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 […]

Delivering profit to drive growth

The course covers financial analysis, strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success. We will cover: Getting to know your financials Controlling growth Improving decision making Opportunities Cash is king Controlling change Pricing strategies for maximum profit Measuring profit

Lean & Clean: Smarter Food Safety (Part 2)

The Stag 140-144 Castle Street, Forfar

Don’t miss this essential workshop for food and drink manufacturers in Angus. If you're a small producer or a growing operation, there's something here for everyone! During these two sessions, you'll gain practical tools and insights to streamline your processes, improve product safety, and boost efficiency, without breaking the bank. Session 3: Beyond Clean Explore […]

StartSMART: navigating the first steps in business

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 […]

Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow – Scotland

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, […]

Thorntons Webinar – Data Protection

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 […]

Could voltage optimisation quickly cut your energy bills

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 […]

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 […]

Lunch and Learn: Using automation and AI to save time and money

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 […]

Managing people, growing agritourism: Performance and Discipline

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 […]

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 […]

VisitScotland bitesize webinars: How to Improve Your Search Engine Rankings

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 […]

Making Tax Digital Explained: Businesses With Over £50k Turnover

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 […]

Lunch and Learn: Building your business without sacrificing your wellbeing

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 […]

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 […]

Thorntons Webinar – Implications of the Proposed Changes to APR and BPR for Family Farming Businesses

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 […]

How to build your brand

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 […]

THRIVE+ : Advanced Sustainable Marketing Strategies

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]