Lean & Clean: Smarter Food Safety (Part 1)

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 1: Efficiency in Every […]

VisitScotland bitesize webinars: How to work with travel distribution partner

Get advice on how to pitch your business to a travel distribution partner and create a handy product sheet. Learn how to focus on your key selling points, tailor your message to different audiences, and create variety in your delivery. Ideal for those looking to start building relationships with travel distribution partners and attend trade […]

Introduction to Canva

Canva is an all-in-one online design tool that makes it simple to create graphics, edit photos/videos and write content. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva with confidence, starting with a broad overview of what you can create and do with Canva including a live demonstration of the Canva Editor. We’ll then explore […]

Social media essentials: Instagram

Thinking about using Instagram to communicate with existing and potential customers? Want to showcase your products or services using it? During this webinar we will cover: Getting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools Best practice profiles, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd The types of […]

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 […]

Thorntons Webinar – Employment Law

Join Debbie and Amy to discuss the tricky issue of assessing employment status and why it’s important. The webinar will include: The differences between self-employment, worker and employment status (employment rights, tax position and right to bring employment claims) Why it’s important to identify the correct employment status, particularly the importance of ensuring that an […]

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 […]

THRIVE+ : Introduction to Sustainable Marketing Strategies

This event is part of a series of THRIVE+ skills development events delivered by experienced industry trainers. Key topics: 1. Introduction to ESG and Sustainability Terminology a. Understanding carbon footprint, carbon neutral, net zero, and other essential sustainability terms. b. The importance of sustainability for food & drink businesses and why ESG practices matter. 2. Sustainable Packaging […]

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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 […]

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 […]