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SUMMARY:The basics of trading on eBay\, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces
DESCRIPTION:As a consumer\, you’ve almost certainly purchased online from one of the global marketplaces such as eBay\, Etsy or Amazon\, so why wouldn’t your customers do the same and buy from you? \nWe will cover:\n \n\nWhy to sell via a Marketplace\, your own website\, or both\nChoosing the right Marketplace – looking specificly at eBay\, Etsy and Amazon\n\nUnderstanding Profit Margins and how Marketplace fees affect them\n\nAn overview of some of the rules and regulations enforced by these platforms\nTrading internationally – what’s possible?\n\nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of how online marketplaces can help you reach your target audience\, which marketplace is best for you\, and how to get started selling quickly and easily.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-basics-of-trading-on-ebay-etsy-and-amazon-marketplaces-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:Facebook for business
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/facebook-for-business-5/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:SCOTO - Scottish Community Tourism National Gathering & Learning Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the much-anticipated return of the Scottish National Community Tourism Gathering!\n\nFollowing the resounding success of last year’s event\, hailed as the ‘friendliest’ conference by many attendees\, we’re thrilled to announce that this year’s gathering is heading to the “Queen of the South”\, Dumfries. \nMeet us at the Cairndale Hotel\, Dumfries where we’ll celebrate SCOTO Network’s mission to build skills\, connections and confidence in people working in community-led tourism. \nThe theme of the conference this year is ‘Press Pause’ – we want communities to take time out to consider what is working\, what isn’t working and how things could be done better/differently to ensure tourism helps make your community an even better place to live\, work and visit. \nYour participation is not just an event attendance but an opportunity to share insights\, experiences and innovative ideas that can contribute and empower the SCOTO Network. \nWhether you’re a community tourism activist or simply interested in knowing more about community led tourism in Scotland\, this gathering is perfect for you. \nConnect with like-minded individuals from across Scotland\, share ideas\, and discover new ways to develop and promote responsible tourism\, which brings real benefits back into the host community. \nSee the event programme.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/scoto-scottish-community-tourism-national-gathering-learning-exchange/
LOCATION:Cairndale Hotel\, English Street\, Dumfries\, DG1 2DF
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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SUMMARY:Made in Scotland\, Sold to the World Exporter Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade with Insider\, this in person and online event will demystify the challenges and highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally. \nWhatever your level of exporting experience\, this event will offer free advice and support to help your business expand overseas. \nFrom world-class capability in food and drink production to innovation in financial technology and life sciences\, Scottish businesses are selling to many countries and regions around the world. \nAt this event\, you will hear from exporters\, trade experts and UK Government representatives who will discuss how you can navigate your export journey and the global opportunities that are out there. \nOur expert panellists will help answer the most important questions you may have about expanding into new markets\, including: \n\nHow do I analyse international demand for my products and services?\nHow do I identify suitable markets and how do I reach them?\nWhat regulations and legislation on exporting are there?\nWhat investment is required to export and what finance is available for businesses?\nHow does shipping products work?\nWhat market opportunities are available and how are trade barriers overcome?\nWhat support is out there?\n\nThe event is free to attend and places are limited\, so request your place to attend now.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/made-in-scotland-sold-to-the-world-exporter-roadshow/
LOCATION:200 Conference & Events\, 200 St Vincent Street\, Glasgow\, G2 5SG
CATEGORIES:Exporting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T120000
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SUMMARY:Thorntons Employment Law Academy - Disability & Reasonable Adjustments
DESCRIPTION:Employers are legally obliged to take steps to minimise difficulties or disadvantages which may arise in the workplace for those with a disability. These steps are known as reasonable adjustments. It is crucial that employers are aware of their responsibilities towards employees and job applicants who require reasonable adjustments. \nThis workshop aims to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge to manage reasonable adjustment requests and ensure that employees with disabilities are treated fairly. Not only will this help all employees to feel supported and well-equipped to do their jobs\, it will also reduce the risk of discrimination and other tribunal claims. \nIn this half day workshop\, Employment Law specialist Noele McClelland will look at issues such as: \nThe duty of care as an employer.\nExamples of reasonable adjustments.\nResponding to a request for reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.\nThe risks of failing to make reasonable adjustments.\nBest practice and creating a disability positive environment.\nWho should attend?\nHR professionals\nBusiness owners\nManagers and those with people management responsibilities\nThis is a half day workshop. Qualifies as 3 hours CIPD. \nThe costs of each workshop is £125+VAT per person\, which includes all papers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-employment-law-academy-disability-reasonable-adjustments/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T090000
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SUMMARY:GlobalScot Briefing Session: Capital Investment to Drive Productivity (Timeslot 1)
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of Scottish Enterprise’s new strategy for economic transformation\, our mission leads are keen to share this approach directly with the GlobalScot network. Join this session to hear from mission lead Elaine Morrison on Driving Capital Investment for Productivity. \nDriving up levels of capital investment is critical to driving up productivity\, leading to higher value jobs and improved standards of living. If Scottish productivity matched the OECD top quartile today\, the Scottish economy would be £35 billion better off\, with annual average wages growing by between £2\,000 and £5\,500 annually. We want to do more to attract new capital investment into Scotland and to work with our partners to support more companies to invest in their future growth potential. \nGlobalScots and the network will play a key role in helping to deliver this strategy and this session will provide more detail about this mission\, give you an opportunity to ask questions\, comment and consider how you can help. \nPlease note there will be two briefing sessions for each of the three missions to accommodate different world time zones.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/globalscot-briefing-session-capital-investment-to-drive-productivity-timeslot-1/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T200000
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SUMMARY:TikTok and Instagram Reels for business
DESCRIPTION:You might view TikTok as a stream of dance trends and lip-synching videos\, but it can also be a fantastic place to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Explore how to create bitesize vertical video content and how to use this new format for more effective business communication. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to optimise your TikTok and Instagram accounts for the best results with video.\nHow to discover the latest trends on each platform and leverage this to create popular videos for your business.\nIdeas for creating content to entertain\, inspire or educate your audience (with lots of examples from a variety of relevant TikTok and Reels accounts).\nHow to increase engagement and reach by paying attention to your videos’ structure\, duration\, titles and understanding hashtags and algorithms.\nThe best kit\, apps and workflow to create bitesize vertical videos for both platforms.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tiktok-and-instagram-reels-for-business-19/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
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SUMMARY:GlobalScot: Energy Transition Briefing (Timeslot 1)
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of our new strategy for economic transformation\, our mission leads are keen to share this approach with the GlobalScot network directly. \nJoin this session to hear from mission lead Suzanne Sosna on Energy Transition. \nThis mission aims to accelerate technological innovation\, supply chain capability and investment in manufacturing facilities and key infrastructure\, with the potential to double the number of companies operating across green energy sectors. Our goal is to ensure that the maximum economic benefit is derived from opportunities presented by the energy transition. \nGlobalScots and the network will play a key role in helping to deliver this strategy and this session will provide more detail about this mission\, give you an opportunity to ask questions\, to comment and consider how you can help. \nPlease note there will be two briefing sessions for each of the three missions to accommodate different world time zones.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/globalscot-energy-transition-briefing-timeslot-1/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T150000
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SUMMARY:People and HR – attraction\, recruiting\, managing and retaining team member
DESCRIPTION:One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring\, interviewing\, payroll\, pensions\, contracts\, remote working and more\, it is a minefield for the business owner. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. \nTopics covered: \n\nRecruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best and right people for our business\nOur obligations as employers\nManaging people to stay with us\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/people-and-hr-attraction-recruiting-managing-and-retaining-team-member-2/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T113000
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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-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T200000
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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-32/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T160000
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
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CREATED:20240212T110612Z
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UID:10088677-1709028000-1709035200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Selling Online – The Key to Success
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of selling your products/services online and not sure where to start? \nFear not\, help is on hand! Join ourselves and experts from the ecommerce industry to hear more about the opportunities available to grow your business online. \nWe’ll have Zishan Ashraf\, Senior Merchant Success Manager EMEA at Shopify Plus on hand to tell us more about the platform and how their using data from buying habits to enhance the customer journey. We’ll also be joined by Daniel Rosie of DLR Media who is supporting brands across the region to thrive online. Daniel will share with us his top tips on getting started\, from the initial considerations and launch to keeping your presence going. Businesses will walk away with a checklist of things to consider and research which will help you in your ecommerce journey. \nFinally\, we have Daniel McCabe from Trust Pilot who will demonstrate how to take your business reviews to the next level. \nDuring the event there will be networking opportunities for you to meet link minded businesses from across Tayside helping grow your connections. \nThis event is open to businesses who are looking to grow their businesses online. At the event attendees will have the opportunity to book a 1-2-1 session with Daniel giving them the opportunity to discuss specific queries relating to ecommerce and their business. These 1-2-1 sessions will take place on 12 March 2024.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/selling-online-the-key-to-success/
LOCATION:Montrose Library\, 214 High Street\, Montrose\, DD10 8PJ
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
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UID:10088436-1709028000-1709035200@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-30/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
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UID:10088374-1709028000-1709035200@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. \nThis course explores the relationship between a company’s profitability and its potential for growth. Participants will learn how to optimise profits and strategically reinvest them to foster sustainable growth. The course covers financial analysis\, strategic decision-making\, resource allocation\, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success. \nThe course 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T113000
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UID:10088640-1709028000-1709033400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Steps You Can Take
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will begin with a brief outline of gender inequality in the workplace. This will include: \n– Understanding what inequality looks like \n– Identifying where to focus your time and resources \n– Roles within the business \n– How to track success \nIt will also discuss Close the Gap’s work with IoD Scotland on the role that directors and leaders play within the gender pay gap issue. \nThe webinar will support employers’ capacity to take practical and impactful steps to tackle key gender inequalities in their organisation and advised of the business benefits that come with improved employment practice. \nThe content of the workshop will include discussion of real-life case studies of what successful companies are doing correctly.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/closing-the-gender-pay-gap-steps-you-can-take/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T110000
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CREATED:20240109T162314Z
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UID:10088448-1709028000-1709031600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Community Wealth Building - Land and Property
DESCRIPTION:Ready to continue your learning with Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) Community Wealth Building programme? \nThis is the third of four webinars that explore how inclusive business models can contribute to the four key pillars of CWB: spending and procurement\, workforce\, land and property and finance. \nDelivered by support partners of CDS (including the Scottish Land Commission\, Development Trusts Association for Scotland\, The Plunkett Foundation and the Community Energy Foundation) this webinar will focus on Land and Property. It will explore how communities can grow their social\, ecological\, financial and economic value using inclusive business models as a democratic model of land and property ownership. There will also be a chance to ask your questions to the expert panel. \nPlease note\, to attend this webinar you must have already attended the CDS workshop Inclusive Business Models – Identifying the Opportunities for Plural Ownership.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/community-wealth-building-land-and-property/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240205T165707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T165707Z
UID:10088657-1709026200-1709031600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Statutory Guidance Engagement Workshop: Sustainable Procurement and the CE
DESCRIPTION:Why are these Statutory Guidance stakeholder engagement workshops taking place? \nSSN is working with the Scottish Government to support the development of new Statutory Guidance on Public Bodies’ Climate Change Duties. The guidance is being co-developed this year with contributions from across the Scottish public sector. Formal public consultation will take place in spring/summer 2024. \nBetween September 2023 and February 2024\, SSN and the Scottish Government will run a series of stakeholder engagement workshops\, which will explore a number of prioritised topics that are under development. \nWhat is the purpose of this workshop? \nThis workshop will aim to gather feedback from Scottish public sector professionals on the Scottish Government’s draft guidance chapter on ‘Sustainable Procurement and the Circular Economy’. The chapter will touch on topics such as; \n\nConsidering climate in procurement activity\nThe Sustainable Procurement Duty\nGuidance on asking for climate commitments at the selection stage of procurements\nSupplier and contract management\nReporting emissions from procured goods and services\nCircular economy\n\nWho is this workshop for? \nThis workshop is designed specifically for public sector professionals within the Sustainable Scotland Network membership who a) work closely with the subject matter of the workshop; b) will be able to identify gaps or alternative approaches to the proposed content; and c) can advise on suitable levels of technical detail and structure for the guidance. \nLead SSN members should coordinate the gathering of views from colleagues\, or encourage topic experts to attend. \nIt is essential that attendees come well-prepared and have thoroughly read the draft Statutory Guidance material prior to the workshop. This will enable everyone to get the most out of the session\, while also keeping it brief.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/statutory-guidance-engagement-workshop-sustainable-procurement-and-the-ce/
CATEGORIES:Procurement,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240129T112240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T112240Z
UID:10088619-1709024400-1709047800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Fife Tourism Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Fife Tourism Conference is back for 2024 with the theme of “developing new markets”. Gain insights from experienced speakers and leaders\, shaping the future of tourism in Scotland. Explore the latest trends\, challenges\, and opportunities in our dynamic industry. \nKey events and highlights: \n\nInnovation and future trends: Find out where the Scottish tourism industry is going next\nDigital advances: Learn about how AI is shaping the future of the tourism industry and how you can get on board\nOnline Travel Agents: Discover how you can work together with Online Travel Agents to promote your business\nTravel trade: Find out how you and your business can get involved in this lucrative market\nSustainability: Hear from other pioneering destinations and local businesses on how you can contribute to making Fife a more sustainable tourism destination\nGolf: Hear about sustainability in the golf industry in Fife\nCommunity tourism: Explore how communities are getting involved with tourism and making their own mark\nNetwork: Meet other Fife tourism businesses\, forge connections with industry leaders\, potential partners\, and fellow enthusiasts. Networking sessions are designed to facilitate meaningful interactions and collaborations
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/fife-tourism-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Adam Smith Theatre\, Bennochy Road\, Kirkcaldy\, KY1 1ET
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240226T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240109T161313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T161313Z
UID:10088434-1708956000-1708963200@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-18/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231218T154207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T154207Z
UID:10088372-1708768800-1708776000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to write and develop 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/how-to-write-and-develop-your-business-plan-31/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231218T154124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T154124Z
UID:10088370-1708696800-1708704000@investinangus.com
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-35/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231218T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T154042Z
UID:10088368-1708680600-1708687800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The low-cost guide to marketing your business
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/the-low-cost-guide-to-marketing-your-business-22/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T160000
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CREATED:20240109T161124Z
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UID:10088432-1708610400-1708617600@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-31/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240129T111900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T111900Z
UID:10088613-1708610400-1708614000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Understanding machine learning
DESCRIPTION:This session teaches the foundations of how machine learning models learn and work\, the components of designing a problem for machine learning to solve and a basic understanding of the resources and tools needed for a business to invest in machine learning. Aimed at small business leaders / owners or anyone looking to get a better understanding on the subject. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nhow different machine learning models work\nthe essentials for preparing data for a machine learning project\noptions for implementing machine learning for a business\n\nThis session is run using YouTube and is 60 minutes long. \nThe course assumes no prior knowledge or experience so there is no pre-reading necessary. \nThere will be the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/understanding-machine-learning-2/
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231218T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T153954Z
UID:10088366-1708599600-1708608600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to protect and manage your intellectual property
DESCRIPTION:You have invested time\, energy\, and money into your project\, however\, have you protected the innovation? \nFollowing this webinar\, you will understand how to manage your intellectual property (IP) or how to start the process of registering it. \nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat are intellectual assets (IA)?\nWhat is intellectual property (IP)?\nHow to use IP (in the real world)\nWhere to get more insight and information\n\nParticipants will leave with: \n\nAn understanding that all businesses create IA/IP\nA framework of knowledge about IP\nA little more knowledge about the diverse types of IP\nAn insight into how to identify\, protect and exploit IP/IA\nContext of why IP/IA matters\nLinks to useful learning resources
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-protect-and-manage-your-intellectual-property-20/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231218T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T161903Z
UID:10088386-1708596000-1708603200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Selling your business masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Have you considered a succession plan for your business? It’s never too early to start thinking about your options. Employee ownership is fast becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. \nAimed at business owners considering an exit from their company\, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear bus and coach company Shuttle Buses and complete security systems supplier and installer Alternative Systems Protection explain what they considered in choosing employee ownership and how things have worked. \nRalph Leishman from 4-consulting will talk through all ownership succession options before focussing on employee ownership and how to ensure the employee buyout is a smooth process.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/selling-your-business-masterclass-4/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240129T112727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T112727Z
UID:10088627-1708596000-1708601400@investinangus.com
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-3/
CATEGORIES:HR
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20231204T121708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T121708Z
UID:10088314-1708596000-1708599600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Offshore Wind Opportunities in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on the Scottish offshore wind industry. \nWith the new ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds there will be a massive surge of activity in Scottish waters.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/offshore-wind-opportunities-in-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220526
CREATED:20240212T113009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T113009Z
UID:10088685-1708588800-1708619400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Tayside Transform Business Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Transform Business Festival is an event which connects entrepreneurs\, start-ups and businesses of all shapes and sizes over the course of a day. \nAfter the success of its launch in 2023 at the Science Centre Dundee\, this year’s event continues its tour of Tayside at Perth Concert Hall on 22 February 2024\, focused on informing and inspiring businesses and individuals to transform their futures. \nAttendees will benefit from: \n\nengaging\, motivating guest speaker sessions\nbitesize sessions and fireside chats to stimulate and educate\nbuilding connections through fun networking sessions\nan ecosystem village featuring key support partners in the Tayside region\na client showcase market\, one-to-one advisory sessions and much more
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/tayside-transform-business-festival/
LOCATION:Perth Concert Hall\, Mill Street\, Perth\, PH1 5HZ
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Business Start-up,Networking
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