Successful business owners know that their brains drive their business goals and results. But being a business owner can be lonely and that isolation can be demotivating, particularly when there is no one to encourage you when things are tough or to celebrate with you when things go well. Being the driving force behind your […]
Rising energy costs, the climate emergency and increasing consumer pressure continue to challenge the way that businesses across Scotland manage their environmental performance. The Green Champions online training course is already helping organisations across Scotland prepare for this challenge by providing knowledge, tried-and-tested techniques, best practice examples, and free tools and templates. This free webinar, […]
Experienced in successfully delivering Inclusion and Accessibility Workshops to the Scottish Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sector throughout 2022, we are pleased to be able to offer Part 1 of our workshops to all who work in this vital industry to the Scottish economy, once again. Join us to discuss and explore inclusion and accessibility for […]
Take a seat at our ground-breaking roundtable! The E-Commerce Trade Commission (ECT-C) - organized by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to develop solutions that encourage small and SMEs to engage in international online trade. What is it? The ECT-C, launched in […]
Motivational Intelligence (MQ) plays a crucial role in shaping our resilience and drive to succeed and find happiness, regardless of our circumstances. It involves nurturing an attitude that embraces trust, gratitude, grit, service, kindness, and the strength to act and communicate with integrity. Individuals possessing high MQ are sources of hope, inspiring excellence in others. […]
Led by experienced advisers, this webinar takes the fear out of finances, providing practical tools and guidance to help you confidently manage your business's budgeting and forecasting. You'll learn how to identify the hidden costs of running your business, including the cost of hiring staff, maintaining stock levels, and other crucial expenses. Through a series […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2024, over 160 cruise ship visits will take place, involving over 200,000 passengers and crew. Not only will cruise ship passengers be on "day visits", many will be beginning or ending their cruise on the Forth or the Tay, and will require accommodation or other services. Some ships stay overnight. Are you already a […]
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. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Plan […]
Join this session, organised by Scottish Enterprise in collaboration with Effini, on data and commercialisation. This is the second workshop in a series aimed at helping business to understand how data and AI could benefit their business. This session is aimed at SMEs who want to learn, gain an understanding of, and overcome challenges associated […]
The emerging revolution of Industry 5.0 sees businesses using technology to enhance workplace processes and increase business resilience whilst respecting our people and planet. Automating processes can help to free up time for innovative thinking and allow time to deliver improved value-based services. It would also allow workers to become more agile and flexible in […]
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 […]
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, […]
Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation. At this Funding Social in Dundee, Social Investment Scotland will be joined by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Circle. We will be highlighting opportunities to boost your […]
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 […]
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. We will […]
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 […]
This webinar will define what a brand is (and is not) and explain how it is 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 […]
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 […]
