Free training for women thinking about setting up a business
Extra help for women running a business under 3 years old Across the South East, a project is taking place to improve the help available to women considering starting up their own business. It is called the South East Women’s Business Service, or SEWBS. Emma Drew is the West Sussex Women’s Business Adviser, employed by Business Link. She works with women on a one to one basis, offering business advice, one-to-one meetings and training.

Emma’s guidance is available to all West Sussex women whatever their background, experience and aspirations. She has worked with Lawyers, Interior Designers, Record Labels and Publishers, to Cosmetic Surgeons, Beauty Therapists and Child Minders.

Emma travels to these women on a daily basis, at work or home. Her support is not just applicable to women at the early stages of their career, but is consistent for up to 3 years.

Emma believes that a positive attitude goes a long way in business, and part of her role is to encourage as well as offer guidance: “What many of the women I work with have in common is their passion for what it is they want to do But many are lacking self-confidence. Sometimes it just takes someone listen for fantastic ideas to flourish” she says.

“Generally women are more successful in business” Emma adds “their businesses often sustain for longer. However they are usually smaller than men’s - My dream is to see these small businesses grow and develop”.


Marketing your Business Tuesday 26th January 2010 Worthing
10:00am till 4:00pm

The workshop covers:
What is marketing & market research?
Assessing your competition
Managing objections & closing the sale


By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of sales & marketing
Know how to access the support that is available to you locally and nationally
Build on your knowledge for future workshops

Planning for Success Tuesday 2nd February 2010 Worthing
10:00am till 4:00pm
The workshop covers:
What is in your business plan
Why you need one
What goes into it


By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
Understand the basics of planning for your business
Gain insight into how you can ensure you comply with legislation
Complete an individual workshop action plan detailing your next steps


Managing Money Tuesday 9th February 2010 Worthing
10:00am till 4:00pm


The workshop covers:
Estimating your income
Calculating your costs & profit
VAT, record keeping & National Insurance


By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
Understand fundamental financial issues involved in running a business
Understand the Business Link package and what happens next
Gain support and ideas from fellow participants

Finding Your Talents, Reaching Your Goals Wednesday 20th January 2010
10:00am till 2:30pm
Burgess Hill
(businesses up to 3 years old)
Thursday 11th February 2010
Hove
10:00am till 2:30pm
(pre-starts and ‘ideas’ stage businesses)


The workshop covers:
Understanding your strengths
How people learn new skills
How to plan your own professional development

By the end of the workshop you will:
Understand how your personal development helps your business
Understand how others can help you towards business success
Have an action plan to help you achieve your goals

For further details or information please get in touch with either Emma Drew or Nicola Bannell at Business Link Sussex on 01444 259259.
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