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.

This course explores relationships between a company's profitability and potential for growth. Participants will learn how to optimise profit and strategically reinvest to foster sustainable growth.

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

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...

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

Getting pricing right is the key to all businesses - whether they are service or product based. Join us in this interactive session on figuring out what to charge.

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.

Join us for a masterclass in how to prepare your bricks and mortar Midlothian retail business for changes – whether that is road closures or making the most of the Christmas trade...

This workshop will help you create a realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve how you market your business and increase sales.

Maximise the potential of podcasting in your business - whether you only have an idea, or you're just getting started, our expert Sabine Klaus-Carter guides you through setting up a podcast.

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

This workshop aims to make you aware of the various requirements involved in setting up a business. First of 4 start up sessions.