Invest in Angus

SAAB Gender Commission
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Learn about the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Gender Commission and tools / resources to support inclusive recruitment. Ensuring people have fair access to opportunities and not held back by barriers / gender stereotypes.
Learning Outcomes:

An overview of the SAAB Gender Commission
Tools and resources that employers and providers can use to support inclusive recruitment
An employer’s perspective

Living Wage Scotland: Guidance on Accreditation for Employers
2025-06-12 10:30 - 11:30
Join the movement! As part of the Fair Work Festival 2025, join this short, online webinar to learn more about the growing movement of more than 3900 accredited Living Wage employers in Scotland.
A presentation will outline the criteria and process for becoming an accredited Living Wage employer and will include information on expanding this to Living Hours and/or Living Pension accreditation, followed by opportunities for Q&A with our expert officers.

Skills Development Scotland – Apprenticeships in Scotland and wider SDS support
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00
Information on support from Skills Development Scotland.
A run-through of Apprenticeships in Scotland, how investment in training supports employee development and organisational success.
A look at tools to support workforce development, identifying skills gaps and accessing upskilling/reskilling opportunities.

How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 2: Off page optimisation & technical considerations
2025-06-12 14:00 - 16:00
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.
We will cover:

How to block or control what websites are allowed to ‘index’
The importance of a fast loading mobile website
How security and usability influence Google
What “off-page” optimisation means, and tactics to generate back-links
The importance of Local SEO, and why a “Google Business Profile” is vital

Implementing a four day work week
2025-06-12 15:30 - 16:30
As more organisations across Scotland explore new ways of working, the four day working week is gaining traction as a practical solution for improving productivity and wellbeing.
Join Peer Works online to hear from James Reeves of the 4 Day Week Foundation and Neil Sullivan of Boxfish about the opportunities and challenges of implementing a four day working week.
What you’ll learn:

The goals and business case behind the 4 Day Week Campaign
How Boxfish implemented a four-day working week and what they learned
Common challenges and how to overcome them
Tangible benefits for employees and organisations
Practical steps to begin your own transition

The Barn at Clova B2B Open Day
2025-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Glen Clova Hotel, Glen Clova, DD8 4QS
Looking for a unique and inspiring setting for your next corporate gathering?
Discover Glen Clova Hotel & Lodges, where business meets breathtaking scenery. Set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park where you and your teams can feel totally in tune with nature.
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new barn, available from June, offering a versatile and fully equipped event space for 20 to 100+ guests. Whether you’re hosting a company retreat, team-building getaway, product launch, corporate celebration, or networking event, we provide the ideal environment to make your occasion a success.
Come along to our open day, meet the events team, see the facilities we offer and even try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting (one of the activities we can offer your team).

How to deliver low-cost, high impact marketing
2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
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.
We will look at:

How 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
Identifying marketing priorities and using these to reshape your business
The marketing mix as a tool for reviewing how your business plans and delivers its marketing activity
How your marketing activity is delivered successfully and effectively in your business
A 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
The 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
The 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

InspireHER: Finding work-life balance
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:00
This session wil help you take a step back, get clear on what truly matters, and create a version of balance that works for the life you want to live.
We’ll explore:

What balance really means (and what it doesn’t)
How to redefine busy and start considering your energy
Simple tools to help manage your to-do list
How to build boundaries that support your goals and wellbeing

Scotland’s Towns Summer Session
2025-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
Scotland’s Towns Partnership is delighted to invite key partners and stakeholders to a focused summer session, spotlighting the pivotal role of responsible tourism in driving forward Scotland’s local economies and place-based investment.
With a deepening emphasis on sustainable development, this event will explore how tourism strategies can not only align with but actively enhance the strategic direction of towns stakeholders – from local government and community groups to businesses and cultural organisations.
Keynote Speaker:
Vicki Miller, Chief Executive, VisitScotland
Vicki will present VisitScotland’s strategic vision and direction, with a sharp focus on partnership opportunities that advance local economic growth and resilience. She will dive into how the organisation is working collaboratively with Scotland’s Towns Partnership – particularly through initiatives like the Love Local campaign – to tap into the power of the Scottish diaspora, boost local spend, and support vibrant, distinctive places.
Fireside Chat:
Following Vicki’s presentation, a dynamic fireside chat will be hosted by:
Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
Joining Kimberley and Vicki for this engaging discussion are:
Glasgow Life
Scotland’s Improvement Districts
Together, they will delve deeper into the future of responsible tourism, the importance of collaboration across cities and towns, and how place-based strategies are creating new opportunities for regeneration, cultural vibrancy, and economic growth.
Why Attend:
This intimate, invitation-only session provides an opportunity to:

Hear strategic insights directly from VisitScotland leadership
Engage in a thought-provoking fireside chat with urban and cultural leaders
Understand how national campaigns like Love Local are evolving
Discuss place-making and the value of partnership working
Connect with like-minded leaders committed to strengthening town economies

Data Protection Webinar - Risks in the workplace
2025-06-18 09:30 - 10:30
Morgan O’ Neill, Director of Data Protection Services, will discuss common risks and data protection challenges that arise within the workplace.
From data breaches to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), potential issues that can arise via use of messaging apps, and the benefits and risks of increased use of Gen AI tools, Morgan will discuss practical ways to manage and avoid risk.

How to generate and increase sales
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
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.
We will cover:

Why 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
How to develop your sales platform using digital tools, platforms, and techniques
The different motivations potential customers may have and how to identify which ‘buttons’ your business needs to press
The key phases in prospecting, qualifying, and converting sales prospects
The value of a ‘sales funnel’ and how it can be used to help plan and achieve sales
Why keeping the customers you already have is the best sales strategy of all
The importance of appropriate customer service in retaining customers

How to start a business: The basics
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, we are here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you.
We will cover:

Personal finance
Planning – how much do you need to earn?
Researching your market – who your customers are, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field
Business structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business
Creating your start-up action plan – an outline
Marketing
Pricing
Naming the business
Basic bookkeeping
Forecasting
Financing, banking, insurance, and VAT
Tax

Delivering profit to drive growth
2025-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
The course covers financial analysis, strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and the role of innovation and scalability in leveraging profit for long-term success.
We will cover:

Getting to know your financials
Controlling growth
Improving decision making
Opportunities
Cash is king
Controlling change
Pricing strategies for maximum profit
Measuring profit

VisitScotland bitesize webinars: importance of international markets
2025-06-19 14:00 - 14:30
International visitors are vital for your business as you broaden your reach and reduce your risk.
Discover the volume and value that these international markets can bring, with practical tips on how to understand booking behaviours and reach these visitors.

Introduction to Canva
2025-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
Canva is an all-in-one online design tool that makes it simple to create graphics, edit photos/videos and write content.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate Canva with confidence, starting with a broad overview of what you can create and do with Canva including a live demonstration of the Canva Editor.
We’ll then explore how to:

Design professional printed marketing materials and edit photos with ease.
Create engaging social media content, including videos and images for posts and ads.
Write creative blog content and make stunning presentations.

We’ll finish this beginner’s guide to Canva by looking at some clever strategies for improving how you market your business with your new suite of creative marketing materials.
As a result of attending this webinar, you will gain practical knowledge of the basics of Canva and learn how to save time when marketing your business online. We’ll be focusing on the free features of Canva for this webinar but some paid ‘Canva Pro’ features will be demonstrated also.

Bookkeeping essentials
2025-06-23 10:00 - 12:00
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.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business
Create a profit and loss account
Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed
Use financial management to increase revenues and profits
Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated

Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Business Energy Scotland
2025-06-23 14:00 - 15:00
Looking for good ideas that will help your business save energy and tackle energy bills?
Wondering if you could take advantage of renewables like solar power or wind? Looking to play your part in reaching net zero? Free support is available from Business Energy Scotland. Business Energy Scotland is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help businesses save energy, carbon and money.
Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to improve premises in Scotland can access Business Energy Scotland’s free support. This includes charities and registered start-ups.
Whether you are just starting out on your energy-saving journey and need some pointers or are looking for expertise and funding to support your current plans, Business Energy Scotland’s team of experienced business advisors and energy-saving consultants provide impartial advice and project support.
Through Business Energy Scotland, SMEs that have been trading for 12 months can also access unsecured, interest-free loans from the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government’s SME Loan Scheme offers interest free loans from £1,000 to £100,000 to help eligible SMEs pay for energy and carbon-saving upgrades in their business. Recipients can also receive a cashback grant of up to £30,000 when installing eligible equipment.

Faire: Setting your brand up for success on the marketplace
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Faire is the world’s largest wholesale marketplace. It helps independent retailers discover bestsellers and supports brands to connect with those retailers, while simplifying wholesale operations.
Faire already works with hundreds of independent retailers and brands across Scotland. It’s partnering with Scottish Enterprise to ensure both retailers and brands feel supported on the platform.
You’ll learn:

Why retailers buy on Faire – and how your brand can reach them
How to optimise your profile and presence
How to use Faire’s order-taking tools
How to boost your ranking
How to improve conversion, retention, and sales
How to make the most of the algorithm

This webinar is for brands new to Faire – and those already using it – who want to grow their wholesale presence.

Why Great Ideas Fail Without Great Teams - And How to Fix It
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Why do great ideas fail? Because innovation lives or dies with the team behind it.
Join this webinar to learn what sets high-performing innovation teams apart. You’ll leave with practical, research-backed insights on how to:

Unlock the power of diverse teams
Lead with emotional intelligence
Avoid hidden traps that undermine collaboration

Led by Professor Anna Brattström from the University of St Andrews Business School, the session draws on the latest research and real-world examples to explore the unique challenges innovation teams face. You’ll get clear, actionable strategies to help your team work more effectively.

Clean Energy Transition Partnership Research and Innovation Funding Call
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
The latest Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) Research and Innovation funding call will open the on 11 June 2025.
The CETP offers Scottish companies the opportunity to work with other organisations from 30 different countries on collaborative research and innovation projects that support the energy transition.
Scottish universities and research organisations are also eligible to apply when partnering with a Scottish company.
This funding is open to companies in the Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise Regions.
The CETP has already supported projects in areas including Energy Generation, Energy Storage including Hydrogen, CCUS, Energy Systems and Networks, Heating and Cooling, Built Environment and Geothermal.
In 2025 there will be a total budget of €3.5m to support successful Scottish applications.
The webinar will be of interest to both large and small companies and research organisations.
This webinar will introduce the CETP, including the nine funding areas that Scotland is supporting.
It will also give an overview of the:

eligibility criteria
application and evaluation processes
support available for Scottish applicants
partner search and brokerage support

There are nine module areas in 2025 that project proposals can be submitted to.
These are:

Multi-vector interactions between the integrated energy system and industrial frameworks
Energy system flexibility: renewables production, storage and system integration
Advanced renewable energy (RE) technologies for power production
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
Hydrogen and renewable fuels
Heating and cooling technologies
Integrated regional energy systems
Integrated industrial energy systems
Clean energy integration in the built environment

Fabulous foundations – how to effectively inspect your offshore wind turbine foundations and protect against corrosion
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Intertek offers innovative solutions that encompass every aspect of life; through Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) services to our customers around the world. Intertek provides a broad range of offshore wind energy services across a project’s entire lifecycle that support offshore development and asset management.
This webinar, hosted by Richard Sargeant, Offshore Wind Strategic Development Lead, will explore the hidden risk Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) poses to offshore wind turbine foundations and the strategies available to monitor and control this costly threat to structural integrity. It will also include an overview of the innovative solutions available to survey, scan, monitor and manage the facilities construction and testing of components.

Making Angus buildings more energy efficient - Local Energy Scotland
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00
Local Energy Scotland will be hosting this webinar to showcase the funding on offer for community buildings.
The webinar will focus on the guidance for the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Scheme (CARES) Community Buildings Fund and will also provide more information on the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund.
There will be a Q&A session, as well as case studies from previously-supported projects in the Angus area. The local development officer will be on hand to answer any questions about potential projects.

Mastering prompt engineering with ChatGPT for global business success
2025-06-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6HQ
This comprehensive masterclass will immerse you in the world of AI and prompt engineering.
Prompt engineering is the term used for the way you craft your questions or tasks – the ‘prompts’ – for AI models to get the best results. If you’re looking to save time, improve communication, and stay ahead of the competition in a global marketplace, effective prompt engineering can transform the way you work.
This session will help you master interactions with ChatGPT, OpenAI’s advanced generative AI model. It offers a deep dive into the nuances of AI communication, focusing on the intricacies of crafting effective prompts that lead to meaningful and insightful AI-generated content.
After the workshop, you’ll be able to use AI models to work smarter. You’ll learn to craft prompts that help you improve productivity, streamline tasks, spark fresh ideas, and save you time and money.
This masterclass is perfect for Scottish business owners, managers, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of AI to drive innovation and efficiency. Whether you’re using ChatGPT already or just getting started, this session will give you the skills to craft smarter prompts and get more accurate, useful responses.
This event will be delivered by business owner, writer, speaker, and digital guru Stephen Whitelaw. Stephen has started and grown several successful businesses and has received a Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award for establishing one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.

Inch Cape Offshore Construction Supplier Event
2025-06-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Montrose Town Hall, 3 Melville Gardens, Montrose, DD10 8HG
Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm’s offshore construction will soon kick-off, with the team working out of Montrose Port in Angus, also to be home of the project’s operations and maintenance base. Inch Cape will also work from ports at both Leith and Dundee for foundation and turbine marshalling.
To ensure local companies are aware of offshore construction contracting opportunities, the Inch Cape team would like to welcome the local supply chain to a face-to-face event on Wednesday 25 June 2025.
The project’s key offshore construction contractors will be presenting and exhibiting and there will be opportunities to discuss their requirements and meet with others in the supply chain. There will also tours of the Port for those interested in all the developments happening there and an opportunity to find out about ORE Catapult’s first Scottish Launch Academy.
The event is being organised by NOF and supported by Forth & Tay Offshore Cluster (FTO). There is no cost to attend.

Social media essentials: TikTok and Instagram Reels
2025-06-25 12:00 - 14:00
TikTok and Instagram Reels aren’t just for dance trends and lip-synching videos, they can also be a fantastic opportunity to engage with your customers and increase the reach of your business online. Learn how to create bitesize video content for more effective business communication on two of the most popular social platforms.
We will cover:

How to optimise your TikTok and Instagram accounts for the best results with video
How to discover the latest trends on each platform and leverage this to create popular videos for your business
Ideas for creating content to entertain, inspire or educate your audience (with lots of examples from a variety of relevant TikTok and Reels accounts)
How to increase engagement and reach by paying attention to your videos’ structure, duration, titles and understanding hashtags and algorithms
The best kit, apps and workflow to create bitesize vertical videos for both platforms

Home Energy Scotland home renewables - decarbonising your home and making it more energy efficient
2025-06-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00
Home Energy Scotland is here to offer free advice and support to help you make your home warmer, reduce your energy bills, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
Our service is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of people throughout Scotland. This webinar will focus on the work what we do and how we can support. It will also have a focus on our renewable service, the tailored reports which can be created as well as links to funding which may be available.
Keeping your home warm and lowering your carbon footprint can go hand in hand. Learn how renewable energy like solar power, wind, and water can heat your home for less.

ANGUSalive Exclusive Showcase at Monikie Country Park
2025-06-26 02:30 - 18:00 | Monikie Country Park, Monikie, DD5 3QA
ANGUSalive are holding a showcase event at Monikie Country Park on 26 June, from 2.30pm. Monikie Country Park boasts beautiful woodland and parkland with a variety of things to see and do, including land and water activities, self-led trails, and an adventure play park. This event is an ideal opportunity to find out about the extensive range of experiences on offer for visitors.
What you can expect:

2.30pm: Welcome & Refreshments. An introduction to Countryside Adventure – learn about the extensive range of experiences on offer at Monikie Country Park.
3.00pm: Find out more about our Land-based Activities, including bushcraft & survival skills, cycling, nature walks with one of our Countryside Rangers, and craft workshops.
4.00pm: Discover what water-based activities visitors can enjoy, including paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, and our newest addition – Angus Aqua Splash.
5.00pm: Try it for yourself! Angus Aqua Splash Session (optional); alternatively you could watch the session from shore and enjoy some networking
6.00pm: End

Places are limited, so please RSVP to: Scott Grant – scott.grant@angusalive.scot

Land & Rural Business Webinar - Protecting Your Farm's Future
2025-06-26 12:30 - 13:30
The Scottish agricultural sector is facing one of the biggest shifts in legislative and budgetary frameworks in a generation. From proposed changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs from Inheritance Tax, to the ongoing Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, there are big challenges on the horizon.
Join experts from Thorntons’ Land and Rural Business team as they discuss these and other significant challenges to help you navigate what may lie ahead. Topics covered will include:

The Autumn Budget – Opportunities to consider
Land Reform and Agricultural Tenancies – What will it mean for farmers
Voluntary Registration and RCI – What you need to know
Preparing for the next generation – succession planning and relationship breakdowns

Home Energy Scotland for landlords - decarbonising your rental home and making it more energy efficient
2025-06-26 12:30 - 13:30
This webinar will focus on the work the help available to registered private landlords looking to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties.
Whether you’re looking to discuss your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or various funding options or have your property assessed in depth, we can help.
If you need to make improvements to your property, now’s the time to start. Our private landlord specialists can talk you through the new standards and help you determine what improvements to prioritise.
