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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200718T115343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185226Z UID:2304-1596114000-1596124800@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 for Thursday 30th July 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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/a453e839496d8b51727ef770a6152c6c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200618T154446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185226Z UID:2155-1596106800-1596110400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic DESCRIPTION:LIVE Q&A with a panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move your business through recovery and beyond\n\n\n\nLIVE Business Resilience Q&A supporting Liverpool City Region businesses to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19 and grow through recovery and beyond. \nWhatever your business query\, our panel of experts can support you with instant advice\, knowledge and tips. \nHere are just some of the areas they can help you tackle: \n\nMarketing & getting your business found online\nHealth & safety\nReturning to premises \nAccessing grants\, funding and commercial finance\nStarting / growing a business\nUnderstanding what support is available. \n\nThis a monthly event taking place on the last Thursday of every month – so don’t worry if you can’t make this date! Some of our panelists will return for regular slots\, but new expert voices will be bringing a new voice to the discussion each month. \n\nMEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL: \nNaomi Taylor \nDigital and creative project manager at Jayne Moore Media \n\n\n\nDigital communications expert Naomi is an expert in implementing new ways to boost business performance through creating impactful campaigns and measuring digital performance. \nIn her role as project manager of one of the region’s leading communications agencies\, Naomi gets under the skin of her clients’ business to understand what truly makes their business tick\, before designing and directing a marketing strategy that amplifies their presence and brings business to life. \nNaomi has a deep SEO-know-how and understands how to generate high ranking web content to give each business the voice it deserves. \n \nAlexandra Warner \nManaging Director and Founder of LCS Health & Safety Solutions \n\n\n\nLCS is a Chartered Health and Safety Advisory and Training Company that enables businesses to turn compliance and best practice into habits of excellence and growth. \nThrough their expertise in leadership\, construction and property advisory services\, ISO and compliance LCS improves business performance to help clients manage risk and ultimately be more resilient. \nFor over 18 years LCS have been advocating and demonstrating the benifits that go beyond compliance. Enabling others to perform better to embed a more protected and profitable workplace. \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 \nNatalie Hughes \nBusiness Growth Enabler at Natwest Business \n\n\n\nNatalie has over 12 years’ experience in banking and has spent the last three years specialising in business development. Following the Alison Rose review into Female Entrepreneurship\, Natwest has developed the Expert in Residence. Natalie has been selected as the Expert in Residence for the Liverpool City with aims to encourage collaboration and to deliver positive action by supporting and profiling diversity and inclusion in business. \nAn ambassador for women in business she holds an accreditation in NatWest’s Everywoman program which supports female business owners to turn their dreams and ambitions into a reality. \nNatalie was also awarded the Women in business champion award 2019 from The Women’s Organisation in October of this year. \n \nAli McGrath \nBusiness Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation \n\n\n\nAli has been an Enterprise Enabler working with The Women’s Organisation for over 12 years to support women in Merseyside and Greater Manchester to start and grow their enterprises. \n \n& hosted by\, Jacqueline Daley\, Business Advisor at The Women’s Organisation \nYou can submit your questions ahead of time to hello@thewo.org.uk\, or by using the Live Chat feature on Zoom. \nTo support business-owners during the coronavirus pandemic\, The Women’s Organisation has launched #RapidResponse – a series of webinars supporting you to survive\, capitalise on opportunities and maintain momentum. \nHear from industry leaders and thought experts over the coming weeks covering a range of topics\, including accessing finance\, promotion and marketing\, innovation\, and well-being. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/rapid-recovery-business-resilience-clinic-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/c7dbfbc365972e848a1e8cdf7753ba44.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200730T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200306T090916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T231606Z UID:1112-1596103200-1596121200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:MY TURN - Confidence Building (Runcorn) DESCRIPTION:Teaming up with Citizens Advice and RAISE\, My Turn is a programme of support designed to help unemployed men and women in the Liverpool City Region focus on building a brighter future. The programme will support particpants to improve their confidence whilst exploring ways to gain a positive mindset.  \nMy Turn will be taking place at Halton Runcorn Citizens Advice running from 10am – 3pm. \nOver the two sessions\, you will cover: \n\nLooking at your thought processes\, feelings and behaviours\nIdentifying personal visions to help in your relationships\nPositive thinking\nWhat is confidence and how to improve yours\nHow to build your self-motivation\nTechniques to tackle problem solving\n\n \nPlease note that there are wider dates across all areas and participants can attend any of these. If the event is sold out\, please give us a call to discuss alternative dates in your area. \nFor bookings or queries please don’t hesitate to contact our team via 0151 706 8111 or hello@thewo.org.uk \n \n\nIn addition to the two day programme\, participants can progress their next steps with the ongoing support of a key worker. The key workers on this programme are experts in financial capability and can provide a tailored service depending on the individual needs. \nThis programme is part of the Better Off Finance Programme and is open to anyone who is 18+\, unemployed living in the Liverpool City Region.  (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Wirral\, St Helens\, Halton\, Knowsley) \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/my-turn-confidence-building-runcorn-2/ LOCATION:Citizens Advice Halton\, Grosvenor House\, Runcorn\, England\, WA7 2HF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/85cdc84d30d807f94a5b7340953c7ebd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200703T083818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185226Z UID:2223-1596020400-1596025800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:WoConnect - Women Who Lead DESCRIPTION:Women in leadership who are paving the way for an equal economy\n\n\n\nAll women are leaders and have a sphere in which they can impact and influence. But how can we use our power to speed the process of equality in business? \nWomen Who Lead will shine a spotlight on some of the innovators and entrepreneurs who are breaking the mould for women in a range of industries. \nJoin us and celebrate the trailblazing women in business and modern-day suffragettes who are leading today’s charge for equality. \nPLUS\, the official launch of our brand new women in business network; WoConnect. \nSpeakers: \nJaz Ampaw-Farr – Resilience Ninja\, International Speaker\, TV Presenter\, Fired by Lord Sugar & TEDx Talker \nSam White – CEO of Freedom Services Group \nElaine Clarke – CEO of Baa Bar Limited \nRosie Kenyon – Managing Director of Kenyons Limited \n& Chaired by Maggie O’Carroll – CEO of The Women’s Organisation \nJaz Ampaw-Farr \nJaz’s story is one of growing up in the midst of most appalling abuse\, poverty and hardship during which she encountered five teachers (and\, importantly\, one pimp) whose belief in her literally saved her life. She shares her fantastic journey of how saying yes first allowed her to progress from council estate and foster care to advising international governments on education policy. Both her (very) brief stint on TV’s The Apprentice and her career as a stand up comedian are good examples of this. And she shows that a human being can be subject to the worst depravities of her fellow humans and not only survive\, but thrive – and do so without anger or bitterness. \n \n\n\n\n& more speakers TBC. \nWoConnect: \nWO Connect (formerly Business Club) is built on three core values: connecting\, sharing and supporting. It’s a gathering of like-minded women in business and a way to meet and learn from people just like you.\n Designed for both new and established women-led businesses\, our regular events are inclusive\, safe\, welcoming and\, above all\, insightful. You’ll leave with new contacts and role models\, buzzing with ideas and inspiration to build your business.\n \n\nWe offer two types of membership: Women in Business membership and Corporate membership. Whether a business-owner or an employee of\, our members represent a broad range of industries from across the Liverpool City Region.\n \n\nBenefits include discounted prices to networking events\, priority booking to exclusive events\, plus receiving\, and the opportunity to contribute to\, regular e-newsletters. \nContact our team on WoConnect@thewo.org.uk to find out more on how to become a member. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/woconnect-women-who-lead/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/272330cef559a64880eda8cc5d93d016.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185226Z UID:2244-1595934000-1595939400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It: Exploring Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Online webinar with a panel of experts from Liverpool\, detailing the support and opportunities out there for you.\n\n\n\nExploring Opportunities Webinar \nTuesday 28th July – 11:00 am \nIn this current climate it is important to know what support and opportunities are avaiable for you. Whatever it is that you are looking for\, whether that’s a job\, self-employment support or personal developmnet\, the support is out there. \nThe Women’s Organisation along with a panel of experts based in Liverpool will look at: \n– An overview of services and support avaiable in Liverpool for women. \n– What services and support is avaiable during lockdown \n-Q&A covering such topics as: \n\nRudandancy \nSelf-employment \nFinancial struggles\nGetting back into employment after a long break\nLooking for new challenges\nstarting a business\nLooking to volunteer\n\nOn the panel: \nGary Bell – DWP Partnership Manager \nThe role includes supporting Local Authorities\, Landlords\, Training Providers\, Community Groups and the voluntary sector\, acting as a link between DWP and these organisations to build and maintain relationships\, deliver updates and support with the escalation of issues. \nJulia McNally – Manager Liverpool in Work \nLiverpool in Work offers a range of support for unemployed Liverpool residents aged 16+\, from a variety of venues across the city\, and remotely as required. They tailor the support to the individual needs of our customers\, \nLauren Bailey-Rhodes – Director Of Operations – Transform Lives Company \nLauren oversees numerous employment and wellbeing programmes as well as being responsible for developing key partnerships and leading a successful team. With a wealth of practical experience and insight\, she’s always keeping it real\, making it happen. \nKerry Forsyth –Financial Capability Keyworker at the CAB Halton \nSandra Rudge – National Careers Service Team leader for Merseyside and West Lancashire areas \nI work in partnership with DWP to support employers and individuals who are at risk of redundancy\, identifying specific training needs that may be funded via DWP. Support with updating or creating a CV\, support with competency- based and online applications\, diagnostic skills assessments\, and access to current vacancies and websites. Individuals are assigned to advisor caseload and supported on their journey. \nJo Mountfort- Programme Manager & Business Advisor -The Women’s Organisation \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-exploring-opportunities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/489f0aca2efe92a76ea1026340cdd829.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T115341Z UID:2242-1595930400-1595952000@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 7th July 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-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1abcfc6c1111fb28aedce0a58bceadf1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200703T083817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200731T185226Z UID:2221-1595845800-1595937600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Skills: Managing in a Crisis – Be Resilient DESCRIPTION:This course is perfect for those running a business or working in a business finding it difficult and stressful to manage\n\n\n\n\nAre you running a business\, working\, or furloughed and interested in building your resilience? \nDo you want to learn how to better manage stressful and difficult times?\n\nThis 2-session training will look at what it means to be resilient\, offering you practical tips to strengthen your personal resilience\, business resilience\, and other areas of your life that have been impacted. \nThis session will help you to: \n\nRecognise the qualities of a resilient person \nIdentify which of these qualities you have already \nWork on developing the additional qualities you need\nImplement strategies to boost and maintain your resilience\n\nThis training is perfect for those who are running a business or working in a business in the Liverpool City Region who are finding it difficult and more stressful to manage. \nThis 2-day training will be taking place Monday 27th July 10:30-12:00\, with the second day taking place Tuesday 28th July\, 10:30-12:00. \nThis programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to: \n• Complete a registration form \n• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (EU passport\, birth certificate or NI Card for example) \nOne of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training\, and collect the above from you. \nOnce we have received this from you\, we will send you the link for joining the session. \nIf you would like to speak to us\, and find out more about this course\, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk \nEnterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training\, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business\, who are self-employed\, working or volunteering within or running small businesses\, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning). URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-skills-managing-in-a-crisis-be-resilient-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/31ad16117c8970dc8a9219ded76b3624.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200718T115341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T185256Z UID:2302-1595509200-1595520000@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 for Thursday 23rd July 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/a021395c2bdb7c8a2814fbeb24905a62.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200723T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200618T154445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T185256Z UID:2153-1595502000-1595507400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:Our 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\nOur 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. \nBook your free ticket now to join us and our panel: \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. \nNatalie Reeves Billing \nAuthor and founder of Split Perspectivz – Natalie Reeves-Billing has just released her debut children’s book ‘My Mummy Is A Monster’\, the first in the series of her Monstrous Me collection. \nSarah Pierce – SarahBdesign \nWith over 18 years experience in the design industry Sarah has worked closely with factories in the UK\, China\, India and short lead time countries designing trend led\, unique prints for fashion and textiles. \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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/673b9b8f1651a70eddfbc25eebb564e5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200722T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200819T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200720T121106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200822T145618Z UID:2319-1595413800-1597840200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Progress to Success DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nStarts: Wednesday 22nd July and runs each following 4 Wednesdays\, 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It? \nThis 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. \n \nWhat will be covered in the programme? \n• Positive Thinking & Learning About Yourself \n• How to Become a More Assertive You \n• Managing Change \n• How to become more Motivated and Confident \n• Building an Effective Future Toolkit \n• Understanding How to Get the Job or Opportunities that You Want \n \nProgress to Success programme leaders will also help you to: \n• Identify areas where extra support would be useful \n• Develop an action plan \n• Work in a group to build new skills \n• Identify key local services that would be beneficial to you \n \nFor more information or to book a place on this course\, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk \nYou can also check out our blog\, which has case studies about our graduates of the programme \n \nhttps://thewomensorganisation.blogspot.com/search/label/Progress%20To%20Success \n \nPlease note; There are only 10 places available and can be reserved via eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-progress-to-success-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/f9f386c52b8bf7d709dea22e83eb6e23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200722T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200306T090916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T231606Z UID:1111-1595412000-1595430000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:MY TURN - Confidence Building (St Helens) DESCRIPTION:Teaming up with Citizens Advice and RAISE\, My Turn is a programme of support designed to help unemployed men and women in the Liverpool City Region focus on building a brighter future. The programme will support particpants to improve their confidence whilst exploring ways to gain a positive mindset.  \nMy Turn will be taking place at St Helens Millenium Centre running from 10am – 3pm. \nOver the two sessions\, you will cover: \n\nLooking at your thought processes\, feelings and behaviours\nIdentifying personal visions to help in your relationships\nPositive thinking\nWhat is confidence and how to improve yours\nHow to build your self-motivation\nTechniques to tackle problem solving\n\n \nPlease note that there are wider dates across all areas and participants can attend any of these. If the event is sold out\, please give us a call to discuss alternative dates in your area. \nFor bookings or queries please don’t hesitate to contact our team via 0151 706 8111 or hello@thewo.org.uk \n \n\nIn addition to the two day programme\, participants can progress their next steps with the ongoing support of a key worker. The key workers on this programme are experts in financial capability and can provide a tailored service depending on the individual needs. \nThis programme is part of the Better Off Finance Programme and is open to anyone who is 18+\, unemployed living in the Liverpool City Region.  (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Wirral\, St Helens\, Halton\, Knowsley) \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/my-turn-confidence-building-st-helens-2/ LOCATION:Citizens Advice St Helens\, The Millennium Centre (St. Helens) Ltd\, Corporation Street\, St Helens\, England\, WA10 1HJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/27b1af9f20bb8b9293b4c30e6dc79aea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T185254Z UID:2240-1595325600-1595347200@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 21st July 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-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/6b3cb8d4c478fac9492caaeeea03bf18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200721T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T185254Z UID:2238-1595323800-1595327400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Beyond Lockdown - Hello Again Hospitality DESCRIPTION:Understanding the ‘new normal’ for Liverpool City Region’s food and drink sector\n\n\n\nAs Liverpool City Region welcomes back it’s much-loved restaurants and bars\, ‘Hello Again Hospitality’ will consider the what the ‘new normal’ is for the hospitality sector. \nHear from the city’s food and drink experts who are fierce champions of our local independent businesses. They will reflect on two weeks of trade post-lockdown\, our new way of dining and a more sustainable future for the hospitality sector. \nPanel includes: \nLouise Kissack – Liverpool Food Network \nDavid Williams – Independent Liverpool \nLucy Antal – Regional Food Economy North West \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. \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/beyond-lockdown-hello-again-hospitality/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/d5d475d68e5bfafac021e45e28755857.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200715T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T115340Z UID:2236-1594810800-1594818000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change it: Adapting to Change Webinar DESCRIPTION:Online webinar exploring how to cope with change\, why change is difficult\, strategies to manage change\, and building resilience to move on.\n\n\n\nAdapting to Change Webinar \nWednesday 15th July – 11:00 am \nThrough these difficult and uncertain times\, we are constantly having to adapt and change. Even when we aren’t living through a pandemic\, circumstances change and we don’t always find adapting to these changes easy. \nThe Women’s Organisation along with a special expert guess will look at: \n– Why we don’t like change \n– Strategies to cope with change \n-How to be resilient so we can move forward \n‘Expert Guest Speaker: Kate Lucy \nWith over 30 years of experience in education\, training and NHS leadership\, I left my previous job as the Chief Executive a of a large social enterprise to focus on supporting individuals 1-1. \nI updated my training and am now providing a range of counselling\, hypnotherapy\, coaching and development services to individuals\, teams and organisations. \nLater this year I will complete my psychotherapy qualification and am really excited to offer a blend of skills to support individual needs. \nGiven the general level of anxiety that most of us are experiencing right now\, its a good time to check in on our own well being and find out what works for us. \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 \nChange is funded by the Lottery Community Fund and DCMS and is available FREE to women from Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton). URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-adapting-to-change-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/6ff97524a980e08d8df25c842ad681bc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200715T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200624T103204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T115340Z UID:2178-1594809000-1594900800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Skills: Stepping into Management DESCRIPTION:This training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.\n\n\n\n• Are you ready to take the next step in your career?\n \n• Want to develop yourself to take on a leadership or management role?\n \nThis 2-session leadership and management course is designed for women who want to build\, develop their skills\, and take the next step in their career. This programme enables a practical and bespoke approach for the development of leadership and management in your career.\n \nThe two sessions will cover:\n \n• Introduction to leadership and management\n \n• Managing yourself\n \n• Managing others\n \nThis training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.\n \nThis 2-day training will be taking place Monday 29th June 10:30-12:00\, with the second day taking place Tuesday 30th June\, 10:30-12:00.\n \nThis programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to:\n \n• Complete a registration form\n \n• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (passport\, birth certificate of NI Card for example)\n \nOne of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training\, and collect the above from you.\n \nOnce we have received this from you\, we will send you the link for joining the session.\n \nIf you would like to speak to us\, and find out more about this course\, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk\n \nEnterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training\, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business\, who are self-employed\, working or volunteering within or running small businesses\, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning). URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-skills-stepping-into-management-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/257327bf3ced7b6b2ea7100b469c7959.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200710T081643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T115339Z UID:2234-1594720800-1594742400@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 14th July 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-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/77b613d8c5f1080921bbbc8eab3ccd41.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200708T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200708T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200618T154444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T081643Z UID:2151-1594206000-1594211400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Creating Sustainable Start Ups DESCRIPTION:Our Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own sustainable business\n\n\n\n\nHave a business idea you are looking to explore?\nDo you have an idea that would positively impact the environment?\n\nThis launchpad event is all about Green businesses! \nNow more than ever\, businesses are making a conscious effort to be sustainable\, with a lot opting to cut their carbon emissions\, finding new ways to utilise renewable and Eco-friendly materials to reduce their environmental impact. \nIn this event\, we will help you understand the practicalities of getting started\, as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there\, done it and 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. \nBook your free ticket now to join us and our panel: \nMikaela King – The Unwaste \nHaving worked across Marketing\, Finance and Technology for a major online digital retailer for over 20 years\, Mikaela found herself at a career junction in November 2019. Whilst taking some time out to explore what a different career path could look like\, she came up with the idea of a milkman equivalent for household liquids. The Unwaste offers a bottle return and refill service to reduce plastic waste\, uses products that are biodegradable\, vegan and cruelty free and is on a mission to make greener living easier. \nLaurie Stewart – Mindless Mag \nPrior to Mindless\, Laurie spent over ten years gaining international experience working in supply chain operations and digital transformation at some of the world’s leading Fashion and Retail businesses. \nDr Diana Powell – Wirral Unplugged \nHaving worked as a teacher and curriculum manager in Thailand\, the US and the UK\, Diana was keen to ensure all children had access to experiences that would help them succeed in a digital future. She took inspiration from Jack Ma\, Founder of Alibaba\, who emphasized the importance of critical thinking\, collaboration skills and arts\, to offset the rise of automation and its impact on future jobs as well as from her own experience of the negative effects of always being ‘plugged in’. Wirral Unplugged CIC supports families of children 3-10 to have screen free time and innovate through eco-friendly\, low-resource activities\, stories\, guest speakers\, crafts and games to better prepare children for the future. By re-examining\, recycling and reusing everyday items\, Wirral Unplugged supports the development of innovation and resilence skills. \nWayne Hemingway Designer\, Co-Founder of Red or Dead and key organiser or The Good Business Festival! \nWayne Andrew Hemingway MBE is an English designer and co-founder of Red or Dead. He is also on the Design Council Trustee Board and having been with the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment for a decade since its inception is now on the Design Council CABE Committee. Now supporting the Liverpool City Region to launch the first ever ‘Good Business Festival’ Wayne is well versed in sustainability and good business practices. \nOver the course of two acts in October and March\, the smartest minds from around the world will join The Good Business Festival to think big\, galvanise ambition and drive positive change. With compelling\, thought provoking and unexpected programming\, the festival will prove itself to be globally relevant and culturally essential. Alongside core events\, our fringe\, arts and social programming will ensure a true festival environment with plenty of opportunities to socialise and explore the city region. \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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-creating-sustainable-start-ups/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/c97da612e3ae3bc9c78efe7acfe774af.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200707T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200620T091445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T081642Z UID:2167-1594116000-1594137600@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 7th July 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-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/f04741ac80e59594bf2c1776451bc4d9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200707T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200707T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200306T090916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T231605Z UID:1109-1594116000-1594134000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:MY TURN - Confidence Building (Wirral) DESCRIPTION:Teaming up with Citizens Advice and RAISE\, My Turn is a programme of support designed to help unemployed men and women in the Liverpool City Region focus on building a brighter future. The programme will support participants to improve their confidence whilst exploring ways to gain a positive mindset.  \nMy Turn will be taking place at Citizens Advice Wirral running from 10:00-15:00 \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nLooking at your thought processes\, feelings and behaviours\nIdentifying personal visions to help in your relationships\nPositive thinking\nWhat is confidence and how to improve yours\nHow to build your self-motivation\nTechniques to tackle problem solving\n\n \nPlease note that there are wider dates across all areas and participants can attend any of these. If the event is sold out\, please give us a call to discuss alternative dates in your area. \nFor bookings or queries please don’t hesitate to contact our team via 0151 706 8111 or hello@thewo.org.uk \n \n\nIn addition to the two day programme\, participants can progress their next steps with the ongoing support of a key worker. The key workers on this programme are experts in financial capability and can provide a tailored service depending on the individual needs. \nThis programme is part of the Better Off Finance Programme and is open to anyone who is 18+\, unemployed living in the Liverpool City Region.  (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Wirral\, St Helens\, Halton\, Knowsley) \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/my-turn-confidence-building-wirral-2/ LOCATION:Citizens Advice\, 237-243 Liscard Road\, Wallasey\, Wirral\, England\, CH44 5TH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ccd67a342774eda2e5af609f8e4b0796.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200618T154442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T083816Z UID:2149-1593601200-1593606600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub presents: Gear Up to Grow DESCRIPTION:This event will cover the support that is available across the Liverpool City Region to help successfully grow your business\n\n\n\n\nHas lockdown had an impact on your business operations?\nDo you need support to take your business to the next level?\n\nIn our Gear Up to Grow event\, you will hear from the brightest business minds in the region\, who have all been managing their own small business through lockdown. From their own entrepreneurial journey\, they’ll be sharing advice to help businesses transition into the “new normal” \nThis session will help you think about the steps you will need to take to grow your business in the face of COVID19. \n• Do you have a business registered within the Liverpool City Region? \n• Is your business under 42 months old? \nThen this event is for you! Following the event\, you may also be eligible to access support through Enterprise Hub. \nJayne Moore – Managing Director at Jayne Moore Media \nPaula Stock – Operations Director at ADHD Foundation \nRebecca Wild – Managing director of Constellations \nJo Austin – Marketing Manager at The Women’s Organisation \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 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-gear-up-to-grow/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dc015f1fcf6da2988d500a3d681c2bd4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200630T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203533 CREATED:20200618T154441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T083816Z UID:2147-1593511200-1593532800@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 30th June 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-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1c2e5f981d2e8d80e6dc90c49ffc2c6b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200606T104028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T083816Z UID:2107-1593426600-1593518400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Skills: Stepping into Management DESCRIPTION:This training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.\n\n\n\n• Are you ready to take the next step in your career?\n \n• Want to develop yourself to take on a leadership or management role?\n \nThis 2-session leadership and management course is designed for women who want to build\, develop their skills\, and take the next step in their career. This programme enables a practical and bespoke approach for the development of leadership and management in your career.\n \nThe two sessions will cover:\n \n• Introduction to leadership and management\n \n• Managing yourself\n \n• Managing others\n \nThis training is perfect for those who are thinking about developing themselves to take the next steps in their career.\n \nThis 2-day training will be taking place Monday 29th June 10:30-12:00\, with the second day taking place Tuesday 30th June\, 10:30-12:00.\n \nThis programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to:\n \n• Complete a registration form\n \n• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (passport\, birth certificate of NI Card for example)\n \nOne of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training\, and collect the above from you.\n \nOnce we have received this from you\, we will send you the link for joining the session.\n \nIf you would like to speak to us\, and find out more about this course\, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk\n \nEnterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training\, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business\, who are self-employed\, working or volunteering within or running small businesses\, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning). URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-skills-stepping-into-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/b08c269cfaf5f3a21d2e5f3a06cc6e3f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200626T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200626T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200620T091443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T150321Z UID:2165-1593169200-1593173700@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Bricks & Clicks: Sustainable Sales Beyond Lockdown DESCRIPTION:Supporting retailers to maximise sales online and on the high-street as lockdown lifts\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to retail\, Vicky Powell is an expert in developing sales strategies. \nWhether you sell your product online or from a shop\, the pandemic has shifted the way we do business and forced us to explore new avenues to create sales. As the high-street doors begin to open and more customers move online\, Vicky is helping business-owners and retailers adapt to the ‘new normal’. \nThis event will help you understand how to reconnect with former customers\, discover new ones and maximise your sales\, laying the foundation for your business to sustain AND thrive during this period of uncertainty. \nVicky Powell: \nVicky is a retail coach and helps small\, independent retailers – selling online and in shops\, to sell more stock\, find new customers and thrive despite a very challenge retail climate. She has 25 years retail experience having worked in Buying\, for big retail brands in UK\, including Home Bargains\, Matalan\, Liverpool Football Club & the BBC. \nAlongside working with independent clicks and bricks retailers\, Vicky also has her own small retail business and has grown that to a six-figure business in less than a year. She understands the “juggle” and the multi-tasking a small retailer has to do\, because she too does that in her retail business. \nShe is passionate about all things retail\, saving the high street and supporting small retailers\, teaching them everything she knows to help them sell stock\, become profitable and make their business a career rather than a hobby. \nShe has been featured in Forbes magazine\, spoken at Womanifest & NEC Spring Fair and featured on TV; Channel 4 “Supershoppers”. \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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/bricks-clicks-sustainable-sales-beyond-lockdown/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/9ccf94232917c4f046e3da50e0da2c98.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200618T154439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T150321Z UID:2145-1593082800-1593086400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic DESCRIPTION:Q&A with panel of business experts offering advice and tips to help you move from crisis to recovery.\n\n\n\nLIVE Q&A supporting businesses to recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and manage a smooth transition back to the workplace. \nWhatever your business query\, our panel of experts will support you with advice and tips. \n\nHealth & safety\nReturning to premises\nAccessing finance\nStarting / growing a business\nExpanding to e-commerce\n\nPANEL: \nGary Millar – Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council \nAli McGrath – The Women’s Organisation \nNatalie Hughes – NatWest Business \n& hosted by\, Jacqueline Daley – The Women’s Organisation \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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/210e0d6bce0a90bfd404912e904d2dd3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200623T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200629T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200616T104050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T083816Z UID:2141-1592910000-1593432000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Kickstarter Manchester: The 7 Day Start Up Challenge DESCRIPTION:A seven day crash course in getting your business off the ground. For greater Manchester residents looking to start a business\n\n\n\nHave 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? \nJoin 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. \n \nHow will it work? \nDay 1 \nMorning – LAUNCHPAD 11am-12pm \nWelcome and Introduction. Live on zoom\, meet your expert mentors\, set some 7\n day targets\, network with other Greater Manchester\n residents looking to start a business \nAfternoon – SET YOUR STRATEGY \nLed by business growth expert\, use business strategy\n tools to set out your business vision and goals. Take part in this activity at a time that suits you. \nDay 2 – SUPERCHARGED SOCIALS \nLet’s Get Social 😊 Two 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. \nDay 3 – FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK \nAre 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. \nDay 4 – I CAN INSTAGRAM \nInstagram 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! \nDay 5 – SAFEGUARD YOUR STRATEGY \nStrategy 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. \nDay 6 – SEO MADE SIMPLE \nWhether using a website or web presence how do you get your business found online? Unpick the mysteries of Google with our expert. \nDay 7 – MENTOR ME 11am-12pm \nFinal group mentoring session to re-cap learning\, including and expert Q & A\, let’s celebrate our completing the programme and get your questions answered. \nThe programme is part of the Excelerate Labs programme and is open to anyone living in the Greater Manchester area who is employed\, unemployed or economically inactive and considering starting a business. \n \n*This training is only available to residents living in Greater Manchester who are NOT already self-employed* \n \nBooking is essential. \n \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 0161 327 0967 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/kickstarter-manchester-the-7-day-start-up-challenge/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/8c9d7217231889a994482b09ffc468c1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200612T155415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T094313Z UID:2133-1592906400-1592928000@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 23rd June 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-8/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/e00fa39259a3ec46a56a69cd6f9ca3d5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200617T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200617T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200606T104026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T154438Z UID:2105-1592391600-1592397000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:Our 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\nOur 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. \nBook your free ticket now to join us and our panel: \nHelen Clarke – Helen Clarke Autism \nHelen established ‘Helen Clarke Autism\,’ an autism training and consultancy service\, to provide training and support to schools\, organisations\, charities and families\, having spent 20 happy years working with autistic children as a teacher. \nShe is the founder of ‘Spectacular Girls Well-being Workshops for Autistic Girls’ and works to ensure that the needs of autistic girls and women are better understood. Helen has a Masters’ degree in Education\, the NaSENCo award and a BA in Illustration. She has spoken at local and national autism events\, has had articles published by The Chartered College of Teaching and AuKids magazine and works to support autistic children locally and nationally. During lockdown\, Helen has been writing a book to help others to understand the issues and inequalities that autistic girls face and how we can empower this group of young people based on her workshops and is mum to four children aged between 3-20. \n\nMarie Hall – Empowerment House \nMarie Hall is the founder of EMPOWERMENT HOUSE\, which is a business dedicated and committed to the empowerment of females. This would have normally happened through delivery of the programme\, over a number of weeks to a cohort of women and also through networking events.\n \nWhen COVID hit\, EMPOWERMENT HOUSE had to pivot entirely to become an online business. What started as potentially the end of EMPOWERMENT HOUSE has been turned into it’s next chapter. It’s about empowerment.\n \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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/69cd0e479e9e5a151fc957ae4465226b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200617T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200520T104407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200627T150320Z UID:1723-1592389800-1593000000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Skills: Managing in a Crisis – Be Resilient DESCRIPTION:This course is perfect for those running a business or working in a business finding it difficult and stressful to manage\n\n\n\n\nAre you running a business\, working\, or furloughed and interested in building your resilience? \nDo you want to learn how to better manage stressful and difficult times?\n\nThis 2-session training will look at what it means to be resilient\, offering you practical tips to strengthen your personal resilience\, business resilience\, and other areas of your life that have been impacted. \nThis session will help you to: \n\nRecognise the qualities of a resilient person \nIdentify which of these qualities you have already \nWork on developing the additional qualities you need\nImplement strategies to boost and maintain your resilience\n\nThis training is perfect for those who are running a business or working in a business in the Liverpool City Region who are finding it difficult and more stressful to manage. \nThis 2-day training will be taking place Wednesday 17th June 10:30-12:00\, with the second day taking place Wednesday 24th June\, 10:30-12:00. \nThis programme is open to WOMEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens or Halton). To reserve your place on the course you will be asked to: \n• Complete a registration form \n• Provide proof (photo or scan) of your eligibility to work in the UK (passport\, birth certificate of NI Card for example) \nOne of our team will contact you upon booking for proof of right to work and to complete an Individual Learning Plan with you ahead of the session so we understand what you would like to get out of the training\, and collect the above from you. \nOnce we have received this from you\, we will send you the link for joining the session. \nIf you would like to speak to us\, and find out more about this course\, you can email us on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk \nEnterprise Hub Skills is a programme of entrepreneurial training\, learning and development focused on Liverpool City Region residents who are thinking about starting their own business\, who are self-employed\, working or volunteering within or running small businesses\, aged 18 to retirement age. Enterprise Hub Skills is part-funded by ESF Priority Access 2: Skills for Growth (2.1 Equal Access to Adult Learning). URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-skills-managing-in-a-crisis-be-resilient-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/db8491efb181646f45f53d4506403ed4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200616T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200616T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200606T104024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T154438Z UID:2103-1592305200-1592309700@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Beyond Lockdown - Building Equal Workplaces DESCRIPTION:Building Equal Workplaces will consider how you can promote inclusiveness and create a culture of diversity in your organisation.\n\n\n\nAs lockdown begins to lift and preparations are put in place to return to our workplaces\, it’s time to reimagine business as we know it and to build back better. \nThere has never been a greater awareness on and discussion around racial inequality\, and it is clear there is a lot of work to be done – particularly in business. \nWe all have a role to play in building a more fair\, equal and just world. This event will challenge attendees to critically examine workplace inequities\, question the norms\, and inspire all to take action in the creation of a more inclusive system. \nPanel: \nDominique Walker – Independent Merseyside Police BAME committee member\, Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University\, Vice Chair of the Anthony Walker Foundation & a Founder of The Goddess Project \nMichelle Charters – Chief Executive Officer of Kuumba Imani Centre \n& Hosted by Cynthia Ajayi – The Women’s Organisation \nEvent is taking place on Tuesday 16th June at 11am. \nThis is an online webinar hosted on Zoom. Prior to the event\, we will email you a link and a password to enter. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/beyond-lockdown-building-equal-workplaces/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/97f8f12b5fe7328d8e80333bfe8de6ff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200616T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200616T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T203534 CREATED:20200612T155413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T154438Z UID:2131-1592301600-1592323200@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 16th June 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-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/4dfe106245555aed3b53a0288db55ccb.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR