The Women's Organisation

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-02-09 10:30 - 2021-02-10 12:30 (Europe/London)
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th February, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-02-03 10:30 - 2021-03-04 12:00
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-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.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-01-28 10:30 - 2021-01-29 12:30 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th January, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-01-27 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

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

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

Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee – Founder of AviateHer
Krystina is an award winning engineer and passionate STEM ambassador hoping to inspire more young women into engineering. In July 2020 Krystina started her business AviateHer, for which she designs pin badges to showcase diversity in STEM and aims to challenge the perceptions of what women in STEM careers look like.

Sharon Oldale – Founder of Sharon Oldale Conservation
Sharon Oldale is an accredited Book, Paper and Archive Conservator who assists clients with the specialist conservation, preservation, and restoration needs of their historic collections.

Before starting her business Sharon Oldale Conservation in 2015, Sharon worked for 16 years in both Conservator and Senior Conservator roles for the National Trust, the National Library of Wales and Local Authority Library and Archive services.

Sharon enjoys supporting others in their professional development, she has worked throughout the whole of her career with volunteers and interns and is an ICON (Institute of Conservation) Accreditation Mentor.

In her spare time (when she’s allowed to leave the house!) Sharon loves swimming, weaving, and walking the hills around her North Wales home with her dog Toffi.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI
2021-01-27 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
The 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.
Having attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment.

**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online , on Wednesday 27th January, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2021-01-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-12-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-11-19 13:00 - 16:00
1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester

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

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

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

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

Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
2021-01-21 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
Basic 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.
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.
**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Thursday 21st January, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

WoConnect - The Power of Influencer Marketing
2021-01-20 11:00 - 12:30
This session will help you understand and start to build a influencer marketing strategy

Looking for a new way to boost your sales?
Thinking about how you can attract more customers using social media?

Influencer marketing is an effective way to build your brand online and put yourself in front of your target audience.
40% of people say they have purchased an item online after seeing it used by an influencer on Instagram, Twitter, Vine or YouTube but what is influencer marketing?
Influencer marketing is when a business collaborates with an influential person to promote a service or product. Known as a social media influencer, the person uses their large online following to help you engage with the right people.
This session will help you start to build your influencer strategy and will cover:

What is influencer marketing?
How to approach a social media influencer
Working effectively with influencers
Cost of influencer marketing
Generating Results

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

Katherine Jones – Founder of We Are Social Nation
Katherine Jones, 30, originally from Liverpool, went to University in Leeds studying International Business Management, spent 1.5 years in Kentucky USA working for Marriott Hotels and then 1 year in Shanghai, China working in Marketing for a start-up US health food company.

Upon return to the UK, Katherine worked for multiple large corporations such as Enterprise Rent A Car and MOL before joining a start -up celebrity agency that she helped grow first hand, before opening up her own Influencer Marketing agency.

Katherine has used Influencer marketing to help grow and scale hundreds of brands worldwide over the past 7 years. She has used her experience in Influencer Marketing to grow her own business ThinK Wine Group.

Helen Reynolds – Comms Creative
Helen Reynolds is a Social Media Marketing Award-winning, creative trainer who designs unique training and coaching programmes.

Helen started Comms Creative with her sister Lesley, and has helped brands like Macmillan Cancer Support, Scottish Power and Manchester City Council get lots more social media engagement.

They have also worked with organisations like NUS, Welsh Government and the NHS, to create unique, pioneering social media strategies.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-01-19 10:30 - 2021-01-20 12:00 | Zoom, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0ab, United Kingdom
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-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.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th January, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-01-12 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

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

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

Natalie Denny – Founder of The Goddess Projects, Skywriters & more
Natalie Denny is a local author, activist and Director of Skywriters, a creative education and training initiative that supports individuals, communities and businesses. She is chair of The Period Project Merseyside, a voluntary led initiative providing women and people who have periods people with menstrual items and campaigning to #endperiodpoverty and Merseyside Together Against Racism and Fascism, an umbrella organisation for anti-racist and Anti-fascists groups and individuals. She is also a 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.

Melanie Sharp – Founder of Refill UK
Noticing a gap in the market for eco-friendly, packaging-free shopping in Liverpool, Melanie set up Refill back in 2018. Based in Toxteth, Melanie’s business has gone from strength to strength, navigating the pandemic and providing plastic-free whole foods, home and personal care products to South Liverpool.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-01-12 10:30 - 2021-01-13 12:30 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th January, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-01-07 10:30 - 2021-01-08 12:00 | Online webinar, 54 St James St, 54 St James St, Liverpool, England, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-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.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th January, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-12-16 10:30 - 2020-12-17 12:00 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis and all upcoming training courses will be delivered via group video links. To book a place on this course, please email us via hello@thewo.org.uk **
Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place in 2 parts, on Wednesday 16th December and Tuesday 17th December, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Women who are living in Merseyside and Halton and thinking of starting a business may be eligible for a FREE place on this course through the Enterprise Hub programme.
If you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff, please get in touch.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 8111

Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience
2020-12-16 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience
Starts: Wednesday 16th December, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

When life knocks you down, learn how to get back up again.
Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

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

Change It Renew: One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2020-12-15 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to activate their assertiveness

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

Why are some people better at being assertive?
Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.

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

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:30
1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.

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

Our team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started.
Book yours instantly for Tuesday 8th December via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-12-02 14:00 - 15:30
1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.

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

Our team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started.
Book yours instantly for Wednesday 2nd December via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Change It Renew: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview
2020-12-02 10:30 - 11:30
This one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like help preparing for an interview.

This one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like help preparing for an interview.
Starts: Wednesday 2nd December 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Did you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?
How do you prepare for a job interview?
What are employers really looking for?
We 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.

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

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2020-12-01 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

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

This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.
Meet the Panelists!
Jenna Garner – Curious Makers
Jenna Garner is the founder of Curious Makers, an online store offering homeware and accessories from independent makers. Jenna has worked in marketing for the last 10 years and launched Curious Makers in May this year.

Nicky Leighton – Little Light Stitchery

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-12-01 10:30 - 2020-12-02 12:00 | Online Webinar, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0AB, United Kingdom
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis and all upcoming training courses will be delivered via group video links. To book a place on this course, please email us via hello@thewo.org.uk **
Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**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 **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place in 2 parts, on Tuesday 1st December and Wednesday 2nd December, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Women who are living in Merseyside and Halton and thinking of starting a business may be eligible for a FREE place on this course through the Enterprise Hub programme.
If you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff, please get in touch.
If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 8111

*Capacity Planning Special* Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic Q&A
2020-11-26 11:00 - 12:00
LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through lockdown and beyond

LIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to respond to the impact of Covid-19 and the challenges presented by the second lockdown.
We understand that with stricter lockdown measures comes added pressure on businesses and their teams.
We’ve pulled together a panel of experts to support you with the different capacity planning and staffing situations your business may be facing during this increasingly difficult time.
Our panel of experts will be on hand to support you with instant advice, knowledge and tips.
Here are just some of the areas they can help you tackle:

Understanding the Kickstart Scheme
Taking on an apprentice
HR & Recruitment
Managing your team
Understanding what support is available across the Liverpool City Region

This 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.

MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:

Elaine Courtney
Director, Courtney Recruitment

Elaine Courtney is a Director of independent recruitment agency Courtney Recruitment and Courtney Temps. With an office on Old Hall St, she focuses on providing permanent and temporary staff to professional services businesses across the region, predominantly Sales, Marketing, Creative & Technical staff & C-level recruitment, she works with Cyber Security, Web Design & Software Dev companies.
She has worked in the recruitment industry in the LCR for almost 20 years, so understandings the current position of the city, the skill shortages, the challenges employers face and development of skills the city needs in order to thrive. She has also as worked as a Business Start up & Business Growth Advisor, is a member of the LEP Employment & Skills Board as well as the BID Marketing Steering Board Group.

Bethany Breden
Business Consultant , Baltic Apprenticeships

Bethany is a Business Consultant at Baltic Apprenticeships, a tech focused training provider specialising in IT, Software, Marketing, Data and Cyber Security apprenticeships.
Baltic Apprenticeships vision is to champion change and to constantly look to the future to transform the way people recruit, change the way people learn and to positively change the perception of apprenticeships. This also includes championing young women to break into the tech industry through the Future is Female campaign.

Helen Burkinshaw
Programme Support Officer, The Women’s Organisation

Helen leads on the Kickstart Scheme at The Women’s Organisation, and will act as the point of contact for all employers accessing the scheme through The Women’s Organisation, which is acting as a Kickstart Gateway.
As a Kickstart Gateway, The Women’s Organisation will provide administration and funding support, training, and guidance to employers and applicants of the scheme.

Cllr Gary Millar
Deputy Mayor of Liverpool and Mayoral Lead for Business & International Relations

Since 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.

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

Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow Your Business
2020-11-25 11:00 - 12:30
This event will cover the support that is available across the Liverpool City Region to help successfully grow your business

It is time to Gear up to Grow your business!

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

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

Vicky Gawith – Founder & Director of Merseymade

Caz Jackson – Founder of Gecko Interiors

Change It Renew: One Hour to Complete Your Application Form.
2020-11-25 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who are looking to successfully complete a job application form.

This one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who are looking to successfully complete a job application form.
Starts: Wednesday 25th November 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

What do you need to do to make your application form stand out for all the right reasons?
How can you make sure your form goes to the top of the pile?
We share with you what employers are looking for and all the hints and tips that will help you write the perfect application.

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

#WOMarketplace - Shop and Sell Local this Christmas
2020-11-24 13:00 - 16:00
Helping you to SELL and SHOP local this Christmas

With Christmas markets unable to run as normal this year, The Women’s Organisation is hosting a virtual #WOMarketplace via our social media channels.
The Liverpool City Region has an appetite for shopping local this Christmas, and we want to ensure that online shoppers know exactly what’s on offer.
We invite Christmas gift SELLERS and SHOPPERS to showcase or purchase a wide range of fantastically original products.
#WOMarketplace will take place on Tuesday 24th of November between 1-4pm across our social media channels.
No need to book, just show up ..
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensOrganisation
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thewomensorganisation/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/TheWomensOrg
To get involved, head to our Facebook or Twitter during these hours. Sellers – share details of your product or service. Shoppers – happy shopping!
Helping the Liverpool City Region to shop local this Christmas!

Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience
2020-11-24 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience
Starts: Tuesday 24th November, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

When life knocks you down, learn how to get back up again.
Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

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