The Women's Organisation

Change It Renew: One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2020-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London)
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 10th November, 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.
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

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-11-05 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: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-11-04 10:30 - 2020-11-05 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 4th November and Thursday 5th November, 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

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-11-03 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 Tuesday 3rd November via Eventbrite, or email us on hello@thewo.org.uk for another date.
Available for women living in the Liverpool City Region.

Excelerate Women - Greater Manchester Business Growth Programme
2020-11-03 11:00 - 2020-12-08 12:30
Fully funded online scale up coaching programme for Greater Manchester women in business and their teams to springboard business growth

*Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking*

About Excelerate Women
Excelerate Women is a fully funded online scale up programme offering coaching for Greater Manchester women business leaders and their teams to springboard business growth.

Are you a woman leading a business in Greater Manchester?
Would you like support to strategise in order to grow?
Would you and your wider team benefit from expert business growth coaching?

We invite you to join our Excelerate Women programme and benefit from weekly sessions led by business growth experts. The programme is delivered over 6 weeks through a combination of group mentoring, 1:1 coaching and advice and access to additional free training between sessions choosing modules that suit your business needs. During the sessions you will meet other like-minded women business leaders and leave with a plan to fast track your business or organisation moving forward.

What to expect
Your journey starts here. Book your ticket online and one of our team will call you to check eligibility and conduct an initial diagnostic.
The Excelerate Women coaching system has been created with results in mind, both results in confidence for you as a leader and results in numbers (tangible return on investment). Early on we will set you up with our action calendar, so before the 6 weeks are up, you will have already seen a return on your time.
We understand that for women in business sometimes time commitment is a stretch, or there may be others within your organisation who you would prefer to benefit from specific elements of the programme. All we ask from you is that you commit to signing up, being involved in leading the strategy elements of the programme, but if you would prefer to nominate a team member to pick up different modules or meetings then just let us know along the way.

Programme Outline
Join in these core coaching sessions:
Week 1 – 3rd Nov 11am-12.30pm Deep Dive
Live on zoom work with our mentor to really shine a microscope on your business. Evaluating effectiveness across the board and identifying areas for growth to start to build strategy action points.

Week 2 10th Nov – Growth Goals & Mindset (2 hours – time TBC)
Book a 1:1 slot with our mentor. We will help you understand the importance of goals and setting them for your business. Its not just a case of writing goals down, its deciding whats important for the business, and going for them. Sometimes, as entrepreneurs, you will see new opportunities, but by deciding what would make a good month, quarter or year now and sticking to it, we won’t find ourselves getting distracted.

Week 3 – 17th Nov Action Calendar (2 hours – time TBC)
Once we have our goals and know where we are heading, we will introduce you to our Action Calendar Tool. It will help you build in the activity that’s going to get you to where you need to be. This session will be delivered 1:1 at a time arranged with our coach

Week 4 -24th Nov 11am-12pm Excelerate Your Brand
1:1 We will audit your website for you, highlight any opportunities and identify ways you can increase traffic to your website. We will also have a look at your competitors and show you what they are doing. If you know nothing about SEO or want one of your team to pick it up, we have a useful additional course you can complete following this guidance session to get started. Additional resources around content marketing and PR will also be available to you and your team.

Week 5 – 1st Dec Supercharge Your Socials (1 hour – time TBC)
Live on zoom working with our coach you will look at how to increase your social media presence, set social media targets, understand how to analyse your data and boost your ROI. Get your team involved in additional online learning sessions available this week exploring facebook, twitter, Linkedin, and Instagram.

Week 6 – 8th Dec11am-1pm Oct Strategy
Together we will take all of our actions, goals and learning over the past 6 weeks and create a strategy together to grow your business. We can schedule quarterly catch up sessions to keep you on track and get you to the next level.
Alongside the core mentoring sessions which are a mixture of 1:1 and group working you and your team will be given access to online training to complete in your own time that will further enhance your skills in strategy planning and marketing.

Eligibility
This programme is open to women running a business (profit making or social enterprise) registered in Greater Manchester. The business must be currently sustaining (not in crisis, or yet to make an income), ready to explore growth and have a business to business focus (for example a social enterprise who contracts with a local authority, or a small business who offers services to other businesses).
This project is part funded by European Regional Development Fund so you will be asked to complete registration documents to confirm your eligibility and will be asked to supply evidence of participation in the programme.

Change It Renew: One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence
2020-11-03 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.
Starts: Tuesday 3rd November, 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?
Tips, tricks, and strategies for being more confident you.

‘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

Change It - Renew Groups
2020-11-02 10:30 - 2020-11-23 12:30
This 4-week free programme is open to all women in the Liverpool City Region, who would like to take steps towards changing their lives.

This 4-week free programme is open to all women who would like to take steps towards changing their lives by building a more positive outlook at home, for work, or in their relationships.
Starts: Monday 2nd November and runs each following 4 Monday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It?
This programme will give you an insight into the workings of your mind and provide you with the tools you need to break those negative thinking habits.
What will be covered in the programme?
• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself
• How to Become a More Assertive You
• Managing Change
• How to become more Motivated and Confident
• Building an Effective Future Toolkit
• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want

Renew Groups leaders will also help you to:
• Identify areas where extra support would be useful
• Develop an action plan
• Work in a group to build new skills
• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you

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
You can also check out our blog, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme
https://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success
Please note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

*Funded Programmes Special* Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through recovery and beyond

*Funded Programmes Special*
LIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19 and grow through recovery and beyond.
Are you in need of some support and guidance to help navigate your business through the current crisis and beyond? Now, more than ever, is the time to reach out and find out what funded support might be available to you.
This Business Resilience Clinic Funded Programmes Special will help you understand which fully-funded programmes of business support, and other free resources, are available to you and your business across the Liverpool City Region.
We’ll be hearing from representatives from: Form’s Gather and Sustain programmes, the Nova Startup Programme, Enterprise Hub, Business & IP Centre Liverpool and Cllr Gary Millar’s Entrepreneur’s Clinic.
Join us to get to grips with what support is available, what each programme entails and understand what any eligibility criteria might be.
MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:

Sarah Goulden, Project Manager at Form
– Gather and Sustain Programmes

Sarah is a Project Manager at Form, a growth and leadership consultancy working with ambitious digital, creative and tech businesses in the UK, Europe and USA. Right now, Form is working with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to bring online business support to leaders from across the Region.

Gather is a place for the digital, creative and tech community to connect unite and grow. Over 100 leaders accessed Mettle, an online course to help the sector survive the initial impact of the pandemic. Now, applications are open for Shift – a new online course to help you take your business to the next level. You get to connect with 14 other ambitious leaders to tool up to grow with purpose, sell more and increase productivity.

Sustain is the online course you need to stabilise your business, adapt your strategy and grow sustainably. Open to companies with a team of 5+ across most sectors, this 6-week course gives you instant access to leaders facing similar challenges, online workshops to help you to adapt, build resilience and strengthen strategies and a stack of digital resources to use with your team to really see the change.

Olivia Greenberg, Chief Growth Officer at Nova
– Nova Startup Programme

Olivia has over 20 years experience working with startups, SMEs and global businesses, defining the strategy and tactics to meet their vision. As Chief Growth Officer at Nova, Olivia is responsible for selecting investment opportunities and driving growth in the value of the portfolio of 30+ startups. Previously, Olivia has set up and run businesses, consulting with global brands like AstraZeneca and Asics, and making films for ITV, FACT and Salford Quays successful bid to become the home of BBC. Olivia considers herself to be a generalist, coach and team builder, happiest when empowering others to become better than their best. She is also a keen meditator, yogi and can be found sharing simple, healthy, vegetarian recipes on instagram.
Nova are venture builders who are looking to recruit and invest in ambitious founders to cofound their tech startup with them.
The Nova Startup Programme includes mentorship, investment and a full business team to build and grow your tech startup. Here’s what you can expect from the programme:
Mentor: Founders receive mentoring from Nova’s startup consultants to validate the problem they’re solving, find early users and develop a business plan to pitch to Nova’s investors.
Explore: Nova helps you explore different product solutions and features, creating prototypes and working with early users to understand what adds value and should be developed.
Validate: Using continual user feedback Nova helps to evolve the prototype into a commercial product and work with the founder to validate a viable business plan and prove company growth.
Grow & Scale: Now we have the fundamentals of a successful startup with a proven business model, Nova’s focus shifts to a strategy to grow and scale the company.

Ali McGrath, Business Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation
– Enterprise Hub programme

Ali has been an Enterprise Enabler working with The Women’s Organisation for over 12 years to support women in Merseyside and Greater Manchester to start and grow their enterprises.
Enterprise Hub is the enterprise gateway for business start-up support in Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens and Halton). The project offers expert advice and support to those who are thinking about starting a business or in the early years of developing their business and looking to grow.
Ali will be on hand to share details of Enterprise Hub’s programme of support, including 1-2-1 business advice (currently delivered over the phone or via Zoom) and online training. Enterprise Hub support is fully funded for women and men based in the Liverpool City Region who are thinking about starting a business, or those with a new business under 42 months old which they are looking to grow .

Richard Horrocks, Specialist Officer at Business & IP Centre Liverpool

Richard Horrocks is Specialist Officer at Business & IP Centre Liverpool, based in Central Library. The BIPC supports small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors. Richard and his colleagues are here to help you take the right steps to start up, protect and grow your business. They can offer:
Free access to Business and Intellectual Property databases and publications including market research, company data, business news plus information about intellectual property to protect your ideas
Access to business advisers and experts including trade mark, registered design and patent attorneys
Workshops and events to help you get to grips with all aspects of starting and growing a business

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.

Change It Renew : Champions Of Change
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:30
Come & hear the inspirational stories of our champions of change, learn how they coped, & find out how you can become a champion of change.

Champions of Change
Wednesday 28th October – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom
These women are champions of change.
They have shown incredible resilience, determination, and commitment. Between them, they faced personal challenges and found the strength to channel their energy in a positive direction and make the sort of changes that significantly improve lives.
Frances Molloy
Frances experienced the heart-breaking tragedy of losing a child when her son, Michael, was killed in a crash while traveling back from the Bestival music festival in September 2012. It was her desire to get justice for her son which inspired her to launch the Tyred Campaign. She vowed never to stop until there was a change in the law: “To give up would be saying it was okay that Michael was killed. And it wasn’t.” Her resolve garnered local and national support and her campaign has taken her to parliament. In July, the government announced a ban on old bus and lorry tyres from roads. Announcing the law change, Roads Minister Baroness Vere said it had come about as the result of Frances Molloy’s “years of campaigning”.
Cynthia Monteverde
Cynthia is the Founder/Director of Betterdays Homes for Domestic Violence. Having seen the effects of domestic violence on families and children throughout her career, the passion to do something positive and make a change drove dynamic Cynthia Monteverde to take action. With financial support from a friend, she worked to set up ‘Betterdays Homes’ shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Cynthia said, “I have been through domestic violence myself in my early years. Then working at a children’s home in 1993 I realised it was not just the woman affected by domestic violence.” Her work is changing the lives of women by enabling them to break away from abusive relationships and giving them a safe space to create a better future for themselves and their children.
These are two exceptional women and their message is that you also have the power to make a difference; it could be in your own life or maybe transforming the lives of others. Hear their inspirational stories, learn how they coped, and find out how you can become a champion of change.
‘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 at 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow Your Business
2020-10-27 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

Renatta Clerice-Ologbosere – Everpresent Care Limited
After spending 15 years building a solid reputation in the domiciliary care industry, Renatta Clerice-Ologbosere decided it was time to finally take a leap of faith into self-employment. Within the space of 3 years, her business Everpresent Care UK Limited has gone from idea stage to recruiting and training qualified staff to offer vital healthcare roles across the region.

Debbie Rogers – Sean’s Place
6 weeks after losing her brother Sean to suicide, Debbie knew there was something she had to do to prevent other families losing their loved ones. She established Sean’s Place with an aim is to improve mental health and well-being through sessions specifically identified to improve confidence and self-esteem whilst reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. Sean’s Place now supports over 75 men per week, creating a place for men to access support for their mental health.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-10-22 10:30 - 2020-10-23 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 Thursday 22nd October and Friday 23rd October, 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: Step Beyond Stress
2020-10-22 10:30 - 12:00
This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with

This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with stress.
Starts: Thursday 22nd October, 10.30am – 12 pm via Zoom
This course covers:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

Step Beyond Stress is open to women in Liverpool who are dealing with stress or living with a health condition or disability.
‘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

Rapid Response: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-10-20 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 20th October 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 Groups
2020-10-16 10:30 - 2020-11-13 12:30
This 5-week free programme is open to all women in the Liverpool City Region, who would like to take steps towards changing their lives.

This 5-week free programme is open to all women who would like to take steps towards changing their lives by building a more positive outlook at home, for work, or in their relationships.
Starts: Friday 16th October and runs each following 4 Friday’s, 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It?
This programme will give you an insight into the workings of your mind and provide you with the tools you need to break those negative thinking habits.
What will be covered in the programme?
• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself
• How to Become a More Assertive You
• Managing Change
• How to become more Motivated and Confident
• Building an Effective Future Toolkit
• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want

Renew Groups leaders will also help you to:
• Identify areas where extra support would be useful
• Develop an action plan
• Work in a group to build new skills
• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you

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
You can also check out our blog, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme
https://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success
Please note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-10-15 13:00 - 2020-11-12 18:00
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 for 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.

Kickstarter Manchester: The 7 Day Start Up Challenge
2020-10-15 11:00 - 2020-10-21 12:00
A seven day crash course in getting your business off the ground. For greater Manchester residents looking to start a business

Have you got a business idea that you’ve been dreaming of testing out? Looking for a way to create a job for yourself through self-employment?
Join our FULLY FUNDED Kickstarter Manchester and soak in our expert advice and training to see if you can get your business off and running following our 7 day start-up challenge.

How will it work?
Day 1
Morning – LAUNCHPAD 11am-12pm
Welcome and Introduction. Live on zoom, meet your expert mentors, set some 7 day targets, network with other Greater Manchester residents looking to start a business
Afternoon – SET YOUR STRATEGY
Led by business growth expert, use business strategy tools to set out your business vision and goals. Take part in this activity at a time that suits you.
Day 2 – SUPERCHARGED SOCIALS
Let’s Get Social 😊 three stage Twitter course. From the Do’s & Don’ts to winning business on Twitter and harnessing it as a tool for PR. Join in at a time that suits you and opt for the sessions that meet the level you are at.
Day 3 – FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK
Are you confident you would know how to build your audience on facebook ? We will show how to beat their algorithms in everything from set up a to how to generate enquiries for free! Flexible learning time.
Day 4 – I CAN INSTAGRAM
Instagram is fast becoming a tool businesses can’t ignore. But how do businesses stand out and ensure they are reaching their client base? Join this expert session to find out at a time convenient to you!
Day 5 – SAFEGUARD YOUR STRATEGY
Strategy Planning – Every business needs a plan to get ahead. A fancy marketing plan is great, but what underpins your model to ensure it survives and thrives? Join this session to find out.
Day 6 – SEO MADE SIMPLE
Whether using a website or web presence how do you get your business found online? Unpick the mysteries of Google with our expert.
Day 7 – MENTOR ME 11am-12pm
Final group mentoring session to re-cap learning, including and expert Q & A, let’s celebrate our completing the programme and get your questions answered.
Additional sessions to chose from will be added nearer the time.
The programme is part of the Excelerate Labs programme which is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and is open to anyone living in the Greater Manchester area who is employed, unemployed or economically inactive and considering starting a business.

To clarify: *This training is only available to residents living in Greater Manchester who are NOT already self-employed*

Booking is essential.

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 0161 327 0967

Change It Renew: One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience
2020-10-15 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 your resilience
Starts: Thursday 15th October , 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

Change It Renew : Painting A More Positive Future
2020-10-14 11:00 - 12:30
This is an event is for women based in the Liverpool City Region, who are looking to improve their mental health and how art can help.

Painting A More Positive Future
Wednesday 14th October – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Via Zoom
2020 has been a tough year across the board. One area of life we need to keep an eye on during difficult times is keeping our mental health in check. Join us for this interesting look into how creativity and arts can support positive mental health. We are delighted to welcome art therapy experts:
Catherine Rogers – Artist & Art Therapist – Cut Out Collage
Catherine is a qualified artist and art therapist who provides a therapeutic space to create a collage. Catherine has delivered workshops for the NHS, Prisons, and Private Health Care, as well as individual workshops. She is a trained Art Psychotherapist. Catherine will speak for about 20 mins about her journey, how and why she became an art therapist and the impact this has had on people’s lives.
Cheryl Joyce – Fluid Art Therapist Sean’s Place
Cheryl is an artist from Liverpool who specialises in paint pouring, also known as Fluid Art. She runs acrylic paint pouring sessions at a local men’s mental health charity, Sean’s Place, and is taking steps to set up a social enterprise that will create jobs for people on the autistic spectrum.
After searching for an easy art method to teach autistic people as part of a new business idea, Cheryl discovered paint pouring and found this was having a positive impact on her own mental health. A long-term sufferer of anxiety and depression triggered by chronic stress, Cheryl found watching the paint moving around the canvas deeply calming. Her goal is to help people find a way to switch off from the stresses of everyday life.
‘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)
2020-10-13 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?

Led by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool 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.
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.

Guest Speakers:

Sharron Crawford – Objet Dahlia
Objet Dahlia sells faux florals and Homeware. Sharron used to run a wedding floristry business but due to having an unexpected rare type of cancer took a couple of years out and that business folded. Sharron was then working freelance when Covid hit and that work stopped almost immediately. Sharron launched Objet Dahlia just before the Covid lockdown, so not what many would suggest is an ideal time to start anything new but lockdown gave Sharron the free time to put all her efforts into her new business, which is doing pretty well considering the current financial climate. Objet Dahlia is based online only and has just partnered with Not on the high street.

Gaby Mendes – Talk Twenties
Leaving the teaching profession at 23 Gaby wanted to expand her skillset and explore her business idea for Talk Twenties. Gaby felt overwhelmed by the finance and marketing side of things and didn’t know where to start, so reached out to The Women’s Organisation for support. Gaby launched Talk Twenties in January of this year to cover all the things that school never teaches you ranging from figuring out how to buy your first home, navigating a career change to prioritising your mental health. Talk Twenties are basically a one-stop-shop for any question you may feel silly for asking in your twenties! They have a popular podcast, online resources, webinars and courses and blogs for our twenty-something community.

Amy Flynn – Dripped Goods
Amy is a contemporary jewellery designer and illustrator specialising in bespoke pieces, textiles and silversmithing. Amy started her business ‘Dripped Goods’ earlier this year.
Dripped Goods is all about making things slowly, to cherish for a long, long time (Hopefully a lifetime!) It is anti-fast fashion and stands for quality and longevity, whilst adding some fun into personal adornment.
The first collection ‘Time Capsule’ will be released for pre-order on October 21st through Crowdfunder. The collection will be made to order in one small batch here in the UK, so as not to create any waste.

Let's Talk Business Growth Manchester: 1-2-1 Business Advice Session
2020-10-08 13:00 - 2020-12-25 17:00, 2020-10-01 13:00 - 2020-11-29 16:00, 2020-09-24 13:00 - 2020-10-27 15:00
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 for Thursday 6th August 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.

Change It Renew: One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2020-10-08 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: Thursday 15th October , 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.
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

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2020-10-07 10:30 - 2020-10-08 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 7th October and Thursday 8th October, 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 Groups
2020-10-06 10:30 - 2020-11-03 13:30
This 5-week free programme is open to all women in the Liverpool City Region, who would like to take steps towards changing their lives.

This 5-week free programme is open to all women who would like to take steps towards changing their lives by building a more positive outlook at home, for work, or in their relationships.
Starts: Tuesday 6th October and runs each following 4 Tuesday, 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It?
This programme will give you an insight into the workings of your mind and provide you with the tools you need to break those negative thinking habits.
What will be covered in the programme?
• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself
• How to Become a More Assertive You
• Managing Change
• How to become more Motivated and Confident
• Building an Effective Future Toolkit
• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want

Renew Groups leaders will also help you to:
• Identify areas where extra support would be useful
• Develop an action plan
• Work in a group to build new skills
• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you

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
You can also check out our blog, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme
https://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success
Please note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

WoConnect - Using LinkedIn to Generate Business Leads
2020-10-01 11:00 - 12:00
This free masterclass offers a practical how-to guide for effective lead generation using LinkedIn

Do you want to find out how you can use Linkedin to generate business leads?

In a time when businesses need to be able to generate leads more than ever before, this LinkedIn training provides practical step-by-step information on how individuals can harness the full power of LinkedIn and use it as a key business development platform.
During this 1-hours session we will cover:

Profile optimisation – is your profile optimised? Do’s and don’ts of what to include in your profile.
Searching for prospects – how to use advance filters in LinkedIn to search for relevant prospects.
Lead generation – How to optimise invitation acceptance rates, and tips on how to write a successful follow up InMail.

About Agnes Marketing
Lindsey Moore, founder of Agnes Marketing, an award-winning business development and marketing adviser to small businesses. She is also Chair of Liverpool Ladies Network (LLN). Lindsey works with ambitious small businesses across Merseyside and Cheshire helping them to become much more effective in their business development and marketing activities. She does this through her consultancy work and her practical, no-padding training courses. These courses deliver practical and super specific advice, tips and techniques which help small businesses create an immediate impact on the effectiveness of their business development and marketing activity.

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

Change It Renew: One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence
2020-10-01 10:30 - 11:30
This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.

This one hour course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to kickstart their confidence.
Starts: Thursday 1st October , 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?

Tips, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.

‘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)
2020-09-30 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?

In partnership with BIPC Liverpool and The Women’s Organisation 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.
Jo Harrop – PLACED
Jo is passionate about empowering people from all backgrounds to engage with, influence and improve the built environment and inform decisions about the future of their local neighbourhoods.
Jo’s background in regeneration, housing and education provided significant experience of working with diverse stakeholders and communities to understand the complex issues they were facing within their neighbourhoods. This led Jo to establish PLACED in 2011, enabling communities to engage with and influence their built environment through creative education and engagement programmes.
Jo advocates for meaningful and accessible engagement and bringing decision makers and communities together, believing that only by doing so can we create better places

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.

Change It Renew: Step Beyond Stress
2020-09-24 11:00 - 2020-10-06 12:30
This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with

This one-day course is open to women in Liverpool who would like to improve their management of stress and identify strategies to cope with stress.
Starts: Thursday 24th September, 11 am – 12:30 pm via Zoom
This course covers:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

Step Beyond Stress is open to women in Liverpool who are dealing with stress or living with a health condition or disability.
‘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
