BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Invest in Angus - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Invest in Angus
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://investinangus.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Invest in Angus
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20230101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240109T140546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T140546Z
UID:10088406-1706781600-1706788800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Video production for social media
DESCRIPTION:Video captures people’s attention online and is important for getting your message across\, while engaging with your target audience. \nLearn how to: \n\nChoose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives\nPlan\, shoot\, edit\, and upload video without special kit or expertise.\nGet to know the various digital platforms that can be utilised to view and share video content.\nSee what editing apps are available and how to add music and subtitles.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/video-production-for-social-media-6/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240111T125539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T125811Z
UID:10088460-1706724000-1706733000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Unlocking Talent: The 2024 Retention Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to recruit and retain staff? \nDo you want to explore strategies to upskill and retain your employees through funded training? \nJoin us to learn about the support available in your local region\, empowering you to strategically recruit\, skillfully retrain\, and effectively retain top-tier talent. Collaborating with our professional partners\, you will gain insight into each and every one of their fantastic offerings. \nWe will also be launching the new Tay Cities SME Skills Fund\, a game-changing initiative designed to empower small-medium sized businesses in the region. \nThis fund is not just about financial support; it’s a strategic investment in your workforce\, focusing on employee experience and training to drive business growth and enhance talent retention. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to revolutionise your approach to employee retention and skills development. \nWho is this event for? \nBusiness Owners & Managers who are responsible for HR & staff development from any industry\, but particularly: Hospitality\, Construction\, Manufacturing and Care. \nWhy attend? \n\nSupport in the Region: Explore the range of support available from all our professional partners – Fife College\, UHI Perth\, University of Dundee\, Abertay University\, Skills Development Scotland\, Scottish Enterprise\, Business Gateway\, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce\, Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses.\nLearn about Staff Training Available: Discover how investing in your workforce’s skills can be a game-changer for your business success.\nRetention Strategies: Hear from experts and business owners on innovative approaches to employee engagement and development\, fostering an environment where your team wants to stay and thrive.\nAccess to New Funding: Learn about the Tay Cities SME Skills Fund and how it can provide financial support for your business growth initiatives.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/unlocking-talent-the-2024-retention-revolution/
LOCATION:Dundee & Angus College\, Gardyne Campus\, Dundee\, DD5 1NY
CATEGORIES:Finance,HR,Networking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T120315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T120315Z
UID:10088300-1706724000-1706731200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:TikTok and Instagram Reels for business
DESCRIPTION:You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos\, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Explore how to create bitesize vertical video content and how to use this new format for more effective business communication. \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/tiktok-and-instagram-reels-for-business-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240115T155841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T155957Z
UID:10088494-1706706000-1706711400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Supporting neurodivergent customers
DESCRIPTION:AccessAble is a world leader in the provision of accessibility information. Their website www.AccessAble.co.uk has Detailed Access Guides to over 70\,000 venues\, and is used by over 6 million people each year. Currently operating in 17 countries\, AccessAble have set a global benchmark for expectations of online detailed access information. \nAccessAble further supports 460 + clients to improve and communicate their access in and around their buildings and services\, with valuable data and actionable insight. \nUsing decades of experience listening to thousands of disabled people\, AccessAble supports organisations to improve their buildings\, policies\, and services to welcome disabled people as customers and colleagues\, through the provision of information\, consultancy\, and E-learning. \nThis session will provide an overview of best practices and strategies to better serve and accommodate this unique customer base. \nAccessAble’s Head of Marketing\, Carrie-Ann Lightley\, will be joined by panelists Dr Hannah Barham-Brown\, Hester Grainger\, and Lydia Wilkins. \nOur panelists will share their lived expertise of disability\, how businesses can support them\, and how neurodivergent customers can be better served.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/supporting-neurodivergent-customers/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Skills & Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T120234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T120234Z
UID:10088298-1706695200-1706702400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Facebook for business
DESCRIPTION:Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. \nIn this webinar you will: \n\nLearn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy.\nBetter understand the algorithm behind Facebook\, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact.\nLearn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are.\nUnderstand the power of Facebook advertising\, and other selling options available to you.\nDiscover other business opportunities presented by Facebook\, including how to promote and sell products and services.\nBe introduced to ‘Business Suite’ – a free Facebook dashboard to manage all your business activity.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/facebook-for-business-4/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240115T105624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T105624Z
UID:10088487-1706693400-1706697000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Thorntons Webinar - Reducing Workforce Costs\, Reorganisation and Redundancy
DESCRIPTION:Over the coming months\, employers may encounter some challenges as they continue to  navigate economic uncertainty inflationary pressures and higher costs. Many businesses are already feeling an increasing financial burden\, and accordingly\, some may want to undertake a review of their operating costs. \nWhile many employers will want to do all they can to reduce costs in a way which preserves jobs\, such as amending employment contracts\, regrettably\, others may have to look at restructuring and redundancies to manage costs. \nRegardless of scale\, employers contemplating redundancies must ensure they understand and follow the relevant legal framework. The effective management of any organisational restructure\, whether by redundancy or other means\, can minimise legal costs and ensure smooth transition. This webinar will cover the thorny issues of potential redundancies and restructures\, with a focus on the potential legal pitfalls and how best to navigate these. \nOur Employment Law specialists will host a one hour webinar and online Q&A to guide employers as they prepare to address the potential challenges ahead. As well as sharing legal guidance on these processes\, we will also share practical tips that you can apply in your own organisation. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nJob preservation – ways to reduce workforce costs without resorting to redundancies\nThe redundancy process – the importance of getting it right!\nParticular points to consider arising out of discrimination and the costs of getting it wrong\nTips for employers\n\nWho should attend? \n\nBusiness owners\nHR Professionals\nFinance Directors\nSenior Managers and those with people management responsibilities
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-webinar-reducing-workforce-costs-reorganisation-and-redundancy/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240122T115609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T115609Z
UID:10088509-1706637600-1706644800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Ready\, Steady\, Grow: How to Expand Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? \nLook no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers\, this session is designed to help you identify your growth potential and create a roadmap for success. \nThrough collaborative discussions with like-minded businesses\, you’ll gain new insights\, tools and knowledge to help support your growth plans. You’ll also walk away with a network of fellow business owners to connect with for ongoing support. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to take your business to new heights!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/ready-steady-grow-how-to-expand-your-business-10/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T114216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T114216Z
UID:10088337-1706619600-1706626800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:People and HR – attraction\, recruiting\, managing and retaining team member
DESCRIPTION:One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring\, interviewing\, payroll\, pensions\, contracts\, remote working and more\, it is a minefield for the business owner. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. \nTopics covered: \n\nRecruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best and right people for our business\nOur obligations as employers\nManaging people to stay with us\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/people-and-hr-attraction-recruiting-managing-and-retaining-team-member/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR,Recruitment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240109T131952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T161436Z
UID:10088395-1706616000-1706626800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:5G Unwrapped: For Food\, Drink & Agriculture Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Are you a seafood\, farming or food and drink processing business? Is your organisation facing challenges and are keen to discover more about how 5G technology can be used to manage records\, improve camera video feed\, remote monitor equipment and reduce time for machinery maintenance and more? \nOpportunity North East (ONE) and The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) are hosting ‘5G Unwrapped: For Food\, Drink & Agriculture Businesses’ at ONE Tech Hub on Tuesday 30th January from 12pm-3pm. \nHear from ONE and Scotland 5G Centre about the opportunities\, facilities and support for businesses like yours. Listen to those who have embarked on a journey t o implement 5G into their operations to solve everyday business challenges. \n5G could help your organisation and enable: \n\nReliable connectivity\, no more buffering or lag\nRemote monitor equipment and reduce machinery maintenance\nReduce costs\, maximise productivity and improve margins\nImplement innovative technical solutions for your business\nMore flexibility\, you could have your own private secure network\n\nGain valuable insights and directly meet the people who can help with your upcoming journey and its challenges. Network with like-minded people in the digital and food and drink sectors and discuss how investment in technology could be implemented in your business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/5g-unwrapped-for-food-drink-agriculture-businesses/
LOCATION:ONE Tech Hub\, Schoolhill\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1JQ
CATEGORIES:Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240109T162939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T162939Z
UID:10088456-1706608800-1706617800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Inclusive Business Models – Identifying opportunities for Plural Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) can support your organisation in the delivery of your Community Wealth Building (CWB) agenda. Learn how inclusive business models can contribute to the 5 pillars of CWB at this online event. \nCWB is described by the Scottish Government as a practical approach to economic development focused on five pillars of activity: Spending/Procurement\, Workforce\, Land and Property\, Finance\, and Plural Ownership. \nCDS on behalf of all Scotland’s enterprise agencies (Scottish Enterprise\, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise)\, contributes to the Plural Ownership pillar by supporting companies and community groups across Scotland that want to adopt an inclusive business model such as employee ownership or a co-operative. \nThis event is aimed at front line business and community advisors\, those with a policy and strategic role and other interested parties from across local authorities\, the enterprise agencies and Third Sector Interfaces (TSI). \nThis workshop aims to help develop an in-depth understanding of inclusive business models\, aiming to help business or community advisors identify\, develop and signpost appropriate referral opportunities to CDS. By the end of the workshop\, you will have: \n\nDeveloped an in-depth understanding of co-operatives and employee ownership\, including legal structures and governance\nThe knowledge to identify future opportunities for inclusive business models for start-up and existing enterprises\, and understand the support available from CDS\nAn increased awareness of ‘Inclusive Business Models’ and why this is important against Scottish policy landscape\n\nParticipants that attend this event will also have access to a subsequent series of webinars to further their knowledge and understanding on a particular pillar of CWB.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inclusive-business-models-identifying-opportunities-for-plural-ownership/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T120150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T120150Z
UID:10088296-1706608800-1706616000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Email marketing for business
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nSegment your audiences and target them effectively\nCreate a quality marketing email and measure its effectiveness\nIdentify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns\, including different paid-for account levels\nIdentify the different components of a successful email campaign\, including design\, HTML v text and other formats\nUse reporting and key metrics to make sure your campaigns are successful\nBe compliant with legal requirements relating to email communications
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/email-marketing-for-business-32/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231218T135505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T135505Z
UID:10088352-1706536800-1706544000@investinangus.com
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. \nThis course explores the relationship between a company’s profitability and its potential for growth. Participants will learn how to optimise profits and strategically reinvest them to foster sustainable 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. \nThe course 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/
CATEGORIES:Finance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T120103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T120103Z
UID:10088294-1706536800-1706544000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:e-Commerce with Shopify
DESCRIPTION:Shopify is a powerful all-in-one e-Commerce website builder that makes setting up an online store simple and straightforward. In this webinar\, we will explore Shopify’s features and pull together the building blocks for your first e-Commerce website. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the essential features that a website needs to have to sell physical and digital products online\nUnderstand what Shopify is and how to use the features it offers to build a secure and powerful e-Commerce website\nUse the Shopify page builder and work with free themes to get the design and style of your website on-brand\nUnderstand how to manage orders and deliver great customer service\nUnderstand how to launch your new e-Commerce website and ensure all essential building blocks are in place using a pre-launch checklist
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/e-commerce-with-shopify-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240129T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T114110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T114110Z
UID:10088335-1706526000-1706533200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build your brand and promotional graphics
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/build-your-brand-and-promotional-graphics-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240126T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T114016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T114016Z
UID:10088333-1706277600-1706284800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
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/the-essentials-of-bookkeeping-and-what-expenses-you-can-claim-32/
CATEGORIES:Finance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240126T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T113923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T113923Z
UID:10088331-1706261400-1706268600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build an effective strategy to grow your business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will look at: \n\nYour business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development\nThe key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success\nPersonal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development\nAnsoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies\nThe core components of your business delivery\nHow to develop a methodical\, strategic approach to developing your business for future success\n\nAfter the webinar\, you will understand: \n\nHow to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development\nAnsoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool\nHow to create a strategic plan for growing your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-an-effective-strategy-to-grow-your-business-20/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T113829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T113829Z
UID:10088329-1706191200-1706198400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to start a business: The basics
DESCRIPTION:Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss\, Business Gateway is here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. Helping you consider your plans from exploring your potential customers to looking at the key activities and costs involved. \nWe will cover: \n\nPersonal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?\nResearching your market – who your customers are\, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field\nBusiness structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business\nCreating your start-up action plan – an outline\nMarketing\nPricing\nNaming the business\nBasic bookkeeping\nForecasting\nFinancing\, banking\, insurance\, and VAT\nTax
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-start-a-business-the-basics-33/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240109T133455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T133455Z
UID:10088399-1706178600-1706187600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Funding Socials: Meet Funders\, Find New Resources & Connect with Your Peers
DESCRIPTION:Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation. \nAt this Funding Social in Dundee\, Social Investment Scotland will be joined by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Circle. We will be highlighting opportunities to boost your funding and resources and aim to give your income generation the kick start it needs to get going in 2024! \nYou will hear from Kirsty Thomson\, CEO of The Circle CIC\, about her experience of developing new income streams including taking on social investment. \nJane Bruce\, Founder of Brilliant Leaders\, will facilitate the event including leading you through a short group exercise in the middle of the session\, aimed at helping you think through your current challenges around income generation and generate new ideas with the support of your peers. \nEddie Baines\, Funding Officer for the North East at The National Lottery Community Fund and Kieran Daly of Social Investment Scotland will explain the funds they offer charities and be ready to answer any questions you have. \nThe session will close with a light lunch\, where you will have the chance to mix with the funders and your peers and make some new connections.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/funding-socials-meet-funders-find-new-resources-connect-with-your-peers/
LOCATION:The Circle\, Dunhope Castle\, Dundee\, DD3 6HF
CATEGORIES:Finance,Networking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T120018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T120018Z
UID:10088292-1706176800-1706184000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The basics of trading on eBay\, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces
DESCRIPTION: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? \nWe will cover:\n \n\nWhy to sell via a Marketplace\, your own website\, or both\nChoosing the right Marketplace – looking specificly at eBay\, Etsy and Amazon\n\nUnderstanding Profit Margins and how Marketplace fees affect them\n\nAn overview of some of the rules and regulations enforced by these platforms\nTrading internationally – what’s possible?\n\nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of how online marketplaces can help you reach your target audience\, which marketplace is best for you\, and how to get started selling quickly and easily.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-basics-of-trading-on-ebay-etsy-and-amazon-marketplaces-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T115930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T115930Z
UID:10088290-1706104800-1706112000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Instagram for business
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nGetting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools.\nBest practice profiles\, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd.\nThe types of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting images and how that can maximise impact.\nThe various types of content you can post to Instagram\, from regular posts to Stories and Reels.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/instagram-for-business-29/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240109T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T133703Z
UID:10088402-1706097600-1706104800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Peer Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:The emerging revolution of Industry 5.0 sees businesses using technology to enhance workplace processes and increase business resilience whilst respecting our people and planet. \nAutomating processes can help to free up time for innovative thinking and allow time to deliver improved value-based services. It would also allow workers to become more agile and flexible in their workplace approach. \nBut how can we get organisations to embrace this new concept going forward? \nIn this session we will hear from organisations that have adopted this new approach. We will hear their stories of how innovation and digital transformation have inspired performance and boosted productivity. \nWhether you are new to this concept or are already welcoming new technologies within your business\, we hope that these events will allow you to come together with other businesses and share ideas and new ways of thinking about business processes.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/peer-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Michelin Innovation Parc\, Baldovie Road\, Dundee\, DD4 8UQ
CATEGORIES:Networking,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T121409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T121409Z
UID:10088308-1706090400-1706099400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Commercialisation with Data and AI
DESCRIPTION:Join this session\, organised by Scottish Enterprise in collaboration with Effini\, on data and commercialisation. \nThis is the second workshop in a series aimed at helping business to understand how data and AI could benefit their business. This session is aimed at SMEs who want to learn\, gain an understanding of\, and overcome challenges associated with data. This session will bring together the opportunities that data and AI can bring to your business. We’ll consider; \n\nHow data and AI can be a revenue source\nCommon approaches\nBuilding a strong data foundation for scalability\nCommon blockers (and ways to overcome them)\n\nThese workshops are designed to help you understand the basics of data and AI\, and how they can benefit your business. \nAttendees will learn from experts in the field\, who will guide them through practical exercises and real-world examples. The tone and format of the sessions is friendly and informative. You’ll also get the opportunity to network with other SMEs and share experiences and challenges. \nThe workshops are suitable for SMEs from any sector or industry. They are aimed at businesses that are keen to understand how data and AI could help their business. \nThe workshops are delivered in person at Scottish Enterprise’s offices in Edinburgh\, in a flexible and interactive format. \nIdeally\, it is recommended that you attend all four of the sessions. This will enable you to leave the final session with actions to take away for implementation within your business. \nFollowing the session\, there will be opportunities to discuss any plans on a one-to-one basis with specialists from Scottish Enterprises Digital Transformation team.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/commercialisation-with-data-and-ai/
LOCATION:Scottish Enterprise\, 99 Haymarket Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5HD
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Technology
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T115847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T115847Z
UID:10088288-1706090400-1706097600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Planning & scheduling your online content
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn how to: \n\nPlan content based on your business and your customer needs\nEvaluate current social media dashboards and management tools\nCreate a social media content calendar and schedule updates automatically\nReach more people through automating your blog and email newsletter content\nImplement simple automation techniques to increase efficiency\n\nHaving great content is just the start. This webinar will help you better organise and setup your content strategy through simple planning and effective scheduling\, to achieve great business results.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/planning-scheduling-your-online-content-30/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240115T104937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T104937Z
UID:10088480-1706088600-1706099400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Cruise business seminar 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, over 160 cruise ship visits will take place\, involving over 200\,000 passengers and crew. Not only will cruise ship passengers be on “day visits”\, many will be beginning or ending their cruise on the Forth or the Tay\, and will require accommodation or other services. Some ships stay overnight. \nAre you already a cruise friendly business\, operating within 90 minutes of the ports of Leith\, Newhaven\, South Queensferry\, Rosyth or Dundee (and even Greenock)? If you would like to know more about the opportunities\, or believe you have something to offer\, then this seminar is for you. \nThe event is organised by award winning CruiseForth\, a project that is entering its second decade\, and will be attended by cruise excursion representatives. \nPlease register you interest as soon as possible\, and by 8th January at the latest by sending an email to info@cruiseforth.com. The organisers normally only allows one representative per organisation.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cruise-business-seminar-2024/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton\, North Queensferry\, St Margarets Head\, North Queensferry\, KY11 1HP
CATEGORIES:Tourism
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231218T161802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T161802Z
UID:10088384-1706088600-1706099400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fair Work Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fair Work is an investment in everyone\, for everyone. It can improve productivity\, innovation\, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas. \nFor staff\, Fair Work can increase financial security\, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses\, it brings more engaged\, committed and adaptable workers who spot challenges and opportunities\, solve problems\, offer insight and ideas for business improvement\, and create value. \nWhat’s the event about? \nThis is a fully funded programme which will help participating companies to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of fair work (for both the business and its staff)\nDevelop an action plan to embed or improve current people practices\nPrioritise and take next steps to implementing an action plan\n\nThe type of projects and actions that could result from a fair work action plan include: \n\nImproving people and fair work practices\nSkills\, leadership and management development\nCreating a positive culture and values-based approach\nImproving employee engagement and supporting performance management practices
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fair-work-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231211T113742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T113742Z
UID:10088327-1706032800-1706040000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to write and develop 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/how-to-write-and-develop-your-business-plan-28/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231204T115802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T115802Z
UID:10088286-1706025600-1706032800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Business Finance Viability
DESCRIPTION:Led by experienced advisers\, this webinar takes the fear out of finances\, providing practical tools and guidance to help you confidently manage your business’s budgeting and forecasting. You’ll learn how to identify the hidden costs of running your business\, including the cost of hiring staff\, maintaining stock levels\, and other crucial expenses. \nThrough a series of engaging exercises\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your business’s financial viability\, helping you make informed decisions about its future growth and success. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or have been in business for a couple of years\, this webinar is tailored to your needs\, providing you with the knowledge and skills to take your business to the next level. \nDon’t let financial worries hold you back from realizing your business’s full potential. Sign up for the Business Finance Viability webinar today and discover how to confidently manage your business’s financial health!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/business-finance-viability-9/
CATEGORIES:Finance
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20240115T104737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T104737Z
UID:10088478-1706014800-1706018400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The conscious communicator: utilising the foundations of motivational intelligence to build people and relationships
DESCRIPTION:Motivational Intelligence (MQ) plays a crucial role in shaping our resilience and drive to succeed and find happiness\, regardless of our circumstances. \nIt involves nurturing an attitude that embraces trust\, gratitude\, grit\, service\, kindness\, and the strength to act and communicate with integrity. \nIndividuals possessing high MQ are sources of hope\, inspiring excellence in others. When charged with inspiration\, communication has the power to reignite the sense of self-worth in those who have forgotten their intrinsic value and worth. \nCome along and hear insights on how you can bring this to life in your work and life.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-conscious-communicator-utilising-the-foundations-of-motivational-intelligence-to-build-people-and-relationships/
CATEGORIES:HR
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231218T161644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T161644Z
UID:10088382-1706011200-1706022000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Expression of Interest - eCommerce Trade Commission Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Take a seat at our ground-breaking roundtable! The E-Commerce Trade Commission (ECT-C) – organized by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to develop solutions that encourage small and SMEs to engage in international online trade. \nWhat is it? \nThe ECT-C\, launched in June\, is focused on helping SMEs trade internationally online. By addressing barriers to e-commerce exporting\, the Commission seeks to kick-start 70\,000 more UK small businesses into exporting\, contributing significantly to a £9.3 billion boost to the economy. \nWho’s hosting? \nIOE&IT Director General Marco Forgione will chair the session\, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented. The Commission includes contributions from leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon\, Alibaba\, eBay\, Google\, Shopify and collaborating organizations like FSB\, ICAEW and the Association of Courier and Express Services. \nWhy is it needed? \nThe Commission addresses the need for collaboration among key industry players and government bodies to streamline e-commerce processes. The Department for Business & Trade will be part of the Commission\, facilitating direct communication with HMG policymakers in Partnership with Scottish Development International
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/expression-of-interest-ecommerce-trade-commission-roundtable/
LOCATION:Scottish Enterprise\, 99 Haymarket Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5HD
CATEGORIES:International Trade,Networking
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181058
CREATED:20231127T114828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T114828Z
UID:10088241-1706004000-1706014800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Inclusion and Accessibility in Travel\, Tourism and Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Experienced in successfully delivering Inclusion and Accessibility Workshops to the Scottish Travel\, Tourism and Hospitality sector throughout 2022\, we are pleased to be able to offer Part 1 of our workshops to all who work in this vital industry to the Scottish economy\, once again. \nJoin us to discuss and explore inclusion and accessibility for disabled people and all in wider society\, as an employer and service provider of goods and services. \n+ We are Visible Inclusive Accessibility (VIA) \nA social enterprise\, whose aim is to help alter perspectives and in turn\, breakdown the barriers disabled people face and improve experiences for all. \n+ Workshops \nWe are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to attend Part 1 of these workshops on: Tuesday 23rd January\, between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. \n+ Aims \nThe aims of the workshop are to support your development through discussion and sharing practical solutions to improve experiences for all. \nIn the workshop we will discuss different ways in which society can view disability and the barriers (seen and unseen) which can be encountered. \nThrough practical discussion\, we hope to increase confidence and encourage a wider perspective when considering disability\, barriers and adjustments. \n+ The workshop will cover \n\nDefinitions and Models of Disability\nEquality Act 2010\nDisability Employment Gap and landscape in Scotland\nReasonable Adjustments and Removing Barriers.\n\nThese workshops have been developed through lived experiences and we would like to encourage you to bring your own lived experience to this event.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inclusion-and-accessibility-in-travel-tourism-and-hospitality/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR