BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Women's Organisation - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Women's Organisation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Women's Organisation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210211T101956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T152052Z UID:5347-1623060000-1624276800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Stepping into Management - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.\n\n\nAre you taking your first steps into a management role? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification! \nAbout this training \nPerhaps you are mentoring new staff\, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team? \nThis course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and looking at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management. \n\nWhat kind of a leader are you? \nHow can you motivate your team? \nHow do you deal with challenges? \nDevelop confidence in yourself and become more assertive. \nNo more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!\n\nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Monday 6th\, 14th & 21st June\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/stepping-into-management-2/ CATEGORIES:Business Training,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/7a2394fbe4d75d43f555f54f15ae1107.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210604T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210416T083000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T163818Z UID:5891-1622800800-1623416400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Cancelled - Reflect and Select: Planning your next step DESCRIPTION:This two-day course will help you to reflect on your past career history\, and help you to select your next step.\n\n\nThis course is open to men and women in The Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment and are looking for support as they plan the next step in their career. \nAre you ready for the next step in your career – but don’t know where to start? \nBusiness experts from The Women’s organisation can give you the support you need to reflect on your past career history\, and then help you to select the right path for your future. \nAcross two days our three-hour training sessions will give you the skills and guidance you need to make a new start. (Course outline and dates below.) \n \nFriday 4th June 10am – 1pm. \n Day 1 – Reflect \nReflecting on past career history whilst interweaving confidence building. \n\nWhy we fear change – we will look at the science of the brain and consider why doubt and ambivalence are prevalent in our career/life changes.\n\n\nIdentifying Achievements – focussing on all the amazing things we have achieved and recognising that we haven’t just “done” a job.\n\n\nTransferable skills – identifying what skills we take with us on our career journey and how they may fit into an industry that we have never worked in before.\n\n\nIdentifying strengths – over the two days we will complete a SWOT analysis\, on day one we will consider our strengths.\n\nFriday 11th June 10am – 1pm. \nDay 2 – Select \nSelecting the right path/what next. \n\nJob search – we reveal the hidden job market and share job searching hints and tips.\n\n\nBudgeting – we consider budgeting for the new job\, such as ‘how will I get to work/what is it going to cost?’. \n\n\nMarketing yourself – how can we proactively market ourselves via LinkedIn\, creating a network of business contacts. \n\n\nAction plan – Each attendee will complete the sessions with an action plan containing achievable goals \n\nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund \n*REGISTRATION CLOSES 2ND JUNE 9AM* URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/reflect-and-select-planning-your-next-step-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3ca4f03f047b1a2d19d11e5c33764e55.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210604T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210515T160909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200813Z UID:6199-1622800800-1622822400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Step Closer... to the Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to anyone in Liverpool City Region who is not in paid employment & would like help to ace job interviews\n\n\nStarts: Friday 4th June – 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nAce the interview and get the job! \nSeize that opportunity because this course is all about standing out from the crowd. \nEver wondered how you come across in an interview? Want to know how interviews are scored? \nYou will learn how to present yourself as fearless and passionate and learn how to tap into your unique qualities. \n\nPrepare yourself with the STAR method!\nResearch – where to begin and what to do!\nLearn to put the power of first impressions to good use.\n\nWe will show you how to boost the atmosphere with positive communication so you can relax\, be yourself\, and GET THAT JOB! \nEligibility \nThe course is open to anyone living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who is not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \n \n*REGISTRATON CLOSES 2ND JUNE 9AM* URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-step-closer-to-the-perfect-interview-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/95f5cfc08a1337faaf8fee21c6eda061.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210424T165410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200812Z UID:6036-1622629800-1622723400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course DESCRIPTION:** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**\n\n\nEnterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online \nThis 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.  \n This course will focus on… \n – Market Research – The essential starting point for any business \n – Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business \n – Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \n This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts\, on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd June\, 10.30am – 12.30pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-planning-for-success-business-planning-course-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/347b671d8efa96d44a349a1900d6c6d5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210424T165408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200811Z UID:6034-1622628000-1622637000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Microsoft Teams DESCRIPTION:A useful single session to walk you through Teams\, particularly while we’re working from home.\n\n\nNeed some practical tips on how to navigate Microsoft Teams? \nIntroducing this new training session\, funded through the European Social Fund! \nAbout this training \nThis session will walks you through Teams with lots of useful tips and the opportunity to practise some of its most popular features. \nLearn how to: \n\nSet up a team\, \nMake a rota\nPlan and allocate tasks\nShare documents\nRun a meeting & more!\n\nThe training will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 2nd June\, 10.00am – 12:30pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to those living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton). \nAs 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. \nEvidence includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/introduction-to-microsoft-teams-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4a4dbf5192d809d06fd93987bb0ed9f0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210601T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210424T165406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T162315Z UID:6032-1622554200-1623772800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Resilience - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.\n\n\nDo you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification! \nAbout this training \nThis 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. \n\nWhere does resilience come from? \nWhy is it important to have a positive outlook? \nHow do you keep things in perspective?\n\nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Tuesday 1st\, 8th & 15th June\, 1.30pm – 4pm. \nBOOKINGS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton). \nAs 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. \nEvidence includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/resilience-level-2-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/93c9cb79592a93f5f968d63f46c1ddf2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210211T101954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T162315Z UID:5345-1622541600-1623758400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering events via Zoom!\n\n\nDo you want to be a whizz on Zoom? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification! \nAbout this training \nThese sessions will tell you everything you need to know from setting up and promoting online events\, to expert delivery tips through to designing evaluations. \nYou will be able to keep participants engaged\, share a screen with ease\, manage a breakout-room\, adapt your resources to writeable pdfs. You name it… this course has it! \nThis course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practise them yourself. \nIn the final session\, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Tuesday 1st\, 8th & 15th June\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility criteria. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/presenting-online-zoom-2/ CATEGORIES:Business Training,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5141e8f7332750afd8b3b7920b90e4d6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210601T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210601T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225001 CREATED:20210515T160907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200810Z UID:6197-1622538000-1622541600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience DESCRIPTION:When life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again. Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n\nThis one hour course is open to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who need a resilience boost! \nStarts: Tues 1st June\, 9am – 10am\, via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhen life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again.\nStrategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility \n \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \n \nFor 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 \n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-recharge-your-resilience-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/d1655673e23944bb694682d52c13c1a8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210528T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162310Z UID:6030-1622192400-1622196000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence DESCRIPTION:Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?\nTips\, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.\n\n\nThis one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to build back their confidence. \nStarts: Friday 28th May\, 9am -10am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhy do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?\nTips\, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility\n \n\n \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-kickstart-your-confidence-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/6d3c330202b8bb089bc6375a8a30ad60.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165349Z UID:6028-1622113200-1622116800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic DESCRIPTION:LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through recovery and beyond\n\n\nLIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19 and grow through recovery and beyond. \nWhatever your business query\, our panel of experts can support you with instant advice\, knowledge and tips. \nHere are just some of the areas they can help you tackle: \n\nMarketing & getting your business found online\nHealth & safety\nReturning to premises \nAccessing grants\, funding and commercial finance\nStarting / growing a business\nUnderstanding what support is available. \n\nThis a monthly event taking place on the last Thursday of every month – so don’t worry if you can’t make this date! Some of our panelists will return for regular slots\, but new expert voices will be bringing a new voice to the discussion each month. \n\nMEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL: \nCllr Gary Millar \nDeputy Mayor of Liverpool and Mayoral Lead for Business & International Relations \n\n\n\nSince 2015 Gary has been Liverpool’s official “Entrepreneur-in-Residence”\, personally growing a team of volunteer specialist mentors to guide over 2000 pre-start and start-up businesses through his Business Clinic. It is recognized as one of the UK’s most successful volunteer led business guidance projects and has been replicated by others seeking to improve how to engage with their clients and the difficult to reach. \n \nAli McGrath \nBusiness Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation \n\n\n\nAli 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. \nMore TBC! \n& hosted by\, Jacqueline Daley\, Business Advisor at The Women’s Organisation \nYou can submit your questions ahead of time to hello@thewo.org.uk\, or by using the Live Chat feature on Zoom. \nTo 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. \nHear 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/rapid-recovery-business-resilience-clinic-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1728af32ebc7284f334be29c140cecab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210515T160905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162310Z UID:6195-1622109600-1622131200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level Up To The Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews\n\n\nThis course is part of our wider ‘Level Up\, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview! \nStarts: Thursday 27th May 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow to prepare before your interview \nHow to use the STAR method during your interview\nUnderstanding positive body language \nHow to build your confidence and calm your nerves\n\nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \n \nFor 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 \n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-to-the-perfect-interview-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/76001fef715f93c2b18e82218b2cf167.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:6026-1622026800-1622032200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level up Industry panel: MARKETING DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of a career in marketing but not sure where to start? Hear from industry professionals with advice and experience to share!\n\n\nAre you thinking of a career in marketing but don’t know where to start? \nJoin us on for our Level up: MARKETING event where our expert panel will be on hand to share practical hints and tips on how to get started\, along with advice about routes into the industry. \nJoin us on Wednesday 26th May\, on Zoom from 11.00am – 12.30pm \nThis event is open to any person living in The Liverpool City Region. \nMeet our Panel . . . \n\n\n\nGeorgia Flynn \nGeorgia is Head of Media at hi-impact – an award winning creative agency specialising in digital content. Georgia creates cutting edge content for companies across Europe and has a deep understanding of the creative process. Her role at hi-impact has developed over the past 6 years and she now runs the media department\, ensuring a high quality of work is delivered to all clients such as Tommy Hilfiger\, Liverpool FC\, United Utilities\, Corinthia Hotel and more. Georgia’s passion for marketing and social media is also reflected in her personal life where she spends time exploring gig photography\, designing artwork and creating video content. \n\n\n\nOlivia Hanlon \nOlivia is the Founder and Managing Director of Girls in Marketing which is an online community platform that aims to help girls and women in the digital marketing industry to improve their skills and online presence through group support\, resources\, and events. Olivia is also a freelance SEO and content marketing specialist who works with various brands in the UK to create organic visibility online. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-industry-panel-marketing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7e9850c90e0b6a64242aa7ac63dee769.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:6024-1622025000-1622030400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI DESCRIPTION:An introduction to tax and NI\, and how to plan for Self-Assessment\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance \nKeep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements. \nThe Women’s Organisation will guide you through how to register as a Sole Trader\, how to pay HMRC\, your legal requirements and the support tools available.  Learn the basics of Tax and National Insurance and ensure your business is being run smoothly.  \nHaving attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment. \n \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online \, on Wednesday 26th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-understanding-tax-ni-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8c52d83386ee0e4d5ae0c032e6e98fa7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210509T162444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:6139-1621940400-1621945800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: The Business Start Up Conference DESCRIPTION:This event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business\n\n\n\n Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?\nAre you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?\nDo you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?\n\nThis 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. \nThis event is brought to you by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool\, as part of their Reset: Restart series\, designed to help you transform\, future-proof or grow your business through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. 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. \nThe 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. \nEnterprise 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. \nMeet our panel! \nNikki Cross – Founder of Thrive Life and Business \n\n\n\nNikki Cross is founder and CEO of Thrive Life and Business. Since working with the Women’s Organisation she has launched two key services – her 1:1 coaching for leaders and her membership Thrive Together. Nikki is also the host of The Inner Work Conversation – a podcast focusing on the real stuff that makes us tick\, helping business owners\, leaders and founders to level up in all aspects of their life & business. With 15 years experience in people development\, and more specifically leadership development\, Nikki’s aim is to with with the leader\, on the leader to create a positive ripple in their life and in their business. \nNadia Greenwood-Ftouhi – Founder of Manira Palm \n\n\n\nNadia (Nads)\, is the founder of Manira Palm – The Home of Sustainable Tourism. An elegant eco villa\, which endeavours to create lasting memories and enriching experiences for all. Nadia believes tourism creates opportunities for a sustainable future\, therefore takes priority in helping people immerse in true Moroccan culture. It is through these authentic experiences\, local charities and communities are supported in Marrakech.\n \nHer mission is to protect the planet and the people we share it with.\n \nIn continuously striving to live her mission\, Nadia is now developing the Manira Palm Movement – Sustainability for the Soul. Through yoga\, mindfulness and moments for the self\, she guides women to heal self limiting beliefs\, believe in their power and achieve their potential.\n \nAre you ready to embark on a tropical adventure\, from the inside out? URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-the-business-start-up-conference-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/98207d534359584708fa3bb5eea16d2e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210524T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:6022-1621852200-1621945800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course DESCRIPTION:** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**\n\n\nEnterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online \nThis 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.  \n This course will focus on… \n – Market Research – The essential starting point for any business \n – Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business \n – Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \n This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts\, on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th May\, 10.30am – 12.30pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-planning-for-success-business-planning-course-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5ba4f7d98cd1d20c910df6438d368f70.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210521T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210521T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165352Z UID:6020-1621587600-1621591200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Sort Out Your Stress DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed is a natural response. Learn how to manage stress and move forward.\n\n\nThis one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn stress management techniques. \nStarts: Friday 21st May\, 9am -10am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\n\nThe signs\, symptoms\, and causes of stress\nWhat stops us from caring for ourselves?\nLifestyle changes\nThe ability to categorise reasons for stress\nHow to develop coping strategies\n\n**Please read** \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor 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 \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-sort-out-your-stress-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a25faf75bc601a0c30a69cce3418f602.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210509T162442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165351Z UID:6137-1621508400-1621513800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:WoConnect - Boost Your Brand With Marketing! DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will be joined by a panel of marketing experts who will be sharing tips to help you engage with new and existing clients\n\n\nWhether you are thinking about launching your own business or already have an existing one\, having a strategy in place to build your online presence is crucial. \nThere are lots of ways budding SME’s can get the word out about their product or service without breaking the bank. \nIn this webinar\, we will be joined by a panel of marketing experts who will be sharing tips to help you engage with new and existing clients. \nThis panel event will cover: \n\nGetting started with a digital marketing strategy \nDigital marketing tools \nSocial media & Paid for Advertisements \nCreative content \n\nMeet the Panelists! \nRoz Lloyd – Marketing Manager at Marketing Liverpool \nRoz began her passion for marketing the city and promoting the economic benefits of combining business with culture in 2008 as part of the Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture year. Since then she has continued to work in destination marketing both locally and globally\, with a personal highlight including working in Shanghai at the World Expo in 2010.\n \n \nFollowing on from this unique experience Roz has worked on many of MarketingLiverpool’s sub-brands including Invest Liverpool\, Club Liverpool\, Liverpool Convention Bureau\, MIPIM’s Team Liverpool\, alongside working with city stakeholders such as Culture Liverpool\, city region boroughs and The Business Festival team.\n \n \nChristina McDermott – Founder of Cattington \nChristina has over a decade’s experience of working in social media with some of the world’s best known brands. She established Cattington in 2017.\n \n\nHer work has seen her create social media strategy\, community management campaigns and branded content for Unilever’s portfolio of global food brands; including Knorr\, Stork margarine\, Flora\, Wall’s ice cream and Magnum. \nShe has also worked on branded content and content strategy for Marks and Spencer\, RADA and Jaguar USA among others and provided community management and influencer outreach services to Pottermore\, General Mills\, Reckitt Benckiser and Danone. \n*This event is a Zoom webinar. We will email you a viewing link and password to access approximately one hour before the event starts. \n \n \nWO ConnectThe Women’s Organisations WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is an exclusive women’s only networking group which is open to female business owners. \nMembership 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. \n \nHow 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/woconnect-boost-your-brand-with-marketing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/f7aeb6da8d27c9412aca4a6f0f97fabc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200812Z UID:6018-1621504800-1622721600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Marketing - Level 3 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.\n\n\nLooking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification! \nAbout this training \nWe will get you to focus on a clear aim\, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them. \n\nWhat content should you use to attract the most attention? \nWho can help you promote your campaign? \nHow can you measure your success? \n\nThis course will help with your plans to raise awareness\, promote a service or raise funds. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Thursday 20th\, 27th May & 3rd June\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton)\, but please contact our team to check full eligibility requirements. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/digital-marketing-level-3-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a75d87adc554bc0a6f4cce5493eb5d13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210608T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210509T162441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T160902Z UID:6135-1621333800-1623155400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It: Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region\, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria). \nStarts: Tuesday 18th May and runs each following 4 Tuesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Tuesday 18th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2: Tuesday 25th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what is assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Tuesday 1st June – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Tuesday 8th June – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN 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. \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOnce the form is completed and all the evidence received\, we will send you the link for joining the sessions. \nIf you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible\, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/abc73f04c97004edc69c569a3a136ad0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165350Z UID:6014-1621333800-1621425600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy \nLearn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging\, Twitter\, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business? \nAbout the event \nThis informative 2-part online 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. \nThis 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. \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts\, on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-building-a-social-media-strategy-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8e127fc335ba2d180958ef07ce1154a6-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165354Z UID:6015-1621333800-1621425600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy \nLearn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging\, Twitter\, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business? \nAbout the event \nThis informative 2-part online 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. \nThis 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. \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts\, on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-building-a-social-media-strategy-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8e127fc335ba2d180958ef07ce1154a6-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165348Z UID:6010-1621247400-1621252800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping DESCRIPTION:An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping \nBasic Bookkeeping will improve and enhance your bookkeeping skills for running your own business. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage your business finances. \n 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! We can help you with hands-on practice and give you lots of resources that will guide you through basic bookkeeping. \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Monday 17th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-basic-bookkeeping-7-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/d09a8863cc4e35e7511d98b9937a147c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165353Z UID:6011-1621247400-1621252800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping DESCRIPTION:An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping \nBasic Bookkeeping will improve and enhance your bookkeeping skills for running your own business. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage your business finances. \n 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! We can help you with hands-on practice and give you lots of resources that will guide you through basic bookkeeping. \n**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 on hello@thewo.org.uk ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Monday 17th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-basic-bookkeeping-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/d09a8863cc4e35e7511d98b9937a147c-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210320T105405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T200812Z UID:5757-1620988200-1622809800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region\, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria). \nStarts: Friday 14th May and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Friday 14th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2:Friday 21st May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what are assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Friday 28th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Friday 4th June- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3b4f15f6ecace2b5f01db74913ac26b7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210320T105405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105405Z UID:5758-1620988200-1622809800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region\, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria). \nStarts: Friday 14th May and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Friday 14th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2:Friday 21st May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what are assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Friday 28th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Friday 4th June- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOnce the form is completed and all the evidence received\, we will send you the link for joining the sessions. \nIf you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible\, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3b4f15f6ecace2b5f01db74913ac26b7-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210514T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210424T165351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T160904Z UID:6005-1620982800-1620986400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness DESCRIPTION:This one hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive!\n\n\nThis one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn how to become more assertive. \nStarts: Friday 14th April\, 9am -10am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhy are some people better at being assertive?\nFind out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility\n \n\n \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-activate-your-assertiveness-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4f963a6caebd0ba53eb973249bcf3882.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210306T174014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162310Z UID:5667-1620900000-1622116800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Digital Marketing - Level 3 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.\n\n\nLooking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification! \nAbout this training \nWe will get you to focus on a clear aim\, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them. \n\nWhat content should you use to attract the most attention? \nWho can help you promote your campaign? \nHow can you measure your success? \n\nThis course will help with your plans to raise awareness\, promote a service or raise funds. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Tuesday 13th\, 20th & 27th May\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton)\, but please contact our team to check full eligibility requirements. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/digital-marketing-level-3-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2b6e04ab6a4e6d1d38ca2d67a86e671e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210416T082911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165351Z UID:5889-1620900000-1621515600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Reflect and Select: Planning your next step DESCRIPTION:This two-day course will help you to reflect on your past career history\, and help you to select your next step.\n\n\nThis course is open to men and women in The Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment and are looking for support as they plan the next step in their career. \nAre you ready for the next step in your career – but don’t know where to start? \nBusiness experts from The Women’s organisation can give you the support you need to reflect on your past career history\, and then help you to select the right path for your future. \nAcross two days our three-hour training sessions will give you the skills and guidance you need to make a new start. (Course outline and dates below.) \n \nThursday 13th May 10am – 1pm. \n Day 1 – Reflect \nReflecting on past career history whilst interweaving confidence building. \n\nWhy we fear change – we will look at the science of the brain and consider why doubt and ambivalence are prevalent in our career/life changes.\n\n\nIdentifying Achievements – focussing on all the amazing things we have achieved and recognising that we haven’t just “done” a job.\n\n\nTransferable skills – identifying what skills we take with us on our career journey and how they may fit into an industry that we have never worked in before.\n\n\nIdentifying strengths – over the two days we will complete a SWOT analysis\, on day one we will consider our strengths.\n\nThursday 20th May 10am – 1pm. \nDay 2 – Select \nSelecting the right path/what next. \n\nJob search – we reveal the hidden job market and share job searching hints and tips.\n\n\nBudgeting – we consider budgeting for the new job\, such as ‘how will I get to work/what is it going to cost?’. \n\n\nMarketing yourself – how can we proactively market ourselves via LinkedIn\, creating a network of business contacts. \n\n\nAction plan – Each attendee will complete the sessions with an action plan containing achievable goals \n\nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break or retired). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/reflect-and-select-planning-your-next-step-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/800d68152bb5a49dc9f4801c807f3e7f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210211T101952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T160903Z UID:5343-1620900000-1620907200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness DESCRIPTION:A single session to look at the issues surrounding suicide and tools to help you support friends\, clients and colleagues.\n\n\nIt isn’t a conversation anyone wants \, but it could be one of the most important conversation you ever have. \nIntroducing this new training session focusing on suicide awareness\, funded through the European Social Fund. \nAbout this training \nThis session will look at the issues surrounding suicide\, with a focus on local data and local support. \nAfter this session\, you will: \n\nKnow how to support a colleague\, client or friend\nFeel confident to talk about suicide and address any myths and stigmas \nKnow how to ask the right questions and address emergency procedures and signposting\n\nThis course will help you look after yourself and look out for others. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom on Thursday 13th May\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/suicide-awareness/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ffa24973b9166a2ffdd927e13e91565e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225002 CREATED:20210306T174013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:5665-1620813600-1622030400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will look at how unconscious bias shapes the world around us and how we can tackle it.\n\n\nHow does unconscious bias shape our perspectives\, and how can we challenge it in our everyday life? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification! \nAbout this training \nOver three sessions\, we look at where unconscious bias comes from and how it shapes the world around us. \n\nReflect on personal biases and learn about ways to challenge and change the way you think. \nWhy do we tend to prefer people who are like us?\nWhat leads to stereotyping and how do we reinforce stereotypes without realising? \nWhy are some people constantly overlooked and excluded? \nCrucially\, what can we do about it?\n\nThese sessions give you the opportunity to start the discussion in an open and non-judgemental way and to identify positive action points. Awareness is the first step but we all need to take the next step and start to make a difference. \nThis course includes useful strategies for personal development and for making your work-place more inclusive and diverse and is a great foundation for future Equality Training. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Wednesday 12th\, 19th & 16th May\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN 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. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/unconscious-bias-level-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/f2642433f6a867165d2366806c1baef3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR