The Basics of Starting a Business

This webinar will give you the information needed to build a start up action plan. The plan will enable you to consider which actions are relevant to your plan, start building a set of SMART Goals, give thought to business skills development and provide a clear path for steps to launch your business. You will also learn about […]

How to start a business: The basics

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. We will cover: Personal finance planning […]

An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider

This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design, build and host a business website. You will learn about: The need to determine website objectives The importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results Setting clear calls to action and creating engaging content Creating your brand’s visual identity online, your […]

How to write and develop your business plan

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 […]

How to generate and increase sales

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. We will cover: Why a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like, and a good understanding of […]

Tay Cities Clean Growth – Clean Energy & Green Agri-tech and innovation

Arbikie Distillery Experience Arbikie Highland Estate, Lunan

With its central geography, mixed economy and broad base of academic, professional expertise and active developments, Tayside is a great place to exploit this ongoing economic transformation as we address climate change and post Covid recovery. At this event we are focussing on: Clean Energy (wind to small scale green hydrogen generation) Green agri-tech and […]

Unlock your potential – Overcome the fear of success

Success often comes with added responsibilities and expectations, especially for small businesses, and some fear the increased visibility and demands. Sean McGrath, CEO of Entrepreneurial Scotland, and Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer of Business Gateway, will tackle this, exploring: Why Scotland as a nation struggles to celebrate success Is there a genuine ‘fear of success’ and […]

How to get visibility on LinkedIn with Laurie Macpherson

One of the ways Laurie helps women has to do with how to get visibility on LinkedIn. It's not a dusty old corporate platform any more. Instead it's a place to find your ideal people, see and be seen by them, join in great conversations and create content that draws them to you. In this […]

The business benefits of running a sustainable business

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. We will look at: Understanding the problem What is sustainability and why it is important Innovation Profiting from being a green business Embracing […]

APAC Offshore Wind Market Overview 2023

This webinar will provide an overview of the offshore wind market and opportunities across APAC markets: Australia, China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea and Taiwan. Join our team of expert trade specialists based in market to learn more.

HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

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. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. […]

Community Development Programme of Support – Introducing Community Shares

Angus Council Vibrant Communities, in collaboration with Angus Rural Partnership, have commissioned a programme of events for community groups and organisations. The new programme of workshops will help local groups and organisations: successfully form a sustainable group plan their projects apply for funding deliver their aspirations Workshop Five: Community shares are a way for people to […]

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim

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 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 your […]

TikTok and Instagram Reels for business

You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Explore how to create bitesize vertical video content and how to use this new format for more effective business communication. We […]

Video production for social media

Video captures people's attention online and is important for getting your message across, while engaging with your target audience. Learn how to: Choose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives Plan, shoot, edit, and upload video without special kit or expertise. Get to know the various digital platforms that can be […]

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim

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 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 your […]

X (Twitter) for business

This webinar will help you develop and hone your social media strategy in order to amplify your marketing using ‘X’. You will gain a deeper understanding of where X fits into your overall plan, and how it differs from other platforms. You will also learn about: What makes a good X profile (and the options […]

An Introduction to Innovation

This webinar provides an introduction to the tools & techniques you need to start or move to the next stage of your innovation journey. Run by Scottish Enterprise Innovation Specialists, this session will introduce you to top innovation concepts, tools, and the Scottish Enterprise support available to help your business innovate and grow. Speakers will […]