Moving Forward, Together!
We are living in unprecedented times and it needs people, like you to step to the fore. It will l be the entrepreneurs, innovators, changemakers - people like you - who will shape our future, moving forward.
ES Momentum Series Sponsored By:
- Upcoming Virtual Events...Leadership, at every level, is being tested in a way that it has never been tested before. Staying connected, even virtually is the most important thing we can do for our businesses, our teams and each other. We want you to know that Entrepreneurial Scotland is here for you.No one does it alone. By continuing to work and learn as an entrepreneurial community we grow stronger, together. Being virtual does not have to mean being alone.
Webinar
ES in Conversation with... Ruari Fairbairns (One Year No Beer)
THE PARTICULARS
Date: Tuesday 6th October
Time: 11.00-11.45
Audience: ES Members, eVolve Participants, entrepreneurial community
Speaker: Ruari Fairbairns
Chair: Sandy Kennedy
In this virtual session, Sandy Kennedy will interview Ruari Fairbairns, Co-Founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, who has recently been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
One Year No Beer closed their latest funding round in August this year, with 125% of the target funds raised. 100% of the funding target (£1.4M) was reached within the first 24 hours of the campaign going live and together 512 investors raise £1,756,563 for the biggest online support business in the UK.
In this particular session we will be focusing on raising investment and funding and learning how Ruari’s ambition and drive has helped thousands of people around the world change their relationship with alcohol.
One Year No Beer is a behaviour change programme and online toolkit for surviving modern society alcohol-free, aimed at anyone drinking more than 3 glasses of wine a week. We help people change their relationship with alcohol which leads to most of them fundamentally transforming their lives - for the better. We are developing technology that will enable members to connect over their common goals, such as caffeine, sugar, gambling, social media, ultimately empowering our members to help the world live life better.
https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/
If You Missed it...
You can view our recordings here!
Virtual Recording
Planning is Key: Building Business Resilience for the Recovery From COVID-19
Speaker: Alan Hamilton- Director, Corporate Finance, Johnston Carmichael
Robust business planning is key in preparing your business for recovery and growth as lockdown measures continue to lift. For many businesses operating environments will have changed significantly as a result of COVID-19 and economic recovery will bring both uncertainty and opportunity.
Management teams should review their operating and financial models in order to develop robust, resilient business strategies. And in preparing for economic recovery and growth, it is essential to ensure your business has access to sufficient liquidity.
Johnston Carmichael will talk through key areas to consider to ensure your business can adapt to the 'new normal' and benefit from the economic recovery.
Virtual Recording
A wake-up call for investors
The COVID-19 health crisis highlighted the importance of social considerations, both to company performance and investment returns.
In this short video, UBS Global Chief Investment Officer, Mark Haefele, discusses why ESG factors matter for financial performance, and why it accelerated as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Recording
Private and Family business structures and taxes, a case study and look ahead
Speakers: Mike Kane, Partner, Head of Business Law,
Chris Sheldon, Partner, Tax and Succession
Kenny MacDonald, Principal – Tax Services
We will explore a senior shareholder retiring from a group of privately owned businesses, with some of the common issues and taxes which shape key decisions. This is pitched at business owner level for those currently considering how to structure their own exit or the exit of a co shareholder/ family member, or who may be working towards that in the near term. It will also consider how some of the key taxes might evolve in the near future. The format will be a discussion amongst key tax and corporate partners at Turcan Connell who have a wealth of experience in this specialised area and there will be an opportunity for you to put your questions to the presenting team.
For more information on Turcan Connell, please follow the link below:
https://www.turcanconnell.com/legal/entrepreneurs/
Virtual Recording
A wake-up call for investors
The COVID-19 health crisis highlighted the importance of social considerations, both to company performance and investment returns.
In this short video, UBS Global Chief Investment Officer, Mark Haefele, discusses why ESG factors matter for financial performance, and why it accelerated as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Recording
How to invest
The COVID-19 health crisis highlighted the importance of social considerations, both to company performance and investment returns.
This animated video shows how you can incorporate sustainability into your investments, and make sure to align your portfolio to a trend that UBS expect to accelerate in the coming years.
Virtual Recording
Untapping Your Mind's Potential....... PART 2
Speaker: Dr Aaron Turner
Chair: Colette Grant
We are delighted that you are interested in more wellbeing, resilience, contentment and freedom of mind whilst navigating your Business through these uncertain times....You have asked us to do a follow up from our Webinar with Dr. Aaron Turner which you can see here https://vimeo.com/414717309 to answer more of your questions.
Please join Colette Grant, Trustee of Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation and Founder of Optimise Your Potential Ltd in conversation with Dr. Aaron Turner, PHD, Co-Founder at One Thought, International Speaker, Trailblazer and Thought Leader. Aaron has dedicated his professional life to understanding 'State of Mind' and the key role this plays in our day to day decisions. Over the past 20 years Aaron has been working with global business leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations helping them gain clarity of mind to enable innovation, creativity, resilience and impact in the face of huge change.
During this session Aaron will answer your questions and share his vast experience and thoughts on:
- The importance of thinking more clearly in this uncertain time.
- How to really assess your level of clarity.
- How wellbeing, resilience, contentment and freedom of mind can improve your organisation and business outcomes.
- How clarity of mind can help transform your business.
- How to navigate your day to day with more ease
See more about Aaron's work at onethoughtonline.com
Virtual Recording
Next Steps with Babson - Problem Solving, Solution Selling or Copying Success?
Speaker: Professor Jay Rao
Chair: Cathy Craig
In this session Professor Jay Rao discusses entrepreneurial approaches to innovation, creativity and problem solving. With Babson College's customary thought stimulation, Jay challenges participants to consider their approach to themes including risk vs uncertainty, following customer behaviours, looking for bright spots to copy or steal; action vs over-analysis, getting into an innovative 'headspace', the value of storytelling when spreadsheets aren't available and more.
Virtual Recording
ES in Conversation with Mark Beaumont - Creating Impact: Work, Family & Community
Speaker: Mark Beaumont
Chair: Sandy Kennedy
Mark Beaumont shares his experiences and discusses the toolkit needed to dealing with the unknown. This positive and informative session is an opportunity to get some objectivity on our current situation – and is also a forum for questions. This session is particularly relevant for management teams who would like to get their working from home staff re-connected and motivated.Virtual Recording Audio Call
UK Private Companies- Uncertain Times
The Coronavirus epidemic has hit businesses across the world in a short span of time. In the immediate term, the market is focused on how quickly lockdown measures are eased and the pace of recovery in corporate profits. But we also need to consider the potential structural transformations being driven by this public crisis.
We think a post-crisis world will be more indebted, less global, and more digital. We will need to contend with higher taxation, financial repression, and moderately higher inflation, along with populism and protectionism, while navigating the transitions from global to local supply chains, and from physical to digital.
To discuss the current impact and longer term trends for private companies we hosted a call with Paul Donovan, Chief Economist, UBS GWM and Dean Turner, CIO Economist, UBS UK.
The value of investments may fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested.
Virtual Recording
ES in Conversation with John Lusk- Stay Motivated for Success
Speaker: John Lusk
Chair: Sandy Kennedy
n this virtual session, Sandy Kennedy will interview serial entrepreneur and bestselling author John Lusk. John has an extremely varied and exciting career including VP & General Manager of Global Data Services at Spire Global, Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at The Kauffman Foundation, operating partner and Milestone Partners (a $1B mid- market private equity fund)
Starting 3 VC/PE funded companies, held leadership positions in 5 other technology startups, and has served as an investor/advisor/board member across a number of companies. He has also served on the board of the US Small Business Administration's National Advisory Council and he is regularly featured in print, TV and radio on his related business interests and opinions.
John will draw on his own entrepreneurial journey documented in his bestselling book The MouseDriver Chronicles to share inspirational and practical advice on what you can do to stay motivated and focused during the most challenging of times.Virtual Recording
ES in Conversation with Mark Logan- Preparing to Emerge
Speaker: Mark Logan
Chair: Sandy Kennedy
During this virtual session, Sandy Kennedy interview's Mark Logan. You'll gain insight into operational excellence and the actions required to get your business ready to move forward from this current situation.
With over 25 years’ experience, Mark has been instrumental in the success of multiaward-winning start-up’s, including Skyscanner - one of Europe's most successful tech companies. Joining Skyscanner in 2012, Mark took over the general management of the business, culminating in a £1.5billion acquisition in 2016. With his knowledge and expertise, Mark will provide some practical advice on how you and your business can prepare to emerge!Virtual Recording
Untapping Your Minds Potenial...
Speakers: Aaron Turner
Chair: Colette Grant
Are you interested in more wellbeing, resilience, contentment and freedom of mind whilst navigating your Business through these uncertain times?
Then please join Colette Grant, Trustee of Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation and Founder of Optimise Your Potential Ltd as she interviews Dr. Aaron Turner, PHD, CoFounder at One Thought, International Speaker and Thought Leader. Aaron has dedicated his professional life to understanding 'State of Mind' and the key role this plays in our day to day decisions. Over the past 20 years Aaron has been working with global business leaders, entrepreneurs and organisations helping them gain clarity of mind to enable innovation, creativity, resilience and impact in the face of huge change.
During this session Aaron will share his vast experience and thoughts on:
• The importance of thinking more clearly in this uncertain time.• How to really assess your level of clarity.
• How wellbeing, resilience, contentment and freedom of mind can improve your organisation and business outcomes.
• How clarity of mind can help transform your business.
See more about Aaron's work at https://onethoughtonline.com/Resources
COVID-19 Practical Business Actions to take Now
UBS Women's Online Forum
UBS has been focused on supporting women with their financial wellbeing for over five years now and they have kindly extended their online UBS Women Forum to our members.
A mixture of articles, video links, and audio podcasts, topics covered include practical guidance and specialist interviews, with some highly relevant content for female entrepreneurs on: how to get more involved with your wealth, how to get started with gender-lens investing, how to negotiate the best exit from your business, how to do good for the world and your wealth and how to command respect in business.
Highlights include:
- “Ready to take ownership?” - a seminar on how to become more involved with your wealth and avoid the tradition trap;
- “How to build a brand that lasts” – leading brand specialist Kubi Springer shares strategies for success;
- “Leaving on a high note” - an expert panel on taking control of a business exit and honing negotiation skills; and
- "Where do I go from here?" - a roundtable discussion on positive steps to take post-lockdown.
New articles will be uploaded weekly throughout July and August with 5 already available, and we would love to hear your feedback.
