- Are your ideas at an embryonic stage?
- Do you need to put some meat on the bones of your idea before trying for funding?
- Do you know what you want to do but don't know how?
- Do you have a great idea but don't know if it can be done and if so where to start?
- Do you need a proof of concept or credible research to make a case?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes then we might be able to help.
All our services are free and impartial and are supported by both the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise.
What: Advanced Technologies for an Ageing Population
Where: The Teacher Building, Glasgow
When: 23/03/11 - 24/03/11
Many parts of Europe belong to the group of countries with the highest levels of life expectancy worldwide. At the same time lower birth rates and declining mortality at higher ages is leading to a shrinking number of younger people, an ageing work force and an increasing number and share of older people in the population.
Name: New Start Exhibition
Date: 18/19 March 2011
Location: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston
Since 2005 The New Start Exhibition has been uniting motivated and ambitious small business owners and the suppliers and support organisations they need to drive their businesses forward. Year after year thousands of visitors have been inspired and educated by our unrivalled free seminar schedules and benefited from a vast range of business building show features.
The deadline of Starter for 6 current Main Programme Application will close at 12:00 Midnight, Monday 31 January 2011.
If you haven't heard of Starter for 6, it is a prestigious enterprise training programme that supports up and coming innovative creative entrepreneurs across Scotland. Starter for 6 offers individuals and teams the opportunity to take part in business training, peer mentoring, coaching and to pitch for up to £10,000 financial investment in their business.
What: ICT Business Start Up Workshop
When: 21 January 2011 : 9.30am - 12.30pm
Where: George House, 36 North Hanover Street, Glasgow, G1 2AD
Effective IT and ebusiness adoption can significantly help companies operate more effectively and take advantage of new opportunities that may otherwise not exist. This workshop will help you to:
What: Website Builder Part 1
Where: Stranraer, North Strand Street, Stranraer
When: 18th January 2011 : 9.30am - 12.30pm
If you are interested in developing a website for your business, then this workshop will help you examine your requirements and explain the website building options to you. It then demonstrates some new, easy to use options for developing your website. At the end of the workshop you will be able to decide if a website builder solution is the right choice for you and your business. If it is, you can attend Website Builder 2 - a full day's workshop that will take you step by step through building a website. No programming or advanced IT skills are required.
- Explain why businesses should have an online presence
- Explain the main benefits of an effective online store
- Understand what website optimisation is and how it works
Name: The Next Step
Date: Monday January 10th 2010 - 13.00 until 17.15
Location: Candleriggs, Glasgow
This workshop helps you take stock of your established business, review your achievements, consider options for development, kick start new plans and renew motivation.
Who: Skills Development Scotland
What: Flexible Training Opportunities
When: Available for Next 2 Months
Flexible Training Opportunities gives Scottish businesses with under 75 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs.
Enhancing employees' skills will bring real benefits to your business, including improved productivity and a stronger, more confident workforce.
