• Employing staff, introducing a manager and building your team

    Bowmuir Farm Holidays Bowmuir Farm, Biggar

    Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for a talk from Core Community Group members Tom and Sarah Parker as they share their real-world experience of successfully introducing a new manager into their business. Discover what worked, what they learned, and how they made the transition seamless for their staff and customers. Whether you’re considering hiring […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Understanding your pension ahead of Budget day

    Understand your pension now – be ready for Budget day. The Autumn Budget often reshapes pensions, tax and investments. Knowing exactly what you have today means you can prepare calmly, without reacting irrationally to headlines or fear. Topics covered in this session: How pensions really work How much you will need for a comfortable retirement […]

  • 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 […]

  • Guided by HR: Drop-In Sessions on the Employment Rights Bill

    The UK Government released its official roadmap for implementing the Employment Rights Bill, these are the biggest set of workplace reforms in decades. Do you know what’s changing, when it’s happening, and how it could affect your business? Or would you just like an informal chat about your people challenges? Book a relaxed one-to-one session […]

  • Building soil monitoring into policy

    Part of the “Envisioning the future of soil health monitoring” series for AI 4 Soil Health (AI4SH), hosted by Soil Association. What data do policymakers need to protect soils, and how will the new EU Soil Monitoring Law help deliver it? How can projects like AI4SH support member states in turning the Soil Monitoring Law […]

  • Lunch and Learn: How to get the best out of working with a journalist

    In this 30-minute session led by Fiona Scott, you'll learn what makes journalists happy, what you shouldn't do when interacting with a journalist and why third-party validation from journalists is more important than ever. Topics covered in this session: What journalists are not looking for What they are looking for How getting validation from an […]

  • 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 […]

  • UNITE Digital Health Scottish Matchmaking Event

    Scottish Enterprise Glasgow 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow

    This free in-person event aims to foster collaborative project opportunities by connecting Scottish stakeholders with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in digital health. It provides an opportunity to showcase digital health projects with the potential to be developed under the UNITE initiative and to identify suitable Scottish partners for collaboration. In addition to supporting […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Five ways to get customers without spending money

    Ready to get noticed by the tools you already use, land high-value deals without ad spend and turn your Instagram into a 24/7 sales engine? In this high-impact webinar with entrepreneur Timothy Armoo, you'll uncover unconventional, proven strategies for getting in front of the right audiences without spending money. Topics covered in this session: How […]

  • 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 […]

  • EOI – Learning Journey: Visit to Amazon Fulfilment Centre, Dublin

    Join this visit to Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dublin and learn more about the eCommerce market in the Republic of If you’re a Scottish-based SME looking to expand your reach into the Republic of Ireland, this learning journey is for you. With expert-led sessions and a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon’s Dublin fulfilment centre, this two-day […]

  • Well-Being for Small Businesses

    Join us for this engaging session tailored for rural Scottish small business owners, where we’ll explore ways to enhance well-being and build resilience. This session will be presented by GrowBiz Mentoring Coordinator Shareon Gordon who also runs her own business in health and wellbeing. We'll dive into: Identifying Limiting Beliefs: Understand what's holding you back […]

  • Lunch and Learn: Cutting through information overload with AI

    In this Lunch and Learn Q&A, Dropbox's Andy Wilson will demonstrate how small businesses can cut through information overload and make AI work for them. Many AI tools offer generic intelligence, but the real advantage comes from solutions that understand a business's own content and workflows. AI that understands a team's work can help them […]

  • 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 […]

  • How to go global without the headaches

    Thinking about international expansion, or just curious about what it takes? We know this can often feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This session, led by our expert speaker Mike Wilson, is designed to help founders and small business owners explore new markets with confidence and without the stress and complexity that often […]

  • Building a business set-up that’s ready for AI

    Running a small business means wearing many hats, but managing your tech shouldn't be the one that takes up your time. In this online event, we'll dive into the world of building a resilient, AI-ready technology "stack". In this half-hour session, experts from Dell and Intel will show you how the latest tools can simplify […]

  • Tay Country Travel Trade Ready: Insights & Action

    Welcome to Tay Country Travel Trade Ready: Insights & Action event! Come join us at Malmaison on October 29, 2025 at 13:30pm for an opportunity to gain valuable insights and take actionable steps to enhance your travel trade readiness. Thank you to everyone who recently completed our survey on how your business is currently engaging with the travel trade, the opportunities […]

  • Lunch and Learn: How to use AI in marketing ethically and responsibly

    Want to create high-quality content faster without losing your brand's voice or accuracy? Join expert marketer Martin Wilde for a fast, hands-on session for organisations on using AI across your marketing and comms. From website content and email marketing to social posts and promotional materials, learn how to ideate, draft, localise and repurpose quickly without […]

  • VisitScotland bitesize webinars: creating added value experiences

    Explore how thoughtful enhancements can generate greater returns through travel distribution. Unpack what added value really means, highlight ways to elevate your existing product, and show how to present experiences that appeal to partners and high-yield visitors.

  • Navigating the 2025 festive season: Strategies for small businesses

    The festive season is a crucial time for small businesses. In this session, Constant Contact's Dave Charest will share some of the latest trends, challenges and actionable strategies from his organisation's most recent survey, The Small Business Holiday Outlook 2025. You'll hear more about the festive season being a make-or-break time for small businesses in […]