Did you know more than 84% of UK businesses make payroll mistakes every single month? These errors aren’t just frustrating - they’re costly. From fines and wasted hours to frustrated employees, the impact adds up fast. For small businesses still managing payroll in-house - and in many cases, even manually - the stakes are even […]
Thinking about starting your own business? Join us for an inspiring and honest panel discussion with three business owners who have navigated the highs and lows of starting-up and running a business. In this panel webinar, we’ll explore: What it’s really like to run a business The everyday challenges SMEs face—from staffing to logistics How […]
Make meaningful international connections on the sixth stop on the all-sector, Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, which will be held in Edinburgh. Scotland has a robust and dynamic Financial and Professional Business Services industry that plays a crucial role in the economy. It is also home to a thriving fintech sector, […]
The new Data Use and Access Act 2025 was given Royal Assent in June of this year and will amend both the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. Join Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill to find out the practical implication for organisations and what they need to do and when. Loretta and Morgan […]
Unless your business is operating completely off grid by generating its own electricity, you’ll be powering your lights, fans, compressors, fridges, freezers and so on using electricity that’s supplied by the UK’s National Grid. The National Grid supplies your electricity at a voltage of around 230 Volts, but did you know that not all equipment […]
Sales are the lifeblood of every business. This webinar focuses on a pragmatic approach to sales strategy and delivery and is designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. We will cover: Why a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like, and a good understanding of […]
In this Lunch and Learn, Constant Contact's Molly Caldwell will explain how to use AI and automation to save time and money when marketing your business. This session will emphasise the importance of automation, particularly email automation for building relationships with your customer base and driving subscribers. Molly will share her top strategies for engaging […]
Employment Law and Human Resource Management Expert, Sophie Henderson of Greenburn will take us through an overview of how to use performance management effectively with your staff to ensure best outcomes. Sophie will also provide information on what to do when things go wrong with insights into the disciplinary process. If you have specific questions […]
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 […]
Demystify the world of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and learn how to grow your tourism or event website's organic search traffic. We’ll cover the SEO basics, common myths and mistakes, as well as how you can adapt your content to the quickly-changing Google landscape. Ideal for those unfamiliar with SEO or looking to expand their […]
Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, or small business owner, this friendly, no-nonsense session will get you up to speed. If your combined income from self-employment and property is £50,000 or more, you’ll be required to follow the new rules from April 2026. We’ll cut through the confusion, explain what’s changing, and show you how […]
You know entrepreneurship is hard. But do you know why it's so hard, and how you can support yourself to thrive, rather than burn out? In this webinar, Nonie White, positive psychology practitioner and founder coach, reveals the often-neglected links between wellbeing, performance and creating a sustainable business. She also lays out some evidence-based practical […]
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 […]
If your emails are getting ignored and your DMs are collecting dust, it's time to rethink your approach. This short and practical session led by Leisa Pickles will show you how to build a multi-layered communication strategy that helps you reach more people, start better conversations and grow your customer base. Topics covered in this […]
Join host Hugh Lightbody for a virtual Q&A with Roan Lavery, co-founder of FreeAgent, one of Scotland’s most successful tech stories. This is your chance to hear firsthand how a personal challenge evolved into a game-changing platform for small businesses—and how it grew into a scalable company now backed by NatWest. In this conversation, we’ll […]
With the Government having now published their draft Bill in respect of changes to Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs from Inheritance Tax, family farming businesses should now be reviewing their existing arrangements to ensure that they maximise the reliefs that are to be available after April 2026. This may necessitate restructuring their existing legal set […]
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 […]
This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. Key topics: 1. Advanced ESG Principles and Practices a. Understanding how to apply advanced ESG frameworks to elevate your brand’s sustainability efforts. b. Case studies of businesses that have successfully implemented advanced sustainability practices and the lessons learned. 2. Effective Packaging Strategies and Supply Chain Considerations […]
We all put off the things that matter most – chasing leads, making the call or setting clear targets. It's not laziness, it's often fear or lack of clarity. In this session, Mark Elliott will explain why this avoidance happens. He'll also share a simple tool you can use to spot the bottlenecks holding your […]
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 […]
