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june, 2026
03jun2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Planning and Scheduling Online Content
Increase your chances of online success by better understanding of how to plan and curate good content, schedule it using a social media dashboard and improve efficiency through simple automation. Businesses
Increase your chances of online success by better understanding of how to plan and curate good content, schedule it using a social media dashboard and improve efficiency through simple automation.
Businesses who plan their content in advance, aligning all channels with actual business objectives, customer theme and national events, and then schedule it to ensure it reaches the target market at the right time, on the right platform – hugely increase the chances of achieving impact.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Having great content is just the start. We will help you better organise and setup your content strategy through simple planning and effective scheduling, to achieve great business results.
To book a place, click here.
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
This workshop goes beyond the basics of Canva and explores how to boost your creativity and productivity with clever AI-powered features. In this workshop, we'll explore the powerful tools that Canva
This workshop goes beyond the basics of Canva and explores how to boost your creativity and productivity with clever AI-powered features.
In this workshop, we’ll explore the powerful tools that Canva offers to help you save time and be more creative when marketing your business. We’ll look at Canva’s AI-powered “Magic”, tools when you want to promote what you offer and dive into its advanced features.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:
Please make sure you are already signed up for the free version of Canva before you book your place. To leverage Canva’s AI features, you will need a Canva Pro account.
To book a place, click here.
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
05jun1:00 pm3:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - AI for SMES: Visuals
Over 2 practical workshops (bring your laptop!) we will examine how Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help revolutionise the creation of content for your digital marketing and wider day to
Over 2 practical workshops (bring your laptop!) we will examine how Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help revolutionise the creation of content for your digital marketing and wider day to day.
AI isn’t the future, it’s here now, with free tools and systems that can help businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes, from private sector Start-ups, to public sector learning institutions. AI changes everything!
We’ll cover:
Part 1 – Generative AI for Visual Content
We know you’ve heard of Artificial Intelligence, but don’t get caught up in the hype – get real practical advice you can implement today using free (or low cost) AI tools like Canva, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and D-ID to create amazing graphics and videos to help with marketing and promotion. From logos and webpage mock-ups, to product prototypes and high-resolution photorealistic masterpieces! Creating visual content is easier than ever before, and we’ll show you how in the first of our workshops.
In advance of this session, attendees are encouraged to create free logins at Canva, Adobe Firefly and D-ID.
To book a place, click here.
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Business Gateway Ayr - Wallace Tower
Business Gateway Ayr, Wallace Tower, 178 High Street, Ayr KA7 1PZ
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
09jun10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - Start-Up Essentials
This session is aimed at people who are planning to start or have just started a business and need to know the basics of what to do. Whatever your reasons may
This session is aimed at people who are planning to start or have just started a business and need to know the basics of what to do.
Whatever your reasons may be for considering being your own boss, Business Gateway is here to support you and this workshop will help you decide if this is the right path for you. We will explore your potential customers, the problems your business can solve for them and how you can do that better than the competition. Once that is clear, we will look at the key activities and costs involved in starting and running the business and tools for determining the commercial viability before considering the main options for business structures (sole trader, partnership, or limited company).
We will look at:
Attendees will be provided with a PDF copy of the slides and a workbook to complete. We will also signpost you to Business Gateway’s Planning to Start tool which will then direct you to further resources and your local Business Gateway adviser.
To book a place, click here.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
09jun2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - Writing for your Website
This webinar aims to transform your attitude towards writing and help you create engaging, useful material for your website. You'll learn the secrets of persuasive writing, how to make writing more
This webinar aims to transform your attitude towards writing and help you create engaging, useful material for your website.
You’ll learn the secrets of persuasive writing, how to make writing more accessible and concise and common structures to help get started when you’re staring at a blank screen.
Whatever your business you’re in, being able to explain what you do in the written form is an essential skill and with our feedback and coaching you’ll get better at it. Whether you consider yourself good at writing or if it’s something you’ve always struggled with, you’ll find yourself both encouraged and challenged by this interactive, engaging session.
To book a place, click here.
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
Learn how to use AI tools to plan, create and schedule a full month of social media content in just one day. This session is ideal for small business owners
Learn how to use AI tools to plan, create and schedule a full month of social media content in just one day. This session is ideal for small business owners who want to save time creating online.
Maybe you’ve started to dabble in artificial intelligence and are looking to improve your skills to generate content for your brand? Keeping up with social media can feel like a full-time job, especially when you’re already spinning plates. If this sounds like you, this session will blow your mind.
This mini-course will show you how to use free and low cost AI tools to plan and create an entire month’s worth of content in one focused day, without sacrificing quality or authenticity.
Designed for busy people and those looking to grow their business, this practical webinar helps you streamline your content creation and avoid the last-minute panic of “what do I post today?”.
You’ll learn:
This session is all about working smarter, not harder. If you struggle with staying consistent on social media, or just want to free up your time for the parts of your business you love, this approach will change the way you work.
To book a place, click here.
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ingram Enterprise Centre - Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
30 John Finnie Street
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
12jun1:00 pm3:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - AI for SMES: Text
Over 2 practical workshops (bring your laptop!) we will examine how Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help revolutionise the creation of content for your digital marketing. Part 2 - Generative AI
Over 2 practical workshops (bring your laptop!) we will examine how Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help revolutionise the creation of content for your digital marketing.
Part 2 – Generative AI for Text Content
We’ll explore how to generate text using tools ChatGPT and Google Bard – from social media updates and blogs, to web content, powerpoints and job adverts. Businesses need to write content to help them communicate better and we’ll show you how the AI can help.
Firstly we’ll help you join the dots, and use this AI toolkit to help develop and grow your business. from generating ideas and helping with research, to writing strategic business plans and monthly social media content calendars. From creating basic webpages to becoming a spreadsheet and data expert, AI can help with strategic business requirements or day to day admin activities, and this event will show you how AI is fundamentally changing the business landscape.
In advance of this session, attendees are encouraged to create free logins at ChatGPT – Open AI and Google Bard.
If you want to develop greater awareness of the impact of AI, or you’re involved in marketing and need to create content on a daily basis, then these workshops are for you. We expect a high demand for these sessions, so please book early, and let us know ASAP if you are subsequently unable to attend.
To book a place, click here.
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Business Gateway Ayr - Wallace Tower
Business Gateway Ayr, Wallace Tower, 178 High Street, Ayr KA7 1PZ
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
16jun10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Business Planning & Cash Flow
Both start up and growing business will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in. This workshop will: Provide
Both start up and growing business will require a business plan for getting a loan, grant or just to consider the direction they wish to go in.
This workshop will:
To book a place, click here.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cunninghame House
Cunninghame House, North Ayrshire Council, Irvine KA12 8EE
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
18jun2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Newly Self-Employed - The Basics
This session is designed for anyone beginning their journey into self-employment. You will be given clear, practical guidance to help you set up your business with confidence and avoid common
This session is designed for anyone beginning their journey into self-employment. You will be given clear, practical guidance to help you set up your business with confidence and avoid common pitfall.
Find out how to register your business with HMRC, what is meant by employment status and the different classes of NI contributions. Find out about what record keeping you need to carry out and understand the tax return cycle, payments to HMRC and possible penalties.
To book a place, click here.
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
18jun2:30 pm4:30 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - How to Rank in Local Search Engine Results
This webinar will look at how you can increase your chances of ranking in local search results and maps, focusing on optimising your Google my Business page. This webinar will look
This webinar will look at how you can increase your chances of ranking in local search results and maps, focusing on optimising your Google my Business page.
This webinar will look at how you can increase your chances of ranking in local search results and maps, focusing on optimising your Google my Business page.
To book a place, click here.
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
19jun10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - Managing Absence
This practical webinar will provide managers and business owners with useful steps they can take in supporting employees and maximising attendance a work. In this webinar, we will look at the
This practical webinar will provide managers and business owners with useful steps they can take in supporting employees and maximising attendance a work.
In this webinar, we will look at the steps employers can take to support employees, maximise attendance at work and the importance of having a well-defined absence management strategy with clear roles.
This practical webinar will provide managers and business owners with useful steps they can take in supporting employees and maximising attendance at work.
We will specifically look at:
This session is designed to provide practical tools and information that can be used to develop an absence management strategy which can be implemented in any business.
To book a place, click here.
(Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
All businesses need to plan proactive sales activity through prospecting for more sales and polishing up on techniques. This short session will give you time to think about where and how
All businesses need to plan proactive sales activity through prospecting for more sales and polishing up on techniques.
This short session will give you time to think about where and how to find more customers and also cover the basic sales process from the start of the discussion through to asking politely for the order.
What will we cover?
This will give the basics for you to practice and also some real tips and techniques to get you motivated. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.
To book a place, click here.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
23jun2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - Run Marketing Campaigns to Drive Sales
Are you running a marketing campaign, or publishing unrelated and sometimes random content? A cohesive marketing campaign helps drive brand awareness, aids marketing memorability and ultimately drives sales. During this webinar we
Are you running a marketing campaign, or publishing unrelated and sometimes random content?
A cohesive marketing campaign helps drive brand awareness, aids marketing memorability and ultimately drives sales.
During this webinar we will help you:
As well as an appreciation of the benefit of this tactic, versus the use of daily social interaction on social media platforms.
To book a place, click here.
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Webinar
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
Use AI to support your SEO strategy, whether you're focused on local, service-based, or eCommerce SEO. Learn how to write effective prompts to, optimise pages, and get visible on Google. If
Use AI to support your SEO strategy, whether you’re focused on local, service-based, or eCommerce SEO. Learn how to write effective prompts to, optimise pages, and get visible on Google.
If you’ve ever typed a question into ChatGPT or Gemini and ended up with vague, unhelpful SEO advice, you’re not alone.
Whether you’re working on local SEO, traditional service-based SEO, or eCommerce SEO, this session will show you how to write effective prompts that actually help you move forward.
We’ll guide you through:
You’ll leave with tested prompt templates and a repeatable system you can use in your business. No jargon, just strategic support from start to finish.
To book a place, click here.
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cunninghame House
Cunninghame House, North Ayrshire Council, Irvine KA12 8EE
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
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