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SUMMARY:Marketing your business on a budget
DESCRIPTION:When budgets are tight it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will help you use marketing to increase customer engagement. We will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business. Without bursting the bank! \nWe will look at: \n\nHow marketing extends way beyond what most businesses consider it to be and how that provides opportunities for businesses to make transformational change with little or no extra spend.\nIdentifying Marketing Priorities and using these to reshape your business.\nThe Marketing Mix as a tool for reviewing how your business plans and delivers its marketing activity.\nHow your marketing activity is delivered successfully and effectively in your business.\nA series of top tips including the importance of understanding your customers\, the core components of a brand\, the value of strong and consistent branding and the power of of a clear focus and creativity.\nThe many options available with traditional Advertising and Promotion as a way a company communicates what it does and what it can offer customers\, but also looking how this has changed in a world where marketing has moved online.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/marketing-your-business-on-a-budget-20/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220201T130000
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SUMMARY:Digital fundamentals for tourism businesses
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session to the fundamental elements of promoting and managing your tourism business online. \nAt the end of this webinar\, you’ll have learned: \n\nHow to increase the visibility of your business online with the right content\, at the right time\, on the right platforms.\nHow to assess the quality of your online presence and know if you have reached your intended audience.\nAbout the different online booking and distribution platforms available to tourism businesses.\nHow to make the most of your digital marketing.\nThe first steps you can take to ensure your content is SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) friendly\n\nThis is a joint VisitScotland and DigitalBoost event which is funded by Digital Scotland and delivered by Business Gateway.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/digital-fundamentals-for-tourism-businesses-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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SUMMARY:Generating ideas for your business
DESCRIPTION:Many people would like to start their own business but don’t have a business idea to focus on. This session will help you: \n1. Clarify your motivation behind starting your own business \n2. Appreciate your skills and experiences \n3. Use a range of techniques for generating new business ideas \n4. Gain an appreciation of how to evaluate these ideas \n5. Prepare to get started!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/generating-ideas-for-your-business-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220131T160000
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CREATED:20211220T161520Z
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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-17/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211206T164523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T164523Z
UID:10083695-1643623200-1643630400@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-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220128T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T130000
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CREATED:20220117T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T163157Z
UID:10083915-1643367600-1643374800@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T110000
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CREATED:20220105T155301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T155301Z
UID:10083838-1643364000-1643367600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Mindset in Business
DESCRIPTION:Dundee & Angus College have teamed up with the fantastic Enterprise Team at Royal Bank of Scotland to deliver this short and sharp session designed to give you the tools and techniques you need to use your mindset to positively impact your business. \nWhether you are starting\, growing or maintaining a business now more than ever it is essential we understand how to control our mindset to stay resilient.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/mindset-in-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T200000
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UID:10083878-1643306400-1643313600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Routes to Funding
DESCRIPTION:There’s a choice of funding options out there for businesses and the self-employed\, but how do you know which is right for you? GrowBiz and Business Gateway are bringing together a panel of expert speakers to discuss the different funding formats available to you and your business. We’ll discuss the pros and cons\, the application processes\, and introduce you to some helpful contacts. Following the presentations\, there will be breakout rooms which will give attendees a chance to network and ask questions. \nThe funding options we’ll discuss are: \n\nCrowdfunding – and additional funding available from Perth and Kinross Council\nLoans – from DSL\nGrants – we’ll hear from Perth and Kinross Council’s Economic Development Team\nAngel Investment – specifically Perth and Kinross Council’s Angel’s Share scheme\n\nJoin us to find out more and to meet some like minded businesses for informal networking. This is an ideal opportunity to get into the swing of 2022 and start the year with some great ideas from friendly faces.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/routes-to-funding/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
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UID:10083693-1643292000-1643299200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:LinkedIn for business
DESCRIPTION:No longer just an online CV\, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful – and profitable – business tool. Like any tool\, you must learn how to use it\, and this webinar gives you expert guidance. \nYou will: \n\nCreate a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives.\nLearn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for both maximum visibility and brand awareness.\nContent is king on LinkedIn\, and we’ll show you how to plan and produce captivating content that enriches your brand.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/linkedin-for-business-11/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T123000
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UID:10083982-1643281200-1643286600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:ScotWind 1 Leasing Round Briefing Session for Cluster Members
DESCRIPTION:Forth and Tay Offshore\, DeepWind and the Cluster Builder team are hosting a briefing session for members to go over the results and the outcomes from the ScotWind 1 leasing Round. At 25GW this is the largest leasing round in Europe and with over 15GW of floating wind projects it has set the scene for Scotland to become the global leader for floating offshore wind development over the next decade. \nThe briefing will explore what this could mean for the supply chain and takes a closer look at each of the projects along with input from Northland Power and DEME Concessions to represent the developers view. \nEvent: ScotWind 1 Leasing Round Briefing Session for Cluster Members \nDate: 27th January\, 2022 \nTime: 11.15-12.15 \nRegistration link for this webinar \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7857372196364558091 \nProgramme \n11.15am – Introduction from Forth & Tay Offshore \n11.20am – ScotWind Briefing- DeepWind \n11.35am – Developer View – Northland Power \n11.45am – Developer View – DEME Concessions (TBC) \n11.55am – Cluster Builder update – Xodus Group \n12.05pm – Q&A session \nWe look forward to welcoming as many cluster members as possible and hope that you can make time to attend our online webinar and hear more about this historic leasing round.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scotwind-1-leasing-round-briefing-session-for-cluster-members/
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T095056Z
UID:10083987-1643281200-1643284800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to secure and manage PR for your business
DESCRIPTION:Join FSB at this webinar to learn top tips on how small businesses can secure good PR for businesses. \nHear from PR expert Andrew Bloch\, who manages PR for Lord Sugar and the winners of The Apprentice along with publishing expert George Taylor from Gramersi\, who is a digital publisher\, specialising in consumer and retail startup news\, content\, insights and events. Together they will help you understand how to generate good PR and manage bad PR. \nHosted by FSB’s Development Manager\, Simona Daniel and Regional Chair David Bell.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-secure-and-manage-pr-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:PR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T120000
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UID:10083905-1643281200-1643284800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Visitor Attraction Best Practice
DESCRIPTION:Visitor attractions across Scotland are invited to join VisitScotland for their latest webinar which will focus on the importance of benchmarking in achieving best practice standards using insight from the VisitScotland Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme. Tune in and hear about how to make the most of this new resource.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/visitor-attraction-best-practice/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211220T161440Z
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UID:10083806-1643277600-1643284800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Writing a business plan – Why it's essential for ALL businesses
DESCRIPTION:Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you. \nWe will walk you through what should be included within a business plan\, how a business plan is used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe business plan structure\nWhat should be included within each section\nWhen and how to use a business plan\nThe connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers\nHow to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/writing-a-business-plan-why-its-essential-for-all-businesses-17/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220127T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220127T133000
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CREATED:20211206T164122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T164122Z
UID:10083691-1643275800-1643290200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: DigitalBoost
DESCRIPTION:Eileen Cooper is a Marketing Professional with over 26 years of experience in the industry. After working in various roles in marketing\, she set up Limetree (now Limetree Consultancy Limited) in 2009. As well as working with a diverse range of clients across different sectors\, she supports small businesses by delivering consultancy and training to private clients\, and business support organisations\, such as Business Gateway\, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce\, HAAN\, and Perthshire Chamber. \nEileen’s skills include: Marketing strategy\, campaign management\, campaign planning\, website development\, SEO\, PR\, Online PR\, content management\, content development\, social media\, online advertising\, with an interest in Google Ads specifically\, e-commerce\, e-marketing\, design\, branding consultancy\, brand identity development\, events. \nWhatever your digital query our expert is here to help! Eileen will be holding 1-2-1 sessions on Thursday 27th January. Register for your pre-booked zoom appointment.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ask-an-expert-digitalboost-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T193000
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CREATED:20211206T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T164033Z
UID:10083689-1643220000-1643225400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Protect your business and data from hackers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring the session will cover: \n\nCyber security and why it matters for businesses\nSteps to take to protect yourself including (Backups\, Malware protection\, Mobile devices\, VPNs\, Firewalls\, Passwords and more secure authentication\, avoiding scams and fraud)\nBasic Good Practice\, to prepare and understand what to do if the worst happens.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/protect-your-business-and-data-from-hackers-12/
CATEGORIES:Data Protection
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T160000
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CREATED:20211206T163953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T163953Z
UID:10083687-1643205600-1643212800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Get impact & engagement with social media analytics
DESCRIPTION:Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, LinkedIn & Pinterest are widely used social platforms\, but often account owners aren’t looking at the metrics provided within them. Those metrics will inform you of reach\, impressions\, demographics and more\, all of which can help towards improving the impact of your posting and targeting. \nThis webinar will help you understand how to access those metrics\, how to use them to improve your social media delivery.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/get-impact-engagement-with-social-media-analytics-8/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T120000
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CREATED:20220124T094944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T094944Z
UID:10083985-1643194800-1643198400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Transition to net zero with the Zero Carbon Business Portal
DESCRIPTION:Learn how the Zero Carbon Business Portal can help you cut carbon more quickly and thrive in the new low carbon economy. This webinar will help business owners understand how to use the portal’s tools to build their own net zero plan and where to find local\, regional and national support.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/transition-to-net-zero-with-the-zero-carbon-business-portal/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211220T161400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T161400Z
UID:10083804-1643191200-1643198400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Customer service: Creating the right response\, approach and reputation for your business
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a returning customer will typically spend more than two thirds more with your business than a brand new one? \nDid you know that by retaining just 5% of your customer base can give an increase of over 20% in profits for your business? \nHaving an effective strategy in place for your business to deliver great customer service is critical for your business. From deciding on an initial customer service strategy to how to use customer feedback to help grow your business\, this webinar covers the key things you need to consider when thinking about how your business interacts with its customers. Some of the topics covered in this webinar include: \n\nWhy good customer service is critical for business growth\nWhat are the essentials of delivering great customer service and how should this be delivered?\nHow to effectively manage different types of customers and their expectations\nHow\, why\, and when should you measure the service a business delivers\nHow to use the service provided to promote a business and enable growth
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/customer-service-creating-the-right-response-approach-and-reputation-for-your-business-12/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211206T163916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T163916Z
UID:10083685-1643187600-1643216400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Ask an Expert: Tax Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Whatever your tax query our expert is here to help! Lauren will be holding 1-2-1 sessions on Wednesday 26th January. Register for your pre-booked zoom appointment. \nWith over 20 years experience working in accountancy\, Lauren was previously employed as a Senior Tax Manager at Scotland’s largest firm of independent chartered accountants\, Johnston Carmichael. \nSo whether you’d like to know what business expenses you can claim\, if you should register as a limited company\, or how to calculate your tax\, no query is too big or too small! Please note these appointments are for Dundee\, Angus and Perth based businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ask-an-expert-tax-surgery-2/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211220T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T161318Z
UID:10083802-1643133600-1643140800@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-18/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211122T133054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T133054Z
UID:10083603-1643122800-1643130000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneur Starter Pack - Part 2: Structuring your Business and exploring Financials/Funding
DESCRIPTION:Aged 16-25 and ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? This webinar series will show you how to break into business. \nThis specialist two stage webinar series will provide you with the inspiration\, tools\, and knowledge to start your own business. From developing initial ideas to structuring and funding your business\, you will feel confident\, motivated\, and ready to begin your start-up journey! During this webinar\, we will run through everything you need to know when it comes to setting up your business including legal and tax requirements\, cash flow forecasting and funding options\, and everything else in-between. \nAfter this session\, you will come away with a to-do list and the information needed to help you prepare for kickstarting your ideas. You will have a sound knowledge of start-up costs\, fixed and variable costs\, cash flow forecasts\, a personal survival budget and funding options. \nThis webinar is for businesses based in Dundee\, Angus or Perth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/young-entrepreneur-starter-pack-part-2-structuring-your-business-and-exploring-financials-funding-9/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211206T163800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T163800Z
UID:10083683-1643119200-1643126400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Producing engaging online content
DESCRIPTION:Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand\, services and products.In this webinar we will show you how to source\, develop and measure content. It’s ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social media and now want to take it a step further. \nBy the end of it you will have the skills to show your audience that you are a trusted operator in your field. \nThis session will help you: \n\nUnderstand what kind of content your customers are looking for\nHow to find\, write and package it\nHow to market it and measure its success.\nAmplify your brand and message\, and to boost sales and profits.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/producing-engaging-online-content-10/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20220105T155534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T155534Z
UID:10083840-1643119200-1643122800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Alternative Visa Routes
DESCRIPTION:Options for Scottish employers recruiting international talent other than the skilled worker route. Join this webinar to find out which routes are lower cost\, more flexible or faster to obtain.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/alternative-visa-routes/
CATEGORIES:Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20211122T133006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T133006Z
UID:10083601-1643115600-1643121000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Young Entrepreneur Starter Pack - Part 1: Ideas Generation & Researching your Idea
DESCRIPTION:Aged 16-25 and ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? This webinar series will show you how to break into business. \nThis specialist two stage webinar series will provide you with the inspiration\, tools\, and knowledge to start your own business. From developing initial ideas to structuring and funding your business\, you will feel confident\, motivated\, and ready to begin your start-up journey! \nDuring this webinar\, we will help you work through the creative process to come up with a concept you love and test out whether you have the foundations of a successful business. After this session\, you will have a clear understanding of how to undertake the creative process of generating\, developing\, and communicating new thoughts and ideas. You will also recognise the importance of conducting market research and how to use the Business Model Canvas which will support you to form the building blocks needed for business success. \nThis webinar is for businesses based in Dundee\, Angus or Perth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/young-entrepreneur-starter-pack-part-1-ideas-generation-researching-your-idea-9/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212103
CREATED:20220105T155211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T155211Z
UID:10083836-1643115600-1643119200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Job insecurity and precarious working have proliferated with the rise of digital platforms like Uber and Deliveroo. Meanwhile\, the tech giants behind digital platforms dominate markets and make huge profits. \nBut there’s a fairer alternative: platform co-ops. Join Co-operatives UK’s Ludovica Rogers to discover how platform co-ops can empower those on the frontline of services – putting them in control of the business\, providing better working conditions and fairer pay. Ludovica will be joined by guest speakers from platform co-ops: \n– Signalise – a sign language interpreting service that uses a digital platform to connect its members: Deaf people\, BSL interpreters and service user organisations\n– Open Food Network UK – a co‑op of co‑ops whose members collectively own and control an innovative software platform they use to trade the food they produce \nPlatform co‑ops are democratically owned and controlled businesses that use an online platform or mobile app to trade\, connect people and pool resources or data. They are built on co‑operative principles and values that ensure the business: \n– Truly responds to the needs of its community\n– Embeds equity and social purpose from day one\n– Has a growth model that does not involve giving up control to external profit‑driven investors \nFormat\nAn online one-hour webinar on Zoom\nPresentations from several speakers with an opportunity to ask questions at the end \nWhat attendees will learn:\n– An overview of platform co-ops\n– What a platform co‑op is and isn’t\n– About setting up and running a platform co-op\, from platform pioneers\n– What support is available for those wishing to set up a co-op\, including The Hive business support programme\, the next UnFound Accelerator programme and the specialist support available from Co-operative Development Scotland \nWho should attend?\nAnyone in Scotland and beyond who is keen to learn more about platform co‑ops\, this includes: \n– Individuals and groups looking to set up a digital platform enterprise\n– Anyone wanting to learn more about co-ops: business advisors\, local authorities\, community leaders\, voluntary sector support agencies\, etc.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/your-route-to-an-ethical-digital-business-in-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Intellectual property: The fundamentals for business
DESCRIPTION:You have invested time\, energy and money into your project\, however\, have you protected the innovation? \nFollowing this webinar\, you will understand how to manage your intellectual property (IP) or how to start the process of registering it. \nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat is IP?\nCan you own IP?\nHow can IP be protected?\nWhat is the difference between intellectual and physical assets?
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/intellectual-property-the-fundamentals-for-business-7/
CATEGORIES:Legislation
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SUMMARY:Amazon-Selling International Masterclass -Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Around 60% of Amazon’s merchants are third-party sellers like you. Today\, anyone looking to start or grow a retail or ecommerce business should consider the Amazon marketplace. \nYou can take your first steps by registering for Part One of the ‘Selling on Amazon’ masterclass. \nOn this half-day course\, you’ll get advice on: \nOpening and maintaining your Amazon account \nManaging your performance \nChoosing which products to sell \nListing your items on Amazon \nKaren Riddick will be the presenter for both sessions of this two-part masterclass. Karen is an experienced seller on Amazon and other other marketplaces. This means she can provide a wealth of experience and practical tips that will help you sell successfully on Amazon. \nPart 2 will take place on March 1.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/amazon-selling-international-masterclass-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Maximising The Opportunity in Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Dundee & Angus College have teamed up with the inspiring team at Shirlaws Group to bring you this interactive webinar to look at how we can maximise opportunities in challenging times. \nThe event\, aimed at Business Owners and Directors will be led by Fergus King. Investor\, business owner\, sought-after speaker and now one of the most experienced business coaches in the UK. \nOver the last 18 years Fergus has personally supported over 350 owner managed businesses and helped them to be as profitable\, valuable and enjoyable as possible. \nAddressing both commercial and cultural issues\, during the event Fergus will raise questions\, share perspectives\, and inspire participants to take additional actions to complement what they are already working on.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/maximising-the-opportunity-in-challenging-times/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Planning & scheduling your online content
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this brand new DigitalBoost webinar\, you will learn how to: \n\nPlan content based on your business and your customer needs\nEvaluate current social media dashboards and management tools\nCreate a social media content calendar and schedule updates automatically\nReach more people through your blog and email newsletters\nImplement simple automation techniques to increase efficiency\n\nHaving 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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/planning-scheduling-your-online-content-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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UID:10083679-1643018400-1643023800@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-10/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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