This workshop is designed for those considering self-employment or at the very early stages of starting a business. Find out practical steps, advice, guidance and tips on how to start a business including: Help identify if you have a viable business idea The difference between sole trader, partnership and Ltd Co. How to register with

This workshop aims to make you aware of the various requirements involved in setting up a business. The workshop will provide you with the opportunity to network with other business owners and will also highlight useful sources of information, advice and guidance.

Are you a Scottish business who would like to start to trade internationally? Get ready to grow your business abroad with our help. Tay Cities Partnership, Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, Business Gateway, Scottish Development International and Perthshire Chamber of Commerce are hosting an introductory bootcamp in Perth on the 11th October 2018. Learn

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

This workshop is designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of how Facebook can be used to engage with their target audience in order to boost conversions. Facebook is an increasingly effective tool for reaching target audiences and engaging with them when they are in a responsive mode. People who attend this workshop

Aimed at business owners considering an exit from their company, this session will give attendees the opportunity to hear professional engineering consultancy Merlin ERD and aerospace engineering company STAR Dundee explain what they considered in choosing employee ownership and how things have worked. Campbell Clark, Blackadders, will talk through all ownership succession options before focussing

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

The Business Gateway team would like to invite you to this Growth Masterclass aimed at ambitious growing businesses. Marketing: Capturing New Markets Wednesday 24th October 2018 10 am - 1 pm Business Gateway Dundee, Unit 27, Camperdown Street, DD1 3JA As the excitement of the opening of the V&A sweeps across the Tay Cities Region

This workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system. This workshop will explain: what financial records are needed the broad principles and procedures of accounting systems how to choose accounting systems – both manual and computerised

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