Build an effective strategy to grow your business

This webinar is practical, outcome driven, and designed to fit with the needs of small businesses in both B2C and B2B environments. It will help you develop a strategically led approach that can turbo charge business growth, identify the core growth strategy(ies) that are right for your business, and develop an action plan. We will […]

Offshore Europe 23

P&J Live East Burn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Offshore Europe 2023 is an excellent platform for collaboration, progress and results, not just for Scotland, but key overseas markets too. This year marks the 50th anniversary and the focus will be on continuous innovation which mirrors the evolution of North Sea energy, mapping the journey to a sustainable and better energy future. OE23 will […]

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 […]

Build a customer focused business

Did you know that a returning customer will typically spend more than two thirds more with your business than a brand new one? Did you know that retaining just 5% of your customer base can give an increase of over 20% in profits for your business? Having an effective strategy in place for your business […]

Facebook for business

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 […]

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help your business marketing

You’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but do you know how it can help you as you run your business? This brand new practical webinar will explore how AI can help revolutionise your business marketing to be more efficient and cost-effective, through the automatic creation of content for all your digital platforms; as well as helping […]

Keep your business safe online

Join us to find out how criminals are targeting small businesses online, the risks you face, and what you can do to minimise your exposure to online crime. This webinar includes a number of live demos, covering the following areas: What are the main online threats to your business? The 5 pillars of prevention (Backup, […]

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 and develop a variety of content for your website and social channels. Ideal for businesses that already have a business website or use social […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Blogging for business

This webinar will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to create a blog that promotes your business. We will cover: What a 'blog' is, how to set one up and what it takes to make them work Other small and medium sized businesses who already blog successfully and what you can learn […]

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 […]

The basics of trading on eBay, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces

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? We will cover: Why to sell via a Marketplace, your own website, or both Choosing the right Marketplace – looking specificly at eBay, […]

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money

What’s the best way to sell your products online? The key to improving your online 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 help you decide. We will cover: Factors to consider […]

Meet the Buyer North 2023

The Music Hall Union Street, Aberdeen

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the 6th Annual Meet the Buyer North as an in-person, face-to-face event Focusing on one-to-one in-person networking, Meet the Buyer North 2023 will allow your business to connect with "real" buyers from the public sector operating in the North and Islands of Scotland, as well as private contractors with […]

Build your brand and promotional graphics

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 […]

Taxation and the EOT

Are you considering the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) as an exit strategy for your business? If so, this webinar will provide you with vital information about the tax implications of this move. Since its introduction in 2014, the EOT has proved to be a feasible exit option for business owners. It’s a flexible option, and […]

Google Analytics – Understand how your website performs

Google Analytics (Universal and GA4) is a powerful tool that helps you understand how your website is performing. It helps answer lots of questions, including: Which marketing channels drive traffic to your site? What pages are users looking at the most? What impact does mobile have on your potential customers? During this webinar, we’ll help […]

Managing People – Sustaining Employee Engagement

Participants will learn how to create and maintain a happy, productive and engaged workforce. As finding and employing new, valuable staff can be difficult, this session aims to help members of management and business owners review their current practices and implement new ones. Doing so with hope of achieving employee engagement, satisfaction, loyalty and longevity, […]