening and pro-actively finding content and customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/twitter-for-business-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220601T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220601T113000
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SUMMARY:Thorntons Employment Webinar - Fair Recruitment
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nFive top tips for effective recruitment\nManaging the recruitment process\nAvoiding the legal pitfalls and minimising the risk of claims\nThree ways to conduct right to work checks\nWhy checks are vital for fair recruitment\nChanges and potential issues including digitalisation and ongoing covid concessions\n\nWhat will I learn? \nYou will understand the key elements for a robust recruitment process which is compliant with both immigration and employment law. \nWho should attend? \n\nHR professionals\nLine managers\nBusiness owners
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-employment-webinar-fair-recruitment/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220531T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T200000
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SUMMARY:Photography for online business
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will: \n\nDiscover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures\, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms.\nSee some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good\, bad and indifferent use for businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/photography-for-online-business-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220531T110000
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SUMMARY:Developing your workforce
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers \nWayne Paul\, Engagement Manager\, University of Dundee \nFiona McMillan\, Business Engagement Officer\, University of Stirling \nAlso hear from a employer and apprentice (tbc) \nMore Information \nJoin 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. \nWith 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. \nAt 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. \nYou 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. \nHow does it work? \nThe 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. \nThere are fully funded and easily accessible places available on six different courses: \nBusiness Management (University of Dundee)\nIT Management for Business (University of Dundee)\nIT Software Development (University of Dundee)\nData Science (University of Stirling)\nCivil Engineering (University of Dundee)\nEngineering\, Design and Manufacturing (University of Dundee) \nGraduate 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. \nThe application process is simple and easy and there is no mountain of paperwork to complete.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/developing-your-workforce/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220527T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195527
CREATED:20220516T150311Z
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SUMMARY:Working a room - virtual training with Richard Norris
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this webinar you will learn: \n\nThe business development process\nFacing the fear of networking\nBreaking through your comfort zone\nTop 10 networking tips\nFeatures versus benefits\nYour value proposition\n\nFree for members. £5 for non-members\, which will go to the charity Thriving Survivors.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/working-a-room-virtual-training-with-richard-norris/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Networking
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