A two week series of events being held across the region and hosted by Business Gateway Tayside, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce and Angus Council. From starting a business to becoming an employer and becoming more social media savvy, there is something for everyone!

Monday 4 November – Getting Started – 10am to 11:30am – Links Hotel

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 Inland Revenue ·Is a business bank account required? ·Home working versus premises ·Why business insurance is important

Tuesday 5 November - DACC123 Lunch – Mission Fitness

The Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce's monthly DACC123 event is being kindly hosted by Mission Fitness Scotland, Montrose. Mission Fitness Scotland in Montrose is a fitness studio and 24 hour gym available for men, women and children in the local community. Within the gym they offer fitness classes, 1-2-1 Coaching, Nutrition advice as well as private parties, meeting spaces and even on-site beauty therapies.

Tuesday 5 November - Partner Pop-up - 10.00am to 4.30pm - Mission Fitness, Montrose

Looking for business advice but not quite got round to booking that appointment? Perhaps you want to hear more about what a chamber membership can offer you? We have you covered! Come along to our ‘Partner Pop Up’ and meet a number of different support services where you can chat about all things business related in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Wednesday 6 November – A Guide to Starting a Business – 10am to 2pm – Glenesk Hotel

A four hour workshop covering elements of our awareness, marketing, business planning and finance start up workshops.

Thursday 7 November – High Street Retail – The Do’s and Dont’s – 6pm to 9pm – Northern Hotel

With the inception and growth of online shopping there is often news of the “retail apocalypse” but what advice is there for businesses who may be affected by this? Business Gateway is excited to host John Cowan, owner of Real Retail Solutions, and experienced business consultant to host our first retail and high-street orientated workshop: High Street Retail: The Do’s and Dont’s.

Thursday 7 November - Partner Pop-up - 10.00am to 3.00pm - Brechin Castle Centre

Looking for business advice but not quite got round to booking that appointment? Perhaps you want to hear more about what a chamber membership can offer you? We have you covered! Come along to our ‘Partner Pop Up’ and meet a number of different support services where you can chat about all things business related in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Friday 8 November – Recruitment and Selection – 10am to 1pm – Airlie Arms Hotel

Recruiting staff can be a significant step in the development of your business, but one which is important for growth.This exclusive workshop will cover all aspects of the process of choosing and taking on staff. You will look at the various stages of recruitment including planning, advertising, interviewing, pre-employment checks, avoiding discrimination, making a job offer and the new-start process in an interactive session. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions, so you leave with the knowledge and confidence to ensure you are most effectively hiring the right staff to drive your business forward.

Monday 11 November – High Street Retail – The Do’s and Dont’s – 6pm to 9pm – Airlie Arms Hotel

With the inception and growth of online shopping there is often news of the “retail apocalypse” but what advice is there for businesses who may be affected by this? Business Gateway is excited to host John Cowan, owner of Real Retail Solutions, and experienced business consultant to host our first retail and high-street orientated workshop: High Street Retail: The Do’s and Dont’s.

Tuesday 12 November – You, Your Business, Your Future. – 10am to 1pm – Ogilvy Spirits

In this fun and interactive workshop you learn tips and techniques on how to ensure you self care by life and Business Coach and trained hypnotherapist Caroline Lindsay. You will be introduced to Health and Safety in the work place and compliance by Jane Duffy, Occupational Health and Safety Adviser and you will learn about building teams and your statutory duty of care when employing staff by Ann Kerr, HR Business Adviser.

Tuesday 12 November - Digital Matketing Worlshop with Roddy McLean from Feral - 6pm - 8.30pm - Glamis Castle

Join Roddy for this fun and interactive workshop to explore the challenges of marketing to today’s busy digital citizens, find out how helping is the secret to marketing success and learn how to bring unmatched focus and scale to your digital marketing efforts.

Wednesday 13 November - Partner Pop-up - 10.00am to 4.30pm - Murton Farm, Forfar

Looking for business advice but not quite got round to booking that appointment? Perhaps you want to hear more about what a chamber membership can offer you? We have you covered! Come along to our ‘Partner Pop Up’ and meet a number of different support services where you can chat about all things business related in a relaxed atmosphere. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Thursday 14 November – Becoming an Employer Getting Started – 10am to 1pm – Friockheim Hub

The Becoming an Employer – Getting Started Workshop will take you on a whistle stop tour of Recruitment and Selection ensuring you feel confident in how to build a strong team of staff that will help your business flourish.

Thursday 14 November - Connect 4 – Social Media Savvy – 4pm to 7:30pm – Wee Cook

The last in the DACC Connect 4 Series for 2019 will hear from a variety of experts telling us more about Social Media Strategies, Creative Content, Building your Brand and the importance of a Social Media Policy in the workplace. If you're looking to become more Social Media Savvy then this is the event for you!

Friday 15 November - GO Network Business Breakfast - 8am - 10am - The Rookery, Carnoustie

As our 10 day Rural Roadshow comes to an end we want to leave you feeling connected and inspired. On Friday 15th November why not start your day off by building your business connections at our breakfast GO Network event at the Rookery where you can network over breakfast and hear from local business owners Fiona Walsh and John Anderson of Redcastle Spirits.