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SUMMARY:The business benefits of running a sustainable business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will look at: \nUnderstanding the problem\nWhat is sustainability and why it is important\nInnovation\nProfiting from being a green business\nEmbracing a purpose beyond profit\nThe sustainability triple bottom line\nDeveloping your own green charter\nExamples of those practicing this way of growth with remarkable success\nTop tips for going green
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-business-benefits-of-running-a-sustainable-business-20/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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UID:10088583-1710846000-1710853200@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-23/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Inclusive recruitment training
DESCRIPTION:Widen your tech talent pool with inclusive recruitment. \nThe industry is facing a considerable tech/cyber skills gap. Workplace inclusion is no longer a “nice to have” and is now critical to attract and secure the best talent. Embedding inclusive recruitment practices ensures you are tapping into a wider talent pool\, fostering diversity of people\, experiences\, and innovation. \nJoin ScotlandIS for free online training about inclusive recruitment practices specifically designed for small and medium sized enterprises. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nincrease your understanding of what inclusive recruitment is within the Scottish tech ecosystem\nlearn about current best practices throughout the recruitment process and know how to apply them within your organisation\ndevelop skills to review your own recruitment processes and identify short-term and long-term actions\nwhere to find resource and guidance to continue your learning\n\nWho should attend? \n\nthis training is designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises with a requirement for digital technology skills\nideal for professionals in a management or leadership position\, working in Human Resources or involved in the recruitment process\n\nWhen is it? \nThis training will be hosted online and split across two sessions to allow time for self-reflection.  Participants should attend both sessions: \nSession 1: Tuesday 19 March 10am – 11.30am \nSession 2: Tuesday 26 March 10am – 11.30am
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inclusive-recruitment-training/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T160000
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UID:10088774-1710840600-1710864000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Scotland's Marine Tourism Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Part of the national Scottish Tourism Month Programme and proudly sponsored by North Ayrshire Council\, this is not just Sail Scotland members\, everyone related to the industry is welcome to come together\, learn\, and network with others. \nThe event is for everyone with an interest in the marine tourism sector; whether it’s the delivery\, skills\, supply chain\, marketing or development. \nThis year\, the event will be focusing on: \n\nthe strategic importance of marine tourism and sustainable and responsible consumer behaviour\nthe importance of continued investment in marketing\, infrastructure\, and product development\nopportunities and things to think about now\nhow everyone can collaborate to grow marine tourism further\n\nThe programme is still being finalised but it will include input from: \n\nFiona Hyslop MSP – Minister for Transport\nGavin McDonagh – Chairman of Sail Scotland and MD of Holt Leisure Group\nRob Dickson – Director of Industry and Destination Development\, VisitScotland\nJoshua Ryan-Saha – Director of Traveltech for Scotland Daniel Steel – CEO\, Sail Scotland\nSinead Sheridan – Marine Planning and Policy Officer for NatureScot\n\nPlease remember that tickets are limited\, and this event has often sold out in the past. \nSo\, please book early and come along to join the debate and hear from our line-up of expert speakers\, with more to be announced soon!
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scotlands-marine-tourism-conference-2024/
LOCATION:The Waterside\, Ardrossan Road\, West Kilbride\, KA23 9NG
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T123000
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UID:10088644-1710840600-1710851400@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 workshop 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\nThis type of 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\n\nWhat’s Involved? \n\nComplete the Fair Work Employer Support Tool and familarise yourself with fair work and benchmark your company on where you are on your fair work journey.\nJoin your three-hour workshop to explore the key concepts of the five dimensions of fair work\, along with some practical solutions to embed and improve this in your organisation and begin to develop your action plan.\n\nThe programme is for Scottish SMEs. You’re particularly suitable if you: \n\nAre you business leader or individual who wants to understand more about Fair Work and the support available.\nHave the autonomy and influence to implement an action plan
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fair-work-workshop-6/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR
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UID:10088745-1710838800-1710849600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service Continuous Improvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for ways to adopt sustainable continuous improvements in your business — especially to increase productivity and competitiveness — then this free workshop is for you. \nThis breakfast workshop focuses on how to learn and understand Lean principles through fun\, interactive exercises. \nThe event will be hosted in partnership with Dundee and Angus College at the brand new Engineering Partnership Innovation Centre (EPIC)\, Arbroath Campus\, Keptie Road\, DD11 3EA on Tuesday 19 March 2024 from 9am to 12pm. \nWhat you’ll learn from this event\nImproving productivity in your business can lead to a reduction in production costs and a more competitive business. Focusing on adding value through applying Lean techniques leads to improved quality\, cost and delivery performance along with increased capacity. \nThis highly interactive event will simulate how businesses are run. It highlights some of the typical daily challenges that most businesses experience and demonstrates an alternative way of looking at your business. \nYou’ll find out how\, by applying some simple ‘Lean Thinking Principles’\, you can start to think and act differently to improve your business efficiency. \nWhy attend?\nThis event is for progressive people who wish to understand the basics of improvement through team-building exercises and practical application. \nThrough the manufacturing simulation provided\, you’ll gain an understanding of the wastes\, and learn the importance of Performance Management. \nThis activity workshop provides the opportunity to step back from current operations\, review the essential implementation elements of improvement\, and assess the way forward for your organisation. \nWho should attend?\nThis event is suited for people at a Senior Manager level\, those who have responsibility for championing or driving business improvement within the workplace\, and/or those involved in the implementation of new processes and new ways of working. \nThe event has been timed to ensure minimum time away from the workplace. It starts at 9am with breakfast and refreshments and finishes promptly at noon. \nThere will be ample opportunity to network with like-minded people and explore ways that SMAS can support your business. \nThis event is free of charge\, with limited places\, so book early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scottish-manufacturing-advisory-service-continuous-improvement-workshop/
LOCATION:Engineering Partnership Innovation Centre\, Keptie Road\, Arbroath\, DD11 3EA
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240318T160000
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UID:10088581-1710770400-1710777600@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-32/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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UID:10088579-1710756000-1710763200@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-33/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T160000
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UID:10088559-1710511200-1710518400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to generate and increase sales
DESCRIPTION:Sales are the lifeblood of every business. This webinar focuses on a pragmatic approach to sales strategy and delivery and is designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhy a clear understanding of what an ideal customer looks like\, and a good understanding of their problems\, needs and wants is key to sales success\nHow to develop your sales platform using digital tools\, platforms\, and techniques\nThe different motivations potential customers may have and how to identify which ‘buttons’ your business needs to press\nThe key phases in prospecting\, qualifying\, and converting sales prospects\nThe value of a ‘sales funnel’ and how it can be used to help plan and achieve sales\nWhy keeping the customers you already have is the best sales strategy of all\nThe importance of appropriate customer service in retaining customers
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-generate-and-increase-sales-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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UID:10088557-1710496800-1710504000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:TikTok for Business
DESCRIPTION:We’ll look at how to segment the global social media audience into the audience you are trying to target\, discuss what social media platforms will work for your audience\, and how to create engaging video content which will spark interaction with your brand. \nPart of the session will look at planning video content and production and different methods to use.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tiktok-for-business/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T200000
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UID:10088555-1710439200-1710446400@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-20/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T163000
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UID:10088718-1710423000-1710433800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:DBT’s Australia and New Zealand Roadshow 2024 - Dundee
DESCRIPTION:Australia and New Zealand offer significant trade opportunities for UK businesses. This is your chance to explore these with trade experts. \nYou’re invited to join the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Dundee on 14 March for a Scottish Food and Drink Industry event\, highlighting opportunities in-market and practical tips for routes to market. You will have the chance to hear from in-country trade advisors\, businesses successfully exporting to these markets\, and more. \nThis is a great opportunity to: \n\nHear directly from a wide range of speakers including our DBT teams based in Australia and New Zealand\nJoin interactive sessions on the opportunities for selling products and services\nUnderstand the benefits of the Free Trade Agreements for your business\nNetwork with other businesses and specialists from DBT
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/dbts-australia-and-new-zealand-roadshow-2024-dundee/
LOCATION:Malmaison Dundee\, 44 Whitehall Crescent\, Dundee\, DD1 4AY
CATEGORIES:Exporting,International Trade
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T130000
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CREATED:20240129T101756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T101756Z
UID:10088577-1710410400-1710421200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Canva
DESCRIPTION:This course covers editing pictures\, designing cover photos and collages\, and making professional-looking images without needing a designer. \nYou’ll pick up quick Canva tips\, shortcuts\, and best practices for free\, understand the importance of good graphic design for building your brand\, and discover how to create quality graphics. The goal is to help you quickly and effectively produce engaging content\, saving time and effort.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/canva/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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CREATED:20240122T141806Z
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UID:10088553-1710410400-1710417600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design\, build and host a business website. You will learn about: \n\nThe need to determine website objectives\nThe importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results\nSetting clear calls to action and creating engaging content\nCreating your brand’s visual identity online\, your site’s blueprint and how you can structure your site map\nWhat’s involved in registering your domain\, maintaining your site content\, and options for hosting it\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-business-websites-what-you-need-to-consider-33/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240226T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T152700Z
UID:10088764-1710410400-1710414000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Using AI for business and international growth
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help you understand artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential business uses. \nGet an introduction to AI technology\, see practical steps for using it\, and learn about its limitations.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/using-ai-for-business-and-international-growth/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T200000
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CREATED:20240122T141709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T141709Z
UID:10088551-1710352800-1710360000@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-32/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T160000
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CREATED:20240129T113101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T113101Z
UID:10088634-1710334800-1710345600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:March Open Age Inclusion Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Age Scotland’s Age Inclusion for Managers workshop is a 3-hour interactive virtual workshop which will provide an opportunity to learn about Age Inclusion and to develop skills around managing difficult conversations. \nThe purpose of the workshops is to: \n• raise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals \n• explore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment \n• develop skills in handling challenging workplace conversations around age \nThe workshop will provide you with some research data and ideas for developing your knowledge\, skills and understanding further. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/march-open-age-inclusion-workshop/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240304T110421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T110421Z
UID:10088802-1710331200-1710334800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Accounts and tax - top tips for new businesses
DESCRIPTION:This is an essential event for new business owners\, those starting their own business\, or anyone who finds accounts and tax challenging. It will be conducted via Zoom. \nIn this one-hour session\, Katie Gilmour\, an expert in accounting and taxation\, will demystify the complexities of business finances. This training will provide you with fundamental knowledge and practical tips to manage your business’ financial aspects with confidence. \nKey aspects of the session: \n\nUnderstanding financial statements. Katie will explain the basics of a balance sheet and how it differs from a profit and loss account\, helping you understand the core of business financials.\nTypes of taxation explained. Get clarity on different types of taxes including corporation tax\, VAT\, personal tax\, and PAYE. This knowledge is crucial for legal and efficient business operation.\nProfit versus cash flow. Learn the difference between profit and cash flow\, and why understanding both is vital for your business’ health.\nAvoiding common financial mistakes. Katie will highlight common financial pitfalls that new business owners often encounter and how to avoid them.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/accounts-and-tax-top-tips-for-new-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up,Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240122T141618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T141618Z
UID:10088549-1710324000-1710331200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Kickstart your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will cover the basic principles of marketing\, including target audience identification\, competitor analysis\, value proposition\, and the development of marketing strategies. \nThe workshop will also explore the importance of measuring the success of marketing strategies and how adhering to good business practice can positively influence Customer Generated Content \nOverall\, this workshop is ideal for businesses – new and existing – who want to gain a solid understanding of the basics. By the end of the workshop\, you should have the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and execute an effective marketing strategy for your business.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/kickstart-your-marketing-8/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240122T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T141521Z
UID:10088547-1710324000-1710331200@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-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240122T141422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T141422Z
UID:10088545-1710266400-1710273600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Photography for online business
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will: \n\nDiscover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures\, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms.\nSee some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good\, bad and indifferent use for businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/photography-for-online-business-33/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T180000
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CREATED:20240122T141334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T141334Z
UID:10088543-1710259200-1710266400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will give you the information needed to build a start up action plan. The plan will enable you to consider which actions are relevant to your plan\, start building a set of SMART Goals\, give thought to business skills development and provide a clear path for steps to launch your business. \nYou will also learn about the key considerations when starting a business and what steps you will need to take from legal\, financial and strategic standpoints. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you will have the information required to start building an action plan and be confident about understanding the next steps.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-basics-of-starting-a-business-8/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181201
CREATED:20240122T132529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T132529Z
UID:10088541-1710252000-1710259200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Google Analytics – Understand how your website performs
DESCRIPTION:Google Analytics (Universal and GA4) 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-14/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Open age inclusion awareness
DESCRIPTION:Age Scotland’s age inclusion awareness webinar is an hour-long introduction to the topic of age in the workplace. The purpose of the session is to: \n\nraise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals\nexplore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment\n\nIt will provide you with some research data and ideas for developing your knowledge\, skills and understanding further. \nThe webinar will be followed by an up to 30 minutes Q&A session with the speaker.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/open-age-inclusion-awareness-4/
CATEGORIES:HR
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SUMMARY:Producing engaging online content
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will help you: \n\nUnderstand what kind of content your customers are looking for\nSource\, write and deliver that content\nAmplify your brand and message and boost engagement online
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/producing-engaging-online-content-31/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Scottish Tourism Month 2024: The Signature Conference
DESCRIPTION:March is dedicated to Scottish Tourism Month; an opportunity to amplify the voice of the tourism and hospitality industry\, recognising its enormous contribution to Scotland and highlighting the support it needs to overcome the immense challenges it faces to grow sustainably. \nThe flagship event of Scottish Tourism Month\, The Signature Conference\, will explore these themes from Tuesday 12th to Wednesday 13th March 2024 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen \nDelivered as a collaboration between leading industry trade bodies\, The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)\, the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) and the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA)\, the event is designed to connect\, engage and empower organisations in and related to the sector. \nThe biggest conference of its kind in Scotland\, the event will bring together the leading voices in the industry and beyond to deliver a high-quality programme which will cover: \n\nThe latest trends and insights across travel\, tourism\, hospitality\, food and drink\, the economy and policy.\nUseful information and actionable advice to take into your business\nInspirational stories and relevant examples of innovation\nBest practice and knowledge sharing\n\nProgramme coming soon – early 2024.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scottish-tourism-month-2024-the-signature-conference/
LOCATION:P&J Live\, East Burn Road\, Aberdeen\, AB21 9FX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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SUMMARY:Getting ready for offshore wind farm constructions - lessons from Scotland
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover a few examples of Scotland’s experiences with offshore wind preconstruction works (UXO safe disposal\, surveying\, marine life protection)\, which Poland’s upcoming projects can benefit from.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/getting-ready-for-offshore-wind-farm-constructions-lessons-from-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240311T163000
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SUMMARY:Accessible tourism - welcoming all customers
DESCRIPTION:This half-day training course focuses specifically on customer service for disabled customers\, which also benefits other customer groups. This is the second in a series of inclusive and accessible tourism events. \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nadopting a positive attitude to all customers and anticipating accessibility requirements\nsuccessful communication styles to identify customer needs\nlegal obligations and types of discrimination\n\nThis interactive session will include activities\, exercises\, and discussions. Each participant will receive a guide containing practical tips. Participants also receive a jointly branded VisitScotland / Welcome to Excellence attendance certificate. \nNormally\, a full-day course would cost organisations £950 + VAT for 16 delegate places. However\, ETAG in partnership with VisitScotland are giving 16 businesses the opportunity to attend a condense version of the course\, for a reduced cost of £15 per person. \nPlease note that there are only 16 places available on this training workshop. To allow more businesses the opportunity to be trained\, only one person from each business can sign up to attend. \nThese events are aimed at tourism businesses only who operate on a B2C (business to consumer) or B2B (business to business) basis. \nUnfortunately\, no places are available for intermediaries\, consultants or suppliers of services.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/accessible-tourism-welcoming-all-customers/
LOCATION:St James Quarter\, Edinburgh\, EH1 3AD
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240311T160000
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CREATED:20240122T132327Z
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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-36/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240311T120000
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CREATED:20240122T132226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T132226Z
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SUMMARY:Keep your business safe online
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar includes a number of live demos\, covering the following areas: \n\nWhat are the main online threats to your business?\nThe 5 pillars of prevention (Backup\, Malware prevention\, Securing your hardware\, Passwords & Phishing attacks)\nSimple and practical measures you can implement to protect yourself and your business\nBest practice recovery steps for your business if the worst should happen\n\nAs 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.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/keep-your-business-safe-online-10/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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