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SUMMARY:Sales – How to find them\, make them and keep them
DESCRIPTION:Sales are the lifeblood of every business. This webinar focuses on a pragmatic approach to sales strategy and delivery and is designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhy a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like and a good understanding of their problems\, needs and wants is key to sales success.\nHow to develop your sales platform using digital tools\, platforms\, and techniques.\nThe different motivations potential customers may have and how to identify which ‘buttons’ your business needs to press.\nThe key phases in prospecting\, qualifying\, and converting sales prospects.\nThe value of a Sales Funnel and how it can be used to help plan and achieve sales.\nWhy keeping the customers you already have is the best sales strategy of all?\nThe importance of appropriate customer service in retaining customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/sales-how-to-find-them-make-them-and-keep-them-23/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T200000
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UID:10084735-1655402400-1655409600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explain: \n\nwhat financial records are needed\nthe broad principles and procedures of accounting systems\nhow to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised\nwhich financial statements and statutory returns are relevant to your business\ndifferent accounting periods and financial years\nhow to use financial records for monitoring the financial state of your business\ncash flow forecasting\, profit and loss statements as well as what they should contain\nwhat financial measures and forecasts are needed by your business\nwhat information on financial record keeping is available and from whom\n\nBy the end of the workshop you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-bookkeeping-2/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T144543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144543Z
UID:10084663-1655388000-1655395200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Instagram for business
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nGetting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools.\nBest practice profiles\, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd.\nLearn which type of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting images and how that can maximise impact.\nThe various types of content you can post to Instagram\, from regular posts\, to Stories\, Reels\, and Live Video.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/instagram-for-business-17/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T144506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144506Z
UID:10084661-1655373600-1655379000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Email marketing for business
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this webinar\, you will be able to understand how to: \n\nTarget the right audiences\nCreate a quality marketing email and how to measure its effectiveness.\nLearn how to identify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns\, including different paid-for account levels.\nIdentify the different components of a successful email campaign\, including design\, HTML v text and other formats.\nReporting and measuring is vitally important\, we will recommend what reporting to track to make sure your campaigns are successful\nLegal requirements that you need to follow will also be covered.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/email-marketing-for-business-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220523T090211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T090211Z
UID:10084733-1655316000-1655323200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Starting a business: Everything you need to know
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWe will look at: \n\nPersonal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?\nResearching 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.\nBusiness structure – what are the main business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business.\nCreating your start-up action plan – an outline.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/starting-a-business-everything-you-need-to-know-28/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T144425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144425Z
UID:10084659-1655301600-1655308800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take you right from the beginning of website building. You will learn about: \n\nThe need to determine website objectives\nThe importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results\nSetting clear calls to action and creating engaging content.\nCreate your brand’s visual identity online\, your site’s blueprint and how you can structure your site map.\nWhat’s involved in registering and maintaining your site content and options for hosting it.\n\nThis webinar will also offer guidance on when and how to outsource your website development. Covering topics such as where to find a contractor\, what to organise first and costing for the work.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-business-websites-what-you-need-to-consider-13/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220531T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T153125Z
UID:10084790-1655301600-1655305200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Development Grants Briefing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) welcomes UK supply chain companies and potential new market entrants to join a virtual briefing on their latest Development Grant opportunities. \nThe OWGP is offering up to £500k funding for projects to help companies to improve their competitiveness or increase capability and enable a step-change in their growth. The funding competition aims to encourage more businesses into the offshore wind supply chain by helping to overcome barriers to diversification\, and for UK companies already working in the offshore wind sector to grow their market share through increased competitiveness and development of new products or services. \nIn this session you will also hear about some other upcoming as well as live activities OWGP are working on.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/offshore-wind-growth-partnership-development-grants-briefing-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T144343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144343Z
UID:10084657-1655287200-1655294400@investinangus.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220615T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220601T142309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T142309Z
UID:10084796-1655287200-1655291700@investinangus.com
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:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T144310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T144310Z
UID:10084655-1655229600-1655236800@investinangus.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220509T132052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T132052Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220523T090114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T090114Z
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:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143629Z
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:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220523T091808Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
CREATED:20220516T143547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143547Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T160000
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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:20260403T180612
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:20260403T180612
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180612
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:20260403T180612
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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