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:20210406T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210327T203800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T162309Z UID:5787-1617703200-1617724800@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: Tuesday 6th April 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 part of a wider ‘Level Up\, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break\, full-time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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 center / 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/level-up-to-the-perfect-interview-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/7963488e646b131e97417a5609b7f86d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210406T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210406T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210410T155304Z UID:5323-1617703200-1617710400@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 Tuesday 6th April\, 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 for 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/introduction-to-microsoft-teams-2/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/f006d68ecfc8175ba9e99f3a450c3f99.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T163758Z UID:5553-1617271200-1617278400@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 1st April\, 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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/f49892fb3d7e24104fb793f4c97c219a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210330T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T162310Z UID:5551-1617102000-1617107400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:This Launchpad 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 Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there\, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19. \nLed by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme\, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business. \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 panelists! \nNatalie Shilton – Founder of The Nakery \n\n\n\nNatalie is the owner and founder of The Nakery\, a raw\, vegan bakery in the heart of Liverpool\, famous for her beautiful\, bright\, delicious creations! Throughout the pandemic\, Natalie has managed to keep trading\, adapting her business to operate in a COVID-safe way. \nSince founding The Nakery\, Natalie has branched out into skincare\, has started a podcast\, and has built her own personal brand. \n \nJennifer Bailey – Founder of Calla Shoes \n\n\n\nJennifer is the founder of Calla Shoes\, a brand of stylish footwear specially designed for women who have bunions or problem feet.\n \n \nWhen Jennifer was in her early 30s she suddenly realised that finding fashionable shoes to wear for special occasions\, work or nights out with the girls was becoming increasingly difficult because she suffered from a foot condition called bunions.\n \nShe had her lightbulb moment when she was searching online for her wedding shoes and was disappointed that there was nothing out there for her. She vowed to start a business one day making pretty shoes for women just like her.\n \nFast forward to 5 years later when she was in a redundancy situation while pregnant with her second daughter\, Jennifer decided that was the right time to pursue this idea.\n \n \nIn 2016 she launched on callashoes.co.uk with a small collection of shoes and now in 2021\, Calla has sold shoes to women in over 50 countries around the world and continues to grow each year. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/b31869a768bab3f75ba259a9be868f46.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210327T203758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T162309Z UID:5785-1617012000-1617033600@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: Monday 29th March 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 part of a wider ‘Level Up\, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student\, homemaker\, taking a career break\, full-time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part-funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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 center / 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/level-up-to-the-perfect-interview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/044e187fba82076b14297bb35db46dca.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203758Z UID:5321-1616670000-1616673600@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-6/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/13155a9726e9a1dec0533771ed56e1c0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210326T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203758Z UID:5166-1616668200-1616761800@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 Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March 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-23/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/4aab2248fe2b53296f4fd39064be8a46.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203757Z UID:5164-1616581800-1616587200@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 24th March\, 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-12/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/6175ef17da82069536831dfb7f5b63df.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210306T174005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T163757Z UID:5653-1616580000-1617278400@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\, Wednesday 24th March\, Thursday 25th March\, & Thursday 1st April\, 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 for 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/resilience-level-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/d34682dc9a522fed03ee520705b901bb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210312T172306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203757Z UID:5696-1616580000-1616601600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Step Closer... 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 open to men and women 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 18th March 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 run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and 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 who are economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break\, full time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/one-step-closer-to-the-perfect-interview-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/d1a8dde114a7e62181b9d7f6ec0948e3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210320T105358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203757Z UID:5740-1616497200-1616502600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Gear Up to Grow: How to Keep Customers with Restricted Trading DESCRIPTION:This one-off special will look at staying sustainable and maintaining client engagement while trading is restricted.\n\n\nIt is time to Gear up to Grow your business! \n\nAre you ready to take your business to the next level?\nDo you want to find out about the funded support available to help?\n\nThis webinar will give you an insight into the areas of growth within your business\, as well as offering you advice and guidance to help you move your business forward. \nYou will also have the opportunity to hear from local business owners who will be sharing their story on how they have used growth strategies and how they have adapted in the face of COVID-19\, in particular how they have maintained client engagement while trading has been restricted. \nThe session will cover: \n• Funding opportunities \n• Growing your client base \n• Adapting during a pandemic \n• Business support available across the LCR to help you grow \n• Keeping customers engaged \nIf you have a new business within the Liverpool City Region – this webinar is for you! \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. \nIf you have registered a business in the Liverpool City Region within the last 42 months\, you could have access to funded growth support. Get in touch on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113 \nMeet the Panelists! \n\n\n\nLaura Richardson – Founder & Director of Beauty of Business \n \n“I started a blog when I was 23 as a hobby\, I learned through this how to market\, edit\, create videos\, how to build websites and more – this lead to me pursuing a Masters in Digital Marketing and creating an online business that helped local\, independent businesses with their online marketing. I shaped this into Beauty of Business – the core of which is social media management\, website design\, online branding\, 121 consultancy and online workshops to teach entrepreneurs how to utilize Instagram to grow their audience and increase their sales.\n \n“Overcoming the pandemic in business – what a learning curve! The pandemic taught me A LOT about the structure of my business. Firstly\, making sure you have contracts in place! I had to look at my business model\, and evolve. Even though I work inherently online\, I was operating my business locally and statically. So I had to adapt: I moved my workshops online\, I started looking at what the problems in my industry were from my client perspectives and offering a solution and how I effectively could communicate this to my audience\, current and potential clients. This has led me to creating a three tiered approach to suit multiple budgets and levels of ability; offering consultations over a period of months\, making applicable and bitesize workshops to help businesses to adapt online using the strategy I have applied to my own business and making sure my time is allocated correctly – from streamlining my enquiry approach\, to having set\, clear boundaries\, timescales and pricing with a transparent breakdown of what is included with each of my services. This has allowed me to see where I can grow my business and in which direction I want to take it by helping as many businesses as possible.” \n \n\n\n\nPaula Stock – Operations Director at ADHD Foundation \nThe ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity is an integrated health and education service offering a unique lifespan – strength based service\, for the 1 in 5 people who live with ADHD\, Autism\, Dyslexia\, Dyspraxia\, Dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome. \nOver the course of the pandemic. the ADHD Foundation have grown their services locally\, nationally and internationally\, exemplifying what can be achieved through being a mission and values focused business. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/gear-up-to-grow-how-to-keep-customers-with-restricted-trading/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/96e4feaeea4f37475db14272733e1d07-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210320T105358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105358Z UID:5741-1616497200-1616502600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Gear Up to Grow: How to Keep Customers with Restricted Trading DESCRIPTION:This one-off special will look at staying sustainable and maintaining client engagement while trading is restricted.\n\n\nIt is time to Gear up to Grow your business! \n\nAre you ready to take your business to the next level?\nDo you want to find out about the funded support available to help?\n\nThis webinar will give you an insight into the areas of growth within your business\, as well as offering you advice and guidance to help you move your business forward. \nYou will also have the opportunity to hear from local business owners who will be sharing their story on how they have used growth strategies and how they have adapted in the face of COVID-19\, in particular how they have maintained client engagement while trading has been restricted. \nThe session will cover: \n• Funding opportunities \n• Growing your client base \n• Adapting during a pandemic \n• Business support available across the LCR to help you grow \n• Keeping customers engaged \nIf you have a new business within the Liverpool City Region – this webinar is for you! \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. \nIf you have registered a business in the Liverpool City Region within the last 42 months\, you could have access to funded growth support. Get in touch on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113 \nMeet the Panelists! \n\n\n\nLaura Richardson – Founder & Director of Beauty of Business \n \n“I started a blog when I was 23 as a hobby\, I learned through this how to market\, edit\, create videos\, how to build websites and more – this lead to me pursuing a Masters in Digital Marketing and creating an online business that helped local\, independent businesses with their online marketing. I shaped this into Beauty of Business – the core of which is social media management\, website design\, online branding\, 121 consultancy and online workshops to teach entrepreneurs how to utilize Instagram to grow their audience and increase their sales.\n \n“Overcoming the pandemic in business – what a learning curve! The pandemic taught me A LOT about the structure of my business. Firstly\, making sure you have contracts in place! I had to look at my business model\, and evolve. Even though I work inherently online\, I was operating my business locally and statically. So I had to adapt: I moved my workshops online\, I started looking at what the problems in my industry were from my client perspectives and offering a solution and how I effectively could communicate this to my audience\, current and potential clients. This has led me to creating a three tiered approach to suit multiple budgets and levels of ability; offering consultations over a period of months\, making applicable and bitesize workshops to help businesses to adapt online using the strategy I have applied to my own business and making sure my time is allocated correctly – from streamlining my enquiry approach\, to having set\, clear boundaries\, timescales and pricing with a transparent breakdown of what is included with each of my services. This has allowed me to see where I can grow my business and in which direction I want to take it by helping as many businesses as possible.” \n \n\n\n\nPaula Stock – Operations Director at ADHD Foundation \nThe ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity is an integrated health and education service offering a unique lifespan – strength based service\, for the 1 in 5 people who live with ADHD\, Autism\, Dyslexia\, Dyspraxia\, Dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome. \nOver the course of the pandemic. the ADHD Foundation have grown their services locally\, nationally and internationally\, exemplifying what can be achieved through being a mission and values focused business. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/gear-up-to-grow-how-to-keep-customers-with-restricted-trading-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/96e4feaeea4f37475db14272733e1d07-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203757Z UID:5548-1616495400-1616499000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Your Next Step: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help preparing for an interview.\n\n\nThis one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing for an interview. \nStarts: Tuesday 23rd March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nDid you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?\nHow do you prepare for a job interview?\nWhat are employers really looking for?\nWe take you through the planning and preparation stages and give you ideas for how to answer unexpected and difficult questions\, so you can demonstrate that you are the right person for the job.\n\nEligibility \nThe course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and 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 who are economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break\, full time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/your-next-step-one-hour-to-prepare-for-your-interview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5a39c538922ac7482e55167e5167c066.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105358Z UID:5162-1616063400-1616068800@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 Thursday 18th March\, 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-5/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/235ee99de4639cd8edc8c2203af4ad95.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210312T172304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105358Z UID:5694-1616061600-1616083200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Step Closer... 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 open to men and women 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 18th March 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 run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and 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 who are economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break\, full time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/one-step-closer-to-the-perfect-interview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4d6262f015bc1385fb0134a3acce8850.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105357Z UID:5316-1615975200-1615982400@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 17th March\, 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 for 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 us with include: \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/introduction-to-microsoft-teams/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1419316bd28fdd8fbc8b15fa3f584570.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105357Z UID:5160-1615890600-1615982400@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 16th and Wednesday 17th March\, 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-12/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/18c391a9b129cd69ebc3969a70652f0f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105357Z UID:5544-1615890600-1615894200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Your Next Step: One Hour To Ace Your Application DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job applications\n\n\nThis one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help understanding how to complete job applications effectively in order to secure an interview. \nStarts: Tuesday 16th March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow do I approach job applications?\nWhat do I include on an application form? What language do I use?\nHow do I make my application stand out from the rest? \nUnderstanding employers will score your application by comparing your form to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role\nHow to create a strong personal statement\n\nEligibility \nThe course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and 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 who are economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break\, full time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/your-next-step-one-hour-to-ace-your-application/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1579978be0d6b4950ddcbde11e85c070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210315T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T162309Z UID:5542-1615802400-1617019200@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 15th\, 22nd & 29th March\, 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). \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-level-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/5d5bfb4d72c11919a55e76a8d89fcf6b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203758Z UID:5314-1615456800-1616673600@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 11th\, 18th & 25th March\, 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/ CATEGORIES:Business Training,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50442348dfb496ae775ac1d863fc4ffc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172303Z UID:5158-1615372200-1615465800@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 10th and Thursday 11th March 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-22/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/d42e3bb822243a2581686162b96b50b0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172302Z UID:5540-1615287600-1615293000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:This Launchpad 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 Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there\, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19. \nLed by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme\, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business. \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 panelists! \nAmy Collins – Founder of Pinhead \n \n\n\nAmy designs quirky unique enamel pins to be sold online\, at local markets and at all sorts of pop-up events. Even though she runs Pinhead alone\, Amy loves to collaborate with other creatives on projects where she can. \nAlong with her B2C operation she offers a bespoke design and supply service. Amy serves businesses\, charities and individuals\, working together to create eye-catching wearable art in wholesale quantities. Her business started as a little side hustle but gained momentum and has been a full-time job since 2018. \nJessica Doyle – The Wild Loaf \n\n\n\nJessica Doyle founded The Wild Loaf with her partner Emily Sandeman in 2016. \nStarting out in a unit in Cains brewery making wholesale sourdough bread for Liverpool’s restaurants and cafes\, the bakery then moved to Hardman Street where it had a small retail outlet for people to come and enjoy Wild Loaf products. The lockdown meant saying goodbye to the shop and shifting to home delivery. \nThroughout this past year their online shop sells out in under half an hour each week! The future looks bright for the business as they prepare to move to a new custom built premises and welcome back customers and the Wild Loaf community! URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/a1e653c5822b5907af168722f4bc6dce.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210221T153854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172302Z UID:5538-1615285800-1615289400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Your Next Step: One Hour To Complete Your CV DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help creating a winning CV.\n\n\nThis one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing a CV that will give them the best chance of securing an interview. \nStarts: Tuesday 9th March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhat is a CV\, and what style of CV will work best for me?\nWhat do I include on a CV? What language do I use?\nHow do I make my CV stand out from the rest? \nUnderstanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role\nHow to create a strong cover letter\n\nEligibility \nThe course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and 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 who are economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break\, full time carer or retired). \nThis programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect 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\nOne of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once 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/your-next-step-one-hour-to-complete-your-cv/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/511ce5d5522a9fea0ebd46fa1b8c18ab.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210309T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203757Z UID:5312-1615284000-1616500800@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 9th\, 16th & 23rd March\, 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 for 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/resilience/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4f03299cc242bc550a9894bb796d046f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210308T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210308T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T172302Z UID:5310-1615212000-1615217400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:WoConnect: IWD 2021 - Won’t be the Last DESCRIPTION:We invite you to hear from our panel and find out how women can be inspired and encouraged to go for opportunities\n\n\n“I may be the first\, but won’t be the last” – Vice President Kamala Harris \nHistory is full of female pioneers who have pushed boundaries to represent women in a sometimes-all-male dominated field. Women have fought for our rights to vote and taken major strides in sports\, science\, politics\, and medicine – just to name a few! \nThis International Women’s Day\, The Women’s Organisation is asking: \n How can we encourage more women to follow their path and become leaders in their own right? And how can we then create culture and structure that ensures they won’t be the last? \nWe invite you to hear from our panel and find out how women can be inspired and encouraged to go for opportunities – whether this is in the community or the boardroom. \nWe may be the first in some cases\, but we won’t be the last! \nPanelists announced… \n\n\nChrissi McCarthy – Managing Director of Constructing Equality Ltd \nChrissi McCarthy is the Managing Director of Constructing Equality Ltd and founder of The Duck Project. Constructing Equality helps organisations develop high end\, research backed strategies around equality and diversity using tools such as and fairness\, inclusion and respect. In her role as managing director\, Chrissi\, has developed leading research and helped hundreds of organisations\, including University of Manchester\, NG Bailey and Graham improve their cultures. \nOriginally a setting out engineers Chrissi creates practical solutions to the challenges of managing inclusive teams. The most popular of these\, The Duck Project is helping individuals understand\, identify and address workplace challenges. Alongside this she has spoken at the House of Lords and WOW Festival\, and sat on the government industry image subgroup for construction \n\n\n\nJackie Weaver – Chief Officer of Cheshire Association of Local Councils \nJackie has been part of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils for over 25 years and their Chief Officer for 23 of those. \nShe is qualified as a Clerk\, a Counsellor and a Mediator and brings all those parts to the role she plays in supporting the grass roots of local government – Local Councils and the people in them. Jackie is passionate about encouraging diversity in local councils and would encourage anyone who values their community to get involved. \nJackie unexpectedly made national headlines following a chaotic parish council meeting\, in which she kept her cool in the face of aggression. \n\n\n\nNatalie Denny – Founder of The Goddess Projects\, Skywriters & more \nNatalie Denny is the force behind Skywriters\, an initiative that supports people to develop and grow through creative education. Her roles include writer\, activist and Programme Manager for Anthony Walker Foundation.\n \nNatalie is chair of The Period Project Merseyside\, a voluntary led initiative providing women and people who have periods with menstrual items and campaigning to #endperiodpoverty and co-founder of The Goddess Projects\, an organisation with the mission to empower\, inspire and assist Black women and women of colour to develop and achieve in their communities.\n \nOriginally youth and community work trained\, Natalie has held positions in Liverpool Youth Service and Youth Offending Service. She is a trained Education and Training facilitator and a former Education and Training lead for the Anthony Walker Foundation. Her role in Brook Young People as Education and Wellbeing Manager seen her manage seven education teams across the country. Natalie has also previously worked in the NHS managing an eating disorder team for children and adults across the mid Mersey area.\n \n\n\n\n*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.* \nAbout WoConnect \nWO Connect (formerly Business Club) is built on three core values: connecting\, sharing and supporting. It is a gathering of like-minded women in business and a way to meet and learn from people just like you. \nDesigned for both new and established women-led businesses\, our regular events are inclusive\, safe\, welcoming and\, above all\, insightful. You will leave with new contacts and role models\, buzzing with ideas and inspiration to build your business. Whether a business-owner or an employee of\, our members represent a broad range of industries. \nHow much does it cost? \nWOConnect does not have a membership fee as such. As a registered charity\, we are always seeking financial support to pay for our essential work; to join WOConnect\, all we ask is a one-time donation to fund the running of events and help us continue our support for women in business.\n \nThe minimum donation is £25 for Women in Business members. You can pay by PayPal invoice\, cheque\, cash or credit card. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/woconnect-iwd-2021-wont-be-the-last/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development,WoConnect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/e070e030343eaa8b1d1e9918d6521516.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210305T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210326T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203758Z UID:5308-1614940200-1616761800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Your Next Step: Creating Career Confidence 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 5th March and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Your Next Step: Creating Career Confidence? \nPart of our wider Building Better Opportunities programme\, Week by week ‘Your Next Step’ will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want\, and inevitably build confidence to take steps towards work. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Friday 5th March – 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 12th March- 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: Friday 19th March – 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 26th March – 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\, full time carer or retired) or not in paid employment. \nThis programme is part 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-4/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/88f19f38a20a2e17211e8b550308f6bf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T174004Z UID:5156-1614853800-1614945600@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 Thursday 4th and Friday 5th March\, 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-11/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ece6635c34f270bac2faf48d74712ed5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210301T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210211T101922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T203756Z UID:5306-1614594600-1616416200@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: Monday 1st March and runs each following 4 Monday’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: Monday 1st March – 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: Monday 8th March- 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: Monday 15th March – 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: Monday 22nd March – 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-3/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/b380ad202419c3965895aabbbf78dfe5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210201T133708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210228T000802Z UID:5209-1614250800-1614254400@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. \n \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-5/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/4c380fc73850316265f535a0843d9a7b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T000339 CREATED:20210129T133610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210228T000802Z UID:5154-1614249000-1614342600@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 Thursday 25th and Friday 26th February\, 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-21/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/b40b6d292b9d5d0ea6d31f5c1dcf1ef3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR