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SUMMARY:Keep your business safe online
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out how criminals are targeting small businesses online\, the risks you face\, and what you can do to minimise your exposure to online crime. \nThis webinar includes a number of live demos\, covering the following areas: \n\nWhat are the main online threats to your business?\nThe 5 pillars of prevention (Backup\, Malware prevention\, Securing your hardware\, Passwords & Phishing attacks)\nSimple and practical measures you can implement to protect yourself and your business\nBest practice recovery steps for your business if the worst should happen\n\nAs a result of attending this webinar\, you will gain a deeper understanding of the digital threats facing your business and what you need to do to secure your website\, social media and company data from cyber criminals.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/keep-your-business-safe-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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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\nLearn how to create 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.\nUnderstand that content 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-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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UID:10086188-1675162800-1675166400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An update on 'Right to Work' checks
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 right to work measures are ending on 30 September 2022. In this webinar\, TalentScotland will look at how employers in Scotland can continue to perform right to work checks after this date. \nThis webinar is presented by Brodies LLP\, TalentScotland’s immigration specialists\, and you’ll have the opportunity to have any questions you might have.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-update-on-right-to-work-checks-3/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T120000
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UID:10086227-1675161000-1675166400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources
DESCRIPTION:The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time\, energy\, and resources that go into creating a winning bid. \nThe more planning you do before writing your bid\, the easier you’ll find it when you begin your response. This training will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid. From capture planning to forming a bid team (this doesn’t necessarily need to be a full team\, it could be one person if they have the right skills) to making key decisions. \nOne of SDP’s expert trainers will also show an example of a Bid Time Plan and how to complete it. \nOverview of what you will learn: \n\nWhat work can be done pre-tender to make the process of creating the bid less stressful\nHow to make objective decisions while managing a bid\nHow to create a bid time plan\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 the chance to hear what other SME businesses in Scotland have to say.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/planning-your-bid-time-and-resources/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T120000
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CREATED:20221212T104347Z
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UID:10086098-1675159200-1675166400@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-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230131T110000
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CREATED:20221206T101421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T101421Z
UID:10086004-1675159200-1675162800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The employee ownership landscape and view of the future
DESCRIPTION:Aimed at professional advisors\, this webinar series will explore different aspects of the subject to broaden your knowledge and support your clients to make informed decisions. The webinars are also relevant for business owners considering succession planning. \nIn this webinar\, Graeme Nuttall OBE will discuss best practice regarding the design and implementation of an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust). \nHe’ll give insights into current proposals to streamline and improve the EOT legislation — how it may look in the future\, and how the world of employee ownership may look in the future.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-employee-ownership-landscape-and-view-of-the-future/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230130T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230130T160000
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CREATED:20221212T104300Z
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UID:10086096-1675087200-1675094400@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-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230130T140000
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CREATED:20230123T100821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T100821Z
UID:10086259-1675083600-1675087200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to manage and improve your cashflow
DESCRIPTION:This panel webinar\, led by a panel of experts\, will offer valuable discussion\, insights\, and tips on how small businesses can manage their cashflow in 2023 – including looking at how to resolve late invoices and secure fair payments. It will also outline the importance of having a robust cashflow process in place. \nThis session will explore: \n\nThe difference between late payments and extended payment terms\nNegotiating and securing fair payment terms\nHow to improve communication between suppliers and customers\nWhat support is out there to help businesses secure fast\, fair payments\n\nPanellists include: \n\nHugh Lightbody\, Chief Officer\, Business Gateway National Unit\nLiz Barclay\, Small Business Commissioner\, OSBC\nRachel Cook\, Deputy Head of Policy\, FSB Scotland
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-manage-and-improve-your-cashflow/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230130T120000
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CREATED:20221212T104214Z
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UID:10086094-1675072800-1675080000@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\, ensuring you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe importance of planning your digital marketing activities\nBuilding your plan around a simple framework\nConducting a situational analysis (and understanding Customers and Competitors)\nDeveloping your brand and tone of voice\nPlanning your Content strategy\nPrioritising digital channels\nEvaluating your Digital Marketing efforts
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-build-a-digital-marketing-plan-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T140000
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CREATED:20221212T104131Z
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UID:10086092-1674820800-1674828000@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-23/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T110000
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UID:10086257-1674810000-1674817200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to generate and increase sales
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/how-to-generate-and-increase-sales-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T200000
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CREATED:20221212T104048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T104048Z
UID:10086090-1674756000-1674763200@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-9/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T160000
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CREATED:20221212T103955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103955Z
UID:10086088-1674741600-1674748800@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212111
CREATED:20221212T103908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103908Z
UID:10086086-1674727200-1674734400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Getting to grips with TikTok for Business
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this session is to go through the process of planning\, shooting and editing a short videos using the TikTok app. \nThe session covers creating ‘expert’ videos\, text videos\, using TikTok soundtracks\, creating voiceover videos\, and using transitions in videos.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/getting-to-grips-with-tiktok-for-business/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20230109T105906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T105906Z
UID:10086186-1674725400-1674738000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:LinkedIn to grow your business internationally
DESCRIPTION:There are now more than 830m business people worldwide and in excess of 34m in the UK who consider LinkedIn to be the pre-eminent business networking platform online. \nA key place online where professionals have the ability to connect\, develop their sales and market themselves\, their skills\, services and products. \nUsing many live demos\, this LinkedIn masterclass is designed for anyone looking to use LinkedIn more effectively and to ensure that you are best placed to use the power and opportunities of LinkedIn for you and your business\, giving you the know-how to market yourself\, increase your visibility & reputation and\, most importantly\, develop new international business on it. \nWe will be covering the following: \n\nKey Concepts and settings on LinkedIn to get the most out of it\nCreating a Profile which will market\, attract and sell for you\nTargeting prospects using the Advanced Search and other tools\nHow to best connect with people (and how not to)\nAdvertising on LinkedIn\nLinkedIn Groups\nDeveloping and Using your Company Pages to best effect
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/linkedin-to-grow-your-business-internationally/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,International Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T123000
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CREATED:20230109T105757Z
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UID:10086183-1674725400-1674736200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fair Work Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fair Work is an investment in everyone\, for everyone. Fair Work can improve productivity\, innovation\, organisational reputation and recruitment\, reduce staff turnover\, and lead to diverse workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. \nFor workers\, it increases 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? \nJoin this interactive online workshop to explore the five dimensions of Fair Work. \nGain practical tips and advice on where you can implement changes that will help your business in retaining and motivating staff and contribute to your business’s reputation as a fair and secure employer as well as potentially increase innovation and productivity. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity of a one to one follow up session with one of our workplace innovation specialist to discuss your action plan\, and you’ll be signposted to further support available from the Scottish Enterprise workplace innovation team and local partners. \nWho’s it for? \nThese workshops are for business leaders\, managers and change agents within growing businesses in Scotland.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fair-work-workshop/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T200000
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CREATED:20230116T091333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T091333Z
UID:10086207-1674669600-1674676800@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103823Z
UID:10086084-1674669600-1674676800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The basics of trading on eBay\, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces
DESCRIPTION:As a consumer\, you’ve almost certainly purchased online from one of the global marketplaces such as eBay\, Etsy or Amazon\, so why wouldn’t your customers do the same and buy from you? \nWe will cover:\n \n\nWhy to sell via a Marketplace\, your own website\, or both\nChoosing the right Marketplace – looking specificly at eBay\, Etsy and Amazon\n\nUnderstanding Profit Margins and how Marketplace fees affect them\n\nAn overview of some of the rules and regulations enforced by these platforms\nTrading internationally – what’s possible?\n\nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of how online marketplaces can help you reach your target audience\, which marketplace is best for you\, and how to get started selling quickly and easily.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-basics-of-trading-on-ebay-etsy-and-amazon-marketplaces-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20221206T102400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T102400Z
UID:10086020-1674657000-1674660600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Latest updates on the low cost visa routes
DESCRIPTION:There are lots of low-cost visa routes under the UK’s points-based system. \nJoin TalentScotland for an update on affordable visa options\, including the Graduate\, High Potential Individual and Youth Mobility routes.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/latest-updates-on-the-low-cost-visa-routes-2/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T140000
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CREATED:20230109T101727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T101727Z
UID:10086170-1674648000-1674655200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Lunch with Dr Susie Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Join Scottish Women in Business for lunch as they kick off their quarterly topic of innovation and technology with guest speaker Dr Susie Mitchell\, Programme Director at Glasgow City of Science and Innovation. \nAbout Dr Mitchell: \n\nShe came to Glasgow in 1996 to undertake a PhD in cancer research at the University of Glasgow’s Beatson Institute for Cancer Research where she was awarded the John Paul Award for research excellence\nShe would then become an R&D manager within the NHS\, a public policy practitioner for local and national government\, and Accessibility and Inclusion lead for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee\nShe is a champion of diversity in STEM and in 2016 was recognised by Equate Scotland as a Leading Woman of Scotland for her contributions to STEM and Scotland’s advancement\nIn 2013\, she became Programme Director for Glasgow City of Science and Innovation – a regional innovation partnership that influences regional innovation strategy and delivers impact through a range of pioneering projects and programmes that support greater innovation in business to benefit people\, productivity and planet\nShe is a proud member of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival Board and outside work\, is a session musician and a presenter and contributor for the BBC.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/lunch-with-dr-susie-mitchell/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel\, 286 Clyde Street\, Glasgow\, G1 4AR
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20230117T090549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T090549Z
UID:10086225-1674637200-1674651600@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230125T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20221212T103738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103738Z
UID:10086082-1674637200-1674644400@investinangus.com
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-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20221212T103652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103652Z
UID:10086080-1674583200-1674590400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Blogging for business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhat a ‘blog’ is\, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work\nOther small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn from them\nOptions for monetising a blog\nHow to promote your blog\nHow your blog can help move your website higher up search engine rankings\nUnderstanding analytics and measuring the impact of your blog
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/blogging-for-business-5/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Scale-Up Visa Route
DESCRIPTION:The government has recently introduced the Scale-Up visa route\, which gives certain employers another visa option to help access international talent. \nJoin us to learn more about this new route and how it could help you access international talent.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scale-up-visa-route-3/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T160000
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CREATED:20221212T103606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103606Z
UID:10086078-1674568800-1674576000@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-26/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20230117T090424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T090424Z
UID:10086223-1674568800-1674574200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Using Public Contract Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Public Contracts Scotland is the national public sector tender portal for Scotland. It lists contract opportunities for all public sector bodies and has a “Quick Quote” function for lower value contracts. This webinar will help you to ensure that you’re not only comfortable using the PCS website but also know how to generate business from it. \nThis event is suitable for Level 1 (Beginners). This workshop is the first step to tendering for new or inexperienced bidders. \nDuring this course\, you will learn: \n\nWhat is Public Contracts Scotland (PCS)?\nHow do I set myself up on PCS?\nWhat functions do I need to use on PCS?\nWhat is PCS-Tender (PCS-T)?\nWhat is a Quick Quote?\nHow does e-invoicing work?
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/using-public-contract-scotland-pcs-how-to-find-and-bid-for-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20230123T100634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T100634Z
UID:10086255-1674559800-1674567000@investinangus.com
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-8/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20230109T105633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T105633Z
UID:10086181-1674554400-1674558000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Developing Your International Digital Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to grow your business in the international ecommerce market? By attending this webinar\, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of the key strategy components of a successful international ecommerce business. \nThe webinar will cover the following areas: \n\nGlobal ecommerce market overview\nInternational ecommerce growth dynamics\nKey digital strategy considerations\, including audience insight\, digital marketing\, trading platforms\, warehousing and fulfilment\, customer support\, user experience and conversion\, payment processing\, and delivery
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/developing-your-international-digital-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,International Trade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212112
CREATED:20221212T103524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T103524Z
UID:10086076-1674550800-1674558000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Upgrade your business marketing with a CRM system
DESCRIPTION:From organising how you reach new customers to tracking the new deals you close\, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a great tool to help your business grow. In this webinar\, we’ll show you how to connect a CRM to your website\, track potential new customers\, manage your business activities\, nurture your leads and track successful\, new business. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will understand: \n\nWhat a CRM is\, why they’re important and the difference between some of the best CRMs offered to businesses.\nHow to use HubSpot\, a free CRM\, for managing contacts\, organising sales processes and creating reports.\nHow to improve your sales and marketing processes by using CRM task management\, meeting scheduling and email marketing.\nYour legal responsibilities when capturing customer information.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/upgrade-your-business-marketing-with-a-crm-system-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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