An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small businesses

You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This practical webinar will explore how AI can help improve your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping you better […]

InspireHER: Building habits for success

Success comes from habits. If you’ve struggled with staying on track, or feel overwhelmed trying to do everything at once, this session is for you. We will focus on how to build the kind of daily habits that support your wellbeing and your business goals. In this practical and inspiring workshop, we’ll cover: The psychology behind […]

Social media essentials: LinkedIn

No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. During this webinar, you will: Learn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives Learn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for […]

An introduction to business websites

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 site’s […]

The AI-Powered Business: How Businesses Can 10x Their Productivity

Scottish Enterprise Glasgow 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow

AI tools are revolutionizing how businesses operate. Using them effectively is enabling companies to scale faster, streamline operations, and optimize efficiency. If you want to learn how to use them to increase productivity in your business, this event is for you. Delivered by Ali Shariat, co-founder of ThisWayUp, it will discuss the best AI tools […]

Google Analytics – Understand how your website performs

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that helps you understand how your website is performing. It helps answer lots of questions, including: Which marketing channels drive traffic to your site? What pages are users looking at the most? What impact does mobile have on your potential customers? During this webinar, we’ll help you understand how […]

Shoot It Yourself: Video Skills for Insta, Websites, and More

Grant Arms Hotel 25 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey

This session will be led in person by Emma Paterson from Emma Paterson Consulting who is an expert in digital marketing. This practical session is perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to up their content game—no fancy gear or editing skills required! Firstly, we'll meet at the Grant Arms Hotel to talk about what to […]

How to deliver low-cost, high impact marketing

When budgets are tight, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar 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 businesses consider it to be and how it provides […]

Global Insights: Consumer Industries Exporters

Delta Hotels Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh

Join Scottish Development International at this exporting event, where you can connect with trade advisors and market specialists. Whether you’re a new or experienced exporter, this is a fantastic opportunity to: Meet and network with the food and drink and consumer lifestyle in-market specialists from Europe, North America and Asia, and learn about the current […]

A step-by-step guide to building your business plan

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 […]

VisitScotland bitesize webinars: The importance of the UK domestic market

Discover the importance of the UK market and the performance of domestic tourism in Scotland. This session will focus on who our domestic visitors are and what motivates them to plan, book and visit. You will also hear about the future prospects for domestic tourism, current sentiment of UK residents and Scotland holiday intentions for […]

How to improve your Google search rankings – Part 1: On page optimisation

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, […]

Bookkeeping essentials

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 […]

Unleash the Power of ChatGPT & AI to Drive International Business Growth

AI chatbots like ChatGPT have been filling up headlines for the last couple of years. In more recent times, those headlines have been about how these tools are supporting day-to-day operations in businesses across industries. ChatGPT and other similar AI applications use natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model can respond […]

How to start a business: The basics

Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will cover: Personal finance Planning – how much do you need to earn? Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and […]

Social media essentials: Facebook

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 […]

Business Support – Drop In Sessions (Brechin Library)

Brechin Library 10 St. Ninians Square, Brechin

The Business Gateway team will be at Brechin Library to offer expert advice and support for all your business questions. Drop in and speak to us, or use the book now button and a member of the team will be in touch to book an appointment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow […]

Social media essentials: Instagram

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 […]

Let’s Talk Shop: New ideas, Local success

Forfar Community Campus Kirriemuir Road, Forfar

Hear the story behind the transformation of Moira’s into the thriving Allure Boutique in Forfar. Find out what went into their rebrand and pick up some ideas you could use in your own business. Visual merchandising expert Lynda Murray will chat about the power of local retailers working together—and how you can bring that collaborative […]

Scotland’s Towns Partnership Learning Event: Liveable Neighbourhoods

Join us for the first in our 2025 learning series. In this event, we are focussing on building more liveable, inclusive and resilient neighbourhoods. This session brings together place-making leaders and regeneration practitioners to explore how communities across Scotland—and beyond—are putting policy into practice. With a mix of case studies, panel discussion, and audience dialogue, […]