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:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20210209T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20210204T125300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T174002Z UID:5222-1612866600-1614688200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region\, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria). \nStarts: Tuesday 9th February and runs each following 4 Tuesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Tuesday 9th February – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2: Tuesday 16th February – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what is assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Tuesday 23rd February – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Tuesday 2nd 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 are interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student \, home maker\, taking a career break or retired). \nThis programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility\, including: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOnce the form is completed and all the evidence received\, we will send you the link for joining the sessions. \nIf you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible\, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction. \nFor more information or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3c6396f6abdc1582e4246e78c900d6e9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20210129T133601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T101922Z UID:5140-1612866600-1612960200@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 Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th 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-20/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/e0b443673ae1b0d8f111c20ed30bea2a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210203T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20210129T133600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T174003Z UID:5138-1612348200-1614859200@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 Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February\, 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-9/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/e0f4d95be2df9133aef34b7d90d0a0b1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210128T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201204T125950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130700Z UID:4901-1611829800-1611923400@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\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 28th and Friday 29th January\, 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-18/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, 54 St James Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L1 0AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/4df4078a29a5d886f4c51c146151e2d3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210127T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210127T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201130T172401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T115924Z UID:4808-1611745200-1611750600@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\nAre 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 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! \n\n\n\nKrystina Pearson-Rampeearee – Founder of AviateHer \nKrystina 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. \n\n\n\nSharon Oldale – Founder of Sharon Oldale Conservation \nSharon Oldale is an accredited Book\, Paper and Archive Conservator who assists clients with the specialist conservation\, preservation\, and restoration needs of their historic collections.\n \nBefore 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.\n \nSharon 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.\n \nIn 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-13/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/89fdfe908c49f8377bce20f1b7fac268.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210127T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201202T154629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130700Z UID:4841-1611743400-1611748800@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\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 27th January\, 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/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a8e8e5a94975f88ed0fa592a006de362.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201209T172159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130700Z UID:4961-1611234000-1611244800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester\n\n\n\n\nAre you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?\nAre you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?\nHave you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?\n\nWhether 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. \n \nBook yours instantly via EventBrite\, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date. \n \nAvailable 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. \nExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/lets-talk-business-growth-manchester-1-2-1-business-advice-session-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/47487fdca111451bc5bcc63dad1aed38.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201204T125131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130700Z UID:4896-1611225000-1611230400@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\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 21st January\, 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-3/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/9344869d5c2a56d9bc03d58a0f4b775e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201211T210801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T131717Z UID:4975-1611140400-1611145800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:WoConnect - The Power of Influencer Marketing DESCRIPTION:This session will help you understand and start to build a influencer marketing strategy\n\n\n\n\nLooking for a new way to boost your sales?\nThinking about how you can attract more customers using social media?\n\nInfluencer marketing is an effective way to build your brand online and put yourself in front of your target audience. \n 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? \nInfluencer 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. \nThis session will help you start to build your influencer strategy and will cover: \n\nWhat is influencer marketing?\nHow to approach a social media influencer \nWorking effectively with influencers\nCost of influencer marketing \nGenerating Results\n\n*This event is a Zoom webinar. We will email you a viewing link and password to access approximately one hour before the event starts. \nMeet the panelists! \n\n\n\nKatherine Jones – Founder of We Are Social Nation \nKatherine 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.\n \nUpon 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.\n \nKatherine 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. \n\n\n\nHelen Reynolds – Comms Creative \n Helen Reynolds is a Social Media Marketing Award-winning\, creative trainer who designs unique training and coaching programmes.\n \nHelen 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.\n \nThey have also worked with organisations like NUS\, Welsh Government and the NHS\, to create unique\, pioneering social media strategies. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/woconnect-the-power-of-influencer-marketing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2f9f18b07a55ffdbea54fcdabae11318.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210119T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201204T103657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T130700Z UID:4892-1611052200-1611144000@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\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 19th and Wednesday 20th January\, 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-8/ LOCATION:Zoom\, 54 St James Street\, Liverpool\, L1 0ab\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/c9b1ca1f2aa1845077ad6f638f9c66a1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201208T140700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T211140Z UID:4951-1610629200-1610640000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester\n\n\n\n\nAre you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?\nAre you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?\nHave you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?\n\nWhether 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. \n \nBook yours instantly via EventBrite\, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date. \n \nAvailable 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. \nExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/lets-talk-business-growth-manchester-1-2-1-business-advice-session-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cb23d983366ba0d922b0d36749555654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201130T172400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T171343Z UID:4807-1610449200-1610454600@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\nAre 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 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! \n\n\n\nNatalie Denny – Founder of The Goddess Projects\, Skywriters & more \nNatalie 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. \n\n\n\nMelanie Sharp – Founder of Refill UK \nNoticing 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-12/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/a66b7c06a8c1c53a2316489503f5dfb7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201202T112734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T171157Z UID:4829-1610447400-1610541000@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\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 ** \nThis 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. \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-16/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, 54 St James Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L1 0AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1995d3369aa9c9536b8091dea537fd12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201202T153922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T130800Z UID:4838-1610015400-1610107200@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\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 7th and Friday 8th January\, 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-7/ LOCATION:Online webinar\, 54 St James St\, 54 St James St\, Liverpool\, England\, L1 0AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/59b79d3fd1eda7385dc941364a46cc9b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201102T201312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T170656Z UID:4529-1608114600-1608206400@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\n\n** 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  ** \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 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. \nWomen 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. \nIf you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff\, please get in touch. \nIf 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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-planning-for-success-business-planning-course-13/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, 54 St James Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L1 0AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ba10a4381b8cfc266c8337de78ed1760.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201202T113608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T212159Z UID:4831-1608114600-1608118200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience DESCRIPTION:This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience\n\n\n\nThis one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience \nStarts: Wednesday 16th December\, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhen life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again.\nStrategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience\, coping mechanisms\, and mental wellbeing. \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 ** \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-renew-one-hour-to-recharge-your-resilience-6/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/e6647d2eaaf6341a978bf21e560ba03b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201215T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201215T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201201T172210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T212235Z UID:4819-1608028200-1608031800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It Renew: One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness DESCRIPTION:This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to activate their assertiveness\n\n\n\nThis one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience \nStarts: Tuesday 15th December\, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhy are some people better at being assertive?\nFind out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.\n\n‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience\, coping mechanisms\, and mental wellbeing. \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 ** \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-renew-one-hour-to-activate-your-assertiveness-3/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/5e27c443dbe3f75233cec606edb635b3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201210T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201121T170916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T210721Z UID:4721-1607605200-1607616000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester\n\n\n\n\nAre you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?\nAre you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?\nHave you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?\n\nWhether 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. \n \nBook yours instantly via EventBrite\, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date. \n \nAvailable 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. \nExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/lets-talk-business-growth-manchester-1-2-1-business-advice-session-18/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/50761e38241390c90a2f4ddb4f46d956.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201126T170656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T172157Z UID:4783-1607432400-1607437800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.\n\n\n\n\nHave a long-term business idea you want to pursue?\nNoticed a gap in the market during this time and think you can fill it?\nHave a hobby you want to turn into a business?\n\nOur team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started. \nBook yours instantly for Tuesday 8th December via Eventbrite\, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date. \nAvailable for women living in the Liverpool City Region. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/rapid-response-1-2-1-business-advice-session-25/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02be5426f1439a55fc4b2154647b896d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201102T201310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T103656Z UID:4527-1607000400-1607011200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester\n\n\n\n\nAre you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?\nAre you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?\nHave you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?\n\nWhether 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. \n \nBook yours instantly via EventBrite\, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date. \n \nAvailable 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. \nExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/lets-talk-business-growth-manchester-1-2-1-business-advice-session-15/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/d5fc23b7aa62c3b370e34783046ff74e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201126T170655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T135839Z UID:4782-1606917600-1606923000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business adviser to discuss an idea and how to get started.\n\n\n\n\nHave a long-term business idea you want to pursue?\nNoticed a gap in the market during this time and think you can fill it?\nHave a hobby you want to turn into a business?\n\nOur team of advisors are available for 1 hour slots to talk through your idea and help you get started. \nBook yours instantly for Wednesday 2nd December via Eventbrite\, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date. \nAvailable for women living in the Liverpool City Region. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/rapid-response-1-2-1-business-advice-session-24/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bd6d512a13da4381d3d11bc4fc451a50.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201111T205348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T135844Z UID:4649-1606905000-1606908600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It Renew: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview DESCRIPTION:This one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like help preparing for an interview.\n\n\n\nThis one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like help preparing for an interview. \nStarts: Wednesday 2nd December 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\n‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience\, coping mechanisms\, and mental wellbeing. \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-renew-one-hour-to-prepare-for-your-interview/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/b9be91e2ddff74992023cf56d0741886.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201201T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201120T170704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T172206Z UID:4715-1606820400-1606825800@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\nAre 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 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 the Panelists! \nJenna Garner – Curious Makers \nJenna 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.\n \nNicky Leighton – Little Light Stitchery URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-11/ CATEGORIES:Business Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201201T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201102T201309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T103345Z UID:4525-1606818600-1606910400@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\n\n** 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  ** \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 in 2 parts\, on Tuesday 1st December and Wednesday 2nd December\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nWomen 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. \nIf you are interested in The Women’s Organisation running this course for your business or your staff\, please get in touch. \nIf 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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-planning-for-success-business-planning-course-12/ LOCATION:Online Webinar\, 54 St James Street\, Liverpool\, Merseyside\, L1 0AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/d331ca4d3cf12d96fe383e11718ef9ff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201102T201308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T170648Z UID:4523-1606395600-1606406400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session DESCRIPTION:1-2-1 consultations with a business growth adviser for women led businesses in Greater Manchester\n\n\n\n\nAre you a woman led business registered in Greater Manchester?\nAre you working with a B2B (Business to Business) focus?\nHave you established a promising business but would benefit from some mentoring and advice to take it to the next level?\n\nWhether 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. \n \nBook yours instantly via EventBrite\, or email us on exceleratelabs@thewo.org.uk for another date. \n \nAvailable 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. \nExcelerateLabs is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and FREE to access. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/lets-talk-business-growth-manchester-1-2-1-business-advice-session-14/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/3b44e5d19a75485114db460afdaae238.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201019T160752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T170654Z UID:4469-1606388400-1606392000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:*Capacity Planning Special* Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic Q&A DESCRIPTION:LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through lockdown and beyond\n\n\n\nLIVE 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. \nWe understand that with stricter lockdown measures comes added pressure on businesses and their teams. \nWe’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. \nOur panel of experts will be on hand to support you with instant advice\, knowledge and tips. \nHere are just some of the areas they can help you tackle: \n\nUnderstanding the Kickstart Scheme\nTaking on an apprentice\nHR & Recruitment \nManaging your team\nUnderstanding what support is available across the Liverpool City Region\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: \n\n\nElaine Courtney \n Director\, Courtney Recruitment \n\n\n\nElaine 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. \nShe 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. \n \n\n\nBethany Breden \nBusiness Consultant \, Baltic Apprenticeships \n\n\n\nBethany is a Business Consultant at Baltic Apprenticeships\, a tech focused training provider specialising in IT\, Software\, Marketing\, Data and Cyber Security apprenticeships. \nBaltic 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. \n\n\nHelen Burkinshaw \nProgramme Support Officer\, The Women’s Organisation \n\n\n\nHelen 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. \nAs a Kickstart Gateway\, The Women’s Organisation will provide administration and funding support\, training\, and guidance to employers and applicants of the scheme. \n \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\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-4/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/a232bf58fb7b2622c505e26964b99ea3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201102T201306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T205218Z UID:4521-1606302000-1606307400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow Your Business DESCRIPTION:This event will cover the support that is available across the Liverpool City Region to help successfully grow your business\n\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 \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 \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\nVicky Gawith – Founder & Director of Merseymade \n\n\n\nCaz Jackson – Founder of Gecko Interiors URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-gear-up-to-grow-your-business-2/ CATEGORIES:Business Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/0eb745f1f4beba3be9a468c45e23b3f4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201111T205346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T205218Z UID:4647-1606300200-1606303800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It Renew: One Hour to Complete Your Application Form. DESCRIPTION:This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who are looking to successfully complete a job application form.\n\n\n\nThis one-hour course is open to women in Liverpool who are looking to successfully complete a job application form. \nStarts: Wednesday 25th November 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhat do you need to do to make your application form stand out for all the right reasons?\nHow can you make sure your form goes to the top of the pile?\nWe share with you what employers are looking for and all the hints and tips that will help you write the perfect application.\n\n‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience\, coping mechanisms\, and mental wellbeing. \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-renew-one-hour-to-complete-your-application-form/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/52cb77e00d50f3c4a8edda77213193fb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201111T205344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T205218Z UID:4645-1606222800-1606233600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:#WOMarketplace - Shop and Sell Local this Christmas DESCRIPTION:Helping you to SELL and SHOP local this Christmas\n\n\n\nWith Christmas markets unable to run as normal this year\, The Women’s Organisation is hosting a virtual #WOMarketplace via our social media channels. \nThe 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. \nWe invite Christmas gift SELLERS and SHOPPERS to showcase or purchase a wide range of fantastically original products. \n#WOMarketplace will take place on Tuesday 24th of November between 1-4pm across our social media channels. \nNo need to book\, just show up .. \nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheWomensOrganisation \nInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/thewomensorganisation/ \nTwitter – https://twitter.com/TheWomensOrg \nTo get involved\, head to our Facebook or Twitter during these hours. Sellers – share details of your product or service. Shoppers – happy shopping! \nHelping the Liverpool City Region to shop local this Christmas! URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/womarketplace-shop-and-sell-local-this-christmas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/c4a9f25f9796b77416856d2dff4451a0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T223303 CREATED:20201014T152253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T173706Z UID:4390-1606213800-1606217400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience DESCRIPTION:This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge your resilience\n\n\n\nThis one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to recharge their resilience \nStarts: Tuesday 24th November\, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhen life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again.\nStrategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n‘Change It: Renew’ a programme of support to help women across the Liverpool City Region to improve their resilience\, coping mechanisms\, and mental wellbeing. \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-renew-one-hour-to-recharge-your-resilience-2/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/42790636864268cbb3dd037d891e0fbe.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR