The Dundee & Angus Branch covers both the City of Dundee and the Angus region. Although both areas have different economies, they have similar small business issues and business achievements.
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Local Trade Fair 2010
Building on the success of last year's Trade Fair in Birnam, the 2010 event will be even bigger and better, with a larger venue and wider variety of FSB member-businesses from throughout the area.
Event Details
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Date: Thursday 27th May 2010
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Time: 3pm – 8pm
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Venue: Baronial Hall, Birnam Hotel, Dunkeld.
There's still time to 'Register Your Interest' and get involved!
For more information click to visit your local Trade Fair webpage
Dundee City Council Procurement Opportunities
Dundee City Council is providing free training and advice in all aspects of winning tenders.
Click for more info, or contact Margaret Swinburne (0141 287 7235)
Meet the actual people who purchase goods and services on a daily basis
Barnardo's Works - Dundee
Barnardo's Works is an innovative service supporting young people from deprived communities to secure independent, sustainable employment.
It is a practical way of matching the potential of young people with the needs of employers. Employers can reap the benefits of this low cost and low risk recruitment method by agreeing to become a partner employer, whilst also contributing to the local community.
Contact: Sheelagh Scott, Employer Liason Officer, 01382 464619
Young Award Winner Teaches Beauty For Business
In mid-2008, beauty therapist Nicola Jones (28) joined the FSB and started her business in the basement of a Broughty Ferry hairdresser. Just 18 months later and Cosmetology, with Nicola at the helm, has expanded into larger premises and has been awarded Young Business of the Year by the Association of Scottish Business Women.
Iain Sommerville, Branch Chairman, with Award Winner Nicola Jones
Still based in Broughty Ferry, Nicola now employs another two therapists as well as a salon assistant – but she doesn't just offer beauty services. Using the experience she gained in the recruitment of these employees, Nicola has now set up her own private training company, Cosmetology Scotland Ltd.
Nicola commented:
‘I identified a skills gap whilst I was recruiting and decided to turn my passion into teaching. To date, over 25 students have successfully achieved qualifications in beauty therapy, increasing their employability and supporting the local beauty industry.
"I've received great PR in winning this award. It can take a bit of time and effort, but I would encourage any small businesses to enter awards in their category.
"I look forward to planning my next year in business and expanding further into the training sector."
The Branch Committee would like to congratulate Nicola on receiving this award and wish her well in her future business activities.
Dundee College - FREE Training Courses
Dundee College, through Skills for Scotland, is able to offer businesses in Tayside the opportunity to develop their staff and their business for FREE.
(Internet & Computing Core Certification)
The programme is scheduled to run 04 Jan - 29 Mar 2010, with tutor support available to delegates on a drop in basis 3 days a week, 12.00pm – 2.00pm.
Contact Maureen Cunningham (01382 834874) for booking and registration details. Places are limited.
Angus Reputable Traders Scheme (ARTS)
A scheme to give Angus residents information on reliable traders in the county has now been launched by Angus Council, with co-operation from Tayside Police and the Federation of Small Businesses.
The Angus Reputable Traders Scheme will make finding a trustworthy trader from both the retail and service sectors a lot easier for local people.
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