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SUMMARY:How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help your business marketing
DESCRIPTION: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 you better understand your customers and business opportunities. \nThis webinar will include: \n\nWhat is Artificial Intelligence\nCurrent AI tools and systems to use right now (including ChatGPT and Dall-E 2)\nAutomating Digital Content for Blogs and Social Media\nUsing AI for business strategy and customer profiling\nThe pros and cons of AI for small businesses\n\nThis webinar will help you understand how you can integrate AI into your existing marketing\, looking at the potential consequences (good and bad) of Artificial Intelligence\, and its impact on small businesses and their customers.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-artificial-intelligence-ai-can-help-your-business-marketing-8/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing,Marketing,Technology
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UID:10087746-1693922400-1693929600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Facebook for business
DESCRIPTION:Get to grips with Facebook – the world’s most popular social networking platform. \nIn this webinar you will: \n\nLearn how to get the most out of Facebook and how it could fit into your business’s digital marketing strategy.\nBetter understand the algorithm behind Facebook\, and how to create great content that achieves a bigger reach and impact.\nLearn from the stats and data you can get from the system and discover who your most interested customers/clients are.\nUnderstand the power of Facebook advertising\, and other selling options available to you.\nDiscover other business opportunities presented by Facebook\, including how to promote and sell products and services.\nBe introduced to ‘Business Suite’ – a free Facebook dashboard to manage all your business activity.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/facebook-for-business-31/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T120000
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SUMMARY:Build a customer focused business
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that a returning customer will typically spend more than two thirds more with your business than a brand new one? \nDid you know that retaining just 5% of your customer base can give an increase of over 20% in profits for your business? \nHaving an effective strategy in place for your business to deliver great customer service is critical for your business. \nWe will cover: \n\nWhy good customer service is critical for business growth\nWhat are the essentials of delivering great customer service and how should this be delivered?\nHow to effectively manage different types of customers and their expectations\nHow\, why\, and when you should measure the service a business delivers\nHow to use the service provided to promote a business and enable growth
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-a-customer-focused-business-15/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230905T113000
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UID:10087877-1693906200-1693913400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will also learn about the key considerations when starting a business and what steps you will need to take from legal\, financial and strategic standpoints. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you will have the information required to start building an action plan and be confident about understanding the next steps.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-basics-of-starting-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230905T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230908T170000
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CREATED:20230410T094409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T094409Z
UID:10087063-1693900800-1694192400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Offshore Europe 23
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOE23 will help the offshore energy value chain to accelerate the transition to a better energy future by uniting the power of expertise\, knowledge and innovative technology to drive progress.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/offshore-europe-23/
LOCATION:P&J Live\, East Burn Road\, Aberdeen\, AB21 9FX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Offshore Wind,Sustainable/Circular Economy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230814T112635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T112635Z
UID:10087665-1693839600-1693846800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build an effective strategy to grow your business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will look at: \n\nYour business today – identifying your strengths and areas for development\nThe key pillars of a business and why balancing all areas is essential for success\nPersonal and business ambitions and using these to guide strategy development\nAnsoff’s Matrix as a tool for identifying core growth strategies\nThe core components of your business delivery\nHow to develop a methodical\, strategic approach to developing your business for future success\n\nAfter the webinar\, you will understand: \n\nHow to undertake a balanced review of where your business is that helps identify areas for development\nAnsoff’s Matrix and how to use it as a core strategic planning tool\nHow to create a strategic plan for growing your business
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-an-effective-strategy-to-grow-your-business-16/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230821T132553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T132553Z
UID:10087744-1693818000-1693825200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:e-Commerce with Shopify
DESCRIPTION:Shopify is a powerful all-in-one e-Commerce website builder that makes setting up an online store simple and straightforward. In this webinar\, we will explore Shopify’s features and pull together the building blocks for your first e-Commerce website. \nBy the end of this webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the essential features that a website needs to have to sell physical and digital products online\nUnderstand what Shopify is and how to use the features it offers to build a secure and powerful e-Commerce website\nUse the Shopify page builder and work with free themes to get the design and style of your website on-brand\nUnderstand how to manage orders and deliver great customer service\nUnderstand how to launch your new e-Commerce website and ensure all essential building blocks are in place using a pre-launch checklist
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/e-commerce-with-shopify-14/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T110000
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CREATED:20230821T132446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T132446Z
UID:10087742-1693558800-1693566000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Email marketing for business
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with your audience through effective email marketing campaigns is a great way to improve your marketing strategy and boost sales. In this webinar\, we’ll explore what makes an email campaign effective and ensure you are able to: \n\nSegment your audiences and target them effectively\nCreate a quality marketing email and measure its effectiveness\nIdentify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns\, including different paid-for account levels\nIdentify the different components of a successful email campaign\, including design\, HTML v text and other formats\nUse reporting and key metrics to make sure your campaigns are successful\nBe compliant with legal requirements relating to email communications
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/email-marketing-for-business-29/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091739Z
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UID:10087543-1693486800-1693494000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:HR – Recruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff
DESCRIPTION:One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring\, interviewing\, payroll\, pensions\, contracts\, remote working and more\, it is a minefield for the business owner. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team. \nTopics covered: \n\nRecruiting\, managing\, and retaining staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best and right people for our business\nOur obligations as employers\nManaging people to stay with us\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/hr-recruiting-managing-and-retaining-staff-15/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230410T094247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T094247Z
UID:10087061-1693479600-1693485000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Access to Funding Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:If your business is considering a fundraising campaign\, join this event to get advice about the funding options available\, the benefits of debt and equity and how to get Funder ready. \nOur guest panellists from Scottish Enterprise\, Bank of Scotland\, Henderson Loggie and more will explore all these subjects and more in an interactive session. \nEvent agenda \n11:00 – Intro Gary Torbett\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:05- How to get founder ready – Rod Mathers\, Henderson Loggie \n11:15 – Equity – Scottish Enterprise\, Gary Torbett \n11:22 – Debt Funding and Bank Products – Alison Scott\, Scottish Enterprise and Craig Pollock\, Bank Of Scotland \n11:42- Grants – Alan Dick\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:52 – Q&A \n12:30 – Close
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/access-to-funding-roadshow-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Enterprise\, 99 Haymarket Terrace\, Edinburgh\, EH12 5HD
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230818T135321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T135321Z
UID:10087726-1693418400-1693425600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Community Development Programme of Support - Business Planning
DESCRIPTION:Angus Council Vibrant Communities\, in collaboration with Angus Rural Partnership\, have commissioned a programme of events for community groups and organisations. \nThe new programme of workshops will help local groups and organisations: \n\nsuccessfully form a sustainable group\nplan their projects\napply for funding\ndeliver their aspirations\n\nWorkshop Two: \nA good business plan will provide a practical road map for an organisation to secure funding and manage projects and activities effectively. There will always be changes\, but it gives a framework to support that change and turn ideas into reality on the ground. \nThis session will think about each of the elements that build up into a robust business plan.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/community-development-programme-of-support-business-planning/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T140000
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CREATED:20230605T095524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T095524Z
UID:10087362-1693400400-1693404000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Find your marketing motivation with Niki Hutchison
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to help founders and entrepreneurs to be able to enjoy marketing and leverage its benefits for their businesses. \nMarketing is frequently overlooked by entrepreneurs owing to its delayed results or a lack of understanding of how to approach it. \nHowever\, by introducing fun and exciting techniques for integrating marketing\, it can become a prominent aspect of any business owner’s agenda for fostering business growth.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/find-your-marketing-motivation-with-niki-hutchison/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091655Z
UID:10087541-1693389600-1693396800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Google Analytics – Understand how your website performs
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWhich marketing channels drive traffic to your site?\nWhat pages are users looking at the most?\nWhat impact does mobile have on your potential customers?\n\nDuring this webinar\, we’ll help you understand how Google Analytics is set up and give you an overview of key reports. We’ll also look at other web analytics tools to help you online.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/google-analytics-understand-how-your-website-performs-7/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230829T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091620Z
UID:10087539-1693317600-1693324800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 2: Off page optimisation & technical considerations
DESCRIPTION:The second of 2 webinars designed specifically to help get your business website higher up the search engine rankings\, increasing visibility\, web traffic\, and sales. \nJoin 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. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow to block or control what websites are allowed to ‘index’\nThe importance of a fast loading mobile website\nHow security and usability influence Google\nWhat “off-page” optimisation means\, and tactics to generate back-links\nThe importance of Local SEO\, and why a “Google Business Profile” is vital
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-part-2-off-page-optimisation-technical-considerations-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230829T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230821T141027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141027Z
UID:10087786-1693305000-1693308600@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Offshore Wind opportunities in India
DESCRIPTION:India will invite seabed allocation bids for 37 GW offshore wind capacity by 2030. With more than £64 billion spend forecast over the next 10-15 years\, this is an exciting opportunity for the Scottish supply chain. \nJoin this webinar to find out how Scottish Development International can help you be part of this opportunity.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/offshore-wind-opportunities-in-india/
CATEGORIES:Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230829T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091537Z
UID:10087537-1693303200-1693310400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will take you through all the steps required to design\, build and host a business website. You will learn about: \n\nThe need to determine website objectives\nThe importance of knowing who your audience is and measuring results\nSetting clear calls to action and creating engaging content\nCreating your brand’s visual identity online\, your site’s blueprint and how you can structure your site map\nWhat’s involved in registering your domain\, maintaining your site content\, and options for hosting it\n\nThis webinar will also offer guidance on when and how to outsource your website development. Covering topics such as choosing a suitable content management system\, what to organise first and costing for the work.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/an-introduction-to-business-websites-what-you-need-to-consider-26/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230828T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091500Z
UID:10087535-1693216800-1693224000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Photography for online business
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will: \n\nDiscover the basic ‘dos and don’ts’ of taking your own pictures\, editing them and uploading them onto digital platforms.\nSee some real-life examples of posts that demonstrate good\, bad and indifferent use for businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/photography-for-online-business-26/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230828T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230821T140615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140615Z
UID:10087783-1693213200-1693225800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Shopify Success: Empowering E-Commerce Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re in the process of establishing your online business\, evaluating your current content management system\, or already a part of the Shopify community\, our event is tailor-made for you. \nGet ready to engage with live insights from the renowned experts at Shopify\, TrustPilot\, Segmentify\, and DLR Media. Our objective is to empower you to enhance sales performance and broaden your digital footprint within the dynamic e-commerce sphere. \nTake part in invaluable sessions by leading speakers and industry experts\, as they unravel the tools of mastering Shopify’s sales techniques\, getting more customers\, and boosting your revenue. Hear about the latest updates\, how big brands grow with Shopify\, the newest marketing trends and how to elevate your online presence while building a loyal customer base. \nConnect with others\, ask questions to seasoned Shopify professionals and get personalised advice. Join us to elevate your Shopify journey through firsthand insights and networking opportunities that are second to none.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/shopify-success-empowering-e-commerce-excellence/
LOCATION:Forbes of Kingennie\, DD5 3RD
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091426Z
UID:10087533-1692964800-1692972000@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Build your brand and promotional graphics
DESCRIPTION: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 more sales. \nThis session will: \n\nProvide you with a clear understanding of the difference between brands and branding\nHelp you understand what a brand is\nShow you why branding is important\nLook at your brand strategy\, brand identity and action\nHelp you learn how to develop your brand’s positioning\, character\, and purpose to differentiate your business from its competitors\nDemonstrate how to set up a brand kit and style guide to ensure consistency across websites\, social media\, business cards\, posters etc.\nTeach you how to create simple promotional graphics using a variety of tools including Canva\nHighlight a variety of free tools including Google Drive\, Hubspot and Mailchimp that can save time and simplify marketing tasks
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/build-your-brand-and-promotional-graphics-15/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Digital Marketing,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091340Z
UID:10087531-1692954000-1692961200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Email marketing for business
DESCRIPTION:Connecting with your audience through effective email marketing campaigns is a great way to improve your marketing strategy and boost sales. In this webinar\, we’ll explore what makes an email campaign effective and ensure you are able to: \n\nSegment your audiences and target them effectively\nCreate a quality marketing email and measure its effectiveness\nIdentify the most suitable platforms and tools for email marketing campaigns\, including different paid-for account levels\nIdentify the different components of a successful email campaign\, including design\, HTML v text and other formats\nUse reporting and key metrics to make sure your campaigns are successful\nBe compliant with legal requirements relating to email communications
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/email-marketing-for-business-28/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230710T072753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T072754Z
UID:10087607-1692900000-1692910800@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Developing your Start-Up Action Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will also learn about the key considerations when starting a business and what steps you will need to take from legal\, financial and strategic standpoints. \nBy the end of the webinar\, you will have the information required to start building an action plan and be confident about understanding the next steps.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/developing-your-start-up-action-plan-7/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230627T091252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T091252Z
UID:10087529-1692900000-1692907200@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:How to start a business: The basics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will cover: \n\nPersonal finance planning – how much do you need to earn?\nResearching your market – who your customers are\, understanding your competition and what the trends are within your chosen field\nBusiness structure – what are the core business structures? How to decide which is right for you and how to register as a business\nCreating your start-up action plan – an outline\nMarketing\nPricing\nNaming the business\nBasic bookkeeping\nForecasting\nFinancing\, banking\, insurance\, and VAT\nTax
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-start-a-business-the-basics-23/
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230816T093911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T093911Z
UID:10087708-1692885600-1692896400@investinangus.com
SUMMARY:Continuous Improvement Activity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Improve productivity in your business to reduce production costs and become a more competitive business. You can add value through lean techniques which will lead to improved quality\, cost and delivery performance\, and more capacity. \nThis interactive event will simulate how businesses are run. It highlights some of the daily challenges that we all experience and demonstrates a different way of looking at your business. By applying the ‘Lean Thinking Principles’\, you can start to think and act differently to improve your business efficiency. \nThis workshop will focus on three themes: \n\nThe basics of improvement based on Lean principles\nThe power of team working\nThe benefit of having timely data to make informed decisions\n\nThrough the manufacturing simulation provided\, you’ll gain an understanding of lean wastes and how they impact process performance. \nThis workshop will give you the opportunity to step back from current operations. You’ll get a chance to learn a new way of thinking about operational processes and how to improve them as a way forward for your organisation. \nAgenda \n\n2pm to 2:30pm: arrive and meet the other delegates (tea\, coffee and pastries will be available)\n2:30 pm to 3pm: introductions\, team challenge and introduction to Lean Thinking\n3pm to 4:45pm: interactive manufacturing simulation with continuous improvement techniques applied\n4:45pm to 5pm: wrap up and questions\n5pm: workshop ends
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/continuous-improvement-activity-workshop/
LOCATION:V&A Museum\, 3 Greenmarket\, Dundee\, DD1 4QB
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013957
CREATED:20230725T094421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T094421Z
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SUMMARY:Providing Work Experience in Angus to Young People
DESCRIPTION:Are you an employer in Angus looking to offer work experience to young people in your local community but not sure what is involved or the next steps\, well this event is for you! \nDYW Tay Cities and the Angus Skills for Work Coordinator\, David Millar\, are partnering together to host two online information sessions on delivering work experience to young people in Angus. Employers are invited to attend either or of the sessions\, the same content will be delivered in both of the sessions. \nDuring the session David will talk though the pre-placement process\, what needs to be in place for a young person in a successful placement and so much more. We also might be joined by a young person who is currently undertaking some work experience with Angus Council. \nOffering work experience placements to young people has many benefits not only to those individuals undertaking the work experience but also to your business. Benefits to your business include: \n1. Developing the skills of your staff \n2. Engaging with your local community \n3. Raising your profile \n4. Promoting opportunities in your industry or profession \n5. Enjoying the energy and perspective of young people \n6. Identifying potential future employees
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/providing-work-experience-in-angus-to-young-people-2/
CATEGORIES:HR,Skills & Training
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SUMMARY:Community Development Programme of Support - Good Governance
DESCRIPTION:Angus Council Vibrant Communities\, in collaboration with Angus Rural Partnership\, have commissioned a programme of events for community groups and organisations. \nThe new programme of workshops will help local groups and organisations: \n\nsuccessfully form a sustainable group\nplan their projects\napply for funding\ndeliver their aspirations\n\nWorkshop One: \nDeveloping a sustainable organisation that can secure funding and continue to meet the needs of its community requires solid foundations which start with the right structure and robust governance. \nThis session will cover the basics of: \n– Choosing the right structure. \n– Good Governance & Responsibilities\, including risk assessment and dealing with conflicts of interest \n– Reporting Requirements and Annual Accounts
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/community-development-programme-of-support-good-governance/
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SUMMARY:Shaping the future of tourism in Angus
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort on Wednesday 23 August 2023\, where we will be reviewing what has been delivered through the Angus Tourism Framework over the last year\, and looking at current challenges and priorities to help shape action plans for the year ahead. \nThis workshop is open to anyone connected to tourism in Angus\, including businesses\, community groups and volunteers. \nSee Eventbrite for more details and to register.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/shaping-the-future-of-tourism-in-angus/
LOCATION:Forbes of Kingennie\, DD5 3RD
CATEGORIES:Networking,Tourism
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SUMMARY:Innovation Funding: Heating & Cooling\, Built Environment and Geothermal
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC)\, Scottish Enterprise Innovation Collaboration and Funding Team and Innovate UK to discover the latest innovation funding opportunities for heating and cooling\, built environment and geothermal projects. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of current and future opportunities in these areas\, ranging from grants and support designed for single SMEs all the way up to large-scale international collaborative projects. It will be of interest to businesses\, researchers and those in the public sector who support the development of innovative products and services. \nThe presentations will discuss: \nInnovate UK funding programmes\, including IUK SMART\, Innovate UK loans and IUK investor partnerships. \n\nCollaborative funding\, including the £5 million Clean Energy Transition Partnership\, Eureka Eurostars and Horizon Europe.\nThe Scottish Green Heat Innovation Support Programme.\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to find out more about: \n\nSupport available to Scottish organisations interested in applying to these funds.\nTop tips for partner searches and creating eye-catching profiles.\n\nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nKaren Fraser\, European Programme Manager\, Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC)\n\nSEGEC helps companies access European funding in Scotland in the critical growth areas of energy and low carbon by supporting businesses and key stakeholders. This includes leading on the delivery of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership Programme and promotion and support for the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. \n\nConall McGinley\, Horizon Europe UK National Contact Point for Energy and Global Innovation Lead for Energy\, Innovate UK\n\nInnovate UK is the UK’s national innovation agency supporting business-led innovation. They provide free and impartial help and support to all organisations innovating in the energy sector to help them access funding for European and international collaborative projects. \n\nJane Watters\, Innovation Collaboration and Funding\, Scottish Enterprise\n\nThis team delivers Innovate UK EDGE services to ambitious Scottish companies\, helping them to grow through innovation\, internationalisation and investment. This includes helping companies navigate and secure innovation funding\, international market opportunities and partners through extensive international networks.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/innovation-funding-heating-cooling-built-environment-and-geothermal/
CATEGORIES:Sustainable/Circular Economy
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SUMMARY:Parents Go Network
DESCRIPTION:It can often be a lonely experience being self-employed\, especially if you have young kids. The Business Gateway team are delighted to be hosting a Parents Go Network session where self-employed parents can connect with others in the same situation\, grow their network and meet like-minded people\, all whilst the children are entertained. \nThis interactive session will encourage attendees to move around the room\, learning more about the other businesses present and share your aspirations for 2023.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/parents-go-network/
LOCATION:The Montrose Playhouse\, The Mall\, Montrose\, DD10 8NN
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230822T200000
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SUMMARY:How to build a digital marketing plan
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will guide you through the steps needed to create an effective digital marketing strategy\, ensuring you focus on the right tactics to meet your business objectives and goals. \nWe will cover: \n\nThe importance of planning your digital marketing activities\nBuilding your plan around a simple framework\nConducting a situational analysis (and understanding Customers and Competitors)\nDeveloping your brand and tone of voice\nPlanning your Content strategy\nPrioritising digital channels\nEvaluating your Digital Marketing efforts
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-build-a-digital-marketing-plan-28/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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SUMMARY:How to improve your Google search rankings - Part 1: On page optimisation
DESCRIPTION:The first of 2 webinars designed specifically to help get your business website higher up the search engine rankings\, increasing visibility\, web traffic\, and sales. \nJoin us to look at how Google and other search engines decide the order in which they list their search results. We will show you how to maximise your chances of appearing towards the top of the search rankings\, ensuring you understand what key words and phrases your potential customers are using when searching online\, and how to optimise your website as a result. \nWe will cover: \n\nHow search engines work\, and the ‘on-page’ factors used to rank your site\nUnderstanding customer search behaviour\nKeyword research tools and how to benefit from them\nOptimising your website content for search engines
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/how-to-improve-your-google-search-rankings-part-1-on-page-optimisation-12/
CATEGORIES:Digital Marketing
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