Paid for advertising

After this webinar you will be able to make more informed decisions about where paid-for advertising fits in to your strategy. We will explore the relative merits of all the different types of paid-for online options available to you, as well as the mix of social media platforms you can choose from. We will cover: […]

Start-Up: Business Planning

This webinar will help you create a robust business plan. The webinar will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan

Making Foundation Apprenticeships Work for Employers

Are you an employer that wants to support your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Foundation Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue […]

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 2

In part 1, we saw how search engines work and how to find out what people are searching for. In part 2, we’ll look at the many factors that influence how far up the search rankings you go. We will cover: The ways you can optimise these factors how to keep up with future changes […]

Sales – How to find them, make them and keep them

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 […]

Starting a business: Everything you need to know

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 […]

Retail Recharge Series – The Power of Great Customer Service in your Retail Business

Great customer service is critical to any retail business. This workshop will look at the levels of customer service expected/required and how this directly relates to the generation of increased sales and profit. It will help you to understand how to interact on a personal level with your customer (despite online sales increasing, the majority […]

Meet The Adviser – General Surgery

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or you have already started one, the Meet the Adviser General Surgery is an opportunity to meet with one of the Business Gateway Tayside team over Zoom to ask any business related questions you may have. We have slots throughout the day and you will be matched […]

Making Modern Apprenticeships Work for Employers

Are you an employer that wants to take on your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Modern Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they […]

Website analytics to improve your business and sales

Google Analytics, Search Console and Heat Mapping are incredibly powerful tools that help you better understand how your website is performing. This webinar will better equip you to be able to improve the performance and effectiveness of your website by: Learning about top landing pages and traffic sources, to understanding organic search rankings and user […]

Making Apprenticeships Work for Diversity

Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships […]

Enhance your business with digital

Discover the opportunities using digital could bring your business as well as what you need to consider if your business isn’t online yet. This free webinar will give you the chance to up-skill your digital knowledge and explore some of the common fears and barriers associated with moving your business online, using social media channels […]

Photography for online business

During this webinar you will: Discover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms. See some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good, bad and indifferent use for businesses.

Bookkeeping and finance: The essentials for business

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 […]

Making Graduate Apprenticeships Work for Employers

Are you an employer that wants to take on your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Graduate Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they […]

Making Apprenticeships Work in a Changing Labour Market

Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships […]

Generating ideas for your business

Many people would like to start their own business but don’t have a business idea to focus on. This session will help you: 1. Clarify your motivation behind starting your own business 2. Appreciate your skills and experiences 3. Use a range of techniques for generating new business ideas 4. Gain an appreciation of how […]

Taking a strategic approach to developing your business

The webinar is practical, and outcomes driven. Content will focus on a pragmatic approach to Strategic Planning designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. Topics covered during the webinar will include: Looking at your business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development The key pillars […]

How to improve your Google search rankings

Join us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online. […]