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ScotHot
2023-03-08 09:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 UTC | SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
ScotHot, Scotland’s leading showcase for food, drink, hospitality and tourism, will return to the SEC Glasgow from 8 – 9 March 2023.
The show offers an unmissable opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
Find out more about exhibiting.

In-Drinks
2023-03-08 08:00 - 2023-03-09 17:00 | SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
The largest dedicated drinks event in Scotland returns on the 8th and 9th March 2023. Experience the drinks sector in a new light, with buyers and suppliers all under one roof.
In-Drinks will showcase over 300 drinks products, from established and emerging brands, in a high-energy show featuring exhibitors, live demonstrations as well as an exciting programme of speaker and panel sessions from top inspiring industry professionals and experts.
This two-day event is aimed at producers, buyers, and suppliers to the drinks industry and is FREE to attend.
A choice of exhibitor spaces are available to suit a range of budgets, with an experienced sales, marketing and events team to support and advise every step of the way.

Facebook for business
2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00
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 and impact.
Learn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are.
Understand the power of Facebook advertising, and other selling options available to you.
Discover other business opportunities presented by Facebook, including how to promote and sell products and services.
Be introduced to ‘Business Suite’ – a free Facebook dashboard to manage all your business activity.

Looking After Your Wellbeing at Work
2023-03-07 14:30 - 15:30
Join us for a Question and Answer style session focusing on the topic of wellbeing at work and learn ideas and tips on how wellbeing can be developed and improved within your workplace.
The session will cover-
-What do we mean by Wellbeing?
-What are the warning signs we can look out for in ourselves and others when our wellbeing may be at risk?
We will introduce some resources and services that can support wellbeing at work and tips for putting these supports in place.

Thinking into Results- Why Mindset is Your Key to Success
2023-03-07 14:00 - 17:00
Do you ever feel you could achieve more? What is holding you back? Not enough hours in the day, demands on your time? Too many meetings?
Nowadays we are all under pressure.
Join us for a fun, challenging and thought provoking afternoon with our highly respected mindset guru Jamie McBrearty, and in a few hours find out how to achieve what you want in work and at home with a few small changes that bring about huge results.
This webinar is for business based in Dundee, Angus and Perth.

Passing the Selection Stage – The Single Procurement Document (SPD)
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:30
Do you know how to complete the Single Procurement Document?
The Single Procurement Document (SPD) formally known as European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a set of questions, that cannot be altered, that helps buyers identify if you are suitably qualified to carry out the contact you are bidding for.
Most buyers use the SPD for the tendering process, as it ensures that the process stays consistent. It can reduce your workload when bidding on an opportunity as your answers can be saved and reused again and again along as they remain relevant.
Completing the SPD can be daunting for everyone, even if you have completed many in the past. It is a long document that splits the questions into different parts. In this training, you will be given examples of the standard questions asked in the SPD by one of SDP’s expert trainers, who will have no dubitably completed loads of Single Procurement Documents.
Overview of what you will learn:

What is the Single Procurement Document (SPD)?
When will you need to complete the SPD?
Standard Questions
Mitigating any issues in your SPD
Checking your submission

At the end of the session, there will be an interactive Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask any burning questions you may have. As well as have the chance to hear what other SME businesses in Scotland have to say.
This event is suitable for Level 2 (Intermediate) for people who know about bidding but need to develop specific knowledge and skills.

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentoring with Apprenticeships
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:00
Do you want to understand how mentoring can support your apprentice and your business?
Hear from an employer and apprentice first hand on the impact that good mentoring can have on the success of your workforce and business.

Cost of Doing Business: Reducing Energy Costs - Part 3
2023-03-07 14:00 - 15:00
Is your business impacted by rising energy costs? Join three practical webinars to discover low-cost investment opportunities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Join Mike Milner, Tomson Consulting Ltd, and Scottish Enterprise’s Sustainability Specialists on this practical three-part online series looking at the no cost, low cost, and investment opportunities for your company to reduce energy costs, increase efficiencies and support decarbonisation – building long-term resilience in your business.These webinars are of value to all Scottish companies looking for practical solutions to reduce the impact of the energy crisis while working towards net zero. The webinars will provide insights into cost saving options for all sectors, including energy monitoring, management, and behavioural change. You’ll also hear about specialised solutions associated with heating and cooling, equipment, and on-site renewable energy generation.
Mike Milner is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over two decades of practical experience in many sectors including food and drink, manufacturing, hospitality and leisur, construction, and historic buildings.
Webinar 3 — Opportunities – heating and cooling savings:

Building heating
Process heating
Cooling and refrigeration
Heat recovery
Heat pumps
Hydrogen

Website User Experience – Is your website fit for purpose?
2023-03-07 13:00 - 15:00
Websites should look good and function well, and give your website visitors and customers a positive user experience.
During this webinar, we’ll look at User Experience (UX) and how you can improve it on your website, including:

Understand what User Experience is
A look at some of the key factors, including credibility, value, purpose and more
Hints, tips and tools to help you start improving elements of your website
An overview of tools to help you measure User Experience

Skilled Worker Route: How employers can sponsor international talent
2023-03-07 11:00 - 12:00
With most EU and non-EU citizens now subject to the UK immigration system, we invite you to join us as we discuss how the Skilled Worker route can help you to access overseas talent.
As a Scottish based SME, TalentScotland can support your business in a number of ways.

Blogging for business
2023-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
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 from them
Options for monetising a blog
How to promote your blog
How your blog can help move your website higher up search engine rankings
Understanding analytics and measuring the impact of your blog

Unlocking Potential: Apprenticeships in a Challenging Labour Market
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
Scotland’s business landscape is shifting and taking on an apprentice could unlock the potential in your business.
This webinar, aimed at employers, will help you understand the current trends in Scotland and implications for companies looking to attract talent in this environment.
The Evaluation and Research Team, from Skills Development Scotland, will walk you through current Labour Market Information, so you can thrive and adapt in the current climate and plan for a sustainable future.

Pinterest for business
2023-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
A commonly used tool for those researching products and services for personal life (clothing ideas, holidays inspiration, cooking alternatives!), but how can it benefit your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest.
During this webinar we’ll help you better understand:

Who is using Pinterest and what are they looking for?
How to setup your business profile
Key features to use within Pinterest
Measuring success and engagement

Twitter for business
2023-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
This webinar will help you develop and hone your social media strategy in order to amplify your message using Twitter. You will gain a deeper understanding of where Twitter fits into your overall plan, and how it differs from other platforms.
You will also learn about:

What makes a good Twitter profile (and the options available to you).
Twitter best practice content and what makes the perfect tweet.
Dashboards such as Hootsuite to help you manage and integrate your social media accounts and schedule content.
Advanced techniques for social listening and pro-actively finding content and customers.
The basics of Twitter paid advertising.

Keep your business safe online
2023-03-02 10:00 - 12:00
Join us to find out how criminals are targeting small businesses online, the risks you face, and what you can do to minimise your exposure to online crime.
This webinar includes a number of live demos, covering the following areas:

What are the main online threats to your business?
The 5 pillars of prevention (Backup, Malware prevention, Securing your hardware, Passwords & Phishing attacks)
Simple and practical measures you can implement to protect yourself and your business
Best practice recovery steps for your business if the worst should happen

As a result of attending this webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of the digital threats facing your business and what you need to do to secure your website, social media and company data from cyber criminals.

Getting to grips with TikTok for Business
2023-03-02 10:00 - 12:00
The aim of this session is to go through the process of planning, shooting and editing a short videos using the TikTok app. The session covers creating ‘expert’ videos, text videos, using TikTok soundtracks, creating voiceover videos, and using transitions in videos.
Essential App – TikTok
We will be using this app for every task during the session so it is vital that you have the app installed and that you can access your account in order to create TikToks. This can be your own personal account or your business account. You will have the opportunity to post the TikToks you create if you are happy with them. However, you will also be able to simply save the draft TikTok to your device and come back to complete it at a later date.

Managing your Multi Channel ECommerce Strategy
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
Online retailers are increasingly selling on multiple channels, but this can be a complex operation. Most online sellers use a combination of ecommerce platforms, such as an independent website, together with a selection of marketplaces such as Etsy, Amazon and Ebay.
Maximising your sales through these channels requires a unified approach across operations, such as:

Product research and preparation;
Planning stock and pricing
Selling to retail and wholesale customers
Selling in the UK and internationally
Managing customers and orders
Maintaining consistency and efficiency

If you want to grow your sales on multiple channels, you’ll benefit from a strategic approach. This one-hour webinar will introduce you to everything you need to consider together with a range of software solutions.
This event will be delivered by Karen Riddick, Business Owner, Writer, Speaker and Amazon Guru. Karen founded Second Nature Online, an eco-friendly soft furnishing business in 2008. Since then she has grown it considerably utilising global e-marketplaces including Amazon to reach international customers.

Talent On Your Doorstep
2023-03-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Arbroath Football Club, Gayfield Park, Arbroath, DD11 1QJ
Your workforce is so important. We know it is hard to recruit but Business Gateway, Dundee & Angus College and Angus Employability Hive are here to support you to build and nurture your workforce.
Who is this event for?

Angus business owners
People in leadership or management roles

Join us to explore the help available to Angus-based businesses in order to recruit, retain and support employees.
Learn from guest speaker Hayley Wilkes, Head Chef of WeeCOOK, about her experience with gaining training needs support.
Also hear from:

Caryn Gibson, Business Partnerships Manager from Dundee & Angus College
Claire McGuigan from Angus Employability Hive
Skye McLeod, HR Advisor from Business Gateway

Representatives from the NHS, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Angus Council Skills and Employability Team and Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce will also be in attendance and available to speak to attendees personally.

Producing engaging online content
2023-03-01 18:00 - 20:00
Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, services and products. In this webinar we will show you how to source and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. Ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social media and now want to take it a step further, and develop the skills to show your audience that you are a trusted operator in your field.
This session will help you:

Understand what kind of content your customers are looking for
Source, write and deliver that content
Amplify your brand and message and boost engagement online

An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider
2023-03-01 14:00 - 16:00
This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design, build and host a business website. You will learn about:

The need to determine website objectives
The importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results
Setting clear calls to action and creating engaging content
Creating your brand’s visual identity online, your site’s blueprint and how you can structure your site map
What’s involved in registering your domain, maintaining your site content, and options for hosting it

This webinar will also offer guidance on when and how to outsource your website development. Covering topics such as choosing a suitable content management system, what to organise first and costing for the work.

TikTok and Instagram Reels for business
2023-03-01 10:00 - 12:00
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.
We will cover:

How to optimise your TikTok and Instagram accounts for the best results with video.
How to discover the latest trends on each platform and leverage this to create popular videos for your business.
Ideas for creating content to entertain, inspire or educate your audience (with lots of examples from a variety of relevant TikTok and Reels accounts).
How to increase engagement and reach by paying attention to your videos’ structure, duration, titles and understanding hashtags and algorithms.
The best kit, apps and workflow to create bitesize vertical videos for both platforms.

Selling on Global Platforms: Shopify
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00
Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Shopify powers over 1.7 million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands small and large.
Rakesh has over 15 years’ experience in the IT/digital/online industry, working with companies small and large on all aspects of technology. A former e-Business Adviser with Scottish Enterprise, he worked with high-growth new-starts and established businesses, offering strategic advice on online and technology issues.
With business, agency and public sector experience, Rakesh continues to work in a business advisory and consulting capacity, while also delivering training and workshops with a focus on technology adoption and improvement for businesses.
Rakesh has been delivering workshops and seminars for Business Gateway now since 2008 and in addition has also delivered on a number of Scottish Enterprise Expert Help frameworks including Digital Marketing, Innovation and ICT and E-Commerce.

An Introduction to Bookkeeping
2023-02-28 18:00 - 20:00
This workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system.
This workshop will explain:

what financial records are needed
the broad principles and procedures of accounting systems
how to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised
which financial statements and statutory returns are relevant to your business
different accounting periods and financial years
how to use financial records for monitoring the financial state of your business
cash flow forecasting, profit and loss statements as well as what they should contain
what financial measures and forecasts are needed by your business
what information on financial record keeping is available and from whom

By the end of the workshop you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.

Cost of Doing Business: Reducing Energy Costs - Part 2
2023-02-28 14:00 - 15:00
Is your business impacted by rising energy costs? Join three practical webinars to discover low-cost investment opportunities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Join Mike Milner, Tomson Consulting Ltd, and Scottish Enterprise’s Sustainability Specialists on this practical three-part online series looking at the no cost, low cost, and investment opportunities for your company to reduce energy costs, increase efficiencies and support decarbonisation – building long-term resilience in your business.These webinars are of value to all Scottish companies looking for practical solutions to reduce the impact of the energy crisis while working towards net zero. The webinars will provide insights into cost saving options for all sectors, including energy monitoring, management, and behavioural change. You’ll also hear about specialised solutions associated with heating and cooling, equipment, and on-site renewable energy generation.
Mike Milner is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over two decades of practical experience in many sectors including food and drink, manufacturing, hospitality and leisur, construction, and historic buildings.
Webinar 2 — Opportunities – electricity saving and renewables:

Lighting and controls
IT equipment and servers
Compressed air – generation, distribution and use
Motors, drive and pumps
Renewables and battery storage

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim
2023-02-28 13:00 - 15:00
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.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business
Create a profit and loss account
Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed
Use financial management to increase revenues and profits
Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated

Google and VisitScotland presents: tourism accommodation – make the most of Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals
2023-02-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join this special session for tourism accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, guest houses, hostels and self-catering owners) with Google and VisitScotland.
Hear from Google as to how your business can take advantage of direct booking links on their Google Business Profile and in Google Maps.
You’ll also gain a better understanding of how to more effectively advertise your accommodation using Google Hotels and Google Vacation Rentals.

Tourism industry webinar: free energy-saving advice and funding
2023-02-28 11:00 - 12:00
Business Energy Scotland are partnering with VisitScotland to deliver a free webinar to provide energy saving advice and highlight the funding and support available to tourism businesses.
Discover what free support is available so you can quickly get started making changes.
Join to learn about:

The interest-free loans available to Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – currently with up to £30k cashback grants
The fully funded expert consultancy advice and support available to SMEs
How you can help your business minimise the impact of rising energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint
Businesses that have already implemented energy-saving changes, what they did and the positive impact this has had on their business

Who should attend?
This event is designed specifically for managers, directors and owners of Scottish tourism businesses and organisations, including accommodation providers, attractions, and more. This webinar will be especially useful for decision makers in these organisations who hold responsibility for business improvement, and responsible and sustainable tourism targets.

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online business is measuring its effectiveness – you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon, neither or both? This webinar will help you decide.
We will cover:

Factors to consider when selling online.
What eCommerce options exist, and the benefits of each
Differences in available eCommerce platforms
Benefits of automation
Key items to optimise performance

Improving Your Search Engine Ranking
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
The session will focus on assisting with search engine performance, with reference to Google Analytics (GA) and Search Console data, both offering a wide selection of reports.
To get the most out of the session it’s important that you:

Have a website live and running.
Have Google Analytics setup and active on the website (Universal, not GA4).
Have Search Console setup and active on the website.
Check that there is data collecting in both tools.
Know your login details for both tools and are able to login in advance of the session.

Building a Sustainable Business
2023-02-28 09:30 - 13:00 | Sustainable Kirriemuir, 2 St. Malcolms Wynd, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HB
This workshop, run by Business Gateway sustainability advisors, will give you everything you need to know to start integrating this new, exciting part of business into your company.
By the end of this session, you will be confident with the definition of sustainability and how it relates to your business, know how to go about making your business more sustainable, and be able to identify methods to enhance your business’ sustainability and the opportunities surrounding this.
The event will also hear from Sustainable Kirriemuir who will guide us through Carbon Literacy, what it means and the opportunities for training within your business.
At the event attendees will have the opportunity to sign up to a two hour one to one session with David to take place on 13 or 14 March (in person or on Zoom) when he can provide more tailored support to you and your business.
This is a face-2-face event taking place at Sustainable Kirriemuir, lunch will be provided.
