Webinars, Events & Podcasts

This course introduces third sector organisations to key structures—trusts, CICs, cooperatives, and social enterprises—covering their benefits, challenges, and requirements.

This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. It is the 3rd of 4 start up sessions, but you can do these in any order.

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

Are you ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join our Start-Up Business Workshop designed specifically for pre-start businesses

If you've never started a website before, this is a non-technical guide to website building and all the things you need to think about. Ideal for pre-start or those without a website.

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

Our Sole Traders’ Christmas Gathering is the perfect way to round off the year – combining festive fun with valuable connections.

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

Are you thinking of starting your own business but not sure where to begin? Maybe you’re already trading and looking to expand. Our Outreach Business Adviser will be on hand to answer your questions

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

Wanting to launch your business in 2026? We can help! 1-2-1 sessions for young people looking to start up a business in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

If you've spent the festive period thinking about a change in direction, we've got some help to get you started...

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

Personal branding on LinkedIn as an employee going self-employed with our expert, Sharon Murray.

This workshop aims to make you aware of the various requirements involved in setting up a business.

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.

Find out how to register your business with HMRC, what is meant by employment status and the different classes of NI contributions

Networking with a Twist! Meet likeminded business owners from your local area, share knowledge and best practices whilst on the move.

This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors, and plan an effective marketing strategy.