Networking and Support
The Flying Start Programme for Women is the first programme of its kind specifically for university women and recent graduates who are planning to start a business based in the UK within the next 12 months.
The programme is also open to women who have been trading for less than 6 months and will help grow their business. It is free for final year university students and recent graduates (of up to 5 years) from any degree at any level, and any age (full-time or part-time). All types of businesses are eligible.
The programme includes:
- A 3 day residential course where you will acquire business skills and build your network to get started. The residential will be held on 7, 8, 9 January 2008 at The Park Inn in York, UK.
- An experienced mentor who will support and help you for 12 months
- Focused follow up meetings where you receive further help you need to get you trading
For more information, see their website here or to chat about how Flying Start can help you please call Lorna Collins on 07850 682 833 or email lorna.collins@ncge.org.uk
The 12 month Know and Network (KAN) project by the European Social Fund (ESF)is based at Salford Business School (University of Salford) and is conducting research into women's business opportunities and advancement.
They are addressing the under-representation of women in IT, resulting in a lack of access to mentoring and support. They encourage women to get involved with KAN and meet others from the IT industry; to use the KAN network to construct their professional identities and networks online, featuring blogs to share knowledge and ideas. If you would like to become a member of the Know and Network online community visit their site here.
KAN would like you to tell them what you think about social networking (blogs and blogging). The survey should take no more than 10 minutes and your identity is anonymous. Login here to take part.
The University of Hull Logistics Institute has a FREE business assist programme which is committed to providing long-term support to SMEs. With ERDF funding available until the end of the year, they will work with eligible SMEs of up to 250 employees in the Hull, Bridlington, Immingham and Grimsby areas.
More than one million women in te UK work for themselves. The new join the million campaign website features information on events from April to June and a section to support and advise women considering business start-up. To make the most of the free publicity and add your event please email Ruth here .From WiFi experts to pioneers in eco-friendly cleaning products, the website features female Role Models to inspire and inform women across the North. If you know somebody who deserves to be profiled please ask them to fill out a Case Model questionnaire which can be found here.
If you live in Wakefield and the Five Towns, you could get free training to gain qualifications and experience. Whether you are working or returning to work, the Live and Learn! project could help with training, support and experience in customer service, retail, ICT, healthcare, construction and skills for life. For more information, call Adam Greenwood on 01924 306784 or email here.
Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to join the Winners of the Future Club which supports high growth businesses in the crucial early days as they begin to generate wealth and employment. Business owners, experts and established entrepreneurs meet monthly to share experiences, ideas and advice on key business areas. Meetings take place from 6-8pm on the last Wednesday each month at the Business Link Humber offices in South Park Industrial Estate, Scunthorpe. It is free to members, call John Gilbert on 01482 222123.
Action 4 Business is holding a series of courses for women: Stepping up to Management - an accredited management programme for women in industry, commerce and public utilities. The workshops include: Understanding Yourself, Management Skills, Action Review. Contact: Either Kate, Stuart or Nigel on 01226 244777; Email info@a4b.me.uk or telephone 01226 244777. Please give your name, address and contact number together with the names and numbers of attendees.
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