Excelerate Women - Greater Manchester Business Growth Programme
2021-02-22 11:00 - 2021-03-01 15:30 (Europe/London)
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 or non-profit organisation 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:
Session 1 – Monday 22nd Feb 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.
Session 2 – 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.
Session 3- 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 a group mentoring session where you will be able to discuss your action plan with other women in business, guided by our enterprise expert.
Session 4 – Thursday 25th February Excelerate Your Brand 1pm-3.30pm
Working as a group your programme leader will show you how to audit your website f, 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 and touch on SEO which we will be working on further over the weekend.
We will work with your coach to look at how to increase your social media presence, set social media targets, understand how to analyse your data and boost your ROI. and will be introduced to the online training resources that will be available to you over the next few days
Session 4 – Supercharge Your Socials (flexible learning in your own time)
We will give your and your team access to flexible learning resources to access at a time that suits you over the coming days including:
– SEO MADE SIMPLE – Understanding core Search Engine Optimisation principles to maximise your website or web presence
-FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK – Taking facebook further
– TWITTER – 3 module from starter to Twitter Ninja level
– MAXIMISE YOUR LINKEDIN – using Linkedin effectively
– I CAN INSTAGRAM – Understanding how to use Instagram effectively
– DEVELOPING CREATIVE CONTENT – Cross platform content planning
– KEEPING CONNECTED DURING A PANDEMIC – Content marketing and PR techniques
Session 5 Monday 1st March 1pm-3pm Final Strategy
Together we will take all of our actions, goals and learning over the past week and create a strategy together to grow your business over the coming months. We can schedule quarterly catch up sessions from here 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. If there are additional growth areas you would like to explore we have the flexibility to look at these with you in our 1:1 sessions.

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.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI
2021-02-23 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
The Women’s Organisation will guide you through how to register as a Sole Trader, how to pay HMRC, your legal requirements and the support tools available. Learn the basics of Tax and National Insurance and ensure your business is being run smoothly.
Having attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment.

**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online , on Tuesday 23rd February, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Kickstarter Manchester: The 7 Day Start Up Challenge
2021-02-23 10:30 - 2021-03-01 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 10.30am -12.00pm
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 –
Morning – MENTOR ME LIVE 10.30am -12.00pm
Live zoom group mentoring catch up with your enterprise expert. Have burning questions from your learning so far? Want more information on anything start up related that the course hasn’t covered?
Afternoon 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 – BUSINESS PLANNING MADE EASY
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 10.30am -12.00pm
Your 7 days are up! But we will meet again for one 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

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-02-23 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

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

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

Ilaria had the idea of launching a business in 2019 while on maternity leave from her job as a scientist. She had spent all her working life in the lab and was ready for something different, a more flexible career around her family. She knew she was passionate about technology and social media, so she started working as a virtual assistant on the side, and with the help of The Women’s Organisation was able to have a successful start and leave her 9-5 in only a few months.

She has now transitioned to a more technical Online Business Manager role, and she helps online service providers by taking care of the tech backend of their business, so they can work in their zone of genius and achieve a more balanced lifestyle. With a passion for helping others to achieve the same, she has also started mentoring women to become virtual assistants/online business managers.
You can contact Ilaria at www.ilariasambi.com
Sarah O’Brien – Co-Founder of Make Thread

Make Thread is a community platform that connects design, social media and e-commerce in one place. Established in 2019, Make Thread nurture emerging designers and provide a risk-free router to market via a social commerce platform.
Created by two female entrepreneurs, Katie Roche and Sarah O’Brien, combined their shared experience to create Make Thread – a curated, sustainable social commerce platform providing fashion with a conscience.
“Make Thread was born out of a desire to retail better. Retailers both off and online have dictated and driven seasonality across the fashion industry for too long, sadly with long-lasting repercussions to our environment”
“We want to break this cycle through a simple, three-point approach: empower design talent, sustainably offer original limited-edition designs and let the consumer decide if they want to invest in designs by pre-ordering and ultimately producing the item. “

WoConnect - Stepping into Greatness
2021-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
A guide to being an empowered leader

WoConnect invites you to Step into Greatness!
It is easy to lose sight of your own needs when you are running a business – especially after the unprecedented year we have had. Its time to start focusing on your own personal growth to help power your business forward in 2021.
This workshop led by Shazney Spence will give women in business the tools to navigate through uncertain times and help you to:

Grow in confidence.
Lead yourself or a team authentically and with passion.
Master your mindset.
Set meaningful goals which are aligned with your personal values.
Step into their authentic power with ease and grace

Shazney Spence
I’m Shazney Spence a Lifestyle, Mindset & Success Coach with a zest for life. I’m the MD of EQuanimity Lifestyle & Success Coaching Ltd. Founder of The Super Soul Sanctuary, a Soul Coach, Reiki Master, Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker.
As a Law of Attraction coach. I believe that thoughts become things and that you can create a life of abundance by being intentional in your thought process whilst taking aligned action.
I’m passionate about making a difference in the life of others. I personally develop and empower others to live their best lives by coaching them to gain mental & emotional stability through focused lifestyle coaching, Reiki and mental health consultative support services.
I work with individuals and organisations, personally developing and empowering them, helping them to thrive both personally and professionally.

*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.*
About WoConnect
WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is built on three core values: connecting, sharing and supporting. It is a gathering of like-minded women in business and a way to meet and learn from people just like you.
Designed for both new and established women-led businesses, our regular events are inclusive, safe, welcoming and, above all, insightful. You will leave with new contacts and role models, buzzing with ideas and inspiration to build your business. Whether a business-owner or an employee of, our members represent a broad range of industries.
How much does it cost?
WOConnect does not have a membership fee as such. As a registered charity, we are always seeking financial support to pay for our essential work; to join WOConnect, all we ask is a one-time donation to fund the running of events and help us continue our support for women in business.

The minimum donation is £25 for Women in Business members. You can pay by PayPal invoice, cheque, cash or credit card.

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-02-25 10:30 - 2021-02-26 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th February, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic
2021-02-25 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

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.
Whatever your business query, our panel of experts can support you with instant advice, knowledge and tips.
Here are just some of the areas they can help you tackle:

Marketing & getting your business found online
Health & safety
Returning to premises
Accessing grants, funding and commercial finance
Starting / growing a business
Understanding what support is available.

This a monthly event taking place on the last Thursday of every month – so don’t worry if you can’t make this date! Some of our panelists will return for regular slots, but new expert voices will be bringing a new voice to the discussion each month.

MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:
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.

Ali McGrath
Business Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation

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.

& 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 - Building Better Opportunities
2021-03-01 10:30 - 2021-03-22 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Monday 1st March and runs each following 4 Monday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Monday 1st March – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2: Monday 8th March- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Monday 15th March – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Monday 22nd March – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired) or not in paid employment.
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-03-04 10:30 - 2021-03-05 12:00
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-part online course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Your Next Step: Creating Career Confidence
2021-03-05 10:30 - 2021-03-26 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Friday 5th March and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Your Next Step: Creating Career Confidence?
Part of our wider Building Better Opportunities programme, Week by week ‘Your Next Step’ will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want, and inevitably build confidence to take steps towards work.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Friday 5th March – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2: Friday 12th March- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Friday 19th March – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Friday 26th March – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired) or not in paid employment.
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

WoConnect: IWD 2021 - Won’t be the Last
2021-03-08 14:00 - 15:30
We invite you to hear from our panel and find out how women can be inspired and encouraged to go for opportunities

“I may be the first, but won’t be the last” – Vice President Kamala Harris
History is full of female pioneers who have pushed boundaries to represent women in a sometimes-all-male dominated field. Women have fought for our rights to vote and taken major strides in sports, science, politics, and medicine – just to name a few!
This International Women’s Day, The Women’s Organisation is asking:
How can we encourage more women to follow their path and become leaders in their own right? And how can we then create culture and structure that ensures they won’t be the last?
We invite you to hear from our panel and find out how women can be inspired and encouraged to go for opportunities – whether this is in the community or the boardroom.
We may be the first in some cases, but we won’t be the last!
Panelists announced…

Chrissi McCarthy – Managing Director of Constructing Equality Ltd
Chrissi McCarthy is the Managing Director of Constructing Equality Ltd and founder of The Duck Project. Constructing Equality helps organisations develop high end, research backed strategies around equality and diversity using tools such as and fairness, inclusion and respect. In her role as managing director, Chrissi, has developed leading research and helped hundreds of organisations, including University of Manchester, NG Bailey and Graham improve their cultures.
Originally a setting out engineers Chrissi creates practical solutions to the challenges of managing inclusive teams. The most popular of these, The Duck Project is helping individuals understand, identify and address workplace challenges. Alongside this she has spoken at the House of Lords and WOW Festival, and sat on the government industry image subgroup for construction

Jackie Weaver – Chief Officer of Cheshire Association of Local Councils
Jackie has been part of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils for over 25 years and their Chief Officer for 23 of those.
She is qualified as a Clerk, a Counsellor and a Mediator and brings all those parts to the role she plays in supporting the grass roots of local government – Local Councils and the people in them. Jackie is passionate about encouraging diversity in local councils and would encourage anyone who values their community to get involved.
Jackie unexpectedly made national headlines following a chaotic parish council meeting, in which she kept her cool in the face of aggression.

Natalie Denny – Founder of The Goddess Projects, Skywriters & more
Natalie Denny is the force behind Skywriters, an initiative that supports people to develop and grow through creative education. Her roles include writer, activist and Programme Manager for Anthony Walker Foundation.

Natalie is chair of The Period Project Merseyside, a voluntary led initiative providing women and people who have periods with menstrual items and campaigning to #endperiodpoverty and co-founder of The Goddess Projects, an organisation with the mission to empower, inspire and assist Black women and women of colour to develop and achieve in their communities.

Originally youth and community work trained, Natalie has held positions in Liverpool Youth Service and Youth Offending Service. She is a trained Education and Training facilitator and a former Education and Training lead for the Anthony Walker Foundation. Her role in Brook Young People as Education and Wellbeing Manager seen her manage seven education teams across the country. Natalie has also previously worked in the NHS managing an eating disorder team for children and adults across the mid Mersey area.

*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.*
About WoConnect
WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is built on three core values: connecting, sharing and supporting. It is a gathering of like-minded women in business and a way to meet and learn from people just like you.
Designed for both new and established women-led businesses, our regular events are inclusive, safe, welcoming and, above all, insightful. You will leave with new contacts and role models, buzzing with ideas and inspiration to build your business. Whether a business-owner or an employee of, our members represent a broad range of industries.
How much does it cost?
WOConnect does not have a membership fee as such. As a registered charity, we are always seeking financial support to pay for our essential work; to join WOConnect, all we ask is a one-time donation to fund the running of events and help us continue our support for women in business.

The minimum donation is £25 for Women in Business members. You can pay by PayPal invoice, cheque, cash or credit card.

Resilience - Level 2
2021-03-09 10:00 - 2021-03-23 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Tuesday 9th, 16th & 23rd March, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team for full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Your Next Step: One Hour To Complete Your CV
2021-03-09 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help creating a winning CV.

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing a CV that will give them the best chance of securing an interview.
Starts: Tuesday 9th March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

What is a CV, and what style of CV will work best for me?
What do I include on a CV? What language do I use?
How do I make my CV stand out from the rest?
Understanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role
How to create a strong cover letter

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-03-09 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

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

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

Amy designs quirky unique enamel pins to be sold online, at local markets and at all sorts of pop-up events. Even though she runs Pinhead alone, Amy loves to collaborate with other creatives on projects where she can.
Along with her B2C operation she offers a bespoke design and supply service. Amy serves businesses, charities and individuals, working together to create eye-catching wearable art in wholesale quantities. Her business started as a little side hustle but gained momentum and has been a full-time job since 2018.
Jessica Doyle – The Wild Loaf

Jessica Doyle founded The Wild Loaf with her partner Emily Sandeman in 2016.
Starting out in a unit in Cains brewery making wholesale sourdough bread for Liverpool’s restaurants and cafes, the bakery then moved to Hardman Street where it had a small retail outlet for people to come and enjoy Wild Loaf products. The lockdown meant saying goodbye to the shop and shifting to home delivery.
Throughout this past year their online shop sells out in under half an hour each week! The future looks bright for the business as they prepare to move to a new custom built premises and welcome back customers and the Wild Loaf community!

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-03-10 10:30 - 2021-03-11 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th March 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2021-03-11 10:00 - 2021-03-25 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.

Looking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
We will get you to focus on a clear aim, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them.

What content should you use to attract the most attention?
Who can help you promote your campaign?
How can you measure your success?

This course will help with your plans to raise awareness, promote a service or raise funds.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Thursday 11th, 18th & 25th March, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team to check full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2021-03-15 10:00 - 2021-03-29 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role.

Are you taking your first steps into a management role?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team?
This course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and looking at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management.

What kind of a leader are you?
How can you motivate your team?
How do you deal with challenges?
Develop confidence in yourself and become more assertive.
No more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Monday 15th, 22nd & 29th March, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Your Next Step: One Hour To Ace Your Application
2021-03-16 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job applications

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help understanding how to complete job applications effectively in order to secure an interview.
Starts: Tuesday 16th March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How do I approach job applications?
What do I include on an application form? What language do I use?
How do I make my application stand out from the rest?
Understanding employers will score your application by comparing your form to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role
How to create a strong personal statement

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-03-16 10:30 - 2021-03-17 12:00
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-part online course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Introduction to Microsoft Teams
2021-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
A useful single session to walk you through Teams, particularly while we’re working from home.

Need some practical tips on how to navigate Microsoft Teams?
Introducing this new training session, funded through the European Social Fund!
About this training
This session will walks you through Teams with lots of useful tips and the opportunity to practise some of its most popular features.
Learn how to:

Set up a team,
Make a rota
Plan and allocate tasks
Share documents
Run a meeting & more!

The training will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday 17th March, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team for full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide us with include:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

One Step Closer... to the Perfect Interview
2021-03-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-24 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Thursday 18th March 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
2021-03-18 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
Basic Bookkeeping will improve and enhance your bookkeeping skills for running your own business. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage your business finances.
If you want to avoid a pile of receipts and think you could benefit from some training on bookkeeping and accounting, then this course will be suitable for you! We can help you with hands-on practice and give you lots of resources that will guide you through basic bookkeeping.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Thursday 18th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Your Next Step: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview
2021-03-23 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help preparing for an interview.

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing for an interview.
Starts: Tuesday 23rd March 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Did you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?
How do you prepare for a job interview?
What are employers really looking for?
We take you through the planning and preparation stages and give you ideas for how to answer unexpected and difficult questions, so you can demonstrate that you are the right person for the job.

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
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
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Gear Up to Grow: How to Keep Customers with Restricted Trading
2021-03-23 11:00 - 12:30
This one-off special will look at staying sustainable and maintaining client engagement while trading is restricted.

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, in particular how they have maintained client engagement while trading has been restricted.
The session will cover:
• Funding opportunities
• Growing your client base
• Adapting during a pandemic
• Business support available across the LCR to help you grow
• Keeping customers engaged
If you have a new business within the Liverpool City Region – this webinar is for you!
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
If you have registered a business in the Liverpool City Region within the last 42 months, you could have access to funded growth support. Get in touch on enterprisehub@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113
Meet the Panelists!

Laura Richardson – Founder & Director of Beauty of Business

“I started a blog when I was 23 as a hobby, I learned through this how to market, edit, create videos, how to build websites and more – this lead to me pursuing a Masters in Digital Marketing and creating an online business that helped local, independent businesses with their online marketing. I shaped this into Beauty of Business – the core of which is social media management, website design, online branding, 121 consultancy and online workshops to teach entrepreneurs how to utilize Instagram to grow their audience and increase their sales.

“Overcoming the pandemic in business – what a learning curve! The pandemic taught me A LOT about the structure of my business. Firstly, making sure you have contracts in place! I had to look at my business model, and evolve. Even though I work inherently online, I was operating my business locally and statically. So I had to adapt: I moved my workshops online, I started looking at what the problems in my industry were from my client perspectives and offering a solution and how I effectively could communicate this to my audience, current and potential clients. This has led me to creating a three tiered approach to suit multiple budgets and levels of ability; offering consultations over a period of months, making applicable and bitesize workshops to help businesses to adapt online using the strategy I have applied to my own business and making sure my time is allocated correctly – from streamlining my enquiry approach, to having set, clear boundaries, timescales and pricing with a transparent breakdown of what is included with each of my services. This has allowed me to see where I can grow my business and in which direction I want to take it by helping as many businesses as possible.”

Paula Stock – Operations Director at ADHD Foundation
The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity is an integrated health and education service offering a unique lifespan – strength based service, for the 1 in 5 people who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome.
Over the course of the pandemic. the ADHD Foundation have grown their services locally, nationally and internationally, exemplifying what can be achieved through being a mission and values focused business.

Resilience - Level 2
2021-03-24 10:00 - 2021-04-01 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Wednesday 24th March, Thursday 25th March, & Thursday 1st April, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team for full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI
2021-03-24 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
The Women’s Organisation will guide you through how to register as a Sole Trader, how to pay HMRC, your legal requirements and the support tools available. Learn the basics of Tax and National Insurance and ensure your business is being run smoothly.
Having attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment.

**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online , on Wednesday 24th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-03-25 10:30 - 2021-03-26 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th March 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Rapid Recovery: Business Resilience Clinic
2021-03-25 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

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.
Whatever your business query, our panel of experts can support you with instant advice, knowledge and tips.
Here are just some of the areas they can help you tackle:

Marketing & getting your business found online
Health & safety
Returning to premises
Accessing grants, funding and commercial finance
Starting / growing a business
Understanding what support is available.

This a monthly event taking place on the last Thursday of every month – so don’t worry if you can’t make this date! Some of our panelists will return for regular slots, but new expert voices will be bringing a new voice to the discussion each month.

MEET THIS MONTH’S PANEL:
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.

Ali McGrath
Business Growth Enabler at The Women’s Organisation

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.
More TBC!
& 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.
