June 2019
Retailing: Pitching to Buyers
This half-day workshop will focus on the value of selling via a stockist / retailer versus selling direct via your own website and will explore: How to cost & price your work for wholesale sales Researching your market How to target & approach the right buyers Using social media to approach buyers /stockist and raise your profile Preparing for a Trade Show Building and maintaining relationships with buyers How to negotiate with a buyer The workshop will engage participants during…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Finance
Event details This workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »July 2019
InCube Creative Crafts Trail 2019
A programme of workshops by creative artists, makers and craftspeople as part of Sma’ Shot & Weave Festival, Paisley 5-7 July 2019 Featuring work by – click on each artist for event information Lisa Crockard – Make Your Own Keum Boo Pendant Charlene Leske – Build A Bug Rosie Little – Knit A Necklace John Maguire – Make Your Own Gargoyle Josef McFadden – Introduction to Watercolours Caitlin Mooney – Crochet Buddy The Lion Katherine Pentney – Free Motion Hoop Embroidery…
Find out more »Effective use of Social Media for Start Ups
Event details This workshop will help provide start-ups with an overview of the most popular Social Media platforms used for Business and provide useful insights in how to use Social Media effectively. Social Media offers businesses a way of reaching, engaging and interacting with your customers. From driving sales, boosting your brand awareness and even conducting Marketing Research, this workshop will outline how new businesses of all sizes can utilise Social Media effectively. This session will cover: Choosing the right…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Marketing
Event details This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Paid for Advertising (Intermediate) – DigitalBoost
This workshop is ideal for those looking to increase the effectiveness of their paid advertising and digital marketing strategy. After completing this workshop you will be able to make more informed decisions about where paid-for advertising fits in to your strategy. We will explore the relative merits of all the different types of paid-for online options available to you, as well as the mix of social media platforms you can choose from. The event also covers strategy, ad content guidelines…
Find out more »Tax & VAT
Ideal for the pre-start and start-up client who needs to understand business liability and plan for income tax, corporation tax and national insurance. Find out if your business needs to be registered for VAT and what happens when you are registered. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Business Planning
This workshop will help you create a robust business plan. The workshop will look at: creating a description for your business the business planning process efficient ways of obtaining skills and resources presenting your business plan There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Marketing Your Business
This workshop will help you create a realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve how you market your business and increase sales. In this workshop you will: explore what the market is identify what your customers need and want begin to produce forecasts for your business decide what type of marketing you will use calculate how much your marketing will cost identify reasonable adjustments to your products or services work out what the price of your products or services…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Finance
This workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of finance in business. The workshop will look at: managing a profit and loss account producing a cashflow statement working capital the different sources of finance the different legal structures of a business There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »August 2019
Effective use of Social Media for Start Ups
Event details This workshop will help provide start-ups with an overview of the most popular Social Media platforms used for Business and provide useful insights in how to use Social Media effectively. Social Media offers businesses a way of reaching, engaging and interacting with your customers. From driving sales, boosting your brand awareness and even conducting Marketing Research, this workshop will outline how new businesses of all sizes can utilise Social Media effectively. This session will cover: Choosing the right…
Find out more »Business Start-Up: Marketing
This workshop aims to help you identify your customers, understand your competitors and plan an effective marketing strategy. The workshop will look at: the role of marketing in your business identifying your target customers identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors market research There will also be information on additional services from Business Gateway and details of other workshops which may be appropriate for you. Click here to book your place
Find out more »Get Real Results From Your Website
Event details This workshop aims to give you the expertise necessary to make your website successful. This workshop will: explain what makes a good website enable constructive criticism of your current website help you set measurable and achievable goals for your site assist you in preparing a detailed plan for a new or revised website prepare you to work with suppliers to create an effective site By the end of the workshop you will have the knowledge necessary to improve…
Find out more »Producing Engaging Online Content (Intermediate) – DigitalBoost
Event details Producing quality content is an excellent way of helping customers develop a meaningful relationship with your brand, and ultimately boosting sales. Learn to understand, source and measure content. Even if you are not traditionally in the business of providing content, it’s important to have good-quality articles or even nuggets of useful information on your website and elsewhere to drive customer engagement and help you stand out from your competitors. If you can provide easily accessible evidence that you…
Find out more »Renfrewshire ROCCOs – Get Ready to Pitch
Event details This workshop is designed to help organisations considering entering the ROCCO Awards understand what is involved in applying, the process and to give advice and support to help them. The ROCCOs are one of the most prestigious awards in Renfrewshire. Having run for over a decade the ROCCOs allow local businesses of all sizes and industries to enter a wide range of categories, and can be a fantastic way to increase awareness or build brand reputation for your…
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