Venues - The Bruntsfield Hotel

  • Business Brainstorming & The Year Ahead

    The Montrose Playhouse The Mall, Montrose

    Be part of a collaborative event where Angus business owners come together to network and brainstorm! This is your chance to engage in open discussions about the challenges and barriers your business is facing. Share your insights and discover what support you need to thrive. We'll explore how we can broaden our support, to make […]

  • Scope Busting: Getting to Grips with Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions

    Confused about what we mean when we discuss scopes 1, 2 and 3? Join this webinar to find out how to reduce your carbon. This Scottish Business Climate Collaboration Webinar will introduce the concept of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and outline the differences between the scopes. This is aimed at organisations who are […]

  • Protecting your ideas, content and brand in the digital age

    Protecting intellectual property is essential for digital businesses creating content, software or online platforms. In this session, LegalVision's Sahil Verma, Practice Leader, will explain how to safeguard creative and brand assets, avoid common IP mistakes and manage ownership risks. The webinar will also explore emerging challenges such as AI-generated content and how to protect your […]

  • InspireHER: Overcoming obstacles

    Most woman who consider starting a business will encounter doubts. Usually it looks like self-doubt, imposter syndrome, perfectionism etc. This session will reframe these obstacles not as signs to stop, but as part of the path forward. We’ll explore how your thoughts shape behaviour, why visibility can feel threatening, and how to regulate your nervous […]

  • Supply Connect: Demonstrating social value

    Discover how to unlock your business's potential for positive change. This introductory webinar led by Jill Poet will help you understand what social value really means, set out some practical strategies you can apply to boost your own social impact and how to demonstrate it in tender applications. It doesn't matter if you're only beginning […]

  • How to Get Your Business Found on Google and AI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini & Beyond)

    Search is changing fast. Customers are no longer relying only on Google; they’re also asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for recommendations, comparisons, and buying advice. In this practical masterclass, you’ll learn how modern search really works today and what small businesses need to do to stay visible across both traditional search engines […]

  • Embedding public partnerships in MRC funding applications

    Medical Research Council (MRC) is encouraging its research community to consider how public partnerships can inform and improve research and be of mutual benefit. By public partnerships we mean all the different ways that people and the research community can come together to shape and share scientific research. Agenda: why public partnerships matter the difference […]

  • Using Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) – How to Find and Bid for Opportunities

    Public Contracts Scotland is the national public sector tender portal for Scotland. It lists contract opportunities for all public sector bodies and has a “Quick Quote” function for lower value contracts. This webinar will help you to ensure that you’re not only comfortable using the PCS website but also know how to generate business from […]

  • 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 […]

  • How to make your business neurodivergent-friendly

    Arbroath Football Club Gayfield Park, Arbroath

    Creating an inclusive business isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a smart, forward-thinking strategy. This workshop introduces the steps businesses can take to become more neurodivergent-friendly, both for their team and their customers. You’ll gain a clear understanding of neurodivergence, why inclusion matters commercially as well as ethically, and how simple, realistic adjustments […]

  • Bookkeeping essentials

    At the end of this session, you will be able to: Implement basic bookkeeping skills across your business Create a profit and loss account Understand what expenses can and cannot be claimed Use financial management to increase revenues and profits Understand capital and revenue costs and how they are treated You will also receive a […]

  • Five essential contracts every business owner needs | Lunch and Learn

    Contracts are the backbone of any successful business, but most founders don't know which ones they actually need, or when. In this session, Patricia Wing cuts through the complexity and walks you through the five essential contracts every business owner should have in place, from day one to scaling up. Whether you're just starting out […]

  • AI for the camera-shy: Creating video content without ever filming yourself

    Video is one of the most effective ways to attract customers, but many small business owners feel uncomfortable appearing on camera or simply don't have the time, space or confidence to film themselves. Thanks to recent advances in AI, it's now possible to create professional video content without ever turning on a camera. From AI […]

  • Unlocking global markets: support for women-led businesses

    Join our upcoming panel webinar designed to inspire, inform, and connect women-led businesses with the tools, insights, and support they need to succeed internationally. Why attend? Hear from successful female business owners who’ve taken their businesses global Learn about practical support available to help you export with confidence Connect with a community of like-minded business […]

  • Understanding Your Role in Contract Management – Critical Success Factors

    So, you’ve been awarded onto a contract, now what? You now need to manage the contract in partnership with the buyer to deliver on everything you promised in the bid. This training will explain how to successfully deliver on your contract, what to do if things go wrong, and how to win again when it […]

  • Understanding Package Travel Regulations and recent updates

    This extended webinar, will provide an introduction to the Package Travel Regulations and the latest government updates. We’ll take time to explore the changes and consider practical implications. We’ll also be joined by guest experts in package travel regulations, who will share insights and guidance to help you plan your next steps.

  • Systems and Solutions for Passive & Low Energy Design

    In this webinar, Keira Proctor, Managing Director of the Proctor Group, gives an introduction to the principles behind passive and low energy building design. We’ll also review some of the systems and solutions that contribute to thermally efficient building envelopes across all types of building. Passive and low energy design principles Efficient construction technologies Managing […]

  • 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 […]

  • Intro to ChatGPT for business | Lunch and Learn

    Ever felt overwhelmed opening ChatGPT for the first time, unsure where to even begin? Are you paying for a subscription but not quite sure you're getting the most out of it, or whether you're even on the right plan? In this practical session, Emma Michael takes you on a whistle-stop tour of ChatGPT, designed to […]