County Buildings - South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings,Ayr, KA7 1DR
Events at this location
july
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In this session, we start with practical guidance in closing techniques, buying signals, negotiation, link selling, - key elements that have proven to increase sales. Close more sales! This Dynamic Sales
Event Details
In this session, we start with practical guidance in closing techniques, buying signals, negotiation, link selling, – key elements that have proven to increase sales.
Close more sales! This Dynamic Sales session tackles sales from the end of the sale, the close. This is the area which seems to cause issues for people when in selling mode.
The programme is packed with selling techniques which you can use in your business immediately and is useful for business owners and others in your team who must be able to convince and gently persuade customers to buy your goods and services.
In this session online, we start with practical guidance in closing techniques, buying signals, negotiation, link selling, – key elements that have proven to increase sales.
We then look at a thorough grounding in all other aspects of the sales process, how to engage well, what to say, how to question, develop key messages etc. Delegates leave with several sales points to try; more confidence; and a willingness to chase and close each sales opportunity.
To book a place, click here.
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
31jul10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Recruitment and Interview Techniques
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This session will demonstrate how hiring HR practitioners can structure and conduct interviews effectively, develop appropriately levelled questions, assess candidates objectively and reduce bias. We will be working through real life
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This session will demonstrate how hiring HR practitioners can structure and conduct interviews effectively, develop appropriately levelled questions, assess candidates objectively and reduce bias.
We will be working through real life scenarios and exercises whilst examining best practices to develop confidence and consistent selection decision making. It is best suited for those who wish to enhance the candidate experience to get the best from future employees at the point of assessment. The main areas covered will be:
Overview
- Understanding the importance of the whole end to end process.
- Evaluating job descriptions and job advertisements.
Preparing for the Selection Methodology
- Selecting the correct methodology.
- Common Pit Falls
Interview Techniques
- Building Rapport.
- Unconscious Bias.
- Appropriate Questioning.
- Active Listening.
- Evaluating fairly.
Post Interview Practices
- Effective feedback and appropriate paperwork.
- Decision making and sharing outcomes.
To book a place, click here.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
august
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Learn how to use AI tools to plan, create and schedule a month of social media content in one day. This session is for businesses who want to save time
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Learn how to use AI tools to plan, create and schedule a month of social media content in one day. This session is for businesses who want to save time while staying consistent and creative 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:
- How to brainstorm content ideas with AI (including ChatGPT),
- Building a simple content plan that works for your business.
- Writing captions and creating visuals with AI tools.
- Ways to stay consistent with your brand voice.
- How to schedule social posts in advance to save even more time.
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
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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
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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:
- Writing prompts to define your customer persona.
- Planning content that aligns with real search intent.
- Creating outlines, metadata, and internal linking prompts.
- Using AI to spot opportunities in your data and measure results.
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
20aug10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Choosing the Write SEO Strategy for your Website
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Whether you're a local business, a service-based brand, or an ecommerce store. You'll leave with clarity, a plan, and the confidence to get visible. If you're not sure what kind of
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Whether you’re a local business, a service-based brand, or an ecommerce store. You’ll leave with clarity, a plan, and the confidence to get visible.
If you’re not sure what kind of SEO your website needs, you’re not alone.
This practical session is for business owners and marketers who want to stop guessing and start growing. We’ll walk you through how to choose the right SEO strategy for your business, whether you’re targeting local searches, offering services, or running an online store.
You’ll learn:
- The differences between local, traditional and ecommerce SEO and how to know which fits.
- How to define your customer persona and align your strategy with real search intent.
- What type of content, keywords, and structure will work best for your website.
- How to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to speed things up, without losing strategy.
You’ll leave with a clear direction, a practical starting point, and the tools to build a strategy that actually gets your business found.
To book a place, click here.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
27aug2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Effective Time Management
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There are 24 hours in every day. How do you use yours? Make more of those hours work for you, not against you. With the constant demands on our time, we
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There are 24 hours in every day. How do you use yours? Make more of those hours work for you, not against you.
With the constant demands on our time, we can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the lack of time we have to meet these demands. In this interactive workshop you will be given the gift of time to evaluate how you operate, and plan how to make those 24 hours work for you – not against you.
To book a place, click here.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
28aug10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - A Hands-On Guide to Content Creation
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This workshop will introduce you to free and low-cost tools for producing and editing both static and video content, alongside the best free stock image and video platforms to elevate
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This workshop will introduce you to free and low-cost tools for producing and editing both static and video content, alongside the best free stock image and video platforms to elevate your visuals.
You’ll learn by doing – with live demonstrations, simple frameworks, and guided exercises to help you confidently create engaging content that supports your goals.
Perfect for beginners and busy professionals, this session will show you how to:
- Generate content ideas that align with your brand and audience.
- Create and edit visuals (both static and video).
- Repurpose and reuse content across different platforms.
- Build confidence in your tone of voice and messaging.
Whether you’re creating content for a business, charity, or personal brand, you’ll leave with practical tools, tips, and a head start on your next piece of content.
To book a place, click here.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD