Fife & Tayside Procurement Surgery

To support local suppliers in Angus, Dundee City, Fife and Perth & Kinross Councils, Procurement Surgeries are hosted by each local authority on a rotating basis. Local suppliers are invited to attend clinic appointments lasting 20 minutes, available from 9:00am to 1:00pm by prior appointment only.  The appointments shall be conducted via Webex, hosted by the […]

Lunch with Dr Susie Mitchell

Clayton Hotel 286 Clyde Street, Glasgow

Join Scottish Women in Business for lunch as they kick off their quarterly topic of innovation and technology with guest speaker Dr Susie Mitchell, Programme Director at Glasgow City of Science and Innovation. About Dr Mitchell: She came to Glasgow in 1996 to undertake a PhD in cancer research at the University of Glasgow’s Beatson Institute for Cancer […]

Latest updates on the low cost visa routes

There are lots of low-cost visa routes under the UK's points-based system. Join TalentScotland for an update on affordable visa options, including the Graduate, High Potential Individual and Youth Mobility routes.

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, […]

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

Are you a business that has been trading for less than five years? Do you realise your full potential? This is an opportunity for you to gain an outsider’s perspective, which can be essential in realising the potential for your business to expand. Working with our advisers, you will analyse the current state of your […]

Fair Work Workshop

Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. Fair Work can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment, reduce staff turnover, and lead to diverse workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. For workers, it increases financial security, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses, it brings more engaged, committed […]

LinkedIn to grow your business internationally

There are now more than 830m business people worldwide and in excess of 34m in the UK who consider LinkedIn to be the pre-eminent business networking platform online. A key place online where professionals have the ability to connect, develop their sales and market themselves, their skills, services and products. Using many live demos, this […]

Getting to grips with TikTok for Business

The aim of this session is to go through the process of planning, shooting and editing a short videos using the TikTok app. The session covers creating ‘expert’ videos, text videos, using TikTok soundtracks, creating voiceover videos, and using transitions in videos.

An Introduction to Bookkeeping

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 which financial statements and statutory returns are relevant to your business different accounting periods and financial years how to use financial records for monitoring the financial state of […]

How to generate and increase sales

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 […]

Email marketing for business

Connecting with your audience through effective email marketing campaigns is a great way to improve your marketing strategy and boost sales. In this webinar, we’ll explore what makes an email campaign effective and ensure you are able to: Segment your audiences and target them effectively Create a quality marketing email and measure its effectiveness Identify […]

How to build a digital marketing plan

This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy, ensuring you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals. We will cover: The importance of planning your digital marketing activities Building your plan around a simple framework Conducting a situational analysis (and understanding Customers […]

How to manage and improve your cashflow

This panel webinar, led by a panel of experts, will offer valuable discussion, insights, and tips on how small businesses can manage their cashflow in 2023 – including looking at how to resolve late invoices and secure fair payments. It will also outline the importance of having a robust cashflow process in place. This session […]

Planning & scheduling your online content

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 […]

The employee ownership landscape and view of the future

Aimed at professional advisors, this webinar series will explore different aspects of the subject to broaden your knowledge and support your clients to make informed decisions. The webinars are also relevant for business owners considering succession planning. In this webinar, Graeme Nuttall OBE will discuss best practice regarding the design and implementation of an EOT […]

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 […]

Planning Your Bid – Time and Resources

The biggest learning curve in tendering is understanding the time, energy, and resources that go into creating a winning bid. The more planning you do before writing your bid, the easier you'll find it when you begin your response. This training will walk you through the steps of how to plan and manage your bid. […]

An update on ‘Right to Work’ checks

Covid-19 right to work measures are ending on 30 September 2022. In this webinar, TalentScotland will look at how employers in Scotland can continue to perform right to work checks after this date. This webinar is presented by Brodies LLP, TalentScotland’s immigration specialists, and you'll have the opportunity to have any questions you might have.

LinkedIn for business

No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. Like any tool, you must learn how to use it, and this webinar gives you expert guidance. You will: Learn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives. […]