Preparing for Net Zero

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to net-zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045. But, did you know that the single greatest cause of the climate crisis is the carbon emissions created by everything we produce, consume and too often bin after just one use. How is your business preparing for 2045? Support […]

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 […]

Plan for the ban

To engage with as many people, businesses and organisations as possible, Zero Waste Scotland is hosting a live webinar on behalf of the Scottish Government. The webinar will be open to all and live across our social media channels and website. This is your chance to speak to our team of experts on how to […]

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 […]

Generating ideas for your business

Many people would like to start their own business but don’t have a business idea to focus on. This session will help you: 1. Clarify your motivation behind starting your own business 2. Appreciate your skills and experiences 3. Use a range of techniques for generating new business ideas 4. Gain an appreciation of how […]

The Stress-Free Guide to Smashing your Business Goals

Here at Business Gateway Tayside, we understand that, as well as bringing a huge sense of personal satisfaction, achievement and freedom, being a small business owner means having to juggle a busy work schedule that can often lead to stress and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Our Business Owner’s Guide to Smashing Goals and Staying […]

Complete Storytelling – Perth Workshop

The Black Watch Castle and Museum Hay Street, Perth

This one day workshop is designed to help tourism businesses with their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Delegates will learn new communications and sales skills to help enhance customer service delivery and re-build income streams. Successful consumer experiences are the product of creating and delivering engaging and memorable stories. Stories effortlessly transform […]

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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 […]

Bookkeeping and finance: The essentials for business

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 developing 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 […]

The 150th Open industry webinar

Join us at this upcoming industry webinar on 28 March from 2.30pm - 4.30pm focusing on the 150th Open Championship coming to Fife this summer. Find out more about this major golfing event coming to Fife and how your businesses can make the most of this exciting opportunity.

LinkedIn for business

No longer just an online CV, LinkedIn can be an incredibly powerful - and profitable - business tool. Like any tool, you must learn how to use it, and this webinar gives you expert guidance. You will: Create a LinkedIn strategy to boost your business reputation via marketing and brand promotion initiatives. Learn the difference […]

Building your brand and promotional graphics

This webinar will define what a brand is (and isn’t) and explain how it’s 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 more sales. […]

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 […]

Meet The Advisor – General Surgery

Whether you are thinking about starting a business or you have already started one, the Meet the Adviser General Surgery is an opportunity to meet with one of the Business Gateway Tayside team over Zoom to ask any business related questions you may have. We have slots throughout the day and you will be matched […]

What to do if running your business feels hard

Running a business that is out of alignment with your true self is like driving a car with one wheel pointing the wrong way.  It slows you down, wastes energy, ruins your equipment and creates unnecessary stress for you and anyone connected to you. People deal with this problem in one of three ways: Turn up the […]

Email marketing for business

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to understand how to: Target the right audiences Create a quality marketing email and how to measure its effectiveness. Learn how to identify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns, including different paid-for account levels. Identify the different components of a successful […]

Get hands on with collaborative robots for manufacturing SMEs

Are you a manufacturing SME considering a move from manual to automated processes in a factory or production setting? Has Robotics always seemed out of reach from a cost and capacity perspective? Then it could be time to think (and look) again. Smart Hub Lanarkshire has teamed up with Business Gateway National and Scottish Enterprise […]

Young Entrepreneur Starter Pack – Part 1: Ideas Generation & Researching your Idea

Aged 16-25 and ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? This webinar series will show you how to break into business. This specialist two stage webinar series will provide you with the inspiration, tools, and knowledge to start your own business. From developing initial ideas to structuring and funding your business, you will feel confident, motivated, […]

Young Entrepreneur Starter Pack – Part 2: Structuring your Business and exploring Financials/Funding

Aged 16-25 and ready to start your entrepreneurial journey? This webinar series will show you how to break into business. This specialist two stage webinar series will provide you with the inspiration, tools, and knowledge to start your own business. From developing initial ideas to structuring and funding your business, you will feel confident, motivated, […]

Pinterest for business

Thinking about using Pinterest to showcase your business? Move from being a beginner to knowing enough to gain commercial benefit from the use of Pinterest. We will cover which type of audience you can reach via this platform and the factors and analytics such as cost and timing of posting content and how that can maximise […]