Invest in Angus

Latest updates on the low-cost visa routes
2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
There are lots of low-cost visa routes under the UK’s points-based system.
Join TalentScotland for an update on affordable visa options, including the Graduate, High Potential Individual and Youth Mobility routes.

Tourism businesses: Make your website work for your customers
2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Your website is your shop window to the world. It’s even more important now to manage it well, so find out how to attract and delight customers with it.
At the end of this webinar you’ll:

Understand how users consume content.
Understand the importance of knowing your online users’ experience and tailoring the customer journey on your website accordingly.
Find out how to measure user experience cost-effectively.
Have some great examples of making user experience work.

Unlocking Potential: Employers Influencing the Apprenticeship System
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
Employers can have a say on the development of future apprenticeships, making them fit for businesses of all sizes.
This webinar will outline how you can get involved and influence change in your sector.
We will hear from Terry Dillon, Senior Programme Manager at SDS, who will present on the new Technical Expert Group Development Model and how you can play a part.

Understanding Your Customer and Building a Customer Avatar
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
If businesses don’t understand their customers they can’t sell effectively to them. This webinar will provide participants with the approach needed to truly and simply understand who their customers are and what they want.
PRESENTER Ben Leonard
Ben is an illustration of how one person can build a business on a laptop, from a cupboard, in their spare time. Unlike other millennial entrepreneurs, he grew this into an international 7 figure business within 3 years. He provides both inspiration and guidance to the next generation of young entrepreneurs who want to see their businesses reach new heights. Recognised in 2019 as one of Scotland’s Emerging Entrepreneurs of the Year, Ben’s prepared to share the recipe for his success with other ambitious Scottish businesses.
Despite no formal training, Ben grew his sports and fitness equipment business “Beast Gear” into an international brand, selling through online e-marketplaces across Europe, the Middle East and Australia before exiting through sale

e-Commerce with Shopify
2023-03-09 09:00 - 11:00
Shopify is a powerful all-in-one e-Commerce website builder that makes setting up an online store simple and straightforward. In this webinar, we will explore Shopify’s features and pull together the building blocks for your first e-Commerce website.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Understand the essential features that a website needs to have to sell physical and digital products online
Understand what Shopify is and how to use the features it offers to build a secure and powerful e-Commerce website
Use the Shopify page builder and work with free themes to get the design and style of your website on-brand
Understand how to manage orders and deliver great customer service
Understand how to launch your new e-Commerce website and ensure all essential building blocks are in place using a pre-launch checklist

Cloud essentials for business
2023-03-08 17:00 - 19:00
Business owners and managers are busy. You’re wearing many hats, and your time is always in short supply. Cloud-based digital tools help you to run a more productive business by embracing the right digital processes.
We’ll focus on exploring a range of tools on the market which will help you to enhance your customer service operation, improve your project management, organise your digital storage and much more. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Understand what the cloud is and what its benefits are
Understand your own ‘digital back office’
Use up-to-date knowledge on current cloud services and tools to help you with your business operations
Make informed decisions about improving your digital processes based on scalability, security, efficiency and affordability

How to start a business: The basics
2023-03-08 14:00 - 16:00
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.
We will cover:

Personal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field
Business structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline
Marketing
Pricing
Naming the business
Basic bookkeeping
Forecasting
Financing, banking, insurance, and VAT
Tax

Managing your Multi Channel ECommerce Strategy Masterclass
2023-03-08 13:00 - 16:30
There’s more to selling online than simply having your own website. This half-day masterclass will cover the key areas you need to consider when managing a successful multi-channel ecommerce business.
These days, most online sellers combine their own website with a selection of online marketplaces. This allows them to reach a wide range of customers, both here in the UK and overseas. The multi-channel model can be a great way to boost your visibility and sales, but it does require a strategic approach.
In this session you will learn how to:

Choose the right combination of website platform and online marketplaces
Research and prepare your products for selling online, including content, images, and videos
Reach retail and wholesale customers, including niche buyers
Expand overseas using website and marketplace platforms
Develop your customer service and order fulfilment plans
Combine your operations via a range of simple software and logistics solutions

During the masterclass you’ll get insights into live accounts – such as Shopify, eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Wayfair, and Faire – and examples of how these accounts can be managed using one piece of software.
This event will be delivered by Karen Riddick, a business owner, writer, speaker, and Amazon guru. Karen founded Second Nature Online, a sustainable soft furnishing business, in 2008. Since then, her company has grown considerably using global e-marketplaces, like Amazon, to reach international customers.

An update on 'Right to Work' checks
2023-03-08 11:30 - 12:30
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.
This webinar is presented by Brodies LLP, TalentScotland’s immigration specialists, and you’ll have the opportunity to have any questions you might have.

Instagram for business
2023-03-08 10:00 - 12:00
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.
The 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.
The various types of content you can post to Instagram, from regular posts to Stories and Reels.

Realising your potential: Support for women in business
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
In recent years, the world has shifted towards a more equal climate in the workspace, but significant barriers still remain for women in business and the pandemic has brought about more challenges.
Finding your community and a network of support is vital, and this webinar, on International Women’s Day, will explore the issues faced by women including the unique barriers they encounter and the strategies which can be put in place to overcome them.
Champions of women in business, Carolyn Currie, Chief Executive of Women’s Enterprise Scotland, and Gail Macgregor, Dumfries & Galloway councillor and COSLA spokesperson for Environment and Economy highlight the challenges, explore the opportunities and set out tips for success.
This session will explore:

How the pandemic impacted female-led businesses and how we can reverse those trends
Why Scotland is a good place to be a woman in business
What resources are available for women in business
What some of the key skills and qualities that successful businesswomen possess are, and how these can be developed

Unlocking Potential: Attracting Young Talent through Apprenticeships
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
Do you want to hear more about attracting young talent to your business and how it will help unlock your company’s potential?
This webinar will explain the context behind the career ambitions of young people. Hear about the influencers behind career ambitions and what type of jobs young people are attracted to.
We will also be joined by our apprenticeships.scot team to talk through the free recruitment tool that can help to widen your talent pool.

Reducing your digital carbon footprint
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar is for Scottish Companies who have an interest in understanding more about what digital sustainability is and how you can act to reduce its impact.

HR 1-2-1 Surgery Sessions
2023-03-08 09:30 - 17:00
With an academic background in business law & HR management, Skye is the perfect resource to offer confidential, impartial advice for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Whether you’re looking to hire your first employee, looking to review your workplace policies or dealing with complex employee issues – no challenge is too big or too small.
Once you have booked your space online, one of the team will be in touch to discuss an appointment time with you and send you further information. These sessions can take place online via Zoom or alternatively, face to face in our Dundee Business Gateway Office.
These appointments are aimed at businesses based in Dundee, Angus, and Perth.

Green Heat Innovation Workshop
2023-03-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Scottish Enterprise Aberdeen, Marischal College Business Hub, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB
Decarbonising heating and cooling is a major opportunity for Scotland that could deliver significant emissions reductions, commercial opportunities, and bring comfort and health benefits to communities and homeowners. By 2045 the Scottish Government targets require that over 1 million homes and 50K non-domestic properties must switch to low emissions systems such as heat pumps, district heat networks, and geothermal energy..
In order to deliver these targets and deliver the level of heat demand required, a number of heat resources and innovations will need to be explored and harnessed.
Scottish Enterprise is offering in-person, practical and interactive full-day workshops. These workshops will provide an opportunity for a range of organisations, mainly SMEs, across Scotland to build relationships, and share innovative ideas to address the barriers and accelerate the roll out and adoption of green heating solutions and associated products.

Destination Scotland – The power of food tourism
2023-03-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
The Power of Food Tourism is a unique, informative, and inspirational event like no other. For starters, it’s only three-hours long. Short enough to let diaries breathe, long enough for you to glean some fantastic takeaways.
So, the event actively encourages those in food and drink, tourism, agritourism, hospitality & catering, destinations, local authorities, media, in fact, anyone who wants to know more to saddle up and come along. You may be a start-up, looking to diversify or a well-established organisation curious about the opportunities.
The event won’t bore you with endless presentations but rather thrill and enthuse with a dynamic mixture of recognised industry experts, interactive sessions, discussion panels, top tips, takeaways, and fun. Fun is important and the event will have plenty of it.
Above all, the event is your chance to learn about the incredible people who make it all happen and why. To hear their stories, ideas, and ingenuity. To hear why they are relentless in their desire to put food and drink centre-stage and attract visitors. Delivered by Scotland food and drink and in partnership with the Scottish Tourism Alliance.

ScotHot
2023-03-08 09:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 | SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase for food, drink, hospitality and tourism, will return to the SEC Glasgow from 8 – 9 March 2023.
The show offers an unmissable opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
Find out more about exhibiting.

In-Drinks
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 | SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
The largest dedicated drinks event in Scotland returns on the 8th and 9th March 2023. Experience the drinks sector in a new light, with buyers and suppliers all under one roof.
In-Drinks will showcase over 300 drinks products, from established and emerging brands, in a high-energy show featuring exhibitors, live demonstrations as well as an exciting programme of speaker and panel sessions from top inspiring industry professionals and experts.
This two-day event is aimed at producers, buyers, and suppliers to the drinks industry and is FREE to attend.
A choice of exhibitor spaces are available to suit a range of budgets, with an experienced sales, marketing and events team to support and advise every step of the way.

Facebook for business
2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00
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 and impact.
Learn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are.
Understand the power of Facebook advertising, and other selling options available to you.
Discover other business opportunities presented by Facebook, including how to promote and sell products and services.
Be introduced to ‘Business Suite’ – a free Facebook dashboard to manage all your business activity.

Looking After Your Wellbeing at Work
2023-03-07 14:30 - 15:30
Join us for a Question and Answer style session focusing on the topic of wellbeing at work and learn ideas and tips on how wellbeing can be developed and improved within your workplace.
The session will cover-
-What do we mean by Wellbeing?
-What are the warning signs we can look out for in ourselves and others when our wellbeing may be at risk?
We will introduce some resources and services that can support wellbeing at work and tips for putting these supports in place.

Thinking into Results- Why Mindset is Your Key to Success
2023-03-07 14:00 - 17:00
Do you ever feel you could achieve more? What is holding you back? Not enough hours in the day, demands on your time? Too many meetings?
Nowadays we are all under pressure.
Join us for a fun, challenging and thought provoking afternoon with our highly respected mindset guru Jamie McBrearty, and in a few hours find out how to achieve what you want in work and at home with a few small changes that bring about huge results.
This webinar is for business based in Dundee, Angus and Perth.

Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:30
Do you know how to complete the Single Procurement Document?
The Single Procurement Document (SPD) formally known as European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a set of questions, that cannot be altered, that helps buyers identify if you are suitably qualified to carry out the contact you are bidding for.
Most buyers use the SPD for the tendering process, as it ensures that the process stays consistent. It can reduce your workload when bidding on an opportunity as your answers can be saved and reused again and again along as they remain relevant.
Completing the SPD can be daunting for everyone, even if you have completed many in the past. It is a long document that splits the questions into different parts. In this training, you will be given examples of the standard questions asked in the SPD by one of SDP’s expert trainers, who will have no dubitably completed loads of Single Procurement Documents.
Overview of what you will learn:

What is the Single Procurement Document (SPD)?
When will you need to complete the SPD?
Standard Questions
Mitigating any issues in your SPD
Checking your submission

At 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 have the chance to hear what other SME businesses in Scotland have to say.
This event is suitable for Level 2 (Intermediate) for people who know about bidding but need to develop specific knowledge and skills.

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentoring with Apprenticeships
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:00
Do you want to understand how mentoring can support your apprentice and your business?
Hear from an employer and apprentice first hand on the impact that good mentoring can have on the success of your workforce and business.

Cost of Doing Business: Reducing Energy Costs - Part 3
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:00
Is your business impacted by rising energy costs? Join three practical webinars to discover low-cost investment opportunities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Join Mike Milner, Tomson Consulting Ltd, and Scottish Enterprise’s Sustainability Specialists on this practical three-part online series looking at the no cost, low cost, and investment opportunities for your company to reduce energy costs, increase efficiencies and support decarbonisation – building long-term resilience in your business.These webinars are of value to all Scottish companies looking for practical solutions to reduce the impact of the energy crisis while working towards net zero. The webinars will provide insights into cost saving options for all sectors, including energy monitoring, management, and behavioural change. You’ll also hear about specialised solutions associated with heating and cooling, equipment, and on-site renewable energy generation.
Mike Milner is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over two decades of practical experience in many sectors including food and drink, manufacturing, hospitality and leisur, construction, and historic buildings.
Webinar 3 — Opportunities – heating and cooling savings:

Building heating
Process heating
Cooling and refrigeration
Heat recovery
Heat pumps
Hydrogen

Website User Experience – Is your website fit for purpose?
2023-03-07 13:00 - 15:00
Websites should look good and function well, and give your website visitors and customers a positive user experience.
During this webinar, we’ll look at User Experience (UX) and how you can improve it on your website, including:

Understand what User Experience is
A look at some of the key factors, including credibility, value, purpose and more
Hints, tips and tools to help you start improving elements of your website
An overview of tools to help you measure User Experience

Skilled Worker Route: How employers can sponsor international talent
2023-03-07 11:00 - 12:00
With most EU and non-EU citizens now subject to the UK immigration system, we invite you to join us as we discuss how the Skilled Worker route can help you to access overseas talent.
As a Scottish based SME, TalentScotland can support your business in a number of ways.

Blogging for business
2023-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business.
We will cover:

What a ‘blog’ is, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work
Other small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn from them
Options for monetising a blog
How to promote your blog
How your blog can help move your website higher up search engine rankings
Understanding analytics and measuring the impact of your blog

Unlocking Potential: Apprenticeships in a Challenging Labour Market
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
Scotland’s business landscape is shifting and taking on an apprentice could unlock the potential in your business.
This webinar, aimed at employers, will help you understand the current trends in Scotland and implications for companies looking to attract talent in this environment.
The Evaluation and Research Team, from Skills Development Scotland, will walk you through current Labour Market Information, so you can thrive and adapt in the current climate and plan for a sustainable future.

Pinterest for business
2023-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
A commonly used tool for those researching products and services for personal life (clothing ideas, holidays inspiration, cooking alternatives!), but how can it benefit your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest.
During this webinar we’ll help you better understand:

Who is using Pinterest and what are they looking for?
How to setup your business profile
Key features to use within Pinterest
Measuring success and engagement

Twitter for business
2023-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
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, and how it differs from other platforms.
You will also learn about:

What makes a good Twitter profile (and the options available to you).
Twitter best practice content and what makes the perfect tweet.
Dashboards such as Hootsuite to help you manage and integrate your social media accounts and schedule content.
Advanced techniques for social listening and pro-actively finding content and customers.
The basics of Twitter paid advertising.
