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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
New Home Office guidance on right to work checks came into effect from the 1 July 2021 for those employed on or after that date.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you. 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 […]
The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business
Join a 90 min webinar designed to help you write & distribute great content for blogs and push your website up the page rankings on search engines. This webinar will cover: The fundamentals of preparing, writing, and distributing blogs that your visitors will read How to make sure that that your effort inspires and helps […]
The geothermal energy market is rapidly growing with global growth forecast to be over $50 billion dollars by 2027. This webinar will provide an overview of Scotland's geothermal supply chain and an insight into international geothermal markets.
This webinar will take you right from the beginning of website building. You will learn about: The need to determine website objectives The importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results Setting clear calls to action and creating engaging content. Create your brand’s visual identity online, your site’s blueprint and how you can […]
One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, hours of work, it is a minefield for the business owner. During this time there is a need to do all this and more remotely, and at the same time consider how staff […]
