How to: Maximise Sales Opportunities
2022-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London)
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.

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 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.

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

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

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

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-02-23 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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Women On Boards
2022-03-01 15:00 - 16:30
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.

How to: Create a Podcast
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00
An introductory session to podcasting and how it can be used in 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’re looking to incorporate podcasting into your business, this is the course for you!
Through this informative course, you will :
– Look at how to create a podcast
– Identify how podcasting can help your business
– Learn how to reach new audiences
After this session, you will be able to book a one hour slot with the course leader to practice techniques and discuss your ideas.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 28th February at 9am.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential.
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.

Picking the Right Business Structure
2022-03-03 09:30 - 10:30
Setting up a business can be overwhelming with the amount of information and choices you might need to make.

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.
This session will help cut out the first step on wondering how you should set your business up. We will break down a variety of options and the pros and cons of each legal structure for starting up your new business.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 1st March at 9am.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential.
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.

Using LinkedIn To Find A Job
2022-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
Are you looking to get back into the working world? Make your LinkedIn profile stand out with our free step-by-step workshop.

LinkedIn™ is the world’s largest professional networking platform. It’s also one of the most influential social media networks.
So why not utilise your LinkedIn profile to get the job you want.
This session will cover:

Understanding the purpose of Linkedin and its key functions
Building and raising your profile
Building your network with quality connections
Applying for Jobs
Filling in any career breaks.
How and when to make updates/publish

Please note this course is only open to anyone 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

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

Greening your Business
2022-03-03 12:30 - 13:30
Climate change is affecting us all and as a business there are things you can do to support and save the planet.

Climate change is affecting us all and as a business there are things you can do to support and save the planet.
In this session you will learn all things green and the things you can implement as a business owner to be kinder to the environment.
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.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 1st March 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.

Live Shopping
2022-03-04 11:00 - 12:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Learn the benefits of using Live Shopping to grow your business and get more sales, we will be joined by tech expert Jade Parkinson-Hill

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 byb the European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
Are you looking to set up a product-based business, or do you have your own business already and want to grow your sales?
This Live Shopping session, will give you all the tips, guidance, and advice to do this successfully on a variety of different platforms.
Special guest
Jade Parkinson-Hill
Jade is an entrepreneur, a marketing professional who loves to be one step ahead of tech trends. In a previous life, Jade was named one of the top 100 women in video games and created an award-winning edtech platform teaching kids about future technologies, including flying taxis, space travel & The Metaverse.
Whilst running her edtech company Jade stumbled across the concept of live shopping emerging out of China and an obsession with this exciting commerce trend began.
Today, Jade works with small business owners to:
💖 Grow their eCommerce business with live shopping.
💖 Build a community of superfans with live shopping & streaming
💖 Stay one step ahead of LIVE tech & trends.
This networking session will take place in person at 54 St. James Street, L1 0AB on Friday 4th March, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Are you Ready to Start your Social Enterprise
2022-03-04 11:30 - 12:30
A good business is nothing without a great idea.

About this training
A good business is nothing without a great idea.

This short course will help you prepare yourself for setting up your own social enterprise, through exploring your 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.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 25th February at 9am.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

LinkedIn for Business
2022-03-07 09:30 - 10:30
This course will give you the advice and resources to help you create and build a professional and expert LinkedIn profile 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.
This course will give you the advice and resources to help you create and build a professional and expert LinkedIn profile for your business.

Having an expert LinkedIn profile will help you to connect with the right contacts and networks to grow your business.

LinkedIn is a powerful marketing tool that will allow you to build a professional presence. We will guide you towards building an expert profile which will allow you to directly influence and interact with your target audience and potential customers of your business.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 3rd February at 9am.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential.
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.

Are You Ready to Start a Business?
2022-03-07 16:30 - 17:30
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

How To: Protect Your Client Data and Your Business Online Security
2022-03-08 09:30 - 11:00
This course will give you the advice and resources to help you protect your client data and your business online security

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.
This session will cover;
o Introduction to being safe online
o Methods to protect your business data
o Being aware of how your client data is stored
o Ensure safe device usage for your business
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 4th February at 9am.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential.
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.

Resilience in the Third Sector
2022-03-08 10:00 - 13:00
This course will equip you with the practical strategies you need to strengthen your inner reserves and become more resilient in your role.

Funded through the European Social Fund, 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.
About this training
The global pandemic has had a significant impact on the third sector. The third sector is, in numerous ways, the last line of support for communities. Over the past 18 months, we have focused on surviving the immediate situation; transferring to the digital working mode, working from home, being faced with a lack of time, and staff shortages. These challenges are significant because third sector staff resilience is at the heart of supporting our communities. Join our Resilience in the Third Sector one-day session to learn how you can become more resilient in your role by exploring what we mean by resilience and outlining the practical strategies we can put in place to strengthen those inner reserves.
• Where does resilience come from?
• How do you keep things in perspective?
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.

The training will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday 8th March, 10 am – 1 pm
Eligibility
This programme is open to people living 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 your right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
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
Tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 2nd March, 9 am

Business Planning Made Simple
2022-03-09 10:00 - 2022-03-10 12:30
Start planning your business 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 tax 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 – including how to add sustainability to the heart of your business model.
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
This course 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 – please note, you cannot attend this course unless you are enrolled.
This course is open to WOMEN in the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, and booking is essential.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 7th March at 9am.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Women In Leadership Skills - Accredited Course
2022-03-09 16:30 - 18:30
This short accredited course will help you gain new skills and empower you with the mindset, network & capabilities to accelerate your transition to a leadership role.

This Accredited Women in Leadership programme will empower you with the mindset, network, and capabilities to accelerate your transition to a leadership role.
You will gain new skills, such as:
● How to build a leadership toolkit based on best practices
● Strategic communication skills to share your vision, lead challenging conversations, inspire followers, and influence without authority
● To explore your own leadership style, experiment with new approaches, grow your capacity for self-reflection, and improve your ability to gain new skills
● Confidence and capabilities to lead change in uncertainty and engage effectively with a team.
The training will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 9th March, 16: 30 pm
Eligibility:
This programme is open to WOMEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who wish to gain new skills to help accelerate into a leadership role.
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 Thursday 3rd March at 9 am.

Online Speed Networking
2022-03-10 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 8th March 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.

Managing A Project - Level 2
2022-03-10 15:00 - 2022-03-24 17:00
This two-hour accredited training programme will equip you with the knowledge required to effectively manage a project.

Looking to get to grips with project management and learn how to effectively start and finish a project? This course will equip you with the knowledge required to effectively project manage.
About this training
This course will cover the principles of project management including:

Knowing how to plan a project
The different project phases
Important factors in project management
Reviewing a project / evaluating

Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
This course will take place on Thursday 10th March, Thursday 17th March & Thursday 24th March – 3 pm- 5 pm,
This programme is open to MEN & WOMEN 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 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.
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

Get Started with Switch On and Learn
2022-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
An introduction to Switch On & Learn, a fully-funded professional development programme from The Women’s Organisation.

An introduction to Switch On & Learn, a fully-funded professional development programme from The Women’s Organisation. Switch On & Learn is a professional development programme, brought to you by Enterprise Hub Skills and Advice Skills Academy, and funded through the European Social Fund.
By completing this one-hour introductory Zoom session, you will have access to FOUR of the following modules to complete at your own pace:

5 Strategies for Mentoring a Team
5 Strategies to Reduce Unconscious Bias
5 Strategies for Managing your Time
5 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Clients
5 Strategies for Creating a Work/Life balance
5 Strategies for Speaking with Confidence
5 Strategies for Building your LinkedIn Profile
5 Strategies for Recruiting a Diverse Workforce
5 Strategies for Dealing with Conflict
5 Strategies for Running an Online Meeting
All you need to do is fill out the registration form and provide some evidence of the right to work in the UK – and you can access this training for free!
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 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 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 Thursday 3rd March at 9 am.

Introduction to… The Women’s Organisation
2022-03-14 17:00 - 17:30
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
