Starting a business: Everything you need to know

Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and this webinar will help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will explore your potential customers, the problems your business can solve for them and how you can do that better than […]

Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Graduate Apprenticeships – Developing the skills of your workforce at no additional cost

Let us help you to develop the Engineering, Design and Manufacturing skills of your workforce (of all ages) at no additional cost to your business Join us on Thursday 12 May to find out how our fully funded Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Graduate Apprenticeship Course can help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience […]

Website analytics to improve your business and sales

Google Analytics, Search Console and Heat Mapping are incredibly powerful tools that help you better understand how your website is performing. This webinar will better equip you to be able to improve the performance and effectiveness of your website by: Learning about top landing pages and traffic sources, to understanding organic search rankings and user […]

Marketing your business on a budget

When budgets are tight it can be difficult to find the funds for marketing. This webinar will help you use marketing to increase customer engagement. We will offer marketing tips and advice that you can then use across your business. Without bursting the bank! We will look at: How marketing extends way beyond what most […]

An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider

This webinar will take you right from the beginning of website building. You will learn about: The need to determine website objectives The importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results Setting clear calls to action and creating engaging content. Create your brand’s visual identity online, your site’s blueprint and how you can […]

How to write a Business Plan and why you need one

This webinar will help you create a robust business plan. The webinar will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan

Intellectual property: The fundamentals for business

You have invested time, energy and money into your project, however, have you protected the innovation? Following this webinar, you will understand how to manage your intellectual property (IP) or how to start the process of registering it. Topics covered include: What is IP? Can you own IP? How can IP be protected? What is […]

Build a wellbeing toolkit – Breathwork & meditation

Breathwork, mindfulness and movement practices are all proven to reduce stress, enhance cognitive performance and decision making, foster creativity, bolster self-compassion, connection and kindness to others and so much more. Join us this week as we explore these practices together, find a moment to reset in the middle of the day and build a wellbeing […]

Facebook for business

In this webinar you will: - Learn how to get the most out of the most popular social media platform in the world and how it could fit into your digital marketing strategy. - Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact. - Learn […]

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

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

Market Research Made Easy

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research

How to improve your Google search rankings

Join us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online. […]

HR – The essentials for running a business

One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, hours of work, it is a minefield for the business owner. During this time there is a need to do all this and more remotely, and at the same time consider how staff […]

Getting to grips with Instagram Reels

We’ll take you through a step-by-step process of planning, shooting and editing a video with Instagram Reels. We will cover how to: Create ‘expert’ videos Create text videos Use Reels soundtracks Create voiceover videos Use transition in videos Essential App - Instagram We will be using this app for every task during the session so […]

Instagram for business

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: Getting the setup right and benefitting from the available business tools. Best practice profiles, and some strategies to help your business stand out from the crowd. Learn which type […]

TravelTech Huddle

Join this online huddle as Josh from TravelTech Scotland gives an overview of the possibilities through technology for tourism. The overall aim of the TravelTech programme is to improve the innovation of your business or enterprise and to help you capitalise on new economic and innovation opportunities. Josh will help guide us through what that means […]

Producing engaging online content

Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping your customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, services and products.In this webinar we will show you how to source, develop and measure content. It’s ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social media and now want to take it a […]

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online selling business is measuring its effectiveness - you can then take steps to optimise its performance. Should you be using your own eCommerce store or Amazon, neither or both? This webinar will also take you through the factors to consider […]

Writing a business plan – Why it’s essential for ALL businesses

Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you. 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 […]