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SUMMARY:How to strengthen online security and protect your business in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses across Scotland are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals\, often facing phishing scams\, ransomware\, data breaches\, and online fraud. With limited time\, budgets\, and in-house expertise\, the impact of an attack can be serious – but there are practical steps that can make a real difference. \nThis panel discussion will explore the most common cyber threats facing small businesses today and share clear\, cost-effective actions owners and teams can take away. Our experts will focus on building strong cyber hygiene\, helping staff spot and avoid scams\, and understanding whether your systems and suppliers are secure enough. \nYou’ll also hear what to do if the worst happens\, learn about affordable tools and trusted resources that can help strengthen your digital defences\, and gain practical insight into preparing your business for the years ahead.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-strengthen-online-security-and-protect-your-business-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Biochar: Taking commercial British apple production to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about Biochar as a solution to ‘end of orchard life’ wood and understand why LCA shines a light on packaging materials. \nCommercial apple is a low emission crop but there are challenges at end of orchard life and in terms of the lifecycle carbon analysis (LCA) of the crop production. This Innovate UK funded project considered these and other challenges with actionable results for all growers. \nLearn more about Biochar as a solution to end of orchard life wood and understand why the LCA shines a light on packaging materials.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/biochar-taking-commercial-british-apple-production-to-net-zero/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T143000
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SUMMARY:Make the Most of the Scottish Thistle Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us just before entries open for the 2026 Scottish Thistle Awards and discover what makes these awards different from any other in the industry. \nLearn how to showcase your excellence\, what judges are really looking for\, and how winning can bring real benefits to your business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/make-the-most-of-the-scottish-thistle-awards/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T150000
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UID:10093394-1772114400-1772118000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Training your own AI: How to build custom AI tools for daily tasks
DESCRIPTION:Today’s businesses are surrounded by AI tools\, but many people are unsure how to use them in a practical\, meaningful way. \nOff-the-shelf AI agents like Microsoft Copilot\, Gemini and Claude can dramatically improve productivity\, efficiency and creativity when they’re set up with the right use cases\, prompts and guidance. \nJoin this free Tech Hub webinar to explore how your small business can configure AI assistants to support its everyday work\, without needing technical skills or complex systems. \nYou’ll hear about common small business scenarios and how you can tailor popular AI tools to your workflows\, tone of voice and goals\, from handling customer questions to supporting marketing\, planning and admin tasks. \nThis session focuses on real world examples and clear explanations\, helping you understand what’s possible today and how to apply it responsibly in your own business. \nWhat you’ll learn \n\nWhat AI agents can and can’t do: Setting realistic expectations for off-the-shelf tools\nHigh-impact use cases: Practical examples for productivity\, efficiency and creativity\nConfiguring your AI assistant: How to guide tools like Copilot\, Gemini and Claude to work for you\nPrompting and guardrails: Teaching AI your context\, tone and boundaries\nUsing AI responsibly: Accuracy\, privacy and human oversight
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/training-your-own-ai-how-to-build-custom-ai-tools-for-daily-tasks/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T160000
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UID:10092888-1772114400-1772121600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Social media essentials: LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:No longer just an online CV\, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful – and profitable – business tool. \nDuring this webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives\nLearn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for both maximum visibility and brand awareness\nUnderstand that content is king on LinkedIn\, and we’ll show you how to plan and produce captivating content that enriches your brand
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/social-media-essentials-linkedin-16/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260105T130841Z
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UID:10092890-1772186400-1772193600@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-29/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260212T111326Z
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SUMMARY:Turn Every Customer Visit into a 5-Star Review
DESCRIPTION:Great customer service is essential for any business. Whether you’re in tourism\, hospitality\, retail\, leisure or professional services\, how customers feel at each stage of their journey directly affects loyalty\, reputation and repeat business. And with online reviews shaping decisions more than ever\, consistent and confident service is vital. \nThis workshop is for Angus businesses that work directly with customers\, clients or visitors. We’ll cover first impressions\, why customers return\, how to build a consistent customer journey\, the role of social media\, how to handle complaints and negative feedback\, and the core skills needed to deliver excellent service every time. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\nNailing First Impressions\nWhy Customers Return\nCustomer Needs vs Expectations\nDesigning a Smooth Customer Journey\nThe Power of Social Media\nHandling Complaints and Reviews\nSkills for Excellent Customer Service\n\nIdeal if you want to improve customer interactions\, turn reviews into opportunities and build a more consistent service approach.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/turn-every-customer-visit-into-a-5-star-review/
LOCATION:The Stag\, 140-144 Castle Street\, Forfar\, DD8 3HX
CATEGORIES:Skills & Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260105T131013Z
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UID:10092892-1772200800-1772208000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 2: Off page optimisation & technical considerations
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a further\, more detailed look at how the Google search engines indexes and ranks websites based on a number of external (off-page) and technical factors. Implementing this learning will increase your chances of customers discovering your business through Google – the world’s leading research tool. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to block or control what websites are allowed to ‘index’\nThe importance of a fast loading mobile website\nHow security and usability influence Google\nWhat “off-page” optimisation means\, and tactics to generate back-links\nThe importance of Local SEO\, and why a “Google Business Profile” is vital
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-part-2-off-page-optimisation-technical-considerations-40/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Google Analytics – Understand how your website performs
DESCRIPTION:Google Analytics is a powerful tool that helps you understand how your website is performing. It helps answer lots of questions\, including: \n\nWhich marketing channels drive traffic to your site?\nWhat pages are users looking at the most?\nWhat impact does mobile have on your potential customers?\n\nDuring this webinar\, we’ll help you understand how Google Analytics is set up and give you an overview of key reports. We’ll also look at other web analytics tools to help you online.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/google-analytics-understand-how-your-website-performs-34/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20251216T103815Z
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UID:10092795-1772528400-1772557200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Floating Offshore Wind Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Floating Offshore Wind Conference: Technical Advances & Commercial Success is back by popular demand with critical updates in 2026. \nCollaborate with key players such as developers\, regulators\, policymakers\, engineers\, technical leaders\, supply chain officers\, stakeholder managers\, investors\, insurers\, consenters and more as they share unmissable insights from the front line on technological advancements to scale-up the floating wind industry. \nCompare notes and gain practical takeaways from both structured and unstructured networking\, plus join us the night before or after the conference at our informal get-together.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/floating-offshore-wind-conference-2026/
LOCATION:One America Square\, London\, EC3N 2LB
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T150000
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SUMMARY:Tay Country Tourism Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join tourism and hospitality professionals from across Tayside and Fife for the Tay Country Tourism Conference 2026 taking place on Tuesday 3 March at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee. \nThis is a key event designed to inspire collaboration\, share insights\, and drive sustainable growth across our regional tourism industry. \nProgramme: \n08:30 Registration & Refreshments\n09:30 Welcome: Caroline Warburton\, Destination Development Director\, VisitScotland and Alistair Heather\, host for the day\n09:45 ‘Capitalising on the Transformation Economy – Scotland’s Competitive Advantage’ Vicki Miller\, CEO\, VisitScotland\n10:00 ‘The Visitor Economy – the Icelandic Way’. Jóhannes Þór Skúlason\, Managing Director\, Icelandic Travel Industry Association\n10:25 In Conversation with Vicki Miller and Jóhannes Þór Skúlason – Alistair Heather\n10:45 Short presentations from businesses across the region\n11:10 Networking & Refreshments\n11:30 Short presentations from businesses across the region – continued\n12:30 Lunch\n13:30 ‘Scotland’s Theatre in the Hills’. Dougie Cameron\, Interim CEO\, Pitlochry Festival Theatre\n13:45 ‘Preparing your tourism business for the age of AI’. Sam Weston\, Head of AI & Marketing\, 80 Days\n14:15 ‘Inclusive Tourism: A Lived Experience Perspective’. Carrie-Ann Lightley\, Writer\, Speaker and Content Creator\n14:40 Final Speaker to be announced\n14:50 Closing Remarks\n15:00 Conference Close \nYou’ll also hear from innovative local businesses making a meaningful impact and enjoy valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers from across the region. \nWhether you’re new to the tourism sector or an established operator\, this is your chance to connect\, learn\, and shape the future of Tay Country tourism.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tay-country-tourism-conference/
LOCATION:Apex City Quay Hotel\, 1 West Victoria Dock Road\, Dundee\, DD1 3JP
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
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UID:10092731-1772532000-1772546400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Buyer Tayside 2026
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the annual Meet the Buyer Tayside event\, on Tuesday 3 March 2026 (10am – 2pm) at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc\, Dundee. \nDundee City Council and the Supplier Development Programme\, invite local businesses of all sizes to this free\, in-person event\, which will take place at the Innovation Hub at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc\, in Dundee. \nThis Meet the Buyer event will provide suppliers with an opportunity to hear about upcoming contract\, supply chain and sub-contracting opportunities across the Tayside region\, from public and private sectors buyers. \nAttendees will also have the chance to learn about the business support available\, to help them expand their skills\, grow their business and improve their chances of winning work. \nConfirmed exhibitors include: \n\nDundee City Council\nAngus Council\nFife Council\nPerth and Kinross Council\nProcurement for Housing (PfH)\nScottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)\nSupplier Development Programme\n\nAll suppliers are welcome\, please register your place in advance.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/meet-the-buyer-tayside-2026/
LOCATION:Michelin Innovation Parc\, Baldovie Road\, Dundee\, DD4 8UQ
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260303T133000
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CREATED:20260302T130508Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors – Open Hour Info Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal online session for current Ambassadors and anyone curious about getting involved. \nWho this session is for \n\nYou’re a current Scottish Food & Drink Ambassador and would like a refresher or a chance to reconnect\nYou’ve recently registered as a Scottish Food & Drink ambassador and are unsure what to do next\nIf you’re curious about volunteering as a Scottish Food & Drink Ambassador and would like to learn more before deciding\n\nWhat the session will cover \n\nAn introduction to the STEM Ambassador programme and the role of Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors in inspiring young people\nAn overview of how the programme works in Scotland and how we support you to get involved\nA practical walkthrough of the STEM Learning platform\, including how to get started\, find opportunities and record your activity\n\nWhat you will take away \n\nA clear understanding of how the Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors programme works\nConfidence to get started or feel reconnected as an Ambassador\nPractical know-how on using the new STEM Learning platform\nClarity on where to find opportunities and how to record your activity\nAnswers to your questions from the team supporting the programme
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scottish-food-drink-ambassadors-open-hour-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20251216T104216Z
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UID:10092798-1772614800-1772726400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit
DESCRIPTION:On 4-5 March 2026\, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit returns to the QEII Centre\, London\, co-located with Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit. This major two-day conference and expo brings together senior procurement and supply chain leaders to tackle today’s biggest challenges: supply chain resilience\, cost efficiency\, risk mitigation\, and long-term value creation. \nWith 1\,000+ in-person attendees across both events\, it delivers practical strategies\, peer-led insights\, and high-value connections to support smarter\, more sustainable operations. \nFeaturing more than 50 expert speakers\, 10 focused content tracks\, and 4 executive workshops\, the agenda is tailored for decision-makers leading transformation across global supply networks. Whether your focus is reducing supplier risk\, improving operational agility\, or building a more responsive and future-ready supply chain\, this is where strategy turns into execution.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/procurement-supply-chain-live-the-net-zero-summit/
LOCATION:QEII Centre\, Westminster\, London\, SW1P 3EE
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20251216T093111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T093111Z
UID:10092766-1772618400-1772623800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Making Tax Digital Explained: Businesses With Over £50k Turnover
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a sole trader\, landlord\, or small business owner\, this friendly\, no-nonsense session will get you up to speed. \nIf your combined income from self-employment and property is £50\,000 or more\, you’ll be required to follow the new rules from April 2026. We’ll cut through the confusion\, explain what’s changing\, and show you how to stay compliant without the stress. \nThis session will be presented by Rebecca Mackellar from Red Tag Bookkeeping and Training Service.. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUnderstand who MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment applies to and when it starts\nKnow exactly what you’ll need to submit to HMRC – and how often\nSee how cloud accounting can save time and make things easier\nGet tips on choosing the right digital tools for your business\nFeel confident about taking your next steps toward compliance\n\nThis session is a must to small businesses that meet this level of turnover – so please do come along to find out more.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/making-tax-digital-explained-businesses-with-over-50k-turnover-3/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T101732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T101732Z
UID:10093305-1772618400-1772625600@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. \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-19/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T101826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T101826Z
UID:10093307-1772632800-1772640000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Why your business needs a blog
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhat a ‘blog’ is\, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work\nOther small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn from them\nOptions for monetising a blog\nHow to promote your blog\nHow your blog can help move your website higher up search engine ranking\nUnderstanding analytics and measuring the impact of your blog
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/why-your-business-needs-a-blog-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20251216T101843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T101843Z
UID:10092784-1772701200-1772816400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:SCOTO Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:For SCOTO’s fourth annual Gathering\, we’re excited to be heading to a city location for the very first time! This year\, the SCOTO Gathering will take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, just a short walk from Queen Street Station. \nAn inspiring programme is coming together\, and we can’t wait to welcome both familiar faces and new networkers to join us in Glasgow. With support from Scottish Community Alliance\, Glasgow Life and the Glasgow Convention Bureau\, the event will showcase an inspiring range of community-led tourism initiatives from across Glasgow. \nWhile previous Gatherings encouraged the sector to pause\, reflect and reimagine\, 2026 is about taking confident\, coordinated steps forward. \nCommunities across Scotland are already leading the way in Europe – revitalising local places\, building regenerative visitor experiences and demonstrating how tourism can be a force for good in local communities. What is needed now is a shared direction: a framework rooted in your experience but aligned with national ambitions. \nThe 2026 Gathering will bring together community organisations\, social enterprises\, policy leaders and partners across the tourism sector to explore how we move from ideas to developing a blue print for wider change.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scoto-gathering-2026/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260119T115437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T115437Z
UID:10093004-1772703000-1772706600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:DPIA’s: How to document and manage data protection
DESCRIPTION:Join Loretta Maxfield and Morgan O’Neill for an expert-led session to explore the topic of Data Protection Impact Assessments and to understand your organisations obligations to complete DPIA’s under Article 35 of UK GDPR. \nThe webinar will provide an overview of what a DPIA is and when is it required\, how to complete a DPIA and we will look at how to complete a DPIA for AI technology. We will conclude with a Q&A where you can submit questions to our specialists.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/dpias-how-to-document-and-manage-data-protection/
CATEGORIES:Legislation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260108T171725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171725Z
UID:10092941-1772715600-1772721000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Understanding and Bidding - Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
DESCRIPTION:Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) are fast becoming a popular way for buyers to manage common purchases. Frameworks and DPS’s can also be a lucrative source of business for suppliers but it is vital you understand the agreement before getting on a Framework. \nAt this training\, you will get an understanding of what a framework is\, the common features of a framework and why buyers use frameworks. One of SDP’s expert trainers will also talk you through the two main methods of winning business on a framework i.e. Direct Award and Call Off Contract. \nOverview of what you will learn: \n\nWhat is a Framework?\nHow to get on a Framework\nHow to win business off a Framework\nWhat is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)?\n\nAt 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 the chance to hear what other SME businesses on Scotland have to say. \nThis event is suitable for Level 2 (Intermediate) for people who know about bidding but need to develop specific knowledge and skills.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understanding-and-bidding-frameworks-and-dynamic-purchasing-systems-dps-2/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T150000
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CREATED:20260202T101947Z
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UID:10093309-1772715600-1772722800@investinangus.com
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-29/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T102335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T102335Z
UID:10093311-1772719200-1772726400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to build a digital marketing plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe importance of planning your digital marketing activities\nBuilding your plan around a simple framework\nConducting a situational analysis (and understanding customers and competitors)\nDeveloping your brand and tone of voice\nPlanning your content strategy\nPrioritising digital channels\nEvaluating your Digital Marketing efforts
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-build-a-digital-marketing-plan-47/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:How to make your business neurodivergent-friendly
DESCRIPTION:Creating an inclusive business isn’t just the right thing to do\, it’s a smart\, forward-thinking strategy. \nThis workshop introduces the steps businesses can take to become more neurodivergent-friendly\, both for their team and their customers. You’ll gain a clear understanding of neurodivergence\, why inclusion matters commercially as well as ethically\, and how simple\, realistic adjustments can make a powerful difference. \nThe session is presented by James Cleves\, founder of CleverVA\, a virtual assistant agency supporting neurodivergent and disabled professionals. Drawing on lived experience and real-world business insight\, James combines personal story with practical advice. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n• What neurodivergence really means and why it matters \n• Why being ND‑inclusive benefits your business \n• How accessible your business is today \n• Ways to improve accessibility for your customers \n• Effective accommodations and support options for your team \nBook your place now and learn how to build an inclusive culture that strengthens your team and makes your business more accessible for every customer.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-make-your-business-neurodivergent-friendly/
LOCATION:Montrose Football Club\, Wellington Street\, Montrose\, DD10 8QD
CATEGORIES:HR
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CREATED:20260202T141318Z
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SUMMARY:Working with nature: Practical parasite control in sheep and cattle
DESCRIPTION:Practical\, nature-friendly approaches to livestock parasite control that protect both animal health and wildlife.\n\n\n\nAnimal Health and Welfare Plans (or Livestock Management Plans if you are organic) are now a Whole Farm Plan requirement\, but what does a whole-farm approach to animal health look like in practice? \nThis webinar\, jointly hosted by Soil Association Scotland and Nature Friendly Farming Network\, is led by Dr Claire Whittle\, regenerative vet and farmer. Claire brings practical\, nature-friendly approaches to livestock parasite control that protect both animal health and wildlife. \nRising parasite resistance and fewer new worming actives mean farmers need smarter\, gentler ways to care for stock and nature. In this 60-minute\, farmer-focused webinar\, you’ll learn to keep your sheep and cattle thriving while treating less\, better\, using practical\, nature-friendly methods. \nTopics covered: \n\nWhy this matters now: Resistance\, environmental impacts\, and animal wellbeing\nThe 3 IPM pillars: Know your risk\, measure what matters\, and treat selectively\nTargeted Selective Treatment (TST): Treat the right animals at the right time\nPasture-as-medicine strategies: Grazing design to reduce parasite pressure naturally\nProtecting dung life and wildlife: Minimise harm to beneficial insects\, soil\, and water\nNext 30 days action checklist: Simple steps for sheep and cattle.\n\nWho should attend: \nFarmers\, livestock keepers\, and graziers looking for practical\, nature-friendly parasite control that supports animal health\, soil\, and wildlife. \nWe will also hear from the Soil Association Fly Strike field lab group on practical ways to reduce chemical treatments whilst maintaining high welfare. \nJoin us for an insightful and interactive session! \nFREE and open to farmers\, crofters\, growers and land managers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/working-with-nature-practical-parasite-control-in-sheep-and-cattle/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T120000
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CREATED:20260202T102422Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping essentials
DESCRIPTION:At 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\n\nYou will also receive a workbook on excel to help you manage and monitor costs and sales.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/bookkeeping-essentials-42/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T102512Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Canva
DESCRIPTION:Canva is an all-in-one online design tool that makes it simple to create graphics\, edit photos/videos and write content. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva with confidence\, starting with a broad overview of what you can create and do with Canva including a live demonstration of the Canva Editor. \nWe’ll then explore how to: \n\nDesign professional printed marketing materials and edit photos with ease.\nCreate engaging social media content\, including videos and images for posts and ads.\nWrite creative blog content and make stunning presentations.\n\nWe’ll finish this beginner’s guide to Canva by looking at some clever strategies for improving how you market your business with your new suite of creative marketing materials. \nAs a result of attending this webinar\, you will gain practical knowledge of the basics of Canva and learn how to save time when marketing your business online. We’ll be focusing on the free features of Canva for this webinar but some paid ‘Canva Pro’ features will be demonstrated also.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/introduction-to-canva-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T102556Z
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SUMMARY:How to start a business: The basics
DESCRIPTION:Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss\, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. \nWe will cover: \n\nPersonal finance\nPlanning – 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-81/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20251117T165632Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland's National Events Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National Events Conference will take place on Monday 9 March at the Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow’s city centre. \nScotland’s National Events Conference is the flagship industry conference for the events sector in Scotland. It is produced for all those working to create\, deliver\, and support Scotland’s cultural and sporting events\, and is aligned to Scotland’s National Events Strategy\, Scotland The Perfect Stage (2024 – 2035). \nThe events and festivals sector is a significant contributor to the Scottish economy. Events enhance Scotland’s international profile and bring wide-ranging social\, wellbeing\, and cultural benefits. They also unite and engage our diverse communities. \nThe conference seeks to highlight the sector’s importance and the valuable contribution that it makes. It also provides a forum for learning (or ideas) around the opportunities and challenges that the sector faces.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scotlands-national-events-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Technology & Innovation Centre\, 99 George Street\, Glasgow\, D1 1RD
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T102643Z
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SUMMARY:How to plan and schedule 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/how-to-plan-and-schedule-your-online-content-11/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181043
CREATED:20260202T103335Z
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UID:10093321-1773057600-1773064800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Video production for digital marketing
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-digital-marketing-14/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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