Video production for social media

Video captures people's attention online and is important for getting your message across, while engaging with your target audience. Learn how to: Choose what type of video to create to suit your business objectives Plan, shoot, edit, and upload video without special kit or expertise. Get to know the various digital platforms that can be […]

The low-cost guide to marketing your business

When budgets are tight, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business - without bursting the bank! We will look at: How marketing extends way beyond what most businesses consider it to be and how it provides […]

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 2

In part 1, we saw how search engines work and how to find out what people are searching for. In part 2, we’ll look at the many factors that influence how far up the search rankings you go. You’ll see how to optimise these factors and how to keep up with future changes in the […]

Paid for advertising

This webinar is designed to help you make more informed decisions about where paid-for advertising fits in to your digital marketing strategy. During the webinar we will discuss various key considerations of paid advertising, provide advice on planning, explore platform options and look at measuring the impact of your ads. By the end of the […]

How to build a digital marketing plan

This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy, ensuring you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals. We will cover: The importance of planning your digital marketing activities Building your plan around a simple framework Conducting a situational analysis (and understanding Customers […]

HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

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. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. […]

Marketing 1-2-1 Surgery Sessions

Whether you’d like to discuss market research, marketing strategy or would even just like an impartial review of your website or social media page, this is an opportunity to book a one to one appoint either from our Dundee office or over Zoom with our marketing specialist, Stuart Milne. Once you have booked your space, […]

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

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 […]

How to stay secure online

This panel webinar, led by a panel of experts, will offer valuable discussion, insights, and tips on recognising potential threats; securing data and personal information; and reinforcing why online security and the importance of protecting your customers online is essential for every business. This session will explore: What are the most common online threats in […]

What is a social enterprise & how to become one

There are many questions around social enterprises. What actually is a social enterprise and how does it differ from a charity? Could your business be a social enterprise? What would be the benefits? How do you go about this? Bayile Adeoti, founder of Dechomai and the president of Scottish Women in Business hosts this zoom event to […]

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

Are you a business that has been trading for less than five years? Do you realise your full potential? This is an opportunity for you to gain an outsider’s perspective, which can be essential in realising the potential for your business to expand. Working with our advisers, you will analyse the current state of your […]

How to write and develop your business plan

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 […]

Webinars, live streams, and video conferences: Running a business remotely

There are many tools available to allow you to communicate with people online. Whether you are trying to run a workshop or seminar, hold a meeting or just communicate. Many of these digital tools are easy to use and offer some powerful facilities. Let us guide you through: What webinars, live streams and video conferences […]

An Introduction to Self-Employment and Starting your own Business

The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to network with other business owners and will also highlight useful sources of information, advice and guidance. There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other webinars which may be appropriate for you. This webinar is for businesses based in Dundee, Angus and […]

TikTok and Instagram Reels for business

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 […]

How to start a business: The basics

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. We will cover: Personal finance planning […]

The low-cost guide to marketing your business

When budgets are tight, it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business - without bursting the bank! We will look at: How marketing extends way beyond what most businesses consider it to be and how it provides […]

Producing engaging online content

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 […]

Protect your business and data from hackers

Join us to look at why it’s important for all businesses to give their online security thought and consideration. We will take you through some simple steps to minimise the risks, and we will also direct you to available support to help you and your business. During the session will cover: Cyber security and why […]

The business benefits of running a sustainable business

It’s becoming increasingly important to customers to source their products from companies who have strong green credentials. This webinar will show how by becoming more sustainable you can increase sales and profits. We will look at: Understanding the problem What is sustainability and why it is important Innovation Profiting from being a green business Embracing […]