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SUMMARY:Preparing for travel trade shows
DESCRIPTION:Join us to gain an overview of the travel trade show activity for 2026/27\, available to Scottish tourism businesses looking to work with the travel trade. \nThis session will share practical guidance on how to prepare for attendance\, including the knowledge you need and the collateral to take.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/preparing-for-travel-trade-shows/
CATEGORIES:Tourism
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small businesses
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence\, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This practical webinar will explore how AI can help improve your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective\, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping you better understand your customers and business opportunities. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nWhat is Artificial Intelligence\nCurrent AI tools and systems to use right now (including ChatGPT and MidJourney)\nAutomating digital content for blogs and social media\nUsing AI for business strategy and customer profiling\nThe pros and cons of AI for small businesses\n\nThis webinar will help you understand how you can integrate AI into your existing marketing\, looking at the potential consequences (good and bad) of Artificial Intelligence\, and its impact on small businesses and their customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-small-businesses-24/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Social media essentials: Instagram
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/social-media-essentials-instagram-23/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T120000
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UID:10093337-1773396000-1773403200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Business expenses – What can I claim?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on the main areas of spend that many businesses might incur\, and provides a detailed and HMRC backed overview of what can and should be claimed. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nWhat constitutes a business expense\nThe HMRC rules around business expenses\nWhat you can claim and more importantly what you cannot when submitting an accurate tax return\nThe main expenses that are claimable\, what can be claimed and how they should be calculated
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/business-expenses-what-can-i-claim-5/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T120000
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SUMMARY:Cut your Energy Costs & Carbon
DESCRIPTION:[Energy costs are one of the biggest financial challenges for small and medium enterprises leading to tighter margins. Find out from Business Energy Scotland how you can reduce your energy bill and take advantage of energy efficiency support measures available for Scottish businesses. \nCutting energy contributes to the overall Just Transition to meet Scotland’s target for Net Zero by 2045. Scotland’s new Draft Climate Change Plan to 2040 sets out requirements on businesses to cut emissions and adopt carbon plans\, this webinar will cover how small and medium businesses can cut energy costs and emissions through: \n\nswitching to renewables through green energy tariffs\nenergy saving technology\nenergy efficient measures such as building fabric insulation\, double glazing\, lighting upgrades and efficient heating\ninstalling solar/wind power\nupgrade heating (such as through heat pumps)]\ndecarbonising building heat systems\ncreating community warm hub spaces\n\nBusiness Energy Scotland provides free\, impartial support and access which has already achieved £200 million of savings for Scottish organisations. \nThis webinar is part of a collaboration between Business Energy Scotland the Scottish Business Climate Collaboration\, who are both backed by Scottish Government and businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/cut-your-energy-costs-carbon/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T123000
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SUMMARY:How to communicate effectively | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever promised yourself you’d stay composed next time… only for your tone to sharpen\, your heart to race or your thinking to spiral the moment you feel challenged? \nAre you doing all the “right” leadership things\, yet somehow your message keeps being misunderstood\, resisted\, or emotionally charged? \nLeadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about emotional regulation\, clarity and the ability to influence without force. \nIn this Lunch and Learn session\, Aurore Prefumo will help you discover why leadership begins internally and why mindset alone isn’t enough. \nShe’ll explore how subconscious patterns shape the way you communicate\, respond under pressure\, handle conflict and inspire trust. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhy high performers still struggle with difficult conversations\nHow emotional triggers silently impact decision-making\nThe key shift that moves you from reactive to respected
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-communicate-effectively-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T160000
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UID:10093339-1773669600-1773676800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to build your brand
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/how-to-build-your-brand-28/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T200000
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SUMMARY:Tax Without the Terror: MTD & Self Assessment Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:If tax paperwork fills you with dread\, you’re not alone\, and you’re probably making it harder than it needs to be. \nMaking Tax Digital is changing how HMRC expects small businesses and sole traders to keep records and submit returns. Add Self Assessment into the mix and it’s no wonder people are overwhelmed\, stressed\, or quietly hoping it’ll all go away. It won’t. \nThis session gives you the opportunity to speak with experts from EQ Accountants\, who will explain: \n\nWhat Making Tax Digital actually means for you\n\n\nWho needs to comply and who doesn’t\n\n\nHow to complete a Self Assessment without panic or guesswork\n\n\nCommon mistakes that trigger HMRC attention\n\n\nSimple systems that keep you compliant without taking over your life\n\nNo jargon. No sales pitch. No assumptions that you “should already know this”. \nYou’ll leave with clarity\, confidence\, and a realistic plan to stay on the right side of HMRC\, without losing evenings\, sleep\, or sanity in the process. \nIf tax is something you avoid until the last possible moment\, this event is for you.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tax-without-the-terror-mtd-self-assessment-made-simple/
LOCATION:Arbroath Football Club\, Gayfield Park\, Arbroath\, DD11 1QJ
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000
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UID:10093433-1773741600-1773748800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Simple Steps to Get Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Discover straightforward ways to get your business noticed online. Everything is explained in plain language\, with quick ideas you can put into practice right away. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo digital experience? No problem. This workshop is for absolute beginners\, and we’ll guide you through everything at a relaxed\, easy pace. You’ll learn simple ways to help people find your business online and keep them coming back. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to keep customers informed and engaged online\nWhat to post\, how often\, and how to increase reach\nSimple promotions and ideas to encourage footfall\nHow to build customer loyalty and repeat business\nQuick online improvements you can implement right away\nTools\, templates\, and content ideas to support you\n\nBook now and get fresh ideas\, useful tools\, and a plan you can use straight away.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/simple-steps-to-get-your-business-online-3/
LOCATION:The Montrose Playhouse\, The Mall\, Montrose\, DD10 8NN
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154107Z
UID:10093642-1773745200-1773748800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Hidden legal risks every online retailer needs to know
DESCRIPTION:Selling online creates growth opportunities\, but legal gaps can quickly expose retailers to risk. \nIn this session\, LegalVision’s Rob Nay\, Head of Legal\, will explain the key legal obligations affecting e-commerce businesses. \nThe webinar will cover consumer law requirements\, how to structure contracts with customers and suppliers\, and practical steps to protect your brand in the digital space. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nYour core consumer law obligations when selling online\nHow to structure contracts to reduce legal risk\nPractical strategies to protect your brand digitally
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/hidden-legal-risks-every-online-retailer-needs-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Retail
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000
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UID:10093686-1773745200-1773748800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to Know What to Charge
DESCRIPTION:Pricing is one of the biggest levers for growth\, but it’s often set early and rarely revisited. This practical session will help founders and small businesses sense-check their pricing and make more confident commercial decisions as they grow. \nParticipants will learn simple frameworks to assess whether their prices are right\, understand what customers truly value\, and approach price changes and promotions with greater clarity and confidence. The focus is on practical insight\, not theory\, with clear takeaways that can be applied immediately.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-know-what-to-charge/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T123000
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UID:10093645-1773748800-1773750600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How a podcast becomes your best business development tool | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Do your prospects and customers really understand what you do and why you do it? \nAre you reaching the right people whose problems you can solve? Do you have enough high-value\, expertise-rich content to keep your team visible and your marketing active? \nIf the answer to any of those questions is “no”\, then a podcast will help grow your business. \nIn this session\, Stephen Morris covers the why\, what and how of podcasting for businesses and helps you understand if it’s right for you and your team. \nA podcast isn’t an advert\, but an invitation to engage. Prospects and customers choose to spend 20\, 30\, even 60 minutes listening to what you’re about. \nBut earning that attention requires more than showing up with a microphone. You need to inform\, intrigue and entertain. You need to sound like humans talking to humans\, not a brand talking at an audience. \nGet it right\, and something remarkable happens – listeners start to understand not just what you sell\, but why you exist\, how you think and how you can help. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhy podcasts boost your sales pipeline and create opportunities\nHow to plan\, produce and promote a podcast\nThe golden rule for creating podcasts that boosts lead generation\nHow to know if it’s a marketing method that’s right for you and your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-a-podcast-becomes-your-best-business-development-tool-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T130000
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CREATED:20260302T111003Z
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UID:10093500-1773748800-1773752400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:InspireHER: Unlocking creativity
DESCRIPTION:Creativity is so much more than you may think; it’s about noticing patterns\, solving problems you care about\, and allowing yourself to experiment. \nIn this practical session\, we’ll explore how ideas are formed\, how constraint can unlock innovation\, and how to use intentional thinking to generate possibilities from what you already know. \nThis session will show you that creativity isn’t something you wait for\, it’s something you can generate. \nParticipants who attend all 4 sessions in the series will have the opportunity to apply for a two hour 1:1 coaching session with Nic. More details on how to apply will be shared once all 4 sessions are completed.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inspireher-unlocking-creativity/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T130000
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CREATED:20260302T130052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T130052Z
UID:10093556-1773748800-1773752400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Futureproofing Your Business – People\, AI and Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Part of our megatrends series\, learn how you can use emerging technologies to improve performance and support your workforce. \nGlobal Megatrends can disrupt markets and challenge established business models\, but they can also create powerful new opportunities for businesses that adapt early. \nIn support of the Fair Work Festival 2026. This webinar delivered in conjunction with Peer Works\, is part of the Scottish Enterprise Megatrends webinar series and explores breakthrough technologies with a focus on people\, AI and productivity. It will look at how businesses can use emerging technologies to improve performance while supporting fair work and better outcomes for their workforce. \nThe session will help businesses understand how to anticipate and respond to rapid technological change.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/futureproofing-your-business-people-ai-and-productivity/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR,Technology
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260317T193000
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CREATED:20260312T165650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165650Z
UID:10093700-1773770400-1773775800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first in our Angus Business Hub Member Led workshop series – where we provide a platform for our members to showcase their skills. This event will be led by Dawn Walton of Think It Change It. \nDawn Walton is a Trauma Therapist and Master NLP practitioner and holds a Masters degree in Psychology. She has worked with over 1200 people all over the world\, of all ages\, to help them reprogramme the way they think. \nThis session will focus on tackling imposter sydrome – something we all face as small business owners trying to build something great. Dawn’s practical methodology will help you break through the barriers of imposter sydrome and set you up to grow your own way.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-your-business/
LOCATION:The Montrose Playhouse\, The Mall\, Montrose\, DD10 8NN
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T113000
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CREATED:20260312T151035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T151035Z
UID:10093609-1773824400-1773833400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The Amazon Pulse: 24 Months of Demand\, Behaviour Shifts & the 2026 Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Free masterclass on Amazon’s shifting consumer ecosystems. Learn how customer behaviour is changing and build a clear plan for 2026. \nAmazon isn’t a single marketplace. It’s a set of distinct consumer ecosystems that share the same interface. \nJoin us for a free\, in-person masterclass. In this two-hour session\, we’ll look at two years of sales data across multiple categories in the United Kingdom\, Germany and the United States. We’ll explore where demand is genuinely growing\, where it is plateauing\, and where structural shifts are taking shape. \nWe’ll examine how consumers behave across these markets – daily\, weekly and monthly. We’ll also identify purchasing patterns\, timing effects and category specific patterns that materially impact pricing\, advertising and inventory strategy. \nFinally\, we’ll introduce proprietary AI modelling\, which helps uncover behavioural shifts hidden within raw sales data. Using a structured hypotheses rather than guesswork\, we explore why behaviour is changing and what this means for brands in 2026. \nThis session is designed for decision‑makers who want forward insight\, not just historical reporting.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-amazon-pulse-24-months-of-demand-behaviour-shifts-the-2026-outlook/
LOCATION:Barclays Eagle Labs\, Kinning Park\, Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T120000
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CREATED:20260202T104347Z
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UID:10093341-1773828000-1773835200@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-30/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T120000
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UID:10093647-1773831600-1773835200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Opening the first door: Build a brand that opens opportunities – with Google
DESCRIPTION:Your brand is your first impression. \nLearn how to craft a professional presence that attracts advisers\, builds credibility and opens doors. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow to optimise your LinkedIn and social media presence\nStrategies for building a strategic board of advisers\nLive exercises to shape your digital first impression\nHomework: AI-powered outreach to your dream mentors
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/opening-the-first-door-build-a-brand-that-opens-opportunities-with-google/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195857
CREATED:20260312T154410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154410Z
UID:10093649-1773835200-1773837000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Three cost-effective growth strategies that actually work | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Think websites are expensive? Email’s dead? AI’s going to steal your job? Wrong\, wrong and wrong. \nIf you’re relying solely on social media\, wondering why you’re working flat out but not seeing growth\, or convinced these “big business” strategies aren’t for you\, this Lunch and Learn led by Kathy Ennis will change your mind. \nShe’ll cut through the myths and show you exactly why three foundations – a website that works 24/7\, email marketing that converts and AI tools that save you hours – aren’t optional extras. They’re your ticket to consistent sales and sustainable growth. \nYou’ll walk away with practical tools\, real-world examples and a clear plan for what you need (and what you don’t) to build a business that actually makes money. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhy a website isn’t an expense – it’s your 24/7 sales team (and how to build one that actually converts without spending thousands)\nHow email marketing delivers £36 for every £1 spent – and the simple automations that turn subscribers into customers while you sleep\nWhich AI tools save you hours every week on content creation\, admin and customer engagement
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/three-cost-effective-growth-strategies-that-actually-work-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195857
CREATED:20260312T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154541Z
UID:10093651-1773838800-1773840600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to sell more via WhatsApp and messaging apps
DESCRIPTION:As customer expectations shift toward “instant” communication\, your business’s inbox is no longer just for support – it’s your newest shop-front. \nIn this updated session\, Emma Watson dives into how small businesses are moving beyond basic chat to close real sales on the apps customers use every day. \nWhether you’re a retailer\, maker or service provider\, you’ll learn how to transform a “how much is this?” query into a “payment received” notification – all from your smartphone. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nWhy messaging matters: Why customers prefer messaging over email and how to capitalise on it\nThe art of the soft sell: Techniques to recommend products naturally within a conversation\nTaking orders in-app: Practical workflows for capturing order details and sending secure payment links\nEfficiency hacks: How to use catalogues\, quick replies and templates to manage 10 times the enquiries in half the time\nTrust and personalisation: Delivering concierge-level service that builds lifelong loyalty
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-sell-more-via-whatsapp-and-messaging-apps/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195857
CREATED:20260108T172103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T172103Z
UID:10092945-1773840600-1773846000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Responding to Tender Policy Requirements - Power of Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Public sector procurement in Scotland is guided by several policy requirements that were put in place so that organisations\, operations\, and procurement exercises achieve specific\, desirable outcomes. So\, what does that mean for suppliers? \nDuring this training\, you will get an overview of the most common policy requirements including Sustainability\, Community Benefits\, Fair Work Practices\, Community Wealth Building and Net Zero targets. These topics are extremely important to buyers; so much so that the public sector expects businesses of all sizes to demonstrate how they are meeting these policy requirements in tender documents. \nPlease note: Even though a buyer may not specifically ask suppliers to provide evidence of how the business is meeting policy requirements\, it is still expected to be included within a bid. \nPolicies can be daunting\, but help is at hand for Scottish SMEs\, supported businesses and third sector organisations through the Supplier Development Programme. \nJoin this webinar to become ‘tender ready’ and find out how you can provide the most up-to-date policies on your bids. You will also get advice on how to record and evidence what your business is doing to meet these requirements. By successfully providing evidence on how you are implementing policy requirements\, you can improve how high your bid scores go and also stand out from competitors to buyers. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow to put the theory of the public sector’s common policy requirements into practical terms.\nWhat sustainability is\, as well as examples of what sustainability could mean for your business.\nWhat Community Benefits are\, and ideas for and examples of Community Benefits you could implement into your business.\nWhat Net Zero is and how you can work towards meeting your Net Zero targets.\nWhat Fair Work First is\, what it involves\, and tools available to help you implement the five aspects of Fair Work into your business such as the Living Wage and other practical steps.\nHow to record and evidence these key common policies into your bids.\n\nYou won’t just come away from this training course with good ideas: you will learn how to turn those ideas into a workable plan of action your business can use to get ‘tender ready’ for your next bid. \nAt the end of the session\, there will be an interactive Q&A session where you will have the opportunity to ask SDP’s expert trainers any questions you may have and hear what other SME businesses in Scotland are asking\, too. \nThis event is suitable for Level 2 (Intermediate)\, for businesses which understand bidding concepts but need to develop and refine specific knowledge and skills.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/responding-to-tender-policy-requirements-power-of-procurement/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195857
CREATED:20260202T120427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T120427Z
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SUMMARY:Future-Proofing Your Business: Next Steps and Practical Tools
DESCRIPTION:Final webinar in the megatrends series brings together the key themes from across the programme & focuses on what your business can do next.\n\n\n\nThis final session will concentrate on practical tools and techniques that you can use to anticipate future change\, test strategic options and respond with confidence in an uncertain environment. \nIt will also feature the ACS Group’s business growth journey\, exploring how they have proactively responded to emerging trends and opportunities in their market. \nThis free session will: \n\nIntroduce practical futures tools and techniques used by leading organisations\nHelp you turn insight into action\nExplore real world examples of transformative change\nSupport longer-term strategic thinking and resilience\n\nThe webinar will be introduced by Ewan Mearns of Scottish Enterprise. \nThe webinar will be led by Alister Wilson of Waverley Management Consultants and author of the UK Government’s Futures toolkit. Alister will discuss practical approaches to futures thinking. \nThis session is ideal if you’re looking to prepare your organisation for future change\, including: \n\nThose responsible for strategy\, innovation or long-term planning\nAnyone looking for practical ways to prepare their organisation for future change
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/future-proofing-your-business-next-steps-and-practical-tools/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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SUMMARY:Social media essentials: Facebook
DESCRIPTION:Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. \nIn this webinar you will: \n\nLearn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy\nBetter understand the algorithm behind Facebook\, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact\nLearn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are\nUnderstand the power of Facebook advertising\, and other selling options available to you\nDiscover other business opportunities presented by Facebook\, including how to promote and sell products and services\nBe introduced to ‘Business Suite’ – a free Facebook dashboard to manage all your business activity
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/social-media-essentials-facebook-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T200000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health: Beyond NPK
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration into a biologically active soil; truly going beyond the usual NPK analysis. \nRegular soil analysis\, including soil organic matter (SOM) is now a requirement for all farmers and crofters receiving Basic Payments. \nJoin us for an insightful and interactive session! \nFREE and open to farmers\, crofters\, growers and land managers. Booking required.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/soil-health-beyond-npk/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T123000
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SUMMARY:How to write funding applications
DESCRIPTION:Securing funding can be a game-changer — but writing a strong application takes more than just filling out forms. \nThis webinar will offer tools and insights to help improve your chances of a successful application\, including: \n\nClarifying and communicating your funding need\nBuilding a persuasive business case with clear objectives and costings\nUnderstanding your funder’s priorities and tailoring your language\nPresenting evidence that demonstrates impact and credibility\nAvoiding common mistakes that lead to rejection\nStructuring your application for clarity and relevance
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-write-funding-applications-14/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T120000
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SUMMARY:Employee vs contractor: Avoiding costly mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Hiring in any business moves quickly\, but misclassifying workers can create serious legal and financial exposure. \nIn this session\, LegalVision’s Comfort Nkang\, Practice Leader\, will explain how employment status is assessed across common business settings. \nThe webinar will cover typical role classifications\, key legal obligations\, and practical steps businesses can take to reduce risk. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nHow the legal test for employment status applies in practice\nKey rights and obligations for employees and contractors\nPractical steps to reduce misclassification risk and liability
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/employee-vs-contractor-avoiding-costly-mistakes/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T133000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Procurement Act
DESCRIPTION:Are you an SME looking to understand the changes to public procurement and contracting brought about by the Procurement Act 2023? \nWant to know what you need to be aware of when contracting with public sector under the new rules? Well\, this event organised by Deloitte will address all of it. \nWhy attend? You’ll gain valuable insights and guidance on the Procurement Act 2023\, helping you to navigate the evolving landscape of public sector procurement. \n\nUnderstand the background and aims of the Procurement Act 2023 and the key changes it introduces.\nDiscover the implications of these changes for you as an SME and how they affect how you engage with public procurement processes.\nLearn about the new approaches to transparency and how public sector opportunities will be advertised\, helping you identify relevant contracts more effectively.\nGet insights into the future landscape of public procurement\, including themes for SMEs emerging from the 2025 government consultation.\n\nWho should attend? This webinar is aimed at SMEs that provide goods or services to the public sector and are: \n\ninterested in understanding the new Procurement Act 2023 and its impact to public procurement\nprocesses that they need to engage with\nlooking to adapt their strategies or processes to align with the new regulations\nkeen to continue identifying and understanding public sector contracts under the updated rules\nseeking to enhance their knowledge about how public procurement opportunities are published\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to better understand how to work with public procurement rules and processes.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understanding-the-procurement-act/
CATEGORIES:Procurement
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T193000
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SUMMARY:Market Research Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start you’re your market research? Not sure how to stand out in a competitive market? \nMarket research doesn’t need to be complicated. This workshop will give you the tools\, structure and confidence to understand your target market\, analyse competitors and spot real opportunities so you can make smarter business decisions and grow with clarity. \nYou will learn: \n\nWhat market research is and why it matters\nThe difference between primary and secondary research\nHow to clearly profile your target customer\nHow to analyse competitors meaningfully\nHow to identify trends\, gaps and opportunities\nHow to turn research into practical business decisions\n\nBook your place now and leave knowing exactly how to gather useful insights and turn them into confident next steps.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/market-research-made-simple/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:InspireHER: Practicalities of business planning and money
DESCRIPTION:We understand the practical side of business can be daunting. Especially when it comes to money. \nTogether\, we’ll break this down starting in a way that feels manageable; from shaping a simple viable offer to understanding how money mindset and money mechanics work together. \nYou’ll explore how to build something that supports your energy\, fits into real life (starting with just two hours a week)\, so it feels steady rather than overwhelming. \nParticipants who attend all 4 sessions in the series will have the opportunity to apply for a two hour 1:1 coaching session with Nic. More details on how to apply will be shared once all 4 sessions are completed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/inspireher-practicalities-of-business-planning-and-money/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195857
CREATED:20260312T154935Z
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SUMMARY:Nailing your pitch to investors | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Most entrepreneurs have a brilliant business but a boring pitch. \nIf you have 60 seconds to impress an investor\, a client or a potential partner\, are you ready? \nAt Articulate Digital Business\, we strip away the “corporate-speak”. We help you build a pitch that’s authentic\, backed by data and\, most importantly\, memorable. \nThis isn’t a lecture – it’s a high-impact builder session where you’ll leave with a ready-to-use deck and the confidence to deliver it. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nThe “hook” framework: How to grab attention in the first 10 seconds\nThe narrative arc: Turning your business data into a compelling story that investors crave\nThe financial slide: How to present your numbers (even the early ones) with authority\nBody language and delivery: Mastering the “soft skills” that project executive presence\nThe “live fire” round: Real-time feedback in a supportive\, high-energy environment
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/nailing-your-pitch-to-investors-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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