Open age inclusion awareness

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: raise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals explore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment […]

How to start a business: The basics

Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and help you decide if this is the right path for you. Helping you consider your plans from exploring your potential customers to looking at the key activities and costs involved. We will cover: Personal finance planning […]

Tayside Transform Business Festival

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

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. After 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 […]

Offshore Wind Opportunities in Scotland

Join us for a webinar on the Scottish offshore wind industry. With the new ScotWind and INTOG leasing rounds there will be a massive surge of activity in Scottish waters.

Open age inclusion awareness

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: raise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals explore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment […]

Selling your business masterclass

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. Aimed at business owners considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear bus and coach company Shuttle […]

How to protect and manage your intellectual property

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 are intellectual assets (IA)? What is intellectual property (IP)? How to use IP […]

Understanding machine learning

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 […]

Planning & scheduling your online content

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. In this webinar, you will learn how to: Plan […]

The low-cost guide to marketing your business

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 […]

The essentials of bookkeeping and what expenses you can claim

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 […]

How to write and develop your business plan

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 […]

Fife Tourism Conference 2024

Adam Smith Theatre Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy

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. Key events and highlights: Innovation and future trends: Find out where the Scottish tourism industry is […]

Statutory Guidance Engagement Workshop: Sustainable Procurement and the CE

Why are these Statutory Guidance stakeholder engagement workshops taking place? SSN 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. […]

Community Wealth Building – Land and Property

Ready to continue your learning with Co-operative Development Scotland’s (CDS) Community Wealth Building programme? This 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. Delivered by support partners of CDS (including the Scottish Land […]

Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Steps You Can Take

The workshop will begin with a brief outline of gender inequality in the workplace. This will include: - Understanding what inequality looks like - Identifying where to focus your time and resources - Roles within the business - How to track success It will also discuss Close the Gap’s work with IoD Scotland on the […]

Delivering profit to drive 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. This 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 […]

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. The types of […]

Selling Online – The Key to Success

Montrose Library 214 High Street, Montrose

Are you thinking of selling your products/services online and not sure where to start? Fear 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. We’ll have Zishan Ashraf, Senior Merchant Success Manager EMEA at Shopify Plus on hand to […]