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Leicester Business Women Newsletter Welcome you to our Summer 2014 newsletter
What’s been happening at Leicester Business Women HQ Since Leicester Business Women’s last newsletter back in March 2013 we have been busy with supporting new entrepreneurs into the exciting world of business. September 2013 saw the Leicester Business Women workshops kick off again in the city centre, since then we ran a further 3 programmes, assisting 41 fabulous women in total. Now the new term at schools and colleges in the City have begun we are excited to be delivering the next phase of Leicester Business Women workshops. WE will be meeting 11 potential entrepreneurs and relish helping them turn their business dream into a reality. We are continually proud of the success story that is LBW, women connecting and helping one another to create and grow local businesses. Some who have grown to be of national and international status. We are often asked what sets LBW apart from other support programmes available to residents of Leicester City. Firstly, it’s fusing the practical side of business with the emotional. It takes both financial kudos and a huge belief to get a business launched and we give facts, techniques and exercises to deal with both. We deliver interactively, a far cry from the ‘chalk and talk’, fall asleep in the corner kind of workshop delivery, often experienced elsewhere. More intensive support is given as and when required. Biggest of all, the team behind LBW are passionate about their clients achievements, a sure fire recipe for success. Leicester Business Women’s final training programme of workshops will be taking place in November 2014, for further details and to book your place please contact Nicole either via nicole.hocking@skillsforenterprise.co.uk or call 0116 255 8794. Carol Troake, Economic Development Officer for Blaby District Council was also recommended to Leicester Business Women. With some adaptations to fit both genders and local clients, in June 2014, Blaby District Council sponsored the first Business Start Up Programme, incorporating workshops and one to one support for budding entrepreneurs. With an eclectic mix of business ideas we are proud to say that immediately following the workshops many of the participants began trading. To keep up to date with what’s happening next at Skills for Enterprise please keep an eye on our website www.skillsforenteprise.co.uk or join our Facebook pages.
Thinking of self employment? Do you have a hobby that you’d like to turn into an income? Always wanted to work for yourself, but don’t know how? Leicester Business Women training programme of workshops have been designed with YOU in mind. A unique series of five workshops designed to support, encourage and inspire women to become entrepreneurs. Our support is second to none, we pride ourselves on the number of women that have developed in confidence leading them to business success through our programmes since September 2009. Our dedicated team can offer YOU the opportunity to absorb a wealth of pre -start business knowledge and skills, whilst in a comfortable environment with like minded women.
The Leicester Business Women training programme is as follows: Workshop 1 – Now Is Your Time - Tuesday 11th November 2014, 9.45am - 2.45pm This workshop covers key elements to consider when starting your business. Your business starts with YOU, we aim to raise your levels of confidence and self belief, looking at what motivates you, ensuring you have the right attitude to create your business. We also look at the practicalities of self employment. Workshop 2 – Your Passion Plan - Friday 14th November 2014, 9.45am - 2.45pm A creative plan, incorporating your whole life and how to achieve balance. This is an active session and a fun way to begin building your personal business plan, enabling you to check the viability of your idea. Workshop 3 – Your Financial Planning - Tuesday 18th November 2014, 9.45am - 2.45pm Making finances understandable, jargon busting, pricing and cash flow forecasting are just some of the elements explained in this workshop. Workshop 4 – Your Marketing & Sales Strategy - Friday 21st November 2014, 9.45am - 2.45pm Discovering what your customer really wants, looking at ways to attract and retain the right clients. A look into what you’re really selling, managing expectations and ensuring an effective online presence, including marketing and sales hints and tips. Workshop 5 – Progression & Celebration - Friday 28th November 2014, 10.00am - 1.00pm At this final workshop there is time to summarise and celebrate your plan for success, develop networking opportunities and revisit any areas of the programme that you would like more time on.
Our courses have limited availability so please contact us to check your eligibility asap!
For further information or to book your place call Leicester Business Women today : 0116 255 8794 / nicole.hocking@skillsforenterprise.co.uk www.leicesterbusinesswomen.co.uk Leicester Business Women is sponsored by...
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Melanie Chester & Cathy Chester of Purple Supporting Parenting
“Extremely useful, we wouldn't have got as far as we are now without the support from Leicester Business Women” Melanie Chester and Cathy Gethins registered with Leicester Business Women at the beginning of 2014 after a family member saw a project advertisement, they both attended the January programme of workshops. From January until May, Mel and Cathy worked tirelessly to ensure their business plan was viable, the marketing plan was in place, the legalities were taken care of etc. In May 2014 Purple Supporting Parenting, which delivers private parenting support delivered at the family's home. This includes support with breast feeding, behaviour issues such as fussy eating and sleep problem and many areas around parenting, was ready to launch. Leicestershire now has it’s own answer to all of the parenting problems we are used to viewing on our tv screens, except they can help you privately, in your own home and assist in a calmer, happier home life for those with little ones. They both decided to start a partnership when their current jobs become limited and they wanted to do something they were both extremely passionate about. With years of experience and training between them, they are continuing to offer excellent parenting support. Being able to work around their own families and to be their own bosses is also very important to both Mel and Cathy. Currently both Mel and Cathy still work part time “We're not full time self
employed as yet, we still work in our current roles too. What we have enjoyed is being able to work around our families.” Mel and Cathy had the support of partners and family when thinking of starting but they did feel time was a barrier “we found it frustrating because we are unable to complete tasks as quick as
we'd like. Some added stress was caused with family life as we had more to fit in around our current busy jobs.” However Leicester Business Women have kept them on track with one to one support, where our advisor worked with Mel & Cathy to set realistic guidelines and appropriate actions, both before and since they have registered their business. “We have learnt so many
things since starting our business and have adjusted to these as we went along, we're not sure we would do anything differently.” We asked Mel and Cathy how different starting their own business was from their initial perception. “Not sure we had a perception, we may have expected things to move a little quicker but were
realistic in knowing it wouldn't happen overnight.” Their advice to other women considering using their skills, experience and knowledge to make an income:
1. Be patient 2. Take all the advice, training and coaching you can get 3. Be open to changing things as you go along. For more information regarding Purple Supporting Parenting please contact Mel or Cathy via email Mel@purplesp.com or cathy@purplesp.com. Follow them on Twitter @purpleparenting
Exciting new project to help charitable causes comes to Leicester
Avnesh Pandya, Hannah Torrance and Sunita Patel are the Good For Nothing Crew in Leicester Photo courtesy of Will Johnston. www.willjohnstonphotography.com Good For Nothing is a nationwide movement that supports charitable organisations with the help of the local business community. People from Leicester sign up to attend an event and work on projects using the skills they have gained from work or business. It’s different as there is no ongoing commitment and people can attend as many events as they like and support in any way they can. Avnesh, business advisor for LBW says, “I went to a hack in Nottingham and thought this would work really well in Leicester – no one was doing it here and so I set about putting a team together.” Sunita who runs Newtrition and a member of LBW was also involved in the Nottingham event, “I supported the hack in Nottingham with granola from Newtrition. I loved the concept as much as Avnesh and jumped at the chance to work on building up the community in Leicester.” Good For Nothing is a play on the fact that everyone involved is doing some “good for nothing” – no one gets charged and no one gets paid – everything from the room to the food and stationary at the event (known as a hack) are gifted and everyone who takes part gives their time to the charity. Individuals can support it by getting involved directly in solving an organisation’s challenges and local businesses can support it by giving whatever they want to – the good cause benefits from everyone working together. Hannah who started her business Unwritten Theatre following a LBW business workshop added, “It’s awesome how everyone can use the skills they have: writing, planning, business – it’s all useful for a cause that often needs skills not cash donations. It’s amazing the difference that we can make and it’s a new cause every time we run an event.” Good For Nothing Leicester is a volunteer project and the crew are continuing to spread the word before the next hack. To find out how you can support the project either as an individual or business visit www.GoodForNothingLeicester.co.uk and sign-up or email the crew for more information hello@goodfornothingleicester.co.uk . You can also find them on: Twitter: www.twitter.com/GFNLeicester Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodForNothingLeicester LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/good-for-nothing-leicester
Global Entrepreneurship Week 17th November – 23rd November 2014 “Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare” http://uk.gew.co/ Leicester Business Women and Skills for Enterprise are in the process of planning a range of activities and events to fall within Global Entrepreneurship Week Confirmed details will be posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages shortly.
Leicester Business Women Testimonials
"The course has absolutely met all my requirements and expectations" Maimuna Maiyaki-Oyekan "I have gained confidence, self belief and self worth" Lisa Price "I am now looking at my business with a different set of eyes" Dee Parmer-Saville "I have gained motivation, confidence and belief in my business” Cathy Gethins “This is a wonderfully inspiring course led by a fabulously authentic trainer” Liz Bown “I enjoyed the uplifting atmosphere and being around people in the same boat” Michelle Hope "I have enjoyed sharing with women in similar positions, educated by someone with passion and experience" Joanne Jones More ways of connecting with Leicester Business Women As well as our monthly newsletter, there are many other ways of keeping up with our information, success, our stories, forthcoming events and adviceI. Check out our webportal - www.leicesterbusinesswomen.co.uk Join our facebook group - www.facebook.com/#!/groups/386715381358641/
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This newsletter is dedicated to the Leicester Business Women’s members who have been such an inspiration!