Angus Centre for Enterprise

Think Big Competition Winners

Think Big Winners Zoe Hunter and Lee Baker

12/06/2013 - 11:52 - Two young entrepreneurs – one in Forfar, the other in Dundee- have triumphed in this year’s “Think Big” business competition.Lee Baker, from Broughty Ferry, won in the “New Ideas” section for his innovative statistical analysis tools, while...

Mark Beaumont Enlightens

28/05/2013 - 09:24 - Scottish adventurer, broadcaster and author Mark Beaumont gave us a real insight to life on the wild side recently. He recalled his adventures which have taken him across continents and allowed him to experience the sights, sounds and smells of many countries across the globe....

New Programme of Events

27/05/2013 - 21:38 - In addition to online, our new programme of events for August to December is now winging its way throughout homes and businesses in Angus as part of the Angus College Extra. It is full of workshops and events to give you all the right information and inspiration to be...

Think Big Business Ideas Competition 2013

27/03/2013 - 14:47 - Our THINK BIG Business Ideas Competition is now closed. Watch this space for the announcement of this year's winning entries. Good luck to all those who have entered the competition.There are two competition categories:Category 1: New Ideas Category 2: Business...

Beautiful Balloon Business on the Up

13/12/2012 - 13:49 - When Vicky Topen’s husband was made redundant for the second time in three years, she realised that perhaps it was time to turn her hobby of balloons into a business.

Angus Centre for Enterprise shortlised for Angus Ambassador Award.

24/10/2012 - 14:12 - Angus Centre for Enterprise is delighted to have been shortlisted for a 2012 Angus Ambassador Award. The award is the Entrepreneurial Angus Award, sponsored by Enterprise North East Trust which recognises businesses which have demonstrated innovation,...

Have You Got The Edge?

24/10/2012 - 12:07 - The Scottish Government in partnership with public and private business support services is offering young Scottish businesses the opportunity to apply for funding from a new £1 million funding pot.

Social Marketing Workshops

19/10/2012 - 09:34 - Gillian Dick from Find Me Glasgow gave two brilliant Social Marketing for Business workshops at Angus Centre for Enterprise yesterday.As energetic Managing Director of On Track Advertising, Gillian has a wealth of experience working for companies including BT and...

£82m START-UP LOANS SCHEME OPEN FOR BUSINESS

17/10/2012 - 14:22 - Start-Up Loans celebrated being open for business this week with an event and the news that young people are receiving loans to kick-start their business.The £82.5million start-up fund will provide captial and on-going mentoring for young entrepreneurs.Start-Up Loans...

Entrepreneurs in the making head to Angus Centre for Enterprise

13/09/2012 - 10:25 - Aspiring entrepreneurs made their way along to Angus Centre for Enterprise today (Tuesday 11 September) to find a wealth of information about starting their own business. Stand holders at the Open Day event, on hand to offer advice to anyone looking to start a new business...

Are you the next Richard Branson or Michelle Mone?

05/09/2012 - 15:27 - Could you be the next Richard Branson or Michelle Mone? Angus Centre for Enterprise is urging all aspiring entrepreneurs to attend its Open Day next week (Tuesday 11th September).The event, which runs between 2-6pm, is the perfect opportunity to discover the range of services...

Sign up now for PAT testing course

05/09/2012 - 09:49 - This PAT testing course at Angus Centre for Enterprise on September 24, 2012 covers everything necessary to successfully achieve the City and Guilds 2377-22 qualification with appropriate certification. The course includes both a theory element and practical elements....

BIG THINKING HELPS TWO NEW BUSINESSES SECURE PRIZE PACKAGES

11/07/2012 - 11:53 - Two winning entrepreneurs were today presented with their share of a £7.5k investment package to help them establish their new businesses. The Think Big New Business Ideas Competition was sponsored by Angus Council, Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, the...

New date for Personal Licence Holder course

05/07/2012 - 16:10 - Since the arrival of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol must hold an accredited licensing qualification.Angus Centre for Enterprise will hold its next one day Personal Licence Holder (on sales) course, focused on issues relating to...

Fitness training courses – new dates added

04/07/2012 - 09:33 - Our fitness training brand, metfit, has announced new dates for a selection of industry recognised courses, ideal for those currently working in the exercise and fitness industry.Places are available on the SQV level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness and SVQ Level 3...

Health and Safety Courses at Angus Centre for Enterprise

03/07/2012 - 14:31 - Every working day in the UK at least one person is killed and more than 6,000 are injured at work. Every year three quarters of a million people take time off work because of what they regard as a work-related illness and about 30million days are lost as a result.Accidents and...

Logo's To Go

19/06/2012 - 11:09 - The Logo Development workshop, a follow-on from the earlier Logo's & Branding session, allowed candidates to go home with real designs to use in their fledgling business and give them a professional edge. Lead by Seonaid Ross, this enjoyable and informal...

Competition Final

19/06/2012 - 11:01 - New Business Ideas Competition 2012 FinalThe Angus Centre for Enterprise launched the THINK BIG Business Ideas competition in April. The competition is being sponsored by Angus Council, MACKAYS, Hit Reach, Federation of Small Businesses, GlaxoSmithKline and the...

Majestic Marketing

19/06/2012 - 10:58 - Dixon Jones, MD of Majestic 12 Ltd was the guest speaker recently at the Centre where he gave an insight into how he worked his magic through online channels to build business. He has a decade of experience marketing online and set up his own companies so...

Customer Service at its Best!

17/05/2012 - 13:23 - Participants at the 'Customer Service - the Disney Way' event last week found this unique workshop beneficial to their working experience. The workshop gave an insight into the first class customer service provided by Disney all over the world and Kay Gilmour...

Two Weeks to Go!

17/05/2012 - 12:59 - Since launching our exciting Think Big competition in April we have received many great business ideas but there is still time for you to apply to win up to £7500, so why not contact us on 01241 432722 for an application or click on the link on the homepage banner ...

THINK BIG! Business Ideas Competition Final

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

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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