Social Media Listening with Dr Jillian Ney

This Q&A between Dr Jillian Ney, Founder of the Social Intelligence Lab, and Hugh Lightbody, Chief Officer, Business Gateway National Unit will help dispel the myths around social listening. Dr Jillian Ney, is a digital anthropologist, entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who specialises in the analysis of internet culture. She’s also known as the UK’s […]

The basics of trading on eBay, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces

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? We will cover: Why to sell via a Marketplace, your own website, or both Choosing the right Marketplace – looking specificly at eBay, […]

Engaging and supporting an intergenerational workforce

Did you know that by 2025, millennials (Gen Y) and centennials (Gen X) will make up over 75% of the workforce? What will this mean for your workplace? This webinar will explore how you can get the best from today’s multigenerational workforce by addressing communication, prioritisation and staff morale. We'll look at some of the […]

Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop

Murton Farm Arbroath Road, Forfar

Book your free place today at the Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop - Come along, have your say and get involved in how outdoor adventure tourism is developed in Angus. The Angus Tourism Cooperative are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoor Adventure Tourism Strategy with the aim of raising awareness […]

Marketing Made Easy

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research

Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop

Forbes of Kingennie

Book your free place today at the Angus Outdoor Adventure Strategy Workshop - Come along, have your say and get involved in how outdoor adventure tourism is developed in Angus. The Angus Tourism Cooperative are undertaking a tourism planning process that will result in an Outdoor Adventure Tourism Strategy with the aim of raising awareness […]

Fair Work Workshop

Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. It can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. For staff, Fair Work can increase financial security, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses, it […]

Building a Sustainable Business

Sustainable Kirriemuir 2 St. Malcolms Wynd, Kirriemuir

This workshop, run by Business Gateway sustainability advisors, will give you everything you need to know to start integrating this new, exciting part of business into your company. By the end of this session, you will be confident with the definition of sustainability and how it relates to your business, know how to go about […]

Improving Your Search Engine Ranking

The session will focus on assisting with search engine performance, with reference to Google Analytics (GA) and Search Console data, both offering a wide selection of reports. To get the most out of the session it’s important that you: Have a website live and running. Have Google Analytics setup and active on the website (Universal, not GA4). […]

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online business is measuring its effectiveness - you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon, neither or both? This webinar will help you decide. We will cover: Factors to consider […]

Tourism industry webinar: free energy-saving advice and funding

Business Energy Scotland are partnering with VisitScotland to deliver a free webinar to provide energy saving advice and highlight the funding and support available to tourism businesses. Discover what free support is available so you can quickly get started making changes. Join to learn about: The interest-free loans available to Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […]

Google and VisitScotland presents: tourism accommodation – make the most of Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals

Join this special session for tourism accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, hostels and self-catering owners) with Google and VisitScotland. Hear from Google as to how your business can take advantage of direct booking links on their Google Business Profile and in Google Maps. You'll also gain a better understanding of how to more effectively advertise […]

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim

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 […]

Cost of Doing Business: Reducing Energy Costs – Part 2

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 […]

An Introduction to Bookkeeping

This workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system. This workshop will explain: what financial records are needed the broad principles and procedures of accounting systems how to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised […]

Selling on Global Platforms: Shopify

Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers over 1.7 million businesses in more […]

TikTok and Instagram Reels for business

You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Explore how to create bitesize vertical video content and how to use this new format for more effective business communication. We […]

An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider

This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design, build and host a business website. 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 Creating your brand’s visual identity online, your […]

Producing engaging online content

Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, services and products. In this webinar we will show you how to source and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. Ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social […]

Talent On Your Doorstep

Arbroath Football Club Gayfield Park, Arbroath

Your workforce is so important. We know it is hard to recruit but Business Gateway, Dundee & Angus College and Angus Employability Hive are here to support you to build and nurture your workforce. Who is this event for? Angus business owners People in leadership or management roles Join us to explore the help available […]