The Women's Organisation

Change It Renew : Developing A Healthy Mindset
2020-09-10 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Online Webinar about Developing A Healthy Mindset

Developing A Healthy Mindset
Thursday 10th September – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom
The webinar will look at:

What is a Healthy Mindset
Look at what affects your mind
Tips and strategies to improve your mindset

Key Speaker:
Shazney Spencer
I’m Shazney Spence a Lifestyle, Mindset & Success Coach with a zest for life. I’m the MD Of EQuanimity Lifestyle & Success Coaching Ltd. Founder of The Super Soul Sanctuary, a Soul Coach, Reiki Master, Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker.
As a Law of Attraction coach. I believe that thoughts become things and that you can create a life of abundance by being intentional in your thought process whilst taking aligned action.
I’m passionate about making a difference in the life of others. I personally develop and empower others to live their best lives by coaching them to gain mental & emotional stability through focused lifestyle coaching, Reiki and mental health consultative support services.
I work with individuals and organisations, personally developing and empowering them, helping them to thrive both personally and professionally.

‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-09-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-24 13:00 - 2020-10-27 15:00, 2020-10-01 13:00 - 2020-11-29 16:00, 2020-10-08 13:00 - 2020-12-25 17:00
1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester

Are you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?
Are you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?
Have you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?

Whether you are needing help with marketing strategy, accessing growth finance, expanding your team, reaching new markets, capacity planning or anything else, ur team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to chat online or via phone and give you some expert guidance.

Book yours instantly for Thursday 6th August via EventBrite, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date.

Available for women running a business that is registered in Greater Manchester (Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Salford, Rochdale or Manchester) that is ready for growth.
ExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access.

Enterprise Hub Skills: Stepping into Management
2020-09-14 10:30 - 2020-09-15 12:00
This training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.

• Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
• Want to develop yourself to take on a leadership or management role?
This 2-session leadership and management course is designed for women who want to build, develop their skills, and take the next step in their career. This programme enables a practical and bespoke approach for the development of leadership and management in your career.
The two sessions will cover:
• Introduction to leadership and management
• Managing yourself
• Managing others
This training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.
This 2-day training will be taking place Monday 14th September 10:30-12:00, with the second day taking place Tuesday 15th September, 10:30-12:00.
This programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to:
• Complete a registration form
• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (passport, birth certificate of NI Card for example)
One of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training, and collect the above from you.
Once we have received this from you, we will send you the link for joining the session.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk
Enterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business, who are self-employed, working or volunteering within or running small businesses, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning).

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-09-15 13:00 - 14:30
1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.

Have a long-term business idea you want to pursue?
Noticed a gap in the market during this time and think you can fill it?
Have a hobby you want to turn into a business?

Our team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started.
Book yours instantly for Tuesday 15th September via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Enterprise Hub Skills: Managing in a Crisis – Be Resilient
2020-09-16 10:30 - 2020-09-17 12:00
This course is perfect for those running a business or working in a business finding it difficult and stressful to manage

Are you running a business, working, or furloughed and interested in building your resilience?
Do you want to learn how to better manage stressful and difficult times?

This 2-session training will look at what it means to be resilient, offering you practical tips to strengthen your personal resilience, business resilience, and other areas of your life that have been impacted.
This session will help you to:

Recognise the qualities of a resilient person
Identify which of these qualities you have already
Work on developing the additional qualities you need
Implement strategies to boost and maintain your resilience

This training is perfect for those who are running a business or working in a business in the Liverpool City Region who are finding it difficult and more stressful to manage.
This 2-day training will be taking place Wednesday 16th September 10:30-12:00, with the second day taking place Thursday 17th September, 10:30-12:00.
This programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to:
• Complete a registration form
• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (EU passport, birth certificate or NI Card for example)
One of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training, and collect the above from you.
Once we have received this from you, we will send you the link for joining the session.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk
Enterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business, who are self-employed, working or volunteering within or running small businesses, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning).

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-09-22 13:00 - 15:00
1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.

Have a long-term business idea you want to pursue?
Noticed a gap in the market during this time and think you can fill it?
Have a hobby you want to turn into a business?

Our team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started.
Book yours instantly for Tuesday 22nd September via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-09-23 10:30 - 2020-09-24 12:00 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis and all upcoming training courses will be delivered via group video links. To book a place on this course, please email us via hello@thewo.org.uk **
Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
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 really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– 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
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place in 2 parts, on Wednesday 23rd September and Thursday 24th September, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Women who are living in Merseyside and Halton and thinking of starting a business may be eligible for a FREE place on this course through the Enterprise Hub programme.
If you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff, please get in touch.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow
2020-09-23 11:00 - 12:30
This event will cover the support that is available across the Liverpool City Region to help successfully grow your business

Has lockdown left a lasting impact on your business operations?
Do you need support to take your business to the next level?

In our Gear Up to Grow event, you will hear from the brightest business minds in the region, who have all been managing their own small business through lockdown.
From their own entrepreneurial journey, they’ll be sharing advice to help businesses transition into the “new normal”
This session will help you think about the steps you will need to take to grow your business in the face of COVID19. We’ll be discussing:

Funding opportunities
Staying connected with clients
Employee Morale
Business support to bounce back

If you have a new business within the Liverpool City Region, this event is for you!
Sue Flannery – Founder & Marketing Director of Cyberfrog Design
Sue and her partner set up Cyberfrog following a successfully career in teaching. Prior to teaching, Sue worked with theatre bars and live music venues across London, helping with new opening and setting up marketing plans for venues. Upskilling herself with a masters in Digital Marketing, she now has a team of 7 based in the Baltic creating beautiful bespoke websites for businesses and supporting them with their marketing.
Elsie Hayford – Founder & Director of Lamèsè
Elsie Hayford is a Global Health Lawyer and Legal Consultant with varied experience in the health sector – specifically working in areas of policy and legislative drafting and analysis, business development and project coordination/management. in 2019, Elsie set up Limited Company, Lamèsè – a global health firm that works to restore accountability and tackle injustices within the global health system health systems globally.
Other Panelists TBC!
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
If you have registered a business in the Liverpool City Region within the last 42 months, you could have access to funded growth support. Get in touch on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113

*Tendering Special* Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic Live Q&A
2020-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through recovery and beyond

*TENDERING SPECIAL*
LIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19 and grow through recovery and beyond.
Do you keep missing out on winning contract bids?
Do you want to expand your client base and grow your business through tendering?

This Business Resilience Clinic Tendering Special will help you understand how to go for tenders and, most importantly, how to make your bid stand out to help you win contracts.
With an increasingly competitive market for professional services and other products, it’s more important than even to take a proactive approach in finding new clients and customers for your business. This is where tendering comes in…

This event will help you:
• Understand what tendering is and how it can work for your business
• Get to grips with the tendering and bid process
• Know where to look for invitations to tender
• Recognise what companies are looking for and how to make your business stand out in your bid

You will be able to hear useful information, tips and advice from special guest panellist and tendering expert, Stuart Reed, who is one of the North West’s leading voices in tendering for public and private sector contracts.
Our resident business experts will also be on hand to support you and answer all your usual business queries.
MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:
Stuart Reed
Director of Courtney Tender Services

Stuart has been involved in tendering for public and private sector contracts for over almost 2 decades now, firstly on behalf of multi-national organisations and more recently helping small and medium sized business to get involved in bidding for contract works having set up Courtney Tender Services.

With a current success rate of around 72%, Stuart’s expertise in assisting companies to prepare for and begin tendering is second to none, including advisory, proof reading and writing services designed to match individual client requirements.

Natalie Hughes
Business Growth Enabler at Natwest Business

Natalie has over 12 years’ experience in banking and has spent the last three years specialising in business development. Following the Alison Rose review into Female Entrepreneurship, Natwest has developed the Expert in Residence. Natalie has been selected as the Expert in Residence for the Liverpool City with aims to encourage collaboration and to deliver positive action by supporting and profiling diversity and inclusion in business.
An ambassador for women in business she holds an accreditation in NatWest’s Everywoman program which supports female business owners to turn their dreams and ambitions into a reality.
Natalie was also awarded the Women in business champion award 2019 from The Women’s Organisation in October of this year.

Ali McGrath
Business Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation

Ali has been an Enterprise Enabler working with The Women’s Organisation for over 12 years to support women in Merseyside and Greater Manchester to start and grow their enterprises.

& hosted by, Jacqueline Daley, Business Advisor at The Women’s Organisation
You can submit your questions ahead of time to hello@thewo.org.uk, or by using the Live Chat feature on Zoom.
To support business-owners during the coronavirus pandemic, The Women’s Organisation has launched #RapidResponse – a series of webinars supporting you to survive, capitalise on opportunities and maintain momentum.
Hear from industry leaders and thought experts over the coming weeks covering a range of topics, including accessing finance, promotion and marketing, innovation, and well-being.

Change It Renew: Step Beyond Stress
2020-09-24 11:00 - 2020-10-06 12:30
This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with

This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with stress.
Starts: Thursday 24th September, 11 am – 12:30 pm via Zoom
This course covers:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

Step Beyond Stress is open to women in Liverpool who are dealing with stress or living with a health condition or disability.
‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2020-09-30 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?
Are you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?
Do you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?

In partnership with BIPC Liverpool and The Women’s Organisation this Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
Jo Harrop – PLACED
Jo is passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds to engage with, influence and improve the built environment and inform decisions about the future of their local neighbourhoods.
Jo’s background in regeneration, housing and education provided significant experience of working with diverse stakeholders and communities to understand the complex issues they were facing within their neighbourhoods. This led Jo to establish PLACED in 2011, enabling communities to engage with and influence their built environment through creative education and engagement programmes.
Jo advocates for meaningful and accessible engagement and bringing decision makers and communities together, believing that only by doing so can we create better places

The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.

Change It Renew: One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence
2020-10-01 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.
Starts: Thursday 1st October , 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?

Tips, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.

‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

WoConnect - Using LinkedIn to Generate Business Leads
2020-10-01 11:00 - 12:00
This free masterclass offers a practical how-to guide for effective lead generation using LinkedIn

Do you want to find out how you can use Linkedin to generate business leads?

In a time when businesses need to be able to generate leads more than ever before, this LinkedIn training provides practical step-by-step information on how individuals can harness the full power of LinkedIn and use it as a key business development platform.
During this 1-hours session we will cover:

Profile optimisation – is your profile optimised? Do’s and don’ts of what to include in your profile.
Searching for prospects – how to use advance filters in LinkedIn to search for relevant prospects.
Lead generation – How to optimise invitation acceptance rates, and tips on how to write a successful follow up InMail.

About Agnes Marketing
Lindsey Moore, founder of Agnes Marketing, an award-winning business development and marketing adviser to small businesses. She is also Chair of Liverpool Ladies Network (LLN). Lindsey works with ambitious small businesses across Merseyside and Cheshire helping them to become much more effective in their business development and marketing activities. She does this through her consultancy work and her practical, no-padding training courses. These courses deliver practical and super specific advice, tips and techniques which help small businesses create an immediate impact on the effectiveness of their business development and marketing activity.

*This event is a Zoom webinar. We will email you a viewing link and password to access approximately one hour before the event starts.

Change It - Renew Groups
2020-10-06 10:30 - 2020-11-03 13:30
This 5-week free programme is open to all women in the Liverpool City Region, who would like to take steps towards changing their lives.

This 5-week free programme is open to all women who would like to take steps towards changing their lives by building a more positive outlook at home, for work, or in their relationships.
Starts: Tuesday 6th October and runs each following 4 Tuesday, 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It?
This programme will give you an insight into the workings of your mind and provide you with the tools you need to break those negative thinking habits.
What will be covered in the programme?
• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself
• How to Become a More Assertive You
• Managing Change
• How to become more Motivated and Confident
• Building an Effective Future Toolkit
• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want

Renew Groups leaders will also help you to:
• Identify areas where extra support would be useful
• Develop an action plan
• Work in a group to build new skills
• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you

For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
You can also check out our blog, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme
https://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success
Please note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-10-07 10:30 - 2020-10-08 12:00 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis and all upcoming training courses will be delivered via group video links. To book a place on this course, please email us via hello@thewo.org.uk **
Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
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 really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– 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
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place in 2 parts, on Wednesday 7th October and Thursday 8th October, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Women who are living in Merseyside and Halton and thinking of starting a business may be eligible for a FREE place on this course through the Enterprise Hub programme.
If you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff, please get in touch.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 8111

Change It Renew: One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2020-10-08 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to activate their assertiveness

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience
Starts: Thursday 15th October , 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why are some people better at being assertive?

Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.

‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2020-10-13 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?
Are you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?
Do you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?

Led by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
This event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.

Guest Speakers:

Sharron Crawford – Objet Dahlia
Objet Dahlia sells faux florals and Homeware. Sharron used to run a wedding floristry business but due to having an unexpected rare type of cancer took a couple of years out and that business folded. Sharron was then working freelance when Covid hit and that work stopped almost immediately. Sharron launched Objet Dahlia just before the Covid lockdown, so not what many would suggest is an ideal time to start anything new but lockdown gave Sharron the free time to put all her efforts into her new business, which is doing pretty well considering the current financial climate. Objet Dahlia is based online only and has just partnered with Not on the high street.

Gaby Mendes – Talk Twenties
Leaving the teaching profession at 23 Gaby wanted to expand her skillset and explore her business idea for Talk Twenties. Gaby felt overwhelmed by the finance and marketing side of things and didn’t know where to start, so reached out to The Women’s Organisation for support. Gaby launched Talk Twenties in January of this year to cover all the things that school never teaches you ranging from figuring out how to buy your first home, navigating a career change to prioritising your mental health. Talk Twenties are basically a one-stop-shop for any question you may feel silly for asking in your twenties! They have a popular podcast, online resources, webinars and courses and blogs for our twenty-something community.

Amy Flynn – Dripped Goods
Amy is a contemporary jewellery designer and illustrator specialising in bespoke pieces, textiles and silversmithing. Amy started her business ‘Dripped Goods’ earlier this year.
Dripped Goods is all about making things slowly, to cherish for a long, long time (Hopefully a lifetime!) It is anti-fast fashion and stands for quality and longevity, whilst adding some fun into personal adornment.
The first collection ‘Time Capsule’ will be released for pre-order on October 21st through Crowdfunder. The collection will be made to order in one small batch here in the UK, so as not to create any waste.

Change It Renew : Painting A More Positive Future
2020-10-14 11:00 - 12:30
This is an event is for women based in the Liverpool City Region, who are looking to improve their mental health and how art can help.

Painting A More Positive Future
Wednesday 14th October – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom
2020 has been a tough year across the board. One area of life we need to keep an eye on during difficult times is keeping our mental health in check. Join us for this interesting look into how creativity and arts can support positive mental health. We are delighted to welcome art therapy experts:
Catherine Rogers – Artist & Art Therapist – Cut Out Collage
Catherine is a qualified artist and art therapist who provides a therapeutic space to create a collage. Catherine has delivered workshops for the NHS, Prisons, and Private Health Care, as well as individual workshops. She is a trained Art Psychotherapist. Catherine will speak for about 20 mins about her journey, how and why she became an art therapist and the impact this has had on people’s lives.
Cheryl Joyce – Fluid Art Therapist Sean’s Place
Cheryl is an artist from Liverpool who specialises in paint pouring, also known as Fluid Art. She runs acrylic paint pouring sessions at a local men’s mental health charity, Sean’s Place, and is taking steps to set up a social enterprise that will create jobs for people on the autistic spectrum.
After searching for an easy art method to teach autistic people as part of a new business idea, Cheryl discovered paint pouring and found this was having a positive impact on her own mental health. A long-term sufferer of anxiety and depression triggered by chronic stress, Cheryl found watching the paint moving around the canvas deeply calming. Her goal is to help people find a way to switch off from the stresses of everyday life.
‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience
2020-10-15 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience
Starts: Thursday 15th October , 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

When life knocks you down, learn how to get back up again.

Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Kickstarter Manchester: The 7 Day Start Up Challenge
2020-10-15 11:00 - 2020-10-21 12:00
A seven day crash course in getting your business off the ground. For greater Manchester residents looking to start a business

Have you got a business idea that you’ve been dreaming of testing out? Looking for a way to create a job for yourself through self-employment?
Join our FULLY FUNDED Kickstarter Manchester and soak in our expert advice and training to see if you can get your business off and running following our 7 day start-up challenge.

How will it work?
Day 1
Morning – LAUNCHPAD 11am-12pm
Welcome and Introduction. Live on zoom, meet your expert mentors, set some 7 day targets, network with other Greater Manchester residents looking to start a business
Afternoon – SET YOUR STRATEGY
Led by business growth expert, use business strategy tools to set out your business vision and goals. Take part in this activity at a time that suits you.
Day 2 – SUPERCHARGED SOCIALS
Let’s Get Social 😊 three stage Twitter course. From the Do’s & Don’ts to winning business on Twitter and harnessing it as a tool for PR. Join in at a time that suits you and opt for the sessions that meet the level you are at.
Day 3 – FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK
Are you confident you would know how to build your audience on facebook ? We will show how to beat their algorithms in everything from set up a to how to generate enquiries for free! Flexible learning time.
Day 4 – I CAN INSTAGRAM
Instagram is fast becoming a tool businesses can’t ignore. But how do businesses stand out and ensure they are reaching their client base? Join this expert session to find out at a time convenient to you!
Day 5 – SAFEGUARD YOUR STRATEGY
Strategy Planning – Every business needs a plan to get ahead. A fancy marketing plan is great, but what underpins your model to ensure it survives and thrives? Join this session to find out.
Day 6 – SEO MADE SIMPLE
Whether using a website or web presence how do you get your business found online? Unpick the mysteries of Google with our expert.
Day 7 – MENTOR ME 11am-12pm
Final group mentoring session to re-cap learning, including and expert Q & A, let’s celebrate our completing the programme and get your questions answered.
Additional sessions to chose from will be added nearer the time.
The programme is part of the Excelerate Labs programme which is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and is open to anyone living in the Greater Manchester area who is employed, unemployed or economically inactive and considering starting a business.

To clarify: *This training is only available to residents living in Greater Manchester who are NOT already self-employed*

Booking is essential.

If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0161 327 0967

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-10-15 13:00 - 2020-11-12 18:00
1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester

Are you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?
Are you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?
Have you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?

Whether you are needing help with marketing strategy, accessing growth finance, expanding your team, reaching new markets, capacity planning or anything else, ur team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to chat online or via phone and give you some expert guidance.

Book yours instantly for via EventBrite, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date.

Available for women running a business that is registered in Greater Manchester (Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Salford, Rochdale or Manchester) that is ready for growth.
ExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access.

Change It - Renew Groups
2020-10-16 10:30 - 2020-11-13 12:30
This 5-week free programme is open to all women in the Liverpool City Region, who would like to take steps towards changing their lives.

This 5-week free programme is open to all women who would like to take steps towards changing their lives by building a more positive outlook at home, for work, or in their relationships.
Starts: Friday 16th October and runs each following 4 Friday’s, 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It?
This programme will give you an insight into the workings of your mind and provide you with the tools you need to break those negative thinking habits.
What will be covered in the programme?
• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself
• How to Become a More Assertive You
• Managing Change
• How to become more Motivated and Confident
• Building an Effective Future Toolkit
• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want

Renew Groups leaders will also help you to:
• Identify areas where extra support would be useful
• Develop an action plan
• Work in a group to build new skills
• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you

For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
You can also check out our blog, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme
https://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success
Please note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-10-20 13:00 - 14:30
1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.

Have a long-term business idea you want to pursue?
Noticed a gap in the market during this time and think you can fill it?
Have a hobby you want to turn into a business?

Our team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started.
Book yours instantly for Tuesday 20th October via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Change It Renew: Step Beyond Stress
2020-10-22 10:30 - 12:00
This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with

This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with stress.
Starts: Thursday 22nd October, 10.30am – 12 pm via Zoom
This course covers:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

Step Beyond Stress is open to women in Liverpool who are dealing with stress or living with a health condition or disability.
‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-10-22 10:30 - 2020-10-23 12:00 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis and all upcoming training courses will be delivered via group video links. To book a place on this course, please email us via hello@thewo.org.uk **
Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
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 really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– 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
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place in 2 parts, on Thursday 22nd October and Friday 23rd October, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Women who are living in Merseyside and Halton and thinking of starting a business may be eligible for a FREE place on this course through the Enterprise Hub programme.
If you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff, please get in touch.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow Your Business
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:30
This event will cover the support that is available across the Liverpool City Region to help successfully grow your business

It is time to Gear up to Grow your business!

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Do you want to find out about the funded support available to help?

This webinar will give you an insight into the areas of growth within your business, as well as offering you advice and guidance to help you move your business forward.
You will also have the opportunity to hear from local business owners who will be sharing their story on how they have used growth strategies and how they have adapted in the face of COVID-19
The session will cover:
• Funding opportunities
• Growing your client base
• Adapting during a pandemic
• Business support available across the LCR to help you grow
If you have a new business within the Liverpool City Region – this webinar is for you!
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
If you have registered a business in the Liverpool City Region within the last 42 months, you could have access to funded growth support. Get in touch on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113

Renatta Clerice-Ologbosere – Everpresent Care Limited
After spending 15 years building a solid reputation in the domiciliary care industry, Renatta Clerice-Ologbosere decided it was time to finally take a leap of faith into self-employment. Within the space of 3 years, her business Everpresent Care UK Limited has gone from idea stage to recruiting and training qualified staff to offer vital healthcare roles across the region.

Debbie Rogers – Sean’s Place
6 weeks after losing her brother Sean to suicide, Debbie knew there was something she had to do to prevent other families losing their loved ones. She established Sean’s Place with an aim is to improve mental health and well-being through sessions specifically identified to improve confidence and self-esteem whilst reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. Sean’s Place now supports over 75 men per week, creating a place for men to access support for their mental health.

Change It Renew : Champions Of Change
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:30
Come & hear the inspirational stories of our champions of change, learn how they coped, & find out how you can become a champion of change.

Champions of Change
Wednesday 28th October – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom
These women are champions of change.
They have shown incredible resilience, determination, and commitment. Between them, they faced personal challenges and found the strength to channel their energy in a positive direction and make the sort of changes that significantly improve lives.
Frances Molloy
Frances experienced the heart-breaking tragedy of losing a child when her son, Michael, was killed in a crash while traveling back from the Bestival music festival in September 2012. It was her desire to get justice for her son which inspired her to launch the Tyred Campaign. She vowed never to stop until there was a change in the law: “To give up would be saying it was okay that Michael was killed. And it wasn’t.” Her resolve garnered local and national support and her campaign has taken her to parliament. In July, the government announced a ban on old bus and lorry tyres from roads. Announcing the law change, Roads Minister Baroness Vere said it had come about as the result of Frances Molloy’s “years of campaigning”.
Cynthia Monteverde
Cynthia is the Founder/Director of Betterdays Homes for Domestic Violence. Having seen the effects of domestic violence on families and children throughout her career, the passion to do something positive and make a change drove dynamic Cynthia Monteverde to take action. With financial support from a friend, she worked to set up ‘Betterdays Homes’ shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Cynthia said, “I have been through domestic violence myself in my early years. Then working at a children’s home in 1993 I realised it was not just the woman affected by domestic violence.” Her work is changing the lives of women by enabling them to break away from abusive relationships and giving them a safe space to create a better future for themselves and their children.
These are two exceptional women and their message is that you also have the power to make a difference; it could be in your own life or maybe transforming the lives of others. Hear their inspirational stories, learn how they coped, and find out how you can become a champion of change.
‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience, coping mechanisms, and mental wellbeing.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team at 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
