Angus Centre for Enterprise

THINK BIG! Business Ideas Competition

28/03/2012 - 14:00 - New Business Ideas Competition 2012The Angus Centre for Enterprise has just launched the THINK BIG Business Ideas competition. The competition is being sponsored by Angus Council, MACKAYS, Hit Reach, Federation of Small Businesses, GlaxoSmithKline and the Dundee...

Online Success Stories

20/03/2012 - 16:54 - Today at the Angus Centre for Enterprise, delegates heard from two inspiring women who are successfully building business online. The first speaker was Claire Smith who currently manages all the online marketing for local preserve and marmalade company, MACKAYS. She built up...

Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce Welcoming New Members

15/02/2012 - 11:43 - Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce is one the key partners of the Angus Centre for Enterprise and has an impressive member base which spans enterprises of all types and sizes from the private, voluntary and public sectors.They are innovative in their approach to networking...

Enterprise workshop focuses on Hospitality and Tourism

15/02/2012 - 10:53 - Angus Centre for Enterprise this week hosted an exciting workshop exploring the ins and outs of setting up a business within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. On Tuesday 14th February local entrepreneurs took to the stage at the Angus Centre for Enterprise to share their...

Opportunity for aspiring young entrepreneurs

14/02/2012 - 15:04 - Angus Centre for Enterprise is on the hunt for budding young entrepreneurs who would like to develop their business skills through the exciting “Inspiring Enterprise” course. The course, which starts in February 2012, is run in partnership with Young...

Come along to our Open Day - Thursday 9th February 2-6pm

03/02/2012 - 13:07 - Angus Centre for Enterprise will be hosting an Open Day event next week to provide information and advice for anyone considering starting up in business. On Thursday 9th February from 2- 6pm the Centre will be open to the public to showcase the services offered by Angus Centre...

Fitness Training courses available for 2012

01/02/2012 - 15:32 - Our fitness training brand, met-fit, will be running a selection of industry recognised courses in March, April and June 2012 ideal for those currently working in the exercise and fitness industry. Places are still available on the SVQ level 2 Instructing Exercise...

January Training Opportunities - Places still available on selected courses

05/01/2012 - 15:07 - Whether you are looking to add new skills or enhance your current skills base, Angus Centre for Enterprise and our training brand Metropolitan can provide you with the training and knowledge needed for you to meet and exceed your business goals.With new year fast approaching it...

Masterclass offers insight into Social Media Marketing

29/11/2011 - 15:13 - Angus Centre for Enterprise recently hosted a popular Social Media Marketing masterclass for anyone looking to promote their business through the use of sites like Facebook and Twitter. Social Media expert Alan Martin from Chat Marketing was on hand to show how local...

The “Jammy Man” Shares the story of Mackays at Business Breakfast

26/10/2011 - 10:14 - Paul Grant Chairman of local Jam company Mackays Ltd this week delivered an inspiring talk to budding entrepreneurs at the Angus Centre for Enterprise Business Breakfast event. Better known as the Jammy Man, Mr Grant bought over failing company, Mackays, in 1995 and has turned...

Case Study: Dayle(17) kick-starts enterprise journey.

11/10/2011 - 09:05 - Dayle Nicoll, from Dundee, is an aspiring businessman who hopes to set up an Event Management company. The 17-year-old attended Craigie High School and achieved several standard and three intermediate grades before moving on the Dundee College to study for an NC in Event...

Motivational workshop with Kenny Harris

06/10/2011 - 09:08 - Inspirational speaker Kenny Harris last week provided an insightful workshop on personal motivation and creativity. Kenny discussed with many individuals considering starting their own business, how they can best overcome the barriers which often come with considering self...

Open day showcases services for entrepreneurs

29/09/2011 - 13:14 - Aspiring entrepreneurs flocked to the new Angus Centre for Enterprise Open Day this week (Wednesday 28th September) to discover the range of service offered by Angus College’s new one stop shop for anyone looking to start up in business.

New Centre for Enterprise launches

Angus College Principal John Burt OBE with principal guest speaker at the launch

26/09/2011 - 09:43 - Aspiring entrepreneurs now have a one stop shop for advice, training and mentoring as Angus College unveils its new Centre for Enterprise, Business Development and Entrepreneurship.One of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs, Chris Van Der Kuyl, officially opened the state-of...

Double shot of enterprise for new student venture

Some of the students who will be running cafe 56

20/09/2011 - 08:57 - The student run Cafe 56 launched this week inviting Angus College staff, students and members of the public to come along a selection of fresh coffees and home baking. The Cafe is part of an enterprising new student venture which will see Hospitality students running the Cafe...

Angus Centre for Enterprise set to launch exciting new programme for 2012

12/09/2011 - 10:32 - Since launching in September the Angus Centre for Enterprise has been a hive of enterprising activity and we are pleased to say that we have welcomed many inspiring entrepreneurs through our doors. We predict that 2012 will be an even bigger year for enterprise and we look...

Opportunity for young entrepreneurs

01/09/2011 - 00:09 - A group of budding young entrepreneurs have become the first to sign up to a new programme which will equip them with the skills and knowledge for starting their own business. In partnership with Young Enterprise Scotland, Angus College this week hosted an open event to...

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