The Women's Organisation

Women On Boards
2022-03-01 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
If you are passionate about a cause and want to get on board as a charity trustee, this course will help you to understand the journey.

If you are passionate about a cause and want to get on a board as a charity trustee, this course will help you to understand what a trustee is and the benefits of becoming one.
About the session
A trustee is an increasingly important role in the third sector and becoming a member of a board can be an enriching experience.
This course is packed full of useful information, advice & guidance on taking those first steps to become a trustee/ board member.
Some of the questions that will be answered:

How do I become a board member?
What tasks/duties are involved?
What skills do I need to be a trustee/board member?
Can I become a board member in any industry?
Is there an age limit/ expectation to become a board member?

Eligibility:
This programme is open to WOMEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Evidence includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 23rd February at 9 am.

Understand Tax & NI
2022-03-01 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled for business support from The Women’s Organisation, please contact us.
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
This course will take you through:
– Registering as a sole trader
– How to pay HMRC
– Your legal requirements and the support tools available.
– How to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment

Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 25th February at 9am.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Thursday 16th December, 10.00am – 12.00pm.
This course is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. For more information or to book, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.

Business Start Up Conference
2022-02-28 11:00 - 12:30
This 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?

This conference will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business. Are you thinking of starting a business? 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?

This event is brought to you by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool. This event is part funded by European Regional Development Fund through our Enterprise Hub programme, 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.

Panel TBA

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2022-02-28 10:00 - 2022-03-14 12:30
This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.

Looking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
We will get you to focus on a clear aim, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them.

What content should you use to attract the most attention?
Who can help you promote your campaign?
How can you measure your success?

This course will help with your plans to raise awareness, promote a service or raise funds.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Monday 28th February, Monday 7th March & Monday 14th March.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility criteria.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Bookkeeping
2022-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled for business support from The Women’s Organisation, please contact us.
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.
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This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Tuesday 11th January 10.00 am – 12.00 pm.
This course is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. For more information or to book, please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.

Experts in Residence
2022-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This drop in clinic aims to help female entrepreneurs realise their growth ambitions.

This drop in clinic aims to help female entrepreneurs realise their growth ambitions, providing expert insight and advice on business finance.
Event Host:
Natalie Hughes, NatWest’s Local Enterprise Manager for Liverpool and surrounding Areas
Natalie has over 14 years banking experience and has specialised in supporting Women In Business for the last 6 years
As a Local Enterprise Manager in Merseyside and surrounding areas, Natalie is responsible for supporting businesses in the community – whether they bank with NatWest or not. She proactively spends time supporting local business by sharing advice, creating networks and leveraging the local ecosystem, and also hosts events to help boost business.
Natalie is the Expert in Residence for the Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub. Expert in Residence has been designed to support the growth in female-led businesses through tailored services and specialist knowledge.
She was recognised in 2019 by winning Women in Business Champion in the celebrating Enterprising Women Awards hosted by The Women’s Organisation – a testament to her commitment to supporting women in business to succeed. Natalie holds a Women In Business accreditation by Everywoman and is an Accredited in Business Growth by the Institute of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship (IOEE).
Please note, the tickets for this course will close on 23rd February at 9am.
If you have any questions about the event or would like to speak to our team about your business you can contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

WO Connect -Netwalking
2022-02-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Princes Park Labyrinth, Devonshire Road, Liverpool, L8 3TZ, Liverpool, L8 3TZ, GB
Join our netwalking event In Princes Park where we will be walking and talking with like-minded women in business.

If you are looking to meet and network with like-minded women in business, this is a great way to meet people and start your day off with a walk.
Join us on Thursday 24th February 2022 – 0830 am
We will be meeting at Princes Park Mandela Ct, Liverpool L8 3TA
WO Connect
The Women’s Organisations WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is an exclusive women’s only networking group that is open to female business owners.
Membership is open to female business owners only and is per individual not per business. Additional staff members can be booked onto individual events as you go. Our events will mostly be held online or at our flagship building, 54 St James Street in Liverpool but members are welcome to join from anywhere.
How much does it cost?
We don’t have a membership fee as such. All we ask is that you make a one-off donation to The Women’s Organisation charity. This donation will help towards the cost of running WO Connect and help us continue to deliver our support for women in business. The minimum donation is £25 and this instates you as a ‘member for life’ – that’s right, no annual renewal fees. We also welcome larger donations, just specify the amount when completing your membership form.

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-02-23 17:30 - 18:00, 2022-02-01 17:30 - 18:00
Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisers Germaine and Alison!

Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisors Germaine and Alison!
They will be discussing what support The Women’s Organisation will have on offer in 2022 along with answering your questions.
Want to know how you can boost your career goals? Grow your business? Work with us? book your place today.
We can’t wait to meet you!
This session will be taking place on Zoom 17:30-18:00
Have a question?
You can get in touch with us on hello@thewo.org.uk or call us on 0151 706 8111

Building A Social Media Strategy
2022-02-23 10:00 - 12:00
“An in-depth look at social media for your business and how to boost your online profile.

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2- hour course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time-saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost-effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk **
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Sustainability drop-in clinic
2022-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
Book on to discuss how your business can develop a sustainability checklist with our adviser

Are you thinking about sustainability in your business?
Want to know how to get started?
Book on to discuss how your business can develop a sustainability checklist with our adviser
*Multiple slots available when booking your tickets*
This drop in is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. Our team will contact you to get you started on the programme.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-02-21 11:30 - 12:00
Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisers Germaine and Alison!

Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisors Germaine and Alison!
They will be discussing what support The Women’s Organisation will have on offer in 2022 along with answering your questions.
Want to know how you can boost your career goals? Grow your business? Work with us? book your place today.
We can’t wait to meet you!
This session will be taking place on Zoom 11:30-12:00
Have a question?
You can get in touch with us on hello@thewo.org.uk or call us on 0151 706 8111

How to Improve your SEO
2022-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Get to grips with your SMEs search engine optimisation (SEO) by understanding and implementing quick DIY wins and long-term strategies.

Session overview
Get to grips with your SMEs search engine optimisation (SEO) by understanding and implementing quick DIY wins and long-term strategies. Led, by the Content Director at Matchstick Creative, Ruth will teach you how to:

Understand the fundamentals of good onsite SEO
Implement do-it-yourself SEO tactics as quick wins
Plan for long-term strategies to improve your marketing longevity

Facilitator – Ruth Hartnoll
Founder & Content Director, Matchstick Creative
Ruth has grown Matchstick Creative into a thriving creative agency that partners exclusively with purpose-driven brands. Having worked with some of the city region’s most inspiring innovators, entrepreneurs and change-makers, she is an expert at bringing clarity to complex ideas and situations. Acting as the lead on large-scale content marketing, SEO and social media projects, she has developed numerous brand strategies for many trusted organisations including The Women’s Organisation, Borough Care, Everyman & Playhouse and Liverpool Health Partners.

This event will be taking place at 54 St James Street on Monday 21st February at 10:30
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester thinking of starting a business.

Resilience - Level 2
2022-02-18 10:00 - 2022-03-04 12:30
This three week 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?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Friday 18th & 25th February & 4th March 10.00am – 12:30pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Evidence includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 16th February at 9am.

How to: Maximise Sales Opportunities
2022-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
In this webinar you will learn the 8 steps to increase business and maximise opportunities.

In this webinar you will learn the 8 steps to increase business and maximise opportunities
1. Ask questions and shut up
2. Showcase Your Good Self
3. Assume – doesn’t just make an ass out of u and me
4. Fix headaches don’t sell products customers don’t want to buy
5. Tell your story visually
6. Objections are opportunities
7. Push It (for a decision)
8. Always over-deliver
Guest Speaker:
Leon McCowan The Sales Dojo – Leon has worked in the mobile telecoms industry for 20+ years developing a wealth of knowledge and helping to build three companies which sold to the corporate networks for in excess of £10m. During this time he has recruited, trained and developed 1000’s of telesales, direct sales and indirect sales people.

In 2011 when the company he was working for over exposed itself and was faced with liquidation Leon purchased the assets of the business and negotiated the novation of the contracts and was able to restructure and then build on the business which still operates now 10 years later.

Leon unearthed a love and skill for sales and selling at the age of 14, which he has nurtured and has been involved in ever since. In 2016 he started The Sales Dojo, a community for sales people and sales enthusiasts and he likes nothing better than helping the next generation of business owners, sales people, business development managers (and everyone in-between) to sell more and earn more and find their own version of success

Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester 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.
Please note, tickets for this webinar will close on Wednesday 16th February at 9am.

Online Speed Networking
2022-02-17 14:00 - 15:30
Meet like minded business owners on this online speed networking event.

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled for business support from The Women’s Organisation, please contact us.
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester thinking of starting a business.
Meet like minded business owners on this online speed networking event. If you find walking into a room daunting especially when you don’t know anyone or are new to business, this will help build your confidence to talk about your business and develop relationships with other business owners.
Please note, the tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 15th February at 9am.
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.
This course is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. For more information or to book, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.

Make Your Business Kind to the Planet
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:30
Is your business being kind to the planet? Come and meet the experts in this online session

The Liverpool City Region Circular Economy Club (LCR CEC) believe that implementing local circular strategies in the economy is an important way to help tackle climate change, reduce waste and reduce our carbon emissions.

If you are interested in sustainability and environmental issues and want to make your business work for future generations as well as improve its economic and social performance, join us for this informative session by LCR CEC.

Session includes;

– What is the circular economy

– How can you join LCR CEC

– How the circular economy tackles climate emergency

– What you as a business can do to support climate change

– How circularity improves social and economic performance

– How you can manage sustainable consumption

– Circular economy business models

Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester 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.

Be A Confident Woman
2022-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
This course gives you the strategy for developing confidence, assertiveness, and tips for public speaking.

Become A Confident Woman is a 2-hour course for any woman who feels as if they need a bit of a confidence boost, whether it is being out of work or if you are stuck in a rut. It’s interactive and engaging and will give you the tools to improve your self-esteem and build your confidence.
This course will focus on:
– Building your confidence and self-esteem
– Build your assertiveness.
– Tips on improving your public speaking

By the end of the course, you will have identified what qualities and capabilities you have and be more confident in deciding where your future lies.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
This project is funded by the European Social Fund. In order to confirm eligibility for a funded place on the programme you will need to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport

Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Are You Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-02-16 17:30 - 18:30
This short course will help you prepare for self-employment.

About this training
A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short course 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
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
This project is funded by the European Social Fund. In order to confirm eligibility for a funded place on the programme you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport

Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Women's Power Programme
2022-02-16 09:30 - 2022-03-02 12:30
Want to take back control of your life? This three week programme is the ideal starting place!

Sometimes, we can feel like our lives are spinning out of our control.
This programme will give you the tools you need to break those negative thinking cycles and become more confident and assertive in a small, comfortable group setting.
These sessions will cover:

Positive thinking & learning about yourself
Managing change
Money mindset
Motivation and assertiveness
Building an effective future toolkit

This course is taking place ONLINE VIA ZOOM for three sessions: Wednesday 16th February, Wednesday 23rd February & Wednesday 2nd March 09:30 – 12:30
Please note this course is only open to women living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired) or not in paid employment.
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Prepare for the promotion you deserve
2022-02-15 12:00 - 2022-02-22 14:00
These sessions will help you understand the factors that influence career resilience and how you can gain this and move up in your career.

About this training
Are you looking to progress in your career? Looking to get that promotion?
Regardless of what industry you work in, this two-part course will help you understand the factors that influence career resilience.
The course will look at:

Personal resilence
Understanding challenges
Sources of support
Skills
career adaptability

Dates & Times
1st Session – Tuesday 15th February 12 pm – 2 pm
2nd Session – Tuesday 22nd February 12 pm – 2 pm
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
This project is funded by the European Social Fund. In order to confirm eligibility for a funded place on the programme you will need to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport

Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-02-15 10:30 - 11:00
Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisers Germaine and Alison!

Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisors Germaine and Alison!
They will be discussing what support The Women’s Organisation will have on offer in 2022 along with answering your questions.
Want to know how you can boost your career goals? Grow your business? Work with us? book your place today.
We can’t wait to meet you!
This session will be taking place on Zoom 10:30-11:00
Have a question?
You can get in touch with us on hello@thewo.org.uk or call us on 0151 706 8111

Food Industry - Peer Networking Session
2022-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Food Industry – Peer Network Session

Are you looking to set up a business, or do you have your own business within the food and drink industry and you need some help with your next steps?
Guest Speaker: Louise from Liverpool Food Network will be present at the event to give her thoughts and ideas on the industry.
This food and drink industry peer session will give you the chance to hear from industry experts, who will offer advice, support and inspiration to you.
This networking session will take place in person at 54 St. James Street, L1 0AB on Monday 14th February from 11am-12:30pm
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 9th February at 9am.

STEM Panel event
2022-02-11 14:30 - 16:00
Panel event with women in tech-led businesses on how they found running a business as a woman in the STEM industry.

Are you a woman looking to start or grow a Tech- led business? This webinar is a perfect opportunity to hear from women in the STEM industry.
PANEL: TBC
Friday 11th February – 14:30 pm – 4pm
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester 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.

Activate Your Assertiveness
2022-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
This one hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive.

This one hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive! 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. The top tips and tricks to activate your assertiveness.
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.
Eligibility:

This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).

As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.

Evidence includes:

Passport

National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC

Birth or adoption certificate

Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 9th February at 9am.

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-02-10 12:30 - 2022-03-10 13:00
Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisers Germaine and Alison!

Want to know how we can help you?
Come along to our open online session to meet our engagement advisors Germaine and Alison!
They will be discussing what support The Women’s Organisation will have on offer in 2022 along with answering your questions.
Want to know how you can boost your career goals? Grow your business? Work with us? book your place today.
We can’t wait to meet you!
This session will be taking place on Zoom 12:00-12:30
Have a question?
You can get in touch with us on hello@thewo.org.uk or call us on 0151 706 8111

How To: Brand Your Business
2022-02-10 11:00 - 12:30
An introduction to understanding your brand and how to utilise it for your business

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled for business support from The Women’s Organisation, please contact us.

Great branding is crucial for a successful business.
This course will take you through:
– Brand building and brand mind-mapping
– Understanding who you are, what your values are and what your mission is
– Understanding your audience and how you want to be seen
– Putting together branding assets

This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Thursday 10th February from 11am – 12:30 pm
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 8th February at 9am.
This course is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. For more information or to book, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.

Introduction to Net Zero for Small Businesses
2022-02-09 14:00 - 15:30
Why reducing your carbon impact is now crucial to business growth, and what you can do about it

This event will be hosted by net-zero expert, 2030hub Director Stephen Sykes, a recent international award winner for climate action business support. Stephen has decades of experience guiding micros, SMEs, corporates, public sector and non-profit organisations on their environmental journeys. He also Co-Chairs St Helens Climate Change Commission and manages Lancashire’s £6m Chamber Low Carbon Programme.
2030hub is the world’s first United Nations recognised Local2030 Hub in the world and based in Liverpool!
It is our mission to help local businesses (tiny and big) and city leaders understand the biggest challenges and opportunities, and what roles organisations can, and should play. Our business is built around the globally agreed blueprint for the planet called the Sustainable Development Goals and a for-profit+social mission movement called B Corp – but adapted to be relevant in cities like Liverpool!
2030hub also recently launched, and already globally recognised, awareness campaign, pledge and support project called 2030zero (www.2030zero.com) to encourage all Liverpool City Region businesses to collaborate to create a community of bold, net-zero business leaders.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 7th February at 9am.
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.

Writing a Great 60-Second Pitch
2022-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join The Women’s Organisation and Natwest Business Builder team as we break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts.

If you haven’t got a clear 60-second pitch, you could be missing out on opportunities to grow your business every day.
Even in such uncertain times, you never know when the opportunity to support others may arise, so it is important to be able to explain your business quickly and simply.
Join the NatWest Business Builder team as we break the 60-second or ‘elevator’ pitch down into its component parts. You’ll come away with a clear understand around what to put in and leave out and how to structure for maximum impact.
We’ll give you all the tools, tips and hints for you to crack on with writing a pitch you’re confident in and proud of straight away. We’ll also share some great practical tips when pitching to an audience of 1 or 100.

Event Host:
Natalie Hughes, NatWest’s Local Enterprise Manager for Liverpool and surrounding Areas

Natalie has over 14 years banking experience and has specialised in supporting Women In Business for the last 6 years

As a Local Enterprise Manager in Merseyside and surrounding areas, Natalie is responsible for supporting businesses in the community – whether they bank with NatWest or not. She proactively spends time supporting local business by sharing advice, creating networks and leveraging the local ecosystem, and also hosts events to help boost business.

Natalie is the Expert in Residence for the Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership, and the Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub. Expert in Residence has been designed to support the growth in female-led businesses through tailored services and specialist knowledge.

She was recognised in 2019 by winning Women in Business Champion in the celebrating Enterprising Women Awards hosted by The Women’s Organisation – a testament to her commitment to supporting women in business to succeed. Natalie holds a Women In Business accreditation by Everywoman and is an Accredited in Business Growth by the Institute of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship (IOEE).

Please note, the tickets for this course will close on Monday 7th February at 9am.
If you have any questions about the event or would like to speak to our team about your business you can contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Level up Your Social Media Content: Instagram and Facebook for business
2022-02-03 10:00 - 2022-03-04 12:00
Make the most out of your Instagram and Facebook business pages by levelling up your content!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled for business support from The Women’s Organisation, please contact us.
Make the most out of your Instagram and Facebook business pages by levelling up your content and discovering the wide range of features you can utilise to enhance your page.
This 2-part course is the next step from our Building a Social Media Strategy course, exploring possible content ideas for both platforms alongside a practical ‘How to’ of key features for your business page.
You will leave this session with an understanding of:

How to build a relationship with your customer through the use of social media
Content ideas that will boost audience engagement
The various features across Instagram and Facebook that can be used for Marketing and Promotional purposes.
How to create Instagram and Facebook paid Advertisements

This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 3rd February & Friday 4th February, 10:00-12:00
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 1st February at 9am.
This course is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. For more information or to book, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
