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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083057Z
UID:10088068-1699970400-1699977600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Instagram for business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about using Instagram to communicate with existing and potential customers? Want to showcase your products or services using it? During this webinar we will cover: \n\nGetting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools.\nBest practice profiles\, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd.\nThe types of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting images and how that can maximise impact.\nThe various types of content you can post to Instagram\, from regular posts to Stories and Reels.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/instagram-for-business-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231030T104641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T104641Z
UID:10088175-1700040600-1700044200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Right to Work: Employer Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The UK Government has announced that the fines for employing illegal workers will increase from £15\,000 to £45\,000 per individual found to be working without lawful immigration status. \nFines can be issued in a number of different situations including: \n\nWhere an individual entered the UK illegally and never had a right to work\nWhere an individual has a restricted right to work and is working in breach of these restrictions\nWhere an individual previously had a right to work\, but no longer holds this status\nWith the changes to Right to Work caused by Brexit\, and the constant merry-go-round of changes to the Right to Work Rules\, it can be very difficult for HR Managers and business owners to stay on top of this issue.\n\nThis Thorntons Law webinar will cover key points employers need to consider when reviewing their policies to prepare for the upcoming changes from an immigration and data protection perspective.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/right-to-work-employer-compliance/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231115T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T085112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T085112Z
UID:10088091-1700040600-1700046000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Retaining Great People-Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Retaining the right people is one of the greatest challenges facing businesses. In this 90-minute masterclass\, we’ll explore the most effective ways to retain the great people that you work hard to recruit. We’ll share emerging best practice from across public and private sectors\, help participants to reflect on areas they would like to enhance in the retention of talent. \nThe masterclass will explore these key areas: \n\nWhy do people leave?\nSalary and developing a competitive benefits package (financial and non-financial).\nInnovative ideas and retention techniques to set yourself apart from competitors.\nThe importance of the people manager.\nCreating a culture of belonging and how this impacts all of the above.\n\nAfter which you’ll have the change to attend an interactive workshop where these themes will be explored further\, and you’ll get a chance to discuss your specific business challenges with the masterclass hosts.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/retaining-great-people-strategies-for-success/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20230904T124823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T124823Z
UID:10087889-1700128800-1700136000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Selling your business masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Have you considered a succession plan for your business? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. \nAimed at business owners considering an exit from their company\, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear fit-out and construction company Pacific Building and construction management training company Esteem Training explain what they considered in choosing employee ownership and how things have worked. \nAndrew Harrison from Co-ownership Solutions will talk through all ownership succession options before focussing on employee ownership and how to ensure the employee buyout is a smooth process. \nTimings: \n10.05 Welcome – Glen Dott\, Scottish Enterprise \n10.10 Ownership Succession Options – Andrew Harrison\, Co-ownership Solutions \n10.35 Employee Ownership Case Study – Pacific Building \n11.00 Employee Ownership Case Study – Esteem Training \n11.25 Support available – Glen Dott\, Scottish Enterprise \n11.30 Q&A \n11.45 Close \nAttend this workshop to learn how employee ownership offers a tax efficient exit route that protects your company’s legacy while providing a competitive price for the business. Could it be the right succession solution for you?
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/selling-your-business-masterclass-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T101844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T101844Z
UID:10088008-1700128800-1700136000@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-17/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Legislation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083144Z
UID:10088070-1700150400-1700157600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Managing People - Sustaining Employee Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to create and maintain a happy\, productive and engaged workforce. \nAs finding and employing new\, valuable staff can be difficult\, this session aims to help members of management and business owners review their current practices and implement new ones. \nDoing so with hope of achieving employee engagement\, satisfaction\, loyalty and longevity\, reducing employee turnover and the need for continuous recruiting.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/managing-people-sustaining-employee-engagement-3/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231113T132530Z
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UID:10088203-1700209800-1700213400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:What the CPTPP means for International Trade
DESCRIPTION:The UK joined the Free Trade Agreement known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) earlier this year. Following this\, access will be opened up to the other 11 signatory countries (Australia\, Brunei\, Canada\, Chile\, Japan\, Malaysia\, Mexico\, New Zealand\, Peru\, Singapore and Vietnam). \nReuben Aitken\, Scottish Enterprise’s Managing Director for International\, will host a panel session composed of representatives from the Institute of Export\, the UK Government’s Department of Business and Trade\, and GlobalScots from the UK and the Asia-Pacific region. \nThe panel will help to show what this Asia-Pac trade bloc means for business growth. \nTopics covered will include: \n\nThe range of benefits the CPTPP will bring (including to the services industries)\nDigital trade\nDiversification of supply chains\nThe impact on investment
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/what-the-cptpp-means-for-international-trade/
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083245Z
UID:10088072-1700229600-1700236800@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-14/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083452Z
UID:10088074-1700474400-1700481600@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-28/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T102034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T102034Z
UID:10088010-1700487000-1700494200@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-26/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083546Z
UID:10088076-1700560800-1700568000@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-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T102131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T102131Z
UID:10088012-1700575200-1700582400@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-17/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231113T132326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T132326Z
UID:10088198-1700578800-1700582400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Digitalisation of Green Energy - Scottish Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join Scottish Enterprise for a digitalisation of green energy series exploring the future of digitalisation in the renewable energy sector\, as well as the landscape of opportunities developing today and in the future. \nThis webinar will attract digital innovators looking to diversify into the green heat sector as well as current and emerging heat pump and heat network industry experts from across the sector.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/digitalisation-of-green-energy-scottish-capabilities/
CATEGORIES:Energy,Green Economy,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20230904T124931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T124932Z
UID:10087891-1700647200-1700650800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Recognition & Reward – Share Schemes within the EOT Business
DESCRIPTION:Since its introduction in 2014\, the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) has proved to be a feasible exit option for many business owners. It’s a flexible option\, and by making the right choices\, you can meet the requirements for tax incentives and achieve the best results for the seller\, the company and the employees. \nAimed at professional advisers\, this session allows you to hear directly from share scheme experts Rodger Cairns and Gavin Charlton at Shepherd & Wedderburn. They will cover the following topics: \n\noverview of incentives\nshare incentives vs bonuses\nchoosing a share plan\nshare plan admin\ncommunication
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/recognition-reward-share-schemes-within-the-eot-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231113T132820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T132820Z
UID:10088205-1700661600-1700667000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How your organisation can reduce single-use
DESCRIPTION:Want to reduce the amount of single use items you use but don’t know where to start? This webinar will cover how to comply with the law\, new developments to help tackle disposable cups and also how to go further and reduce single use items of all types. \nAn estimated 388.7 million single-use beverage cups are used every year in Scotland\, equating to an estimated 4\,000 tonnes of waste each year. Yet 77% of people in Scotland say they are concerned by the amount of single-use packaging and items we use. \nZero Waste Scotland are committed to providing businesses with a clear understanding on how they can make positive changes which will help make a significant impact to Scotland’s Circular Economy. This can be through useful resources on the Single-Use Plastics Ban\, which came into effect a year ago\, or implementing a reusable cup scheme provides an opportunity to help tackle the consumption of single-use cups. \nJoin us and our soon to be announced speakers as we provide valuable insight into the value of reducing our disposable and single-use plastics with an opportunity to speak to the experts. \nWhat to expect from the webinar: \n• Information on how to comply with the ban on selected single-use items in Scotland \n• Details of the proposal to introduce a charge on single-use cups \n• The benefits of offering reusables \n• First-hand experience from businesses who have implemented reusable cup schemes \n• Examples\, benefits\, challenges and how to overcome them \n• Details of the support Zero Waste Scotland can offer to assist with setting up a scheme \nWho should attend? \nAll types of organisations can attend this webinar\, whether you: \n• Are an SME\, larger business\, third sector and business support agency/professional \n• Are interested in reusable cup schemes \n• Or are just interested in finding out more
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-your-organisation-can-reduce-single-use/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083629Z
UID:10088078-1700733600-1700740800@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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231025T101831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T101831Z
UID:10088165-1700748000-1700753400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Procuring a Sustainable Future for People and Planet
DESCRIPTION:This event will be of interest to anyone working in procurement or undertaking procurement within the public sector. The session will also be relevant to change managers\, economic development specialists\nand climate change practitioners. \nJoin Scottish Government\, Scotland Excel\, the Improvement Service and the Sustainable Scotland Network to: \n• Hear an update on recent research into the tools\, methodologies and approaches for a practical understanding of procurement and ClimateXChange\n• Participate in a discussion to share ideas\, barriers and good practice across the public sector\n• Explore priority areas and shape the future support needed \n2pm\nWelcome \n2.05pm\nSetting the Scene – Scottish Government perspective\nSpeakers: Jo Mitchell and Hannah Neufeld\nHighlighting some of the challenges being posed on procurement emissions \n2.15pm\nScope 3 Emissions & Climate Through the Procurement Cycle\nSpeaker: Philip Duddell\nInput from Scottish Government about work through ClimateXChange on tools\, methodologies and approaches \n2.40pm\nScotland Excel – A collaborative approach supporting net-zero objectives\nSpeaker: Mary Mitchell\nHow Scotland Excel engaged professionals\, thought leaders and policy developers in the creation of an\ninnovative approach to contract development \n3pm\nQ&A Discussion on barriers and opportunities \n3.20pm\nNext steps and wrap up \nBookings for the session will be taken on a first come\, first served basis. To book your place\, please contact Helene Holden at helene.holden@scotland-excel.org.uk
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/procuring-a-sustainable-future-for-people-and-planet/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083707Z
UID:10088080-1700748000-1700755200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 1: On page optimisation
DESCRIPTION: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\, and how to optimise your website as a result. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow search engines work\, and the ‘on-page’ factors used to rank your site\nUnderstanding customer search behaviour\nKeyword research tools and how to benefit from them\nOptimising your website content for search engines
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-part-1-on-page-optimisation-15/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T104633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T104633Z
UID:10088014-1700762400-1700769600@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-29/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083755Z
UID:10088082-1700820000-1700827200@investinangus.com
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-8/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T083845Z
UID:10088084-1701079200-1701086400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design\, build and host a business website. You will learn about: \n\nThe need to determine website objectives\nThe importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results\nSetting clear calls to action and creating engaging content\nCreating your brand’s visual identity online\, your site’s blueprint and how you can structure your site map\nWhat’s involved in registering your domain\, maintaining your site content\, and options for hosting it\n\nThis webinar will also offer guidance on when and how to outsource your website development. Covering topics such as choosing a suitable content management system\, what to organise first and costing for the work.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-business-websites-what-you-need-to-consider-29/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
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SUMMARY:The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
DESCRIPTION: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 business. At the end of the session\, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement basic bookkeeping skills across your business\nCreate a profit and loss account\nUnderstand what expenses can and cannot be claimed\nUse financial management to increase revenues and profits\nUnderstand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-essentials-of-bookkeeping-and-what-expenses-you-can-claim-29/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Work Smarter not Harder
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a look at the software available to help you get your finances in check\, freeing up your time to take your business to the next level. \nWe’ll have an expert in the field of finance walk us through the benefits of investing in accounting software. Gavin Howie of Work Smarter Solutions will tell us more about the opportunities to automate your processes\, be more organised\, save time\, minimise errors\, get a clearer understanding of your financial health and much more. \nDuring the event there will be networking opportunities for you to meet link minded businesses from across Tayside helping grow your connections. \nAt the event attendees will have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 session with Gavin giving them the opportunity to discuss specific queries relating to accounting software and their business. These 1-2-1 sessions will take place on 12 December 2023.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/work-smarter-not-harder/
LOCATION:Dudhope Castle\, Barrack Road\, Dundee\, DD3 6HF
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:The low-cost guide to marketing your business
DESCRIPTION:When budgets are tight\, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business – without bursting the bank! \nWe will look at: \n\nHow marketing extends way beyond what most businesses consider it to be and how it provides opportunities for businesses to make transformational change with little or minimal extra spend\nIdentifying marketing priorities and using these to reshape your business.\nThe marketing mix as a tool for reviewing how your business plans and delivers its marketing activity\nHow your marketing activity is delivered successfully and effectively in your business\nA series of top tips including the importance of understanding your customers\, the core components of a brand\, the value of strong and consistent branding\, the value of a clear focus and the power of creativity\nThe many options available with traditional Advertising and Promotion as a way a company communicates what it does and what it can offer customers\, but also looking how this has changed in a world where marketing has moved online\nThe foundations of effective marketing in a digital age\, looking at how your business can grasp new ways of marketing such as social media\, web\, and digital PR
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-low-cost-guide-to-marketing-your-business-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231127T114636Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Sustainability Messaging: How to engage ‘Persuadables’ on Climate
DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle to find the words to craft clear and compelling comms on climate? \nKeen to engage new audiences with your sustainability messaging and grow your market share? \nFollowing the landmark report ‘Beyond the Climate Bubble’\, new research by Media Bounty investigates the language\, cultural context\, values and norms of Persuadable communities. \nWe’ll be sharing actionable guidance on developing simpler\, sharper climate-related messages to engage these audiences with your brand. \nWho are ‘The Persuadables’? \nThese are the 69% of the UK that climate-related comms currently fails to reach. \nIn the UK\, roughly 14% of people are already very engaged in climate issues. 17% are not – and won’t be convinced otherwise. \n‘The Persuadables’ are the remaining 69%. This group believes climate change is happening\, but right now they’re not too engaged. \nUnlocking their underlying support for climate issues presents an opportunity for brands to engage an untapped audience with sustainable products – making reaching this group the key to growth for ethical brands. \nMedia Bounty is on a mission to improve the effectiveness of climate-related comms to this group\, to deliver brand growth and drive action on climate.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/mastering-sustainability-messaging-how-to-engage-persuadables-on-climate/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T104904Z
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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-18/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231009T104948Z
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UID:10088022-1701338400-1701345600@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-19/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195920
CREATED:20231016T083949Z
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UID:10088086-1701352800-1701360000@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-15/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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