Webinars, Events & Podcasts

Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? Already trading and looking to grow? Come and speak to one of our Business Advisers face to face.

Does the idea of "selling" make you shudder in fear? We'll talk about some easy techniques to use if you are naturally introverted...

This webinar will help you create a profit and loss account, increase bookkeeping skills and more.

An opportunity for Edinburgh based businesses to meet and speak directly with business facing Council teams and selected partners.

Join our workshop to reset, refresh, and re-launch your business for the year ahead. Learn practical strategies to stay visible, protect cashflow, and build resilience during quieter periods.

Learn how to boost your sales by having better conversations

This webinar is for sole traders who are entering business for the first time or require an understanding of what is involved in financially managing a sole trading/self employed business.

Without a strategic approach, how do you know where your business is heading? This webinar will help you learn how to develop a strategic plan - enabling growth and greater sustainability.

Build a strong foundation with our branding and pricing workshop. Define your brand, develop a pricing strategy, and create a personalised plan for growth.

The Employment Rights Bill brings new expectations for SMEs. Our session gives owners and managers clear, practical guidance on what’s changing, what to do now, and how to stay compliant.

This session will provide you with the key information and tools to plan and start your own business.

Just started your business or side hustle? Drop in for a free, friendly check-up to make sure everything’s on track and get tailored advice to help you grow.

Just started your business or side hustle? Drop in for a free, friendly check-up to make sure everything’s on track and get tailored advice to help you grow.

This session starts with the ‘close ‘and how to achieve it – easy to understand techniques that are well proven and are straightforward to use and then goes on to look at the complete sales process.

Posting without results? Learn how to create a clear social media strategy that attracts the right audience, builds trust, and helps turn followers into customers.

Join Judith Stewart who will show you how to pitch for bigger contracts, what you'll need in place, where to look for opportunities and how to write the perfect pitch document.

A full-day workshop packed with practical design-led methods to help small businesses and freelancers unlock fresh ideas, refine their offering, and innovate with confidence.

Join us to explore the ways you can find and convert sales for your business.

This session will help you to understand the important steps required to plan for the launch of your new business.

This session is a must if you are exhibiting this year and want to have a successful show. This session provides a host of practical tips and techniques to bring success at your next show!