Start-Up: Business Planning

Taking time to plan your business and seek advice before you start trading is time well spent. This webinar will help you create a robust business plan. The webinar will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan There will […]

How to Write a Business Plan and why you need one

This webinar will help you create a robust business plan. The webinar will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan

Sales – How to find them, make them and keep them

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 […]

International Business Mission to Dubai Expo

The Scottish Chamber of Commerce international network is pleased to invite applications from Scottish businesses to a trade mission to Dubai Expo focusing on clean energy and climate change. Running from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai is the first World Expo ever hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South […]

Business Start-Up: Marketing

This webinar aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway […]

International SEO and Social Media

Digital marketing can help your business to attract international customers. This webinar will introduce you to a number of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) techniques that will assist your business to become more visible when expanding into new international markets. The more visible that your website is to searches, the more likely you will be able […]

Video production for social media

Video captures people's attention online and is important for getting your message across, while engaging with your target audience. Learn how to: Choose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives Plan, shoot, edit, and upload video without special kit or expertise. Get to know the various digital platforms that can be […]

Online user experience: How to analyse it and improve it

In this webinar you will discover and define your business goals, design a user-friendly experience and learn how to test and launch your online platform. Once you have completed this webinar you will know more about how to continuously maintain and improve your digital platform, acting on data and results. You will be able to […]

How to do Market Research and The Secret to Marketing Success for Your Business

This webinar aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research

Quarterly Economic Indicator Update

Join us as we deliver the results of the Dundee & Angus Chamber Quarterly Economic Indicator (QEI) for Q4 of 2021. Alison Henderson, CEO of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce and Dr Shona Dobbie of Angus Economics will reveal the findings of the latest Dundee & Angus Chamber Economic Indicator, explore what this means […]

Ask an Expert: DigitalBoost

Eileen Cooper is a Marketing Professional with over 26 years of experience in the industry. After working in various roles in marketing, she set up Limetree (now Limetree Consultancy Limited) in 2009. As well as working with a diverse range of clients across different sectors, she supports small businesses by delivering consultancy and training to […]

Selling Globally with Amazon

Did you know that over half of Amazon’s sales are made by businesses just like yours? This vast online marketplace provides a structured selling framework and presents an unrivalled opportunity for sellers to reach a wide range of customers – both in the UK and overseas. If you’re looking to start-up, or expand your retail […]

How to improve your Google search rankings

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. […]

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online selling 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 also take you through the factors to consider […]

An Introduction to Selling on Global Platforms: Shopify

Selling online internationally has never been more accessible with the emergence of major platforms such as Shopify. Shopify assists 1 million businesses to trade globally in 175 countries . Now Shopify have moved into fulfilment in the United States we should be aware of the opportunities of utilising the Shopify platform to sell online

Working with travel trade – agritourism

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, reassurance plays a huge part in why visitors book through the travel trade. Travel trade is seen as a trusted source to book and protect holidays. Join Rona Wallace, Senior Manager Intermediary Marketing and Caroline Robertson, Industry Relationship Manager at VisitScotland to find out how you can work with […]

Go green to grow your business

This webinar will cover a variety of areas, from "what have we learned from Covid?" through to "understanding your new greener customer", to “reducing your costs and upping your sales”, highlighting where profit can be generated from developing your businesses green credentials. We will look at: Understanding the problem What is sustainability and why it […]

Webinars, live streams, and video conferences: Running a business remotely

There are many tools available to allow you to communicate with people online. Whether you are trying to run a workshop or seminar, hold a meeting or just communicate. Many of these digital tools are easy to use and offer some powerful facilities. Let us guide you through: What webinars, live streams and video conferences […]

Writing a business plan – Why it’s essential for ALL businesses

Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you. We will walk you through what should be included within a business plan, how a business plan is used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant and how you […]

Business Start-Up: Finance

This webinar aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and […]