What is the Inspiring Women Programme?

It's a FREE package of support delivered through webinars and 121 advice and guidance (over zoom), over a 6-month period, starting on 9th February 2023 (there will also be some in person seminars). The commitment required on average is around 1 day every 2 weeks on a Thursday, including work outside of scheduled webinars/ seminars.

 

This is a great opportunity to develop your business knowledge and skills, improve your confidence and meet some of our successful Female Founders Ambassadors - and hear their journeys - how they started and built their own businesses.

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Topics covered include:

 

• Exploring your Business Model

• Using social media to market your business

• Carrying out market research effectively

• Understanding financial costs and expenses- how much is needed to make a profit

• Building confidence

• Your personal and business wellbeing

• Understanding the Legal requirements of running a business

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What previous participants say

"The course webinars, together with the Adviser’s guidance, have given me the structure and accountability

I needed to give some "life" to my ideas. This was helped by the regular meetings, the detailed feedback on

homework as well as the tools and tips given throughout the sessions ranging from legal guidance, practical

marketing tools to rate calculators. In a nutshell it gave me a great structured starting point for my business together

with heaps of confidence validating that I am on the right path with my new journey.”  Nadia Zammal

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“I wanted something that suits my needs. The programme gave me the chance to make new friends and learn new skills such as using social media without apprehension – it also gave me hope that I can create a sustainable business despite economic changes. The support from listening to others has been great and I leave sessions feeling inspired and energised to do things and the tasks or 'homework' kept me focused and guided.” Placida Ojinnaka

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“I am so grateful for the opportunity be on the course and all I have gained from the webinars. The one to one advice session with the Business Adviser topped it, as I now have a much clearer knowledge of where I am going. All the help and support I got with my event management venture was really valuable – and thanks to the Business Adviser for taking the time to reboot my motivation!”  Noalline Osbourne

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Interested?

The Inspiring Women Start Up Programme starts on 9th February 2023 – and an application form will be emailed if you are interested - please complete the form below. 

You can learn more about the programme and what's involved in working for yourself at our Steps to Starting a Business for Women webinar which is being held twice in January 2023 - click for more details and to register:

• 11th January, 10.30am - 11.30am

• 19th January, 10.30am - 11.30am

 

The deadline for completed applications is Monday 30th January, 10.00am.

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Am I eligible?

To apply you must:

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• Be a woman living in one of these boroughs: Enfield, Waltham Forest or Haringey

• Have a business idea and be thinking of starting a business

• Not have already registered your business as a sole trader with HMRC or at Companies House

• Be able to commit to the 6-month period of the course- on average 1 day every 2 weeks (on a Thursday)

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• You should also be available to attend workshops/webinars on these dates (all 11.00am-1,00pm):

  • 9th February – in person workshop at North London Business Hub N14 6BS

  • 23rd February - webinar

  • 9th March  - webinar

  • 23rd March - webinar

  • 20th April  - webinar

  • 18th May  - webinar

  • 25th May - webinar

  • 8th June -in person workshop at North London Business Hub N14 6BS

  • 22nd June - in person workshop at North London Business Hub N14 6BS

  • 29th June  - webinar

  • 6th July - in person workshop at North London Business Hub N14 6BS