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 quickly becoming the preferred exit route for business owners. Aimed at business owners who are considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear from engineering design […]

The Employee Ownership Transition: A Deep Dive

Are you considering employee ownership as a succession plan for your business? Join us on our deep dive into the process of selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Aimed at business owners considering employee ownership as a succession option, this interactive online workshop will cover topics that are fundamental to every employee ownership transition. […]

Understanding co-ops

Thinking of starting a business? Or looking for a different approach to your existing business or community venture? If you're looking for an inclusive, democratic approach to your business, then a co-op could be a perfect fit. Completely free to attend, this online workshop explores how your business could thrive as a co-operative. It's brought […]

SMAS Best Practice Visit to Direct Soccer Ltd

Direct Soccer 3 Ainslie Street, Dundee

If you’d like to see Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) support in action, join this site visit to Direct Soccer. Direct Soccer is a family-owned business and pioneer of the online teamwear market. Its mission is to provide the fastest fulfilment of customised teamwear to the UK grassroots market. Through its drive for operational excellence […]

Clean Heat Retrofit Innovation Challenge Showcase

Radisson Blu Hotel 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow

Our 3 hour event will bring together 80 attendees and exhibitors. It will include lots of opportunities to make new contacts and network with a range of organisations. The event will also: Showcase the Green Heat retrofit projects in social housing from Local Authorities and Registered Social Landlords Raise awareness of the market opportunity in […]

AI for Exports – Breaking Into International Markets

This webinar explores how AI-powered tools can help businesses expand into international markets efficiently and cost-effectively. From market research and customer insights to automated marketing and logistics optimization, AI is transforming how companies scale globally. Learning Outcomes: A base understanding of the main A.I. Platforms, and jargon associated with the technology. Understand how AI can […]

Continuous Improvement Business Breakfast Workshop

Scottish Enterprise 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh

Join the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) as it hosts a breakfast event on that will help you engage your people in change and create a culture of excellence within your business. The SMAS will explain how lean manufacturing can engage people, create sustainable change and will look at the leadership qualities that support this […]

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 specialist hydrocarbon accounting consultancy Accord […]

Clean Heat 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Glasgow Central 36 Cambridge Street, Glasgow

The Clean Heat event is dedicated to the delivery of clean, renewable heat to buildings in Scotland. It brings together public, private, and third-sector organisations to share their knowledge and expertise of the sector. Its purpose is to generate interest in the clean heat supply chain by showcasing the opportunities that exist within it. The […]

The Employee Ownership Transition: A Deep Dive

Are you considering employee ownership as a succession plan for your business? Take a deep dive into the process of selling to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)? Aimed at business owners considering employee ownership as a succession option, this interactive online workshop will cover topics that are fundamental to every employee ownership transition.

Horizon Europe & International Low Carbon Research & Innovation Funding

Hilton Glasgow 1 William Street, Glasgow

Join us at our Glasgow workshop and learn about the range of funding available to support research and innovation in the critical growth areas of energy and low carbon. We can help you understand the unique benefits that Horizon Europe and other international programmes can offer. International funding programmes we’ll cover include: Horizon Europe including […]

Innovation, Culture and a Growth Mindset

This 60-minute webinar for business leaders could transform the way you approach workplace innovation. The global operating environment is currently one of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). To remain competitive and thrive in this world, businesses have no option but to prioritise innovation. Not simply in terms of the products or services they offer, […]

Targeting the US and Australia with your own website – Part 1

If you’re an eCommerce business looking to expand your online presence in Australia and the US, this masterclass is for you. Whether you’re just starting to explore these markets, or you’re looking to optimise your current operations, these sessions will give you with a structured approach to successfully selling through your website. The masterclass is […]

The AI-Powered Business: How Businesses Can 10x Their Productivity Webinar

AI is revolutionizing how businesses operate, enabling companies to scale faster, streamline operations, and optimize efficiency. This webinar will explore the best AI tools for automating key business processes—from marketing and customer service to supply chain management and data analysis—helping eCommerce businesses grow internationally without increasing overhead. Learning Outcomes: A base understanding of the main […]

Targeting the US and Australia with your own website – Part 2

If you’re an eCommerce business looking to expand your online presence in Australia and the US, this masterclass is for you. Whether you’re just starting to explore these markets, or you’re looking to optimise your current operations, these sessions will give you with a structured approach to successfully selling through your website. The masterclass is […]

Harnessing AI in Shopify: Boost Sales & Streamline Operations Webinar

This webinar explores how AI can enhance your Shopify store by automating tasks, personalising customer experiences, and optimizing sales strategies. Delegates will gain practical insights into AI-powered tools and apps that can help improve product recommendations, streamline customer service, and increase conversions. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this session, delegates will: Understand how AI […]

Generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the future of work

This online session will focus on the accessibility and real-world relevance of generative and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will highlight concrete use cases, emerging patterns of adoption, and strategic questions SMEs should be asking now to prepare for what comes next. Dr Marcel Lukas, Vice Dean Executive Education and Senior Lecturer in Banking and […]

The AI-Powered Business: How Businesses Can 10x Their Productivity

Scottish Enterprise Glasgow 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow

AI tools are revolutionizing how businesses operate. Using them effectively is enabling companies to scale faster, streamline operations, and optimize efficiency. If you want to learn how to use them to increase productivity in your business, this event is for you. Delivered by Ali Shariat, co-founder of ThisWayUp, it will discuss the best AI tools […]

Global Insights: Consumer Industries Exporters

Delta Hotels Edinburgh 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh

Join Scottish Development International at this exporting event, where you can connect with trade advisors and market specialists. Whether you’re a new or experienced exporter, this is a fantastic opportunity to: Meet and network with the food and drink and consumer lifestyle in-market specialists from Europe, North America and Asia, and learn about the current […]

Unleash the Power of ChatGPT & AI to Drive International Business Growth

AI chatbots like ChatGPT have been filling up headlines for the last couple of years. In more recent times, those headlines have been about how these tools are supporting day-to-day operations in businesses across industries. ChatGPT and other similar AI applications use natural language processing to create humanlike conversational dialogue. The language model can respond […]