Routes to Funding

There's a choice of funding options out there for businesses and the self-employed, but how do you know which is right for you? GrowBiz and Business Gateway are bringing together a panel of expert speakers to discuss the different funding formats available to you and your business. We'll discuss the pros and cons, the application […]

Mindset in Business

Dundee & Angus College have teamed up with the fantastic Enterprise Team at Royal Bank of Scotland to deliver this short and sharp session designed to give you the tools and techniques you need to use your mindset to positively impact your business. Whether you are starting, growing or maintaining a business now more than […]

Building your brand and promotional graphics

This webinar will define what a brand is (and isn’t) and explain how it’s more than just creating a logo. We will explore how a business can use their brand to show its identity, purpose, personality, message and values in order to stand out from competitors, build a loyal customer base and make more sales. […]

Instagram for business

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: Getting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools. Best practice profiles, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd. Learn which type […]

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 […]

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 […]

Digital fundamentals for tourism businesses

An introductory session to the fundamental elements of promoting and managing your tourism business online. At the end of this webinar, you’ll have learned: How to increase the visibility of your business online with the right content, at the right time, on the right platforms. How to assess the quality of your online presence and know […]

Marketing your business on a budget

When budgets are tight it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will help you use marketing to increase customer engagement. We will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business. Without bursting the bank! We will look at: How marketing extends way beyond what most […]

Cloud for business

How can you keep track of customers, manage resources and keep in touch with everyone efficiently? Is a cloud-based solution right for your business? How do different back office strategies compare on cost and value? At the end of this webinar, you’ll have: Up-to-date information and tools to help you make strategic back-office decisions. Real-world […]

Get Real Results From Your Website

Stephen Whitelaw has a proven track record of managing and growing businesses in the fast moving technology sector, through strong financial and personnel management skills. This sound and prudent foundation is complemented by a drive and ability to think “out of the box,” giving the businesses he works with a competitive advantage in planning for […]

The 5 key strategies to profitable business growth

With budgeting and business modelling as the focus, this webinar, delivered in conjunction with Advice4Business North East, will cover: Ways to reduce working hours in the business How to tweak your business model to become more profitable Techniques for improving cash flow Our expert speaker, Linda Lowther, will introduce you to the 5 main drivers of […]

Twitter for business

This webinar will help you develop and hone your social media strategy in order to amplify your message using Twitter. You will gain a deeper understanding of where Twitter fits into your overall plan, how it relates to other platforms, and the relative benefits of sponsored posts, as well as how to create them. You […]

How to Reduce Single-Use Plastic in your Hospitality Business

Greener Guest and its sister organisation Travel Without Plastic, have been working to reduce plastic waste in the hospitality industry since 2011. Workshop presenters Rachel McCaffery and Jo Hendrickx have a wealth of UK and international experience in sustainable hospitality and have worked with some of the best known UK and global brands, like Thomas […]

Pinterest for business

Thinking about using Pinterest to showcase your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest. We will cover which type of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting content and how that can maximise […]

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 […]

How to build a digital marketing plan

This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy to meet your business objectives and create more leads. We will cover: Setting measurable goals, establishing what your customers are looking for and competitor analysis. Developing your brand Content strategy Prioritising digital channels Marketing communications planning and evaluation

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 […]

Complete Storytelling – Dundee Workshop

Verdant Works West Henderson's Wynd, Dundee

This one day workshop is designed to help tourism businesses with their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegates will learn new communications and sales skills to help enhance customer service delivery and re-build income streams. Successful consumer experiences are the product of creating and delivering engaging and memorable stories. Stories effortlessly transform […]

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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: […]

Facebook for business

In this webinar you will: - Learn how to get the most out of the most popular social media platform in the world and how it could fit into your digital marketing strategy. - Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact. - Learn […]