Welcome to the Amazon Academy Scotland 2019
Following the success of Amazon Academy events in Scotland over the past 3 years, it's now back for 2019.
As a small business owner (or someone thinking of starting your own business), you will learn how to use the power of the internet and technology to grow your company, boost productivity and export sales and improve the customer experience. SMEs ranging from e-commerce businesses, web developers and new startups will be in attendance to hear from a range of speakers who will provide ‘how to’ advice and insights, as well as discussing some of the broader issues facing businesses today. Attendees will also have the chance to go behind the scenes of Amazon's fulfilment centre during the day.
What happens on the day?
In the morning, you'll be able to find out how you can make the most of the digital opportunity as a small business, with insight from Amazon, Enterprise Nation and other independent experts and successful entrepreneurs.
Ever wondered how Amazon delivers for its customers? Event attendees can go on a behind the scenes tour of Amazon Dunfermline's fulfilment centre and see what happens when you click ‘buy’ on Amazon.co.uk. Attendees can choose from either a pre event tour from 8.30am in the morning or a lunchtime tour offered from 1pm.
Tours will begin every 15 minutes and will last 30 minutes. All guests must wear flat, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes (no sandals or high heels). We recommend wearing comfortable shoes/trainers. Hair which falls below the shoulders should be tied back.
You'll also enjoy a networking lunch with fellow entrepreneurs and experts.
If you would like to create your Amazon Selling Account prior to the event, make sure to follow this link here.
Your Amazon Academy Agenda
08.30am: Pre event tours of the Amazon fulfilment centre
09.30am: Registration and morning refreshments
10:00am: Welcome from Emma Greenfield, head of events and campaigns, Enterprise Nation
10:05am: Welcome from Simon Donegan, head of seller services, Amazon
10:15am: Introduction to Selling on Amazon
10:45am: Marketing and advertising - How to showcase your products
11:15am: Morning refreshments
11:40am: Going global - Reach new customers across the world through Amazon
12:10pm: Meet the entrepreneur. Q&A with a successful entrepreneur selling both online and offline.
12:40pm: Meet the independent experts and successful entrepreneurs who can help you grow your business – Audience Q&A hosted by Enterprise Nation:
- Carl Gardiner, trade services, Scottish Development International
- Dawn Black, chartered accountant for small business, FCA-ICAEW
- Matthew Smith, partner, Abel & Imray
1:05pm: Introduction to Amazon’s fulfilment network
1:10pm: Lunch, networking and further tours of the Amazon fulfilment centre
2.30pm: Event ends
About Enterprise Nation
Enterprise Nation is the UK's most active small business network and we have helped thousands of people turn their good idea into a great business.
Enterprise Nation membership gives you access to exclusive opportunities to grow your business and connects you with like-minded entrepreneurs and business experts who can help. Membership is just £10 a month and you can cancel at any time.
