may, 2023
02may11:00 am1:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Social Media for Business Masterclass
Join us for a day discussing all things social media, as we examine the ways tools like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok can help (and hinder) your business objectives. Social Media is
Join us for a day discussing all things social media, as we examine the ways tools like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok can help (and hinder) your business objectives.
Social Media is much more than just a promotional tool. Used effectively, you can truly engage and influence your target market audience and achieve better business objectives. Used wrongly, and you’re likely just wasting your time hoping for some vanity likes.
This session aims to ensure you remain “business focussed” with your own usage of social media and will cover:
There will also be plenty time for questions, and some live audits of attendee social media profiles (with advice and recommendations given).
To book a place click here.
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Ingram Enterprise Centre - Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
30 John Finnie Street
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
04may2:00 pm4:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Digital Ads Strategy and Implementation
An actionable course on creating sales funnels and audience groups in Facebook and Instagram. Understanding this can allow your business to grow faster, boost your return on ad spend and find
An actionable course on creating sales funnels and audience groups in Facebook and Instagram.
Understanding this can allow your business to grow faster, boost your return on ad spend and find better audiences than other simple digital marketing techniques.
We will cover:
This is not a conceptual class, we will show you a step by step guide within Facebook or how to do this so you should leave with the skills to do this for your own business.
Length: Approximately 2 hours, plus time at the end for questions.
To book a place click here.
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
09may2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Introduction to Bookkeeping
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
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:
By the end of the workshop you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.
To book a place click here.
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Business Gateway Office (Irvine)
22 Quarry Road
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
11may9:30 am12:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Market Planning - A Fresh Approach
You will leave this workshop with practical actions to help improve your marketing plan and a fresh injection of creativity. New services have been introduced, business engagement and delivery methods have
You will leave this workshop with practical actions to help improve your marketing plan and a fresh injection of creativity.
New services have been introduced, business engagement and delivery methods have changed, geographical boundaries are evolving and consumer attitudes changing.
What does this mean for your business and in particular your business marketing?
Join our workshop to answer these questions and take a fresh look at your marketing plan.
To book a place click here.
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ingram Enterprise Centre - Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
30 John Finnie Street
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
12may11:00 am1:30 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Creating Killer Graphics with Canva
Get your laptop and join us for a fantastic practical beginner's workshop and learn how to design simple but beautiful graphics using Canva the FREE simple online tool. Get your laptop
Get your laptop and join us for a fantastic practical beginner’s workshop and learn how to design simple but beautiful graphics using Canva the FREE simple online tool.
Get your laptop and join us for a fantastic practical beginner’s workshop and learn how to design simple but beautiful graphics using Canva the FREE simple online tool. These creations can then be used to market your business – online and off.
Creating stunning images for presentations, your website/blog, email newsletters and any social media channels.
This workshop is not exclusively for online marketing, you will learn to create images for print as well – e.g business cards, flyers, posters or invitations.
At the end of this session, you will be able to edit pictures, design cover photos, collages and create stellar images to market your business both offline and on.
*Please note: Participants must have a laptop to use. This is a hands-on, practical course so some basic computer skills are essential.
To book a place click here.
(Friday) 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Business Gateway Office (Irvine)
22 Quarry Road
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
18may2:00 pm4:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Start Up Your Business
This workshop is a series 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
This workshop is a series 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 advisor.
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
23may10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Webinar - Introduction to Cloud Accounting Using Xero
This workshop is aimed at new and existing businesses which are looking to use Xero to manage their bookkeeping or would like a refresher on how to use Xero. Delegates will
This workshop is aimed at new and existing businesses which are looking to use Xero to manage their bookkeeping or would like a refresher on how to use Xero.
Delegates will leave the course with a greater knowledge of what cloud accounting is and how it is beneficial for your business. We will look specifically at the accounting software Xero in detail including how to set up a Xero account, link and reconcile bank accounts, create and personalise sales and purchase invoices, view relevant reports and use contacts feature.
As a result of this session, delegates will be able to:
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
25may9:30 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Networking Skills
This workshop will equip you with the networking skills necessary to build effective networks. This workshop will: Explain the importance and benefits of effective networking Discuss the impact of first impressions
This workshop will equip you with the networking skills necessary to build effective networks.
This workshop will:
By the end of the workshop you will have developed a strategy for establishing and maintaining stable business relationships.
To book a place click here.
(Thursday) 9:30 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
25may12:30 pm2:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - Business Gateway Networking
An opportunity for new & existing Ayrshire businesses to meet with Business Gateway & each other. Join us for an in-person networking event! You'll hear from our advisors, be surrounded by
An opportunity for new & existing Ayrshire businesses to meet with Business Gateway & each other.
Join us for an in-person networking event! You’ll hear from our advisors, be surrounded by local business owners and our team will be on hand to offer advice or answer any questions.
Meet, connect, and collaborate with fellow business owners, meet our business advisors, and book a free 1-2-1 surgery session with an advisor, tailored to YOUR business.
Bring your business cards! There will be the opportunity to introduce your business and take part in a 1-minue speed pitch!
There will be complimentary refreshments for you to enjoy as you network.
To book a place click here.
(Thursday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Ingram Enterprise Centre - Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
30 John Finnie Street
Lynsey Garrick01563 576481 Ingram Enterprise Centre, 30 John Finnie Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DD
30may10:00 am12:00 pmBusiness Gateway Workshop - HR for Non HR People
This session will cover the main areas of HR that all businesses should be aware of. This session will cover the main areas of HR that all businesses should be aware
This session will cover the main areas of HR that all businesses should be aware of.
This session will cover the main areas of HR that all businesses should be aware of.
Starting with an understanding of an employers duty of care pre employment, during and afterwards through to the paperwork you should have in place to keep you compliant.
Where time allows we will also discuss employment relations matter and any issues that the audience may wish to highlight in advance.
To book a place click here.
(Tuesday) 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
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