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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping essentials
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business\, including basic bookkeeping\, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund your business. At the end of the session\, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement basic bookkeeping skills across your business\nCreate a profit and loss account\nUnderstand what expenses can and cannot be claimed\nUse financial management to increase revenues and profits\nUnderstand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/bookkeeping-essentials-27/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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SUMMARY:Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Business Energy Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Looking for good ideas that will help your business save energy and tackle energy bills? \nWondering if you could take advantage of renewables like solar power or wind? Looking to play your part in reaching net zero? Free support is available from Business Energy Scotland. Business Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free\, impartial support and access to funding to help businesses save energy\, carbon and money. \nSmall or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to improve premises in Scotland can access Business Energy Scotland’s free support. This includes charities and registered start-ups. \nWhether you are just starting out on your energy-saving journey and need some pointers or are looking for expertise and funding to support your current plans\, Business Energy Scotland’s team of experienced business advisors and energy-saving consultants provide impartial advice and project support. \nThrough Business Energy Scotland\, SMEs that have been trading for 12 months can also access unsecured\, interest-free loans from the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government’s SME Loan Scheme offers interest free loans from £1\,000 to £100\,000 to help eligible SMEs pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in their business. Recipients can also receive a cashback grant of up to £30\,000 when installing eligible equipment.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-angus-buildings-more-energy-efficient-business-energy-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T110000
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SUMMARY:Faire: Setting your brand up for success on the marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Faire is the world’s largest wholesale marketplace. It helps independent retailers discover bestsellers and supports brands to connect with those retailers\, while simplifying wholesale operations. \nFaire already works with hundreds of independent retailers and brands across Scotland. It’s partnering with Scottish Enterprise to ensure both retailers and brands feel supported on the platform. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhy retailers buy on Faire – and how your brand can reach them\nHow to optimise your profile and presence\nHow to use Faire’s order-taking tools\nHow to boost your ranking\nHow to improve conversion\, retention\, and sales\nHow to make the most of the algorithm\n\nThis webinar is for brands new to Faire – and those already using it – who want to grow their wholesale presence.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/faire-setting-your-brand-up-for-success-on-the-marketplace/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Why Great Ideas Fail Without Great Teams - And How to Fix It
DESCRIPTION:Why do great ideas fail? Because innovation lives or dies with the team behind it. \nJoin this webinar to learn what sets high-performing innovation teams apart. You’ll leave with practical\, research-backed insights on how to: \n\nUnlock the power of diverse teams\nLead with emotional intelligence\nAvoid hidden traps that undermine collaboration\n\nLed by Professor Anna Brattström from the University of St Andrews Business School\, the session draws on the latest research and real-world examples to explore the unique challenges innovation teams face. You’ll get clear\, actionable strategies to help your team work more effectively.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/why-great-ideas-fail-without-great-teams-and-how-to-fix-it/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T110000
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Transition Partnership Research and Innovation Funding Call
DESCRIPTION:The latest Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Research and Innovation funding call will open the on 11 June 2025. \nThe CETP offers Scottish companies the opportunity to work with other organisations from 30 different countries on collaborative research and innovation projects that support the energy transition.\nScottish universities and research organisations are also eligible to apply when partnering with a Scottish company. \nThis funding is open to companies in the Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise Regions. \nThe CETP has already supported projects in areas including Energy Generation\, Energy Storage including Hydrogen\, CCUS\, Energy Systems and Networks\, Heating and Cooling\, Built Environment and Geothermal. \nIn 2025 there will be a total budget of €3.5m to support successful Scottish applications. \nThe webinar will be of interest to both large and small companies and research organisations. \nThis webinar will introduce the CETP\, including the nine funding areas that Scotland is supporting. \nIt will also give an overview of the: \n\neligibility criteria\napplication and evaluation processes\nsupport available for Scottish applicants\npartner search and brokerage support\n\nThere are nine module areas in 2025 that project proposals can be submitted to. \nThese are: \n\nMulti-vector interactions between the integrated energy system and industrial frameworks\nEnergy system flexibility: renewables production\, storage and system integration\nAdvanced renewable energy (RE) technologies for power production\nCarbon capture\, utilisation and storage (CCUS)\nHydrogen and renewable fuels\nHeating and cooling technologies\nIntegrated regional energy systems\nIntegrated industrial energy systems\nClean energy integration in the built environment
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/clean-energy-transition-partnership-research-and-innovation-funding-call/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T140000
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SUMMARY:Fabulous foundations – how to effectively inspect your offshore wind turbine foundations and protect against corrosion
DESCRIPTION:Intertek offers innovative solutions that encompass every aspect of life; through Assurance\, Testing\, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) services to our customers around the world. Intertek provides a broad range of offshore wind energy services across a project’s entire lifecycle that support offshore development and asset management. \nThis webinar\, hosted by Richard Sargeant\, Offshore Wind Strategic Development Lead\, will explore the hidden risk Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) poses to offshore wind turbine foundations and the strategies available to monitor and control this costly threat to structural integrity. It will also include an overview of the innovative solutions available to survey\, scan\, monitor and manage the facilities construction and testing of components.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fabulous-foundations/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250624T190000
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SUMMARY:Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Local Energy Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Local Energy Scotland will be hosting this webinar to showcase the funding on offer for community buildings. \nThe webinar will focus on the guidance for the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Scheme (CARES) Community Buildings Fund and will also provide more information on the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund. \nThere will be a Q&A session\, as well as case studies from previously-supported projects in the Angus area. The local development officer will be on hand to answer any questions about potential projects.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-angus-buildings-more-energy-efficient-local-energy-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T133000
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SUMMARY:Mastering prompt engineering with ChatGPT for global business success
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive masterclass will immerse you in the world of AI and prompt engineering. \nPrompt engineering is the term used for the way you craft your questions or tasks – the ‘prompts’ – for AI models to get the best results. If you’re looking to save time\, improve communication\, and stay ahead of the competition in a global marketplace\, effective prompt engineering can transform the way you work. \nThis session will help you master interactions with ChatGPT\, OpenAI’s advanced generative AI model. It offers a deep dive into the nuances of AI communication\, focusing on the intricacies of crafting effective prompts that lead to meaningful and insightful AI-generated content. \nAfter the workshop\, you’ll be able to use AI models to work smarter. You’ll learn to craft prompts that help you improve productivity\, streamline tasks\, spark fresh ideas\, and save you time and money. \nThis masterclass is perfect for Scottish business owners\, managers\, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of AI to drive innovation and efficiency. Whether you’re using ChatGPT already or just getting started\, this session will give you the skills to craft smarter prompts and get more accurate\, useful responses. \nThis event will be delivered by business owner\, writer\, speaker\, and digital guru Stephen Whitelaw. Stephen has started and grown several successful businesses and has received a Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award for establishing one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/mastering-prompt-engineering-with-chatgpt-for-global-business-success/
LOCATION:Scottish Enterprise Glasgow\, 50 Waterloo Street\, Glasgow\, G2 6HQ
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T143000
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SUMMARY:Inch Cape Offshore Construction Supplier Event
DESCRIPTION:Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm’s offshore construction will soon kick-off\, with the team working out of Montrose Port in Angus\, also to be home of the project’s operations and maintenance base. Inch Cape will also work from ports at both Leith and Dundee for foundation and turbine marshalling. \nTo ensure local companies are aware of offshore construction contracting opportunities\, the Inch Cape team would like to welcome the local supply chain to a face-to-face event on Wednesday 25 June 2025. \nThe project’s key offshore construction contractors will be presenting and exhibiting and there will be opportunities to discuss their requirements and meet with others in the supply chain. There will also tours of the Port for those interested in all the developments happening there and an opportunity to find out about ORE Catapult’s first Scottish Launch Academy. \nThe event is being organised by NOF and supported by Forth & Tay Offshore Cluster (FTO). There is no cost to attend.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inch-cape-offshore-construction-supplier-event/
LOCATION:Montrose Town Hall\, 3 Melville Gardens\, Montrose\, DD10 8HG
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250512T084413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T084413Z
UID:10091182-1750852800-1750860000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Social media essentials: TikTok and Instagram Reels
DESCRIPTION:TikTok and Instagram Reels aren’t just for dance trends and lip-synching videos\, they can also be a fantastic opportunity to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Learn how to create bitesize video content for more effective business communication on two of the most popular social platforms. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to optimise your TikTok and Instagram accounts for the best results with video\nHow to discover the latest trends on each platform and leverage this to create popular videos for your business\nIdeas for creating content to entertain\, inspire or educate your audience (with lots of examples from a variety of relevant TikTok and Reels accounts)\nHow to increase engagement and reach by paying attention to your videos’ structure\, duration\, titles and understanding hashtags and algorithms\nThe best kit\, apps and workflow to create bitesize vertical videos for both platforms
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/social-media-essentials-tiktok-and-instagram-reels-14/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250616T153508Z
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UID:10091387-1750854600-1750858200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Home Energy Scotland home renewables - decarbonising your home and making it more energy efficient
DESCRIPTION:Home Energy Scotland is here to offer free advice and support to help you make your home warmer\, reduce your energy bills\, and contribute to a greener\, more sustainable future. \nOur service is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of people throughout Scotland. This webinar will focus on the work what we do and how we can support. It will also have a focus on our renewable service\, the tailored reports which can be created as well as links to funding which may be available. \nKeeping your home warm and lowering your carbon footprint can go hand in hand. Learn how renewable energy like solar power\, wind\, and water can heat your home for less.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/home-energy-scotland-home-renewables-decarbonising-your-home-and-making-it-more-energy-efficient/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
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UID:10091389-1750874400-1750878000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Home Energy Scotland home renewables - decarbonising your home and making it more energy efficient
DESCRIPTION:Home Energy Scotland is here to offer free advice and support to help you make your home warmer\, reduce your energy bills\, and contribute to a greener\, more sustainable future. \nOur service is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of people throughout Scotland. This webinar will focus on the work what we do and how we can support. It will also have a focus on our renewable service\, the tailored reports which can be created as well as links to funding which may be available. \nKeeping your home warm and lowering your carbon footprint can go hand in hand. Learn how renewable energy like solar power\, wind\, and water can heat your home for less.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/home-energy-scotland-home-renewables-decarbonising-your-home-and-making-it-more-energy-efficient-2/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250623T093005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T093005Z
UID:10091451-1750905000-1750960800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:ANGUSalive Exclusive Showcase at Monikie Country Park
DESCRIPTION:ANGUSalive are holding a showcase event at Monikie Country Park on 26 June\, from 2.30pm. Monikie Country Park boasts beautiful woodland and parkland with a variety of things to see and do\, including land and water activities\, self-led trails\, and an adventure play park. This event is an ideal opportunity to find out about the extensive range of experiences on offer for visitors. \nWhat you can expect: \n\n2.30pm: Welcome & Refreshments. An introduction to Countryside Adventure – learn about the extensive range of experiences on offer at Monikie Country Park.\n3.00pm: Find out more about our Land-based Activities\, including bushcraft & survival skills\, cycling\, nature walks with one of our Countryside Rangers\, and craft workshops.\n4.00pm: Discover what water-based activities visitors can enjoy\, including paddleboarding\, kayaking\, canoeing\, windsurfing\, and our newest addition – Angus Aqua Splash.\n5.00pm: Try it for yourself! Angus Aqua Splash Session (optional); alternatively you could watch the session from shore and enjoy some networking\n6.00pm: End\n\nPlaces are limited\, so please RSVP to: Scott Grant – scott.grant@angusalive.scot
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/angusalive-exclusive-showcase-at-monikie-country-park/
LOCATION:Monikie Country Park\, Monikie\, DD5 3QA
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T133000
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CREATED:20250522T162231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T162231Z
UID:10091241-1750941000-1750944600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Land & Rural Business Webinar - Protecting Your Farm's Future
DESCRIPTION:The Scottish agricultural sector is facing one of the biggest shifts in legislative and budgetary frameworks in a generation. From proposed changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs from Inheritance Tax\, to the ongoing Land Reform (Scotland) Bill\, there are big challenges on the horizon. \nJoin experts from Thorntons’ Land and Rural Business team as they discuss these and other significant challenges to help you navigate what may lie ahead. Topics covered will include: \n\nThe Autumn Budget – Opportunities to consider\nLand Reform and Agricultural Tenancies – What will it mean for farmers\nVoluntary Registration and RCI – What you need to know\nPreparing for the next generation – succession planning and relationship breakdowns
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/land-rural-business-webinar-protecting-your-farms-future/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250616T153648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153648Z
UID:10091391-1750941000-1750944600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Home Energy Scotland for landlords - decarbonising your rental home and making it more energy efficient
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the work the help available to registered private landlords looking to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. \nWhether you’re looking to discuss your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or various funding options or have your property assessed in depth\, we can help. \nIf you need to make improvements to your property\, now’s the time to start. Our private landlord specialists can talk you through the new standards and help you determine what improvements to prioritise.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/home-energy-scotland-for-landlords-decarbonising-your-rental-home-and-making-it-more-energy-efficient/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250616T153751Z
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UID:10091393-1750960800-1750964400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Home Energy Scotland for landlords - decarbonising your rental home and making it more energy efficient
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the work the help available to registered private landlords looking to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties. \nWhether you’re looking to discuss your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or various funding options or have your property assessed in depth\, we can help. \nIf you need to make improvements to your property\, now’s the time to start. Our private landlord specialists can talk you through the new standards and help you determine what improvements to prioritise.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/home-energy-scotland-for-landlords-decarbonising-your-rental-home-and-making-it-more-energy-efficient-2/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250522T161305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T161305Z
UID:10091235-1751018400-1751040000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:HR 1-2-1
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re looking to hire your first employee\, looking to review your workplace policies or dealing with complex employee issues – no challenge is too big or too small. \nOnce you have booked your space online\, one of our team will be in touch to discuss an appointment time with you and send you further information. These sessions can take place online via Zoom or alternatively\, face to face in our Dundee Business Gateway Office.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/hr-1-2-1/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250512T084500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T084500Z
UID:10091184-1751292000-1751299200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to build your brand
DESCRIPTION: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 more sales. \nThis session will: \n\nProvide you with a clear understanding of the difference between brands and branding\nHelp you understand what a brand is\nShow you why branding is important\nLook at your brand strategy\, brand identity and action\nHelp you learn how to develop your brand’s positioning\, character\, and purpose to differentiate your business from its competitors\nDemonstrate how to set up a brand kit and style guide to ensure consistency across websites\, social media\, business cards\, posters etc.\nTeach you how to create simple promotional graphics using a variety of tools including Canva\nHighlight a variety of free tools including Google Drive\, Hubspot and Mailchimp that can save time and simplify marketing tasks
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-build-your-brand-18/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250512T084553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T084553Z
UID:10091186-1751371200-1751374800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:InspireHER: The importance of self-compassion
DESCRIPTION:This powerful session is designed to show you how to develop self-compassion in a way that will help you grow personally\, and professionally. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nWhat self-compassion really is\nThe hidden cost of your inner critic\nWhy being kind to yourself helps you achieve more\, not less\nSimple practices to build a healthier relationship with yourself
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inspireher-the-importance-of-self-compassion/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250623T094149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T094149Z
UID:10091454-1751374800-1751387400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Unleash the power of ChatGPT and AI
DESCRIPTION:AI is no longer just on the horizon. It’s already here\, reshaping how we work\, create\, and communicate. Since its launch in 2022\, ChatGPT has revolutionised industries from education to marketing\, customer service to software development – and it’s just getting started. \nBut here’s the big question: are you using it to its full potential? \nIn this masterclass supported by ONE Digital Tech and Scottish Enterprise\, you’ll go beyond the headlines to explore how tools like ChatGPT\, Microsoft Copilot\, and Google Gemini are transforming everyday tasks into extraordinary results. Whether you’re writing content\, generating images\, building presentations\, automating emails\, or even producing videos\, AI can amplify your productivity\, creativity\, and competitive edge. \nUpdated weekly to reflect the latest developments\, this session is packed with real-world examples\, live demos\, and practical takeaways you can put to use immediately. You don’t need to be a tech expert — just curious about what’s possible. \nJoin us and learn: \n\nWhat generative AI really is (and isn’t)\nHow to prompt smarter and get better results\nThe best tools for content creation\, ideation\, and visual media\nHow to integrate AI into your workflow safely and ethically\n\nWhether you’re a founder\, marketer\, educator\, leader\, or simply AI-curious — this is your chance to get hands-on with the most talked-about technology on the planet. Reserve your spot now and turn AI from a buzzword into a business advantage.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/unleash-the-power-of-chatgpt-and-ai/
LOCATION:ONE Tech Hub\, Schoolhill\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250702T120000
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CREATED:20250606T141437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T141437Z
UID:10091278-1751450400-1751457600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:A step-by-step guide to building your business plan
DESCRIPTION: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 used to improve your prospects for a loan or a grant\, and how you can develop a business plan to meet your needs. \nWe will: \n\nProvide a structure for a business plan\nReview each section of what should be included within the business plan\nExplain when and how to use a business plan\nExplore the connections (and importance) between the words and the numbers\nLook at how to identify and manage cashflow within the business planning process
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-your-business-plan-20/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250702T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185148
CREATED:20250523T075353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T075353Z
UID:10091245-1751450400-1751470200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Increasing the profitability of your agritourism business
DESCRIPTION:Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for a talk on how to achieve increased profitability in an agritourism enterprise from Colin McNally\, Finance Expert. \nWe will hear how using data to inform decision making has helped Monitor Farmer\, David McMiken\, make positive changes to the Ernespie Agritourism business including introducing a new enterprise. We will have a walk around and see first hand the developments that are ongoing.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/increasing-the-profitability-of-your-agritourism-business/
LOCATION:Ernespie Farm\, Castle Douglas\, DG7 3JG
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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SUMMARY:Get Found Everywhere: Boost Your Digital Visibility in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Search behaviour is evolving – people now speak naturally to voice assistants and AI tools\, not just type into Google. This workshop shows you how to show up wherever your customers are searching: Google\, Bing\, AI platforms\, social media\, and voice search. \nWe’ll start with the basics\, then guide you through a clear\, practical process to boost your visibility. Each slide includes an AI prompt to tailor to your business\, saving you hours of guesswork. \nAI is transforming SEO. Learn how to use AI to: \n• Discover high-value and long-tail keywords\n• Analyse search intent and user behaviour\n• Predict emerging trends\n• Blend AI with traditional SEO techniques \nWho Should Attend \n• Business owners aiming to boost search visibility\n• Content creators seeking smarter SEO strategies\n• Anyone ready to explore AI-driven SEO \nCome Prepared (Ideally): \n• A live website\, access to your admin panel\, Google Business Profile\, Google & Microsoft accounts\, and a ChatGPT or Gemini subscription. \nDon’t have all that? No problem. You’ll learn what’s essential and how to build from where you are. \nMost important:\n• A willingness to act\, a rough idea of your offer\, and curiosity about how visible you are now\n• Bring a laptop or notebook – this is a hands-on session designed to get you taking action immediately
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/get-found-everywhere-boost-your-digital-visibility-in-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Arbroath Football Club\, Gayfield Park\, Arbroath\, DD11 1QJ
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:How to deliver low-cost\, high impact marketing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will look at: \n\nHow marketing extends way beyond what most businesses consider it to be and how it provides opportunities for businesses to make transformational change with little or minimal extra spend\nIdentifying marketing priorities and using these to reshape your business\nThe marketing mix as a tool for reviewing how your business plans and delivers its marketing activity\nHow your marketing activity is delivered successfully and effectively in your business\nA series of top tips including the importance of understanding your customers\, the core components of a brand\, the value of strong and consistent branding\, the value of a clear focus and the power of creativity\nThe many options available with traditional advertising and promotion as a way a company communicates what it does and what it can offer customers\, but also looking how this has changed in a world where marketing has moved online\nThe foundations of effective marketing in a digital age\, looking at how your business can grasp new ways of marketing such as social media\, web and digital PR
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-deliver-low-cost-high-impact-marketing-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Delivering profit to drive growth
DESCRIPTION:The course covers financial analysis\, strategic decision-making\, resource allocation\, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success. \nWe will cover: \n\nGetting to know your financials\nControlling growth\nImproving decision making\nOpportunities\nCash is king\nControlling change\nPricing strategies for maximum profit\nMeasuring profit
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/delivering-profit-to-drive-growth-16/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T143000
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UID:10091352-1751551200-1751553000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:VisitScotland bitesize webinars: attracting the European visitor
DESCRIPTION:Explore the great potential from the European market. \nDiscover the main inspirations for them booking a holiday to Scotland and how understanding their booking preferences and activities while in Scotland can provide you with a competitive advantage. \nLearn how to leverage these insights to refine your marketing strategies.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/visitscotland-bitesize-webinars-attracting-the-european-visitor/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250703T160000
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CREATED:20250606T141733Z
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence\, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This practical webinar will explore how AI can help improve your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective\, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping you better understand your customers and business opportunities. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nWhat is Artificial Intelligence\nCurrent AI tools and systems to use right now (including ChatGPT and MidJourney)\nAutomating digital content for blogs and social media\nUsing AI for business strategy and customer profiling\nThe pros and cons of AI for small businesses\n\nThis webinar will help you understand how you can integrate AI into your existing marketing\, looking at the potential consequences (good and bad) of Artificial Intelligence\, and its impact on small businesses and their customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-small-businesses-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T120000
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CREATED:20250606T141826Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping essentials
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for those who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a business\, including basic bookkeeping\, and creating a profit and loss account. You will also get an understanding of what expenses the business can claim and then how to fund your business. At the end of the session\, you will receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nImplement basic bookkeeping skills across your business\nCreate a profit and loss account\nUnderstand what expenses can and cannot be claimed\nUse financial management to increase revenues and profits\nUnderstand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/bookkeeping-essentials-28/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250707T120000
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CREATED:20250701T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T160650Z
UID:10091504-1751884200-1751889600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Unlocking the power of open data for soil health
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the creators of the Soil Health Data Cube\, OpenGeoHub Foundation\, for this webinar in the AI 4 Soil Health project’s series\, exploring how AI\, open data and new research is transforming soil health monitoring and management across Europe. \nThis webinar will showcase how open\, high-resolution geospatial data is unlocking new ways to model soil systems\, predict climate change impacts\, and drive regenerative agricultural practices.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/unlocking-the-power-of-open-data-for-soil-health/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250708T130000
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CREATED:20250623T094843Z
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UID:10091464-1751976000-1751979600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Going for Green: Accrediting Your Agritourism Sustainability Story
DESCRIPTION:Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme to to welcome Diane Knight\, Client Services Director\, from Green Tourism\, a world-leading sustainability certification for the travel\, tourism\, and hospitality industries. \nGreen Tourism helps businesses embed responsible and environmentally friendly practices that not only reduce impact but also enhance visitor appeal. \nIn this session\, Diane will share how agritourism businesses can work towards Green Tourism accreditation\, tell an authentic sustainability story\, and turn their green credentials into a competitive advantage.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/going-for-green-accrediting-your-agritourism-sustainability-story/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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