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. 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

How to start a business: The basics

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 […]

A step-by-step guide to building 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 […]

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Joining instructions will be shared with you once you have reserved your space. Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? Look no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers, this session is designed […]

Finding, keeping and looking after your staff

One of the most daunting challenges a business can face is the process of hiring employees, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner. This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and look after your team. We'll […]

Social media essentials: Facebook

Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. In this webinar you will: Learn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy Better understand the algorithm behind Facebook, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach […]

USA Offshore Wind Market Update – May 2024

Join us to hear an update on the current state of play in the US offshore wind market. Learn more about upcoming projects, proposed longer term developments and SDI's future event calendar.

Cyber security for your small business

Around 83% of small and medium-sized businesses are not financially prepared to recover from a cyber attack -  which could mean going out of business. This event aims to introduce start-ups and new businesses to the risks they face and provide top tips on how to avoid some common threats, protect their organisation and enable […]

How to deliver low-cost, high impact marketing

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 […]

Creating an effective email marketing strategy

Customers buy from businesses that they know, like and trust. Email marketing is powerful and affordable tool in your digital marketing toolkit to build these relationships. Most businesses send monthly newsletters to stay in touch with their audience, but your results will improve with a structured plan and the best practices that will be explored […]

Business Finance Viability

Led by experienced advisers, this webinar takes the fear out of finances, providing practical tools and guidance to help you confidently manage your business's budgeting and forecasting. You'll learn how to identify the hidden costs of running your business, including the cost of hiring staff, maintaining stock levels, and other crucial expenses. Through a series […]

Create videos with YouTube

With 2 billion users logging in every month, YouTube provides an exciting way of increasing your brand’s exposure through video. This session will cover: how to understand your brand and target audience’s behaviours how to write, storyboard and film engaging videos how to market your content to users and measure your success You will also […]

Social media essentials: LinkedIn

No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. During this webinar, you will: Learn how to create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives Learn the difference between personal and company profiles and how to optimise them for […]

How to create engaging 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 and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. This session is ideal for businesses that already have a business website […]

Website development for your small business

This webinar is suitable for business owners who are thinking about getting a website, or those who have just started to put one together. Divided over three sessions, it will look at the principles and practices of developing a website for your business. Topics covered include: audience demographics website domains website structure keywords GDPR analytics […]

The Basics of Starting a Business

This webinar will give you the information needed to build a start up action plan. The plan will enable you to consider which actions are relevant to your plan, start building a set of SMART Goals, give thought to business skills development and provide a clear path for steps to launch your business. You will also learn about […]

Industry Decarbonisation Opportunities in France: Dunkirk at the forefront of industry decarbonation

Ahead of the scoping mission to be organised by Scottish Development International, Neccus cluster and partners in September 2024 in Dunkirk, this webinar will present France’s flagship industry decarbonation projects and opportunities of collaboration for the Scottish supply chain, with a focus on Dunkirk, home of one of Europe’s most ambitious industry decarbonisation projects. This […]

An introduction to business websites

This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design, build and host a business website. 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 Creating your brand’s visual identity online, your site’s […]

Writing for social media

Engaging copy can help you say more with less when posting on your social media channels. If you manage a social media channel for your business and you’re looking at ways to sharpen your copy, join this session on writing for social media. Learn ways to develop a written tone of voice and tips for […]