Events

  • Business expenses – What can I claim

    This webinar focuses on the main areas of spend that many businesses might incur, and provides a detailed and HMRC backed overview of what can and should be claimed. This webinar will cover: What constitutes a business expense The HMRC rules around business expenses What you can claim and more importantly what you cannot when […]

  • How to build and run a simple cash flow model | Lunch and Learn

    In this session, accounting expert Michael Austin will show you how to build and run a simple cash flow model using a spreadsheet and good bookkeeping. Topics covered in this session: How to build a simple cash flow model without using apps How to keep it updated with correct historical information and forecast the near […]

  • Net Zero with GrowBiz and Wasted Degrees

    Wasted Degrees Brewery Pitlochry

    Are you interested in hearing how other businesses have approached difficult challenges? In particular how to make solutions work for the environment and the bottom line? Join us and Conall and Jack to talk about innovative solutions for packaging, the supply chain, raw materials and waste management in the Blair Atholl Brewery. They will tell […]

  • How to write funding applications

    Securing funding can be a game-changer — but writing a strong application takes more than just filling out forms. This webinar will offer tools and insights to help improve your chances of a successful application, including: Clarifying and communicating your funding need Building a persuasive business case with clear objectives and costings Understanding your funder’s […]

  • Thorntons Webinar – What to Expect in 2026

    In 2025, there were significant changes to UK immigration law which impacted international citizens living and working in Scotland. Further change is expected in 2026, with the UK Government expected to make further changes to work visa routes and the path to settlement and citizenship. Join our specialist immigration team to find out what these […]

  • How to design products consumers come back for | Lunch and Learn

    Learn how to create food and drink products that keep customers coming back for more, not just because of your branding, but because they genuinely crave your products. In this session, Manon Galizzi will show you practical, founder-friendly ways to find your product's "secret sauce" and test what actually makes people want to buy again […]

  • The rise of social proof: How to use it to grow trust and sales

    Today's customers trust people more than brands and what they see online shapes every buying decision. Whether it's a review, testimonial or a social post, authentic customer feedback has become one of the most powerful marketing tools for small businesses. Join this free Tech Hub webinar to explore how to use social proof to attract […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Unpacked Series: Litigation

    Curious about what life in different areas of law really looks like? Join us for The Unpacked Series: Litigation, our interactive webinar programme designed to unpack what it’s like to work in various areas of legal practice. In this session, Fiona Stewart (Head of Talent Acquisition), will be joined by Litigation colleagues Iain Buchan (Associate), […]

  • Selling Your Business Masterclass

    Have you considered a succession plan for your business? Have you considered selling your business to an employee ownership trust? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Attend this free online workshop to learn how employee ownership offers a tax […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Creating an effective email marketing strategy

    Customers buy from businesses that they know, like and trust. Email marketing is powerful and affordable tool in your digital marketing toolkit to build these relationships.Most businesses send monthly newsletters to stay in touch with their audience, but your results will improve with a structured plan and the best practices that will be explored in […]

  • 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 strategy

    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 […]

  • Why your business needs a blog

    This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. We will cover: What a 'blog' is, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work Other small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn […]

  • Offshore Wind Conference 2026

    SEC Glasgow Exhibition Way, Glasgow

    As we enter a crucial year for developing offshore wind in Scotland, Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind Conference 2026 will explore what is needed to ensure the right conditions are in place to maximise the delivery of Scotland’s extensive pipeline of offshore wind projects. The two-day event in Glasgow, on January 28 and 29, will examine […]

  • The Rural AI Roadshow: How AI Can Help Your Rural Business Thrive

    Apex City Quay Hotel 1 West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee

    Join one of the free Rural AI Roadshow Conferences running across Scotland in January 2026, hosted by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, The Scottish AI Alliance and The Data Lab. AI isn’t just for tech giants. It’s already helping rural businesses improve customer service, manage stock, reduce waste, and even […]

  • Bookkeeping essentials

    At the end of this session, you will be able to: Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business Create a profit and loss account Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed Use financial management to increase revenues and profits Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated You will also receive a […]