The Women's Organisation

Creating Video Content
2023-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media to learn how to make the most of video content to grow and develop your business!

Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media and discover the tricks of the trade when it comes to creating video content for your business!
L﻿earn how to…
• Plan for video content that actually supports your business- what is the objective of the video?

• How to use video in your marketing strategy

• Brainstorm content ideas for your business

• Research and storyboard videos

• Easy step by step content creation session using your personal devices

• Simple editing techniques

• Preparing videos for your platforms

• Setting goals for your videos

As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester.
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 2nd March at 9am.

Guest Speaker Information:
hi Impact Media – Dionne and Georgia have been working with hi-impact for a number of years as Head of Marketing and Head of Media. In their respective roles, they have supported global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Twickenham Stadium, Nuffield Health, Liverpool FC and more, with their media and marketing services.
The team are very passionate about taking the skills they have developed over many years, and sharing this through training new businesses and clients to get the springboard they need to launch their careers. They have worked with many start-ups one-to-one, as well as delivering group seminars, workshops and training and are looking forward to supporting you to kick-start your business.

Women Leading The Way - International Women's Day 2023
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us on International Women’s Day 2023 for an expert panel of female industry leaders sharing their stories and careers to inspire YOU!

W﻿omen Leading The Way
To mark International Women’s Day, The Women’s Organisation will be hosting an all-women panel event with some of the most inspiring and trailblazing industry leaders in the Liverpool city region.
T﻿hey will be discussing their careers, their experiences, any obstacles they have overcome, and sharing their top advice for fellow women looking to excel and succeed in their professional lives. There will also be time for a Q&A session towards the end of the event.
T﻿aking place at 54 St James Street, join us on 8th March 2023 for a sense of togetherness, women empowerment, and community as we celebrate female success, talent, and insight.
Our diverse panel of fantastic industry leaders will be announced soon! Keep your eyes PEELED. 👀
P﻿ST… remember to use the hashtag #WomenWhoLead when tagging us in social media posts!

Eligibility:
This panel event is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (including the boroughs Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral, Knowsley, and Halton).
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 6th March at 9am.

Business Planning Made Simple
2023-03-07 10:00 - 2023-03-08 12:30
Get set to bring your business ideas to life with this quick and easy introduction to business planning.

This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be frightening, whether it is worrying about taxes and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
Understand how to develop a business plan and review all the essentials to starting a business.
You will leave this session with an understanding of:
– How to develop a business plan and review the essentials to starting a business
– How to add sustainability to the heart of your business model
– Market research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Tuesday 28th February.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-03-06 12:00 - 13:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 30th February at 9 am.
Session lead: John Carroll
Having joined NatWest after leaving school, John moved to Jersey in the mid-nineties, for what was meant to be a six-month secondment, but ended up staying for 23 years! The last 10 years of his NatWest career were spent as a Relationship Manager within the Business & Commercial Banking team, helping local SMEs access finance to grow their enterprises and plan for future success. It was a hugely rewarding career, but John and his family opted to move back to the North West in 2020 and he joined the Women’s Organisation shortly after, where he continues to help businesses, new and existing, develop and thrive!

A Beginners Guide to SEO
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30
An introduction to basic search engine optimisation (SEO) for your website.

An introduction to basic search engine optimisation (SEO) for your website. Find out how to drive more traffic to your business and pick up some useful tips and tricks along the way. This webinar will give you the basic foundations you will need to start your SEO journey.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Structural Investment Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9 am on Friday the 24th of February.
T﻿his session will be led by business advisors Paul Rittenberg and Roz Dean.

Understanding Tax & NI
2023-03-01 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for self-assessment.

Keep your business safe and improve your understanding of national insurance (NI) and tax contributions and requirements. This course will take you through:
– How to register as a sole trader
– How to make payments to HMRC
– Understanding your legal requirements and support and tools available
– How to accurately calculate your tax and NI payments and plan key dates for self-assessment
The event will take place on zoom. After registering via Eventbrite and completing the registration a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
E﻿ligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, the tickets for this course will close Wednesday 22nd February at 9 am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 21st, 9am.

Bookkeeping
2023-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business! If you want to avoid a pile of receipts and think you could benefit from some training on bookkeeping and accounting, then this course will be suitable for you! This course will take you through simple techniques to manage your business finances, with hands-on practice and take-home resources to guide you through basic bookkeeping.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Tuesday 20th February.

How to Pitch Perfect
2023-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
In this hands-on workshop you will be learning how to deliver your perfect pitch, and also gaining ideas and confidence with like-minded bus

The session will cover;
• What should an elevator pitch consist of.
• Write your own pitch and develop ideas with your peers.
• Confidence techniques for talking in front of an audience
• Opportunity to practice your pitch
*Tickets will close on Thursday 16th February, 9am.

Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.

Resilience - Level 2
2023-02-23 10:00 - 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This one-day accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

This one-day accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place. Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training:
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

*NB* The training will take place in-person on Thursday 23rd February 10 am – 4 pm.
Session Lead
Roz Dean – Business Advisor Plus & Support Officer @ The Women’s Organisation

Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 16th February at 9 am

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-22 17:30 - 18:30
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 15th February, 5.30pm.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Paul Rittenberg.

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2023-02-22 10:00 - 16:00
This accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.

Are you taking your first steps into a management role? This three-part accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training:
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers, or just about to line-manage a team.
This course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and look at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management.

What kind of a leader are you?
How can you motivate your team?
How do you deal with challenges?
Develop confidence in yourself and become more assertive.

No more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!
T﻿his session will be delivered by our course facilitator Victoria.

The training will take place at 54 St James Street on Wednesday 15th February between 10am – 4pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 15th February at 9 am.

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James’s St, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, l1 0AB, Liverpool, l1 0AB, GB
Develop a mindset which will support you to start your new business, pursue a new career or accomplish your personal goals.

An entrepreneurial mindset is a certain way of thinking that helps you to seek out new opportunities, ignite ambition, and foster the confidence, imagination, and creativity that is essential for thriving in today’s world. This one-off session explores the new perspective an entrepreneurial mindset provides. You will learn the underlying beliefs and behaviors that can help you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, which will support you to start your new business, pursue a new career or accomplish your personal goals.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Wednesday 8th February.

Setting Business Goals - Level 2
2023-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next you have to decide what are your short and long term goals.

You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next, you have to decide what are your short and long-term goals and how you will achieve them. Come along to this 2-part accredited course to bring your business to the next step!
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
The interactive course will be two 3 hour sessions covering:
– What are business goals?
– Tips for setting business goals
– Short and long-term business goals
– Using SWOT to measure your business health
– Use the SMART method to set business goals
The course will help clients to identify the goals and objectives to develop their business.
The training will take place on Tuesday 14th February between 10am – 4pm at 54 St James Street.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 7th February at 9am

T﻿his session will be held by our course facilitator Victoria.

Social Media For Your Start-Up
2023-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
Get your social media up and running for your new start-up business.

Get your social media up and running for your new start-up business.
This course provides an overview on how you can start to promote your business online. We will review all the different social media platforms that are available and evaluate them, so you are able to determine which one are the most appropriate for your business and start to build your social media strategy.
This session will cover:
– Defining your Purpose: understand what you are using social media for and develop goals/aims to implement into your marketing plan
– Identifying your Target Audience: have a clear understanding of who your target market is and analyse their demographics
– Selecting your Platform: Have an overview of what social media platforms are available (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.) and evaluate which are most appropriate for your business
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Tuesday 7th February.
T﻿his session will be led by business advisor Rhian Quammie.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday February 6th at 11am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Structural and Investment Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 6th February, 11am.

Digital Marketing Strategy - Level 3
2023-02-09 17:00 - 2023-02-14 20:00
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best platform to reach them.

This 2-part level 3 accredited training course will help you bring your Digital Marketing skills to the next level.
About this training:
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identifying a target audience, and selecting the best social media platform to reach them.
– Create a campaign with content to attract attention
– Who can help the business promote the campaign
– How to measure the success of the campaign
– The campaign plans will focus on campaigns to raise awareness
– Promote a service or raise funds
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions online on Thursday 9th February – Thursday 16th February from 5pm – 8pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 2nd February at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-09 13:00 - 14:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 2nd February at 1 pm.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Yan Miao.

Be A More Confident You Programme
2023-02-07 10:00 - 2023-03-07 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us for this four-week programme that will help you find a new path, boost your confidence, recharge your resilience & take back control

This four-week programme has been created to support unemployed women in the Liverpool city region who want to boost their confidence, recharge their resilience and become the best versions of themselves!
The Be A More Confident You Programme gives you a strategy for developing confidence, assertiveness, and setting goals! In these sessions, you will learn about building a strong CV, employability and interview skills.
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You will take part in a series of interactive workshops and sessions designed to build your skills and knowledge, here is what is included:
Building your confidence and positive mindset – 07/02/23 10 am – 2 pm
In this session, you will learn to build and boost your confidence and self-esteem and pick up some tips and tricks to speak in public. The session will be engaging and give you the tools to break down negative thinking, learn more about yourself and be more positive. You will also come away feeling motivated, assertive, and ready for your next steps.
Goals and Vision Boards – 14/02/23 10 am – 2 pm
In this workshop, you will be supported to identify and set some personal and/or professional goals. Setting these goals will help you build steps to get to where you want in life. You will also create a vision board to visually represent your stepping stones and achievable goals and also have some fun!
Recharge your Resilience and Skills Assessment – 21/02/23 10 am – 2 pm
In this session, you will learn about the importance of resilience and look at building strategies to help you to bounce back from hardships and stresses of everyday life. In the second part of this session. you will begin to explore the skills and qualities you have which an employer is looking for. You will also look at the fields/sectors that would be great for you to utilise your skills.
CV builder and Interview Skills – 28/02/23 10 am – 2 pm
You will explore your strengths and experiences that can help build you a CV, and you will learn tips on styles and language to use that best suits you. The session will also cover what employers may be looking for and how you can prepare for your next job interview.
Guest Speaker exploring Developing your Mindset and WOW Women Awards – 07/03/23 10 am – 12 pm
You will come together with your peers to look back on your journey through the programme, you will have identified what qualities and capabilities you have and BE A MORE CONFIDENT YOU in deciding where your future lies. You will also receive your certificate for embracing that you are a WOW Woman.
F﻿or those attending the course, we offer, 1-2-1 support, digital training and travel passes and there will be refreshments at all the sessions.

M﻿eet your P﻿rogramme Facilitator: Jenny Ritson
I am a personal development and skills facilitator at The WO, working with women to help them flourish and reach their full potential in both personal and professional growth. I do this through facilitating courses, workshops, and one-to-one sessions.
I have worked in the charity sector for the past 6 years delivering courses and support groups supporting women around family/relationships, emotional well-being, and social and economic issues. I love meeting and engaging with a variety of different people, sharing and learning from each other knowledge and skills to continue to support and empower women. My job at The WO has allowed me to continue to do this and I find it very rewarding.

The training will take place over 6 sessions all in person at 54 St James Street. You will be sent all of the relevant information once you are officially enrolled!
Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 31st January at 10am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 26th Jan at 1 pm.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Carole Shepphard.

Recharge Your Resilience
2023-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Ready to find your inner resilience? Join us for this 2 hour session where you’ll develop the tools to overcome challenges & embrace change.

This workshop is open to those who would like to recharge their resilience and learn how to bounce back from hardships and stresses of day-to-day life.
In the session you will cover:

The definition and importance of resilience.

Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

This workshop will take place at 54 St James Street, Liverpool.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 19th January at 9am

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 18th January at 12pm.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Roz Dean.

The WO Business Academy
2023-01-24 10:00 - 2023-02-24 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us for this 4-week programme to build your business idea whilst learning the key skills & knowledge to be a new business owner!

This 4-week programme has been created to support unemployed women in the Liverpool city region who want to take their business idea to the next level!
Join us to be part of our third cohort!
The WO Business Academy is a great place to turn your business idea into a business plan, whilst learning the hard and soft skills needed to be a successful business owner and building your personal and professional confidence.
It is also a great way to build a network with other women-led start-up businesses in your local area and follow each other on your business journey.
You will take part in a series of interactive workshops and sessions dedicated to building your skill and knowledge, including:

Business planning
Understanding finances
Marketing a business
Pitching
Building your confidence
Recharging your resilience
Activating your assertiveness

You will also take part in a ‘Welcome to the Academy’ session and a graduation session at the end of the programme where you can celebrate each other’s success and dedication!
U﻿pon graduating, you will receive a £200 grant to help cover any costs!
The training will take place over 8 sessions through hybrid learning. Half of the sessions will take place in person at 54 St James Street and the other half will be online. You will be sent all of the relevant information once you are officially enrolled!
Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Friday 20th January at 9a m.

Bookkeeping
2023-01-23 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business! If you want to avoid a pile of receipts and think you could benefit from some training on bookkeeping and accounting, then this course will be suitable for you! This course will take you through simple techniques to manage your business finances, with hands-on practice and take-home resources to guide you through basic bookkeeping.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Structural Investment Fund, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Monday 16th January.
T﻿his session will be led by business advisor Yan Maio.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 13th January, 10am.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Paul Rittenberg.

Unconscious Bias - Level 2
2023-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This accredited training programme will look at how unconscious bias shapes the world around us and how we can tackle it.

How does unconscious bias shape our perspectives, and how can we challenge it in our everyday life?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
Over two sessions, we look at where unconscious bias comes from and how it shapes the world around us.

Reflect on personal biases and learn about ways to challenge and change the way you think.
Why do we tend to prefer people who are like us?
What leads to stereotyping and how do we reinforce stereotypes without realising?
Why are some people constantly overlooked and excluded?
Crucially, what can we do about it?

These sessions give you the opportunity to start the discussion in an open and non-judgemental way and to identify positive action points. Awareness is the first step but we all need to take the next step and start to make a difference.
This course includes useful strategies for personal development and for making your workplace more inclusive and diverse and is a great foundation for future Equality Training.
Session Lead
Anne-Marie Swift – Business Advisor & Facilitator @ The Women’s Organisation
My best days are spent working with professional business executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers to help them get connected and grow themselves and their businesses. I do this through 1-2-1 meetings, facilitating courses, and providing the tools and know-how to create and grow fantastic businesses.
I work with startups & growth businesses across the North West and I am an Associate Tutor working in the Business School at Edge Hill University with a focus on leadership and management development, as well as coaching and mentoring.

*NB* The training will take place in person on 18th January at 10 am – 4pm at 54 St James Street.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 11th January, 9 am

Build a Social Media Strategy
2023-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
A more in-depth look at social media for your business and how to boost your online profile.

A more in-depth look at social media for your business and how to boost your online profile.
If you’re looking to step up the online marketing for your business, this is the course for you!
Through this informative course, you will :
– Have a good understanding of all the social media platforms
– Defining your purpose and brand identity
– Start building and organising a social media strategy to help you create a strong presence and raise your online profile
– Learn tips and tricks to boost your online marketing; like developing content, tracking and monitoring your online impact and how to target your audience
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Wednesday 11th January .

Activate Your Assertiveness
2023-01-17 13:00 - 14:00
This one-hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive in your day-to-day life.

This one-hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive! Throughout the workshop, you will cover…
📌Understanding why people are more assertive than others
📌Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.
📌The top tips and tricks to activate your assertiveness in your personal and professional life.
The event will take place online over Zoom.
Eligibility:
Please note this course is open to anyone living in the Liverpool & Merseyside (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Applications for this session will close on Tuesday 10th January – at 9 am

O﻿ur Assertiveness workshop will be delivered by course facilitator Jen, who will take you through the session step by step and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Presentation Skills - Level 3
2023-01-16 10:00 - 2023-01-23 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face to face & online.

Do you want to be a whizz at giving presentations?
This two-week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face to face & online.
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practice them yourself.
In the final session, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on 16th and 23rd January, 10am – 1pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Monday 9th January at 9am.
