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SUMMARY:HR – Recruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff
DESCRIPTION:One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring\, interviewing\, payroll\, pensions\, contracts\, remote working and more\, it is a minefield for the business owner. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. \nTopics covered: \n\nRecruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best and right people for our business\nOur obligations as employers\nManaging people to stay with us\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/hr-recruiting-managing-and-retaining-staff-10/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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SUMMARY:Making digital content accessible
DESCRIPTION:Everyone consumes and understands information differently\, with some facing additional challenges that aren’t always considered. In this webinar\, we’ll explore the challenges that people can have when accessing digital content and we’ll look at the ways you can improve your digital content to be inclusive and considerate for all. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand and consider the barriers and challenges faced by others when accessing digital content.\nAssess your digital content on how easy it is for others to access\, consume and understand.\nReview your website content with an understanding of what adjustments you should make to ensure that your content is catering to all.\nUse social media functions and tools to help make your content more accessible.\nUnderstand and use an ‘Accessibility Ready Checklist’ for any of your content to ensure you are designing and developing content for all of your audience.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-digital-content-accessible-9/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T200000
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UID:10086564-1679594400-1679601600@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-28/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T163000
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UID:10086673-1679585400-1679589000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife Tourism Talks: Accessibility - practical advice
DESCRIPTION:The Fife Tourism Partnership is hosting a series of webinars on key current issues in the tourism industry. \nThese free webinars are a great way of hearing from industry experts\, case studies from local businesses and a chance to meet other likeminded businesses. All the sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm\, via Teams. \nThis talk we welcome Euans Guide\, the disabled access charity best known for EuansGuide.com\, the disabled access review website.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tourism-talks-accessibility-practical-advice/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T103346Z
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UID:10086562-1679580000-1679587200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help your business marketing
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence\, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This brand new practical webinar will explore how AI can help revolutionise your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective\, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping you better understand your customers and business opportunities. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nWhat is Artificial Intelligence\nCurrent AI tools and systems to use right now (including ChatGPT and Dall-E 2)\nAutomating Digital Content for Blogs and Social Media\nUsing AI for business strategy and customer profiling\nThe pros and cons of AI for small businesses\n\nThis webinar will help you understand how you can integrate AI into your existing marketing\, looking at the potential consequences (good and bad) of Artificial Intelligence\, and its impact on small businesses and their customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-artificial-intelligence-ai-can-help-your-business-marketing-3/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T103249Z
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UID:10086560-1679580000-1679587200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The business benefits of running a sustainable business
DESCRIPTION:It’s becoming increasingly important to customers to source their products from companies who have strong green credentials. This webinar will show how by becoming more sustainable you can increase sales and profits. \nWe will look at: \nUnderstanding the problem\nWhat is sustainability and why it is important\nInnovation\nProfiting from being a green business\nEmbracing a purpose beyond profit\nThe sustainability triple bottom line\nDeveloping your own green charter\nExamples of those practicing this way of growth with remarkable success\nTop tips for going green
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-business-benefits-of-running-a-sustainable-business-9/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230117T091559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T091559Z
UID:10086243-1679580000-1679585400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to Write Outstanding Tenders - The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage
DESCRIPTION:Understanding what a buyer is looking for and creating a response to show how you are the best candidate for the job can be tricky. \nAt this training\, you will learn what skills are needed for your business to write a good tender response and stand out from your competitors. One of SDP’s expert trainers will also explain how to analyse the tender documents and how to find hidden clues in the tender documents to help you develop a well-round response. \nOverview of what you will learn: \n\nWhat work can be done pre-tender to make the process of creating a bid less stressful?\nHow can use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and Public Contracts Scotland-Tender (PCS-T) to submit tenders?\nWhat work needs to go into preparing for the ITT before the tender documents are released.\nWhich skills do you need to have in your bid team to write winning bids?\nWhat good looks like in a bid response\n\nAt the end of the session\, there will be an interactive Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask any burning questions you may have. As well as have the chance to hear what other SME businesses in Scotland have to say. \nThis event is suitable for Level 2 (Intermediate)\, for people who know about bidding but need to develop specific knowledge and skills.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-write-outstanding-tenders-the-invitation-to-tender-itt-stage/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230306T151209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T151209Z
UID:10086737-1679571000-1679574600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Access to funding
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business considering a fundraising campaign? \nDo you need advice on what funding options are available? How do you get Funder ready? \nWhat alternative finance is available to help grow my business? \nWhat are the benefits of Debt and Equity?
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/access-to-funding/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
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UID:10086558-1679569200-1679574600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:It’s more vital than ever to get your business to the first few places in the online search results page. These two 90-minute events will tell you all you need to know to improve your rankings\, including how search engines work. \nThis first session will show you how search engines work and we’ll show you the anatomy of results pages and what customers and clients look at on these pages. \nYou’ll see how to find out what key words people are using when they search for your service\, and we’ll demonstrate how you use that information to greatly increase your ranking in results pages.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/search-engine-optimisation-seo-for-tourism-businesses-part-1-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T103047Z
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UID:10086556-1679562000-1679569200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Email marketing for business
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with your audience through effective email marketing campaigns is a great way to improve your marketing strategy and boost sales. In this webinar\, we’ll explore what makes an email campaign effective and ensure you are able to: \n\nSegment your audiences and target them effectively\nCreate a quality marketing email and measure its effectiveness\nIdentify 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\nUse reporting and key metrics to make sure your campaigns are successful\nBe compliant with legal requirements relating to email communications
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/email-marketing-for-business-25/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230313T101237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T101237Z
UID:10086751-1679493600-1679500800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build an effective strategy to grow your business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is practical\, outcome driven\, and designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. It will help you develop a strategically led approach that can turbo charge business growth\, identify the core growth strategy(ies) that are right for your business\, and develop an action plan. \nWe will look at: \n\nYour 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\nAfter the webinar\, you 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/build-an-effective-strategy-to-grow-your-business-10/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T102944Z
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UID:10086554-1679490000-1679497200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Planning & scheduling your online content
DESCRIPTION:Businesses who plan their content in advance\, aligning their 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 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 automating your blog and email newsletter content\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-21/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T102900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T102900Z
UID:10086552-1679479200-1679486400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Online Sales: Improve\, develop & make more money
DESCRIPTION:What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online business is measuring its effectiveness – you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon\, neither or both? This webinar will help you decide. \nWe will cover: \n\nFactors to consider when selling online.\nWhat eCommerce options exist\, and the benefits of each\nDifferences in available eCommerce platforms\nBenefits of automation\nKey items to optimise performance
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/online-sales-improve-develop-make-more-money-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230320T091427Z
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UID:10086822-1679479200-1679484600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Why Circular Procurement is Better for Business
DESCRIPTION:Circular procurement extends beyond ‘traditional’ sustainable procurement by helping to develop circular business models within the supply chain. It uses purchasing power to achieve maximum positive ecological\, social\, and economic impact throughout the life span of products and services. \nThis webinar will introduce the concept of circular procurement\, highlighting the value of using and reusing the materials we already have\, from construction\, to clothing to food waste\, maximising their value and potentially not only saving Scottish businesses at least £3billion a year\, but also significantly cutting our emissions by reducing imports and making best use of our renewable energy. \nWe will hear from speakers whose expertise spans across both the public and private sector\, highlighting opportunities\, different approaches and viewpoints on implementing circular models within the field of procurement.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/why-circular-procurement-is-better-for-business/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20221206T101246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T101246Z
UID:10086000-1679479200-1679482800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The accountant’s input to the EOT transaction
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at professional advisors\, this expert webinar series will explore different aspects of the subject to broaden your knowledge and help support your clients to make informed decisions. The webinars are also relevant for business owners looking towards succession planning. \nIn this webinar Linzi Wilson from Consilium Chartered Accountants\, will talk about valuing and selling a company to an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust). She’ll also look at how a deal can be funded. \nIt’s usual for these transactions to be funded primarily\, or solely\, by deferred consideration by the vendor — Linzi will discuss how this can be structured. She’ll also discuss tax clearances and meeting HMRC requirements.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-accountants-input-to-the-eot-transaction/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T111124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T111124Z
UID:10086609-1679477400-1679488200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fair Work Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fair Work is an investment in everyone\, for everyone. It can improve productivity\, innovation\, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. \nFor staff\, Fair Work can increase financial security\, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses\, it brings more engaged\, committed and adaptable workers who spot challenges and opportunities\, solve problems\, offer insight and ideas for business improvement\, and create value. \nWhat’s the event about? \nThis is a fully funded programme which will help participating companies to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of fair work (for both the business and its staff)\nDevelop an action plan to embed or improve current people practices\nPrioritise and take next steps to implementing an action plan\n\nThe type of projects and actions that could result from a fair work action plan include: \n\nImproving people and fair work practices\nSkills\, leadership and management development\nCreating a positive culture and values-based approach\nImproving employee engagement and supporting performance management practices
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fair-work-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230306T143655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T143655Z
UID:10086715-1679477400-1679481000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Thorntons Corporate Webinar - Protecting Your Business During a Downturn
DESCRIPTION:In a time of economic uncertainty\, supply issues\, inflationary pressures and spiralling costs\, business owners in all sectors need to take proactive measures to protect their business – and themselves. \nWhether you need to manage costs; you’re experiencing supply chain issues; or you need to review your business structure and financing\, there are a range of measures available to help navigate a difficult business environment.  Seeking early advice is always recommended to help avoid potential business disruption during an economic downturn. \nIn this webinar and Q&A\, Partners Pamela Muir and Chris Allan will explore the various legal options available to help reduce risks across your business and adjust to changing trading conditions. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nStructuring your business including location of assets and personal liability issues\nFunding your business; shareholder loans v equity and third party funding\nContractual protection; contractual provisions for late payments and interest on late payments\nDebtor and creditor management; effective procedures
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-corporate-webinar-protecting-your-business-during-a-downturn/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230117T091501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T091501Z
UID:10086241-1679475600-1679490000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife & Tayside Procurement Surgery
DESCRIPTION:To support local suppliers in Angus\, Dundee City\, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils\, Procurement Surgeries are hosted by each local authority on a rotating basis. \nLocal suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes\, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only.  The appointments shall be conducted via Webex\, hosted by the Supplier Development Programme. \nProcurement Surgeries will: \n\nSignpost and prepare businesses to local support\, aiming to increase their confidence when tendering with the public sector;\nAssist suppliers in gaining knowledge of local supply chain opportunities across Fife and Tayside;\nHelp the Councils build relationships with suppliers and break down barriers to bidding;\nRaise awareness of the opportunities within public sector procurement\, such as Regulated Procurement Pipelines; and\nSupport suppliers in becoming “tender ready” with the Supplier Development Programme to better understand and respond to the “ask” from local authorities in procurement.\n\nBookings for Procurement Surgeries must be booked in advance by SMEs by logging into the SDP website and answering the required questions that are part of the booking process.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tayside-procurement-surgery-4/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T102033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T102033Z
UID:10086550-1679421600-1679428800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to start a business: The basics
DESCRIPTION:Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss\, Business Gateway is here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. Helping you consider your plans from exploring your potential customers to looking at the key activities and costs involved. \nWe will cover: \n\nPersonal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?\nResearching your market – who your customers are\, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field\nBusiness structure – what are the core 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\nMarketing\nPricing\nNaming the business\nBasic bookkeeping\nForecasting\nFinancing\, banking\, insurance\, and VAT\nTax
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-start-a-business-the-basics-13/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101943Z
UID:10086548-1679407200-1679414400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Paid for advertising
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to help you make more informed decisions about where paid for advertising fits in to your digital marketing strategy. During the webinar we will discuss various key considerations of paid advertising\, provide advice on planning\, explore platform options and look at measuring the impact of your ads. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you’ll have a better understanding of: \n\nKey concepts of paid ads and how it fits within your strategy\nBest practice during ads setup\nImportance of planning for paid Ads\nHow to evaluate and understand performance of paid ads
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/paid-for-advertising-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101855Z
UID:10086546-1679396400-1679401800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tourism businesses – Use analytics to evaluate your digital platforms and get customers
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this webinar\, you will understand how to find out (for Google\, Instagram & Facebook Analytics): \n\nThe characteristics of people who are accessing your online presence.\nWhat people are doing when they access your website/s or social accounts.\nHow to set goals and objectives on each platform.\nThe art of measuring the effectiveness of websites and social posts.\nHow to continuously improve digital activities – measures to monitor and actions to take.\n\nThere will be particular emphasis on cost-effective/free ways to do the above.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tourism-businesses-use-analytics-to-evaluate-your-digital-platforms-and-get-customers-5/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230117T091359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T091359Z
UID:10086239-1679392800-1679407200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer Tayside
DESCRIPTION:Dundee City Council\, Perth & Kinross Council\, and Angus Council\, in partnership with the Supplier Development Programme\, invites businesses of all sizes to a free in-person Meet the Buyer event on 21 March 2023 at the Invercarse Hotel in Dundee. \nNew and existing suppliers are invited to this free event to chat about upcoming contracts\, procurement processes\, and what an organisation looks for when buying goods and services\, be it personal care\, building works\, transport\, catering\, and more. \nMeet the Buyer Tayside will give businesses of all sizes the opportunity to meet buyers from most of the Public Sector organisations in and around Tayside\, including: \n\nAngus Council\nDundee City Council\nFife Council\nPerth & Kinross Council\nNHS Tayside\nUniversities\nColleges\nTayside Contracts\nSupplier Development Programme\nand more!\n\nIn addition to networking opportunities about upcoming contracts\, there will also be some optional short informational sessions delivered throughout the day\, covering topics including Quick Quotes for smaller contracts and understanding the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. \nThis is the first in-person event since the Tay Cities Meet the Buyer prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It is an unmissable opportunity to engage with business opportunities related to the local public sector. \nAttendance at this event is free\, but we ask that you please book your place in advance. \nBe sure to use the hashtag #MeetTheBuyerTayside to get the latest information on exhibitors and workshops\, and share your photos on the day!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/meet-the-buyer-tayside/
LOCATION:Invercarse Hotel\, Perth Road\, Dundee\, DD2 1PG
CATEGORIES:Networking,Procurement
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230206T093754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T093754Z
UID:10086443-1679392800-1679403600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How To Get Found Online
DESCRIPTION:Within the busy digital environment\, ensuring that you are prominently positioned is key to attracting people that have a genuine interest in your products or services. SEO is the process of optimising your website so that search engines can find you. \nThis masterclass will cover the following areas: \nHow will customers find you? \nSEO best practice \nThe major ranking factors for search engine optimisation \nOrganic Search v Pay Per Click – Which is right for your business? \nGoogle Business Profile and Google Search Console \nAs a result of attending this Masterclass you will gain a deeper understanding of how to utilise SEO to build your online sales and increase your website visibility. \nThis webinar is for businesses based in Dundee\, Angus and Perth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-get-found-online/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Photography for online business
DESCRIPTION:An image is everything. Learn how to shoot\, edit and upload photos for use online and to showcase your business. \nDuring 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-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T170000
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CREATED:20230116T091633Z
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UID:10086213-1679391000-1679418000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Marketing 1-2-1 Surgery Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’d like to discuss market research\, marketing strategy or would even just like an impartial review of your website or social media page\, this is an opportunity to book a one to one appoint either from our Dundee office or over Zoom with our marketing specialist\, Stuart Milne. \nOnce you have booked your space online\, one of the team will be in touch to discuss an appointment time with you and send you further information. These sessions can take place online via Zoom or alternatively\, face to face in our Dundee Business Gateway Office. \nThese appointments are aimed at businesses based in Dundee\, Angus\, and Perth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/marketing-1-2-1-surgery-sessions-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T111029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T111029Z
UID:10086607-1679391000-1679403600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build Your Own Silk Road to China - Practical A-Z of Business
DESCRIPTION:China\, the world’s largest consumer economy\, presents a significant opportunity for Scottish businesses\, particularly with the recent lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. \nIn this engaging online event\, Scottish businesses will gain a detailed knowledge of business\, digital and eCommerce\, along with some practical tips on how to break into and grow sales within the market. \nThe information gained within this Masterclass can be utilised to further business opportunities in China.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-your-own-silk-road-to-china-practical-a-z-of-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,International Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101706Z
UID:10086542-1679385600-1679392800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to protect and manage your intellectual property
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 are intellectual assets (IA)?\nWhat is intellectual property (IP)?\nHow to use IP (in the real world)\nWhere to get more insight and information\n\nParticipants will leave with: \n\nAn understanding that all businesses create IA/IP\nA framework of knowledge about IP\nA little more knowledge about the diverse types of IP\nAn insight into how to identify\, protect and exploit IP/IA\nContext of why IP/IA matters\nLinks to useful learning resources
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-protect-and-manage-your-intellectual-property-9/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Legislation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101601Z
UID:10086540-1679317200-1679324400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 2: Off page optimisation & technical considerations
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a further\, more detailed look at how the Google search engines indexes and ranks websites based on a number of external (off-page) and technical factors. Implementing this learning will increase your chances of customers discovering your business through Google – the world’s leading research tool. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to block or control what websites are allowed to ‘index’\nThe importance of a fast loading mobile website\nHow security and usability influence Google\nWhat “off-page” optimisation means\, and tactics to generate back-links\nThe importance of Local SEO\, and why a “Google Business Profile” is vital
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-part-2-off-page-optimisation-technical-considerations-8/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101421Z
UID:10086536-1679306400-1679313600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Digital tools to help run your business remotely
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to ‘go live’ and engage your audience with a live stream? What about running webinars or working remotely with clients or collaborators on the other side of the world? Let us guide you through: \n\nHow to use video live streaming\, webinars and remote collaboration tools to get results for your business\nEquipment you need to get started\nAn overview of the tools and platforms currently available\nExamples of what others are doing\nHow to monetise this way of working
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/digital-tools-to-help-run-your-business-remotely-3/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181028
CREATED:20230220T101337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T101337Z
UID:10086534-1679302800-1679310000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to write and develop your business plan
DESCRIPTION:New and established businesses will require a business plan for getting a loan\, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in. This webinar will teach you what you need to include and how. We will walk you through what should be included within a business plan\, how a business plan is used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant\, and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs. \nWe will: \n\nProvide a structure for a business plan\nReview each section of what should be included within the business plan\nExplain when and how to use a business plan\nExplore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers\nLook at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-write-and-develop-your-business-plan-13/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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