Webinars, Events & Podcasts

A practical start-up workshop about how to finance your business - where to look for funding, what you will need and who can help.

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.

How do people really use your website? Are they dropping out of ordering or failing to buy? An in-depth look at how people navigate and use websites from IT expert Stephen Whitelaw.

As your business grows and develops, you need to have a greater understanding of what you can and cannot claim when submitting expenses, invoices and other charges to your business.

This webinar will walk you through key hints and tips on how to write successful funding applications, including how to define your funding need, tailor your message to funders, and avoid mistakes.

Join us for a practical, informative online session introducing small business owners to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work provisions.

This 7-week programme is designed to take you from idea to action, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support to confidently launch your business.

This workshop covers business planning/finance and marketing.

This workshop aims to help you understand the process of employing people. It will also deal with legal obligations and point you in the direction of further assistance.

This event will give you the knowledge and skills you need to identify the best methods of promotion for your business and to produce an advertising plan to boost sales.

Both start up and growing business will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in.

A practical masterclass helping Scottish SMEs understand key IP issues, avoid common risks, and get expert guidance on protecting their business through real examples and interactive discussion.

The essential first step for turning your food or drink idea into a thriving business, with expert guidance and practical tools plus the chance to connect with others in the industry over lunch.

In this webinar we will provide an overview of the legal obligations business owners have when they employ people.

Ready to grow your food or drink business? Start with a networking lunch, then dive into planning, new markets, and scaling up with confidence.

Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you.

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

This webinar is aimed at individuals who are looking at ensuring they are considering all aspects of how they should be managing the financial aspects of their business on a day to day basis.

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.

This session is perfect if you already have a presence on Facebook or Instagram for your business but feel like you’ve lost your way!