Developing a successful international e-commerce expansion strategy demands a solid understanding of your target customers.

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Developing a successful international e-commerce expansion strategy demands a solid understanding of your target customers and an obsessive focus on surprising and delighting them at every single touchpoint. This webinar provides an overview of the key components of digital strategy we need to get right to achieve e-commerce success in new international markets.

This event will be delivered by entrepreneur and international eCommerce expert Roddy McLean. Roddy has started and grown several substantial ecommerce businesses in markets including the UK, France, Italy, the U.S. and China.

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As you expand your business internationally you have the potential to increase your exposure to cyber crime.

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As you expand your business internationally you have the potential to increase your exposure to cyber crime. This webinar will explain how criminals can target your digital business, the risks and what you can do to minimise your exposure.

This event will be delivered by Stephen Whitelaw, Business Owner, Writer, Speaker and Digital Guru. Stephen has started and grown several successful businesses and has been the recipient of a Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Award in recognition of establishing one of the UK’s fastest growing businesses.

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Global retail eCommerce sales will reach over $4.2 trillion this year and as the world adapts to the COVID crisis.

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Global retail eCommerce sales will reach over $4.2 trillion this year and as the world adapts to the COVID crisis, new opportunities are emerging for ambitious Scottish businesses looking to international markets

This event will be delivered by entrepreneur and international eCommerce expert Roddy McLean. Roddy has started and grown several substantial ecommerce businesses in markets including the UK, France, Italy, the U.S. and China.

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Selling on Global Platforms: Shopify Selling online internationally is easier than ever with the emergence of major platforms such as Shopify

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Selling online internationally has never been more accessible with the emergence of major platforms such as Shopify . Shopify assists 1 million businesses to trade globally in 175 countries .Now Shopify have moved into fulfilment in the United States we should be aware of the opportunities of utilising the Shopify platform to sell online.

Rakesh Davda the presenter has over 15 years’ experience in the IT/digital/online industry, working with companies small and large on all aspects of technology. A former e-Business Adviser with Scottish Enterprise, he worked with high-growth new-starts and established businesses, offering strategic advice on online and technology issues.

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International trade in offshore wind plays a significant and growing role in the development of the Scottish offshore wind clusters and Scotland’s supply chain companies. The Scottish clusters are working closely with Scottish Development International to introduce members into these markets in Europe, the US and Asia. Cluster to cluster collaboration activity is already underway in Germany, France and Norway and early stage discussions have started with clusters in Poland and Ireland.

Following the up and coming publication of the ‘High Potential International Offshore Wind Markets to 2030’ guide, SOWEC, in association with Scottish Development International, UK Export Finance, DeepWind and Forth & Tay Offshore, is delighted to be hosting an interactive webinar session exploring the offshore wind outlook to 2030 and highlighting some of the support mechanisms in place to help Scottish companies flourish on the global stage within this exciting sector.

Agenda

14.00- Introduction to webinar and agenda – Gillian Morrison and Jeya Calder, HIE
14.05 – Overview of current SOWEC offshore wind activities – Stephen Thompson, SOWEC and GEG
14.10 – SOWEC High Potential Offshore Wind Markets to 2030: positioning for Scottish success – Alan Duncan, Scotia Supply Chain
14.45 – Overview of international finance support – Alistair McMillan, UK Export Finance
15.00 – International in-country activity and support – David Rennie, Scottish Development International
15.10 – Q&A session –  Paul O’Brien representing DeepWind & Forth and Tay Offshore
15.30 –Webinar close

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This webinar offers an overview of the support available to assist members to kick start or grow their international market opportunities and DeepWind and Forth & Tay Offshore would like to encourage as many members as possible to take part.

This webinar provides an overview of the scheme, including:

• who can claim

• when to start paying SSP

• employees you can claim for

• Making a claim

• keeping records, and more.

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This webinar provides an overview of the extension of the scheme, how employers will be affected, flexible furloughing, key dates and support available.

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This workshop (previously called Website Analytics) unlocks Google analytics so you can clearly see where your website traffic is coming from and why, transforming your website’s effectiveness.

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This workshop will enable you to raise your search engine ranking so consumers can see your business offerings first. This is a key topic for many businesses today.

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