Build your Business Confidence in Tourism

Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

Do you already have a business in the tourism industry? Are there aspects of the business that you are not so confident about? Could professional input help your business grow? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’ then our 'Build your Business Confidence in Tourism’ course has been designed for people just like you. […]

Perthshire Talks Responsible Tourism: accessibility information to promote your business

Do you have accessibility facilities, such as accessible bedroom(s) or a quiet space, or has your venue been designed to cater for wheelchair users or visitors with hearing or sight impairments? Do these facilities appeal to your current customer base? Do you provide detailed information about these facilities on your website? If the answer to […]

Tayside Adaptation Partnership Vision and Priorities Event: Communities

Dundee West Church 130/32 Perth Road, Dundee

The climate in Tayside is changing, and the region is experiencing warmer, wetter weather, increased storminess, and higher sea levels, all of which is set to continue even if we achieved net zero tomorrow. We need to adapt to these changes to allow us to become more resilient and ensure Tayside can continue to flourish. […]

Scottish Enterprise Clean Heat Strategic Workforce Development Fund

The Clean Heat Strategic Workforce Development Fund offers workplace innovation support to Scottish companies that are working or interested in the clean heat market. This practical support helps businesses improve their processes by making better use of staff skills, experience and creativity to carry out everyday tasks. The fund also provides financial support to help […]

How to plan and schedule your online content

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. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Plan […]

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 […]

An introduction to business websites

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 site’s […]

Tourism Experiences: Boost your Bookings

Join VisitScotland as we delve into the cutting-edge technology behind online booking and distribution in the first of our new series of digital skills webinars. Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you. Taking place on 3 October, at 11am, this free session will delve […]

Marketing for your business – Skills Webinar

This bootcamp has been designed as a beginner's guide for businesses, focused on the subject of marketing. Without proper marketing your business cannot have a lasting impact. This bootcamp will help you to identify, profile and gain a deeper understanding of your target audiences, how to conduct market research and build a marketing plan. It […]

Bookkeeping essentials

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 […]

How to start a business: The basics

Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will cover: Personal finance Planning – how much do you need to earn? Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and […]

Business Support – Drop In Sessions

Brechin Library 10 St. Ninians Square, Brechin

The Business Gateway team will be at Brechin Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions. Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow business, our […]

An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small businesses

You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This practical webinar will explore how AI can help improve 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 […]

How to create engaging content

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 and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. This session is ideal for businesses that already have a business website […]

An introduction to business strategy

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. We will […]

Planning for Maintenance and Asset Management

ETZ Ltd 53 Blenheim Place, Aberdeen

Join our Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) on 9 October 2024, from 9:30am to 12:00 noon, for a free Lean Breakfast Workshop at W-Zero-1 collaboration space at ETZ, Aberdeen, which will provide you with the tools to support you through the Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme’s Process Excellence requirements. The series is designed to […]

Social media essentials: TikTok and Instagram Reels

TikTok and Instagram Reels aren’t just for dance trends and lip-synching videos, they can also be a fantastic opportunity to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Learn how to create bitesize video content for more effective business communication on two of the most popular social platforms. We will cover: […]

Social media essentials: Facebook

Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. In this webinar you will: Learn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach […]

Tourism Experiences: Google Things To Do with Tourpreneur

Join VisitScotland on our second webinar of the series. We’ll be joined by guests from Tourpreneur as we explore how Google Things to Do can boost your business visibility, attract eager travellers, and drive revenue. Whether you’re a visitor attraction, an activity provider, or a tour company, this webinar is tailor-made for you. Taking place […]