2. 12 MONTHS OF EXCLUSIVE
WORKSHOPS FOR OUR
100 INSPIRING WOMEN
Our 100 Inspiring Women project launched at the end of September 2013
and we are delighted by the response, enthusiasm and nominations for our
100 Inspiring Women.
These women will be showcasing their business success, and most
importantly will be sharing their skills and knowledge by mentoring two
other women in the next 12 months.
So what do they get back? In recognition of this commitment, e-factor are
running a series of FREE events, networking and workshops which will
bring in experts from a whole range of business and personal development
skills, all of which will be exclusive to our 100 Inspiring Women.
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3. October 2013 - September 2014
Mentoring workshops
All you need to know about becoming an effective
mentor to colleagues, friends and of course the female
entrepreneurs you choose to support.
The skills learnt in these sessions are invaluable not only in
your mentoring role for 100 Inspiring Women but also
in your everyday business life.
Monday 4th November
Wednesday 4th December
Thursday 16th January
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4. November 2013
Selling conversations
Susan Marot
Thursday 28th November
January 2014
Feel the fear (and do it anyway)
Jan Rillat
Tuesday 21st January
Selling has grown up and now it’s all about the conversation.
You don’t have to be a ‘hard-nosed’ salesperson to grow your
business. This workshop takes you though how you can sell your
services comfortably by simply discussing your customers’ needs
and fulfilling them.
The famous Susanne Jeffers, internationally acclaimed best seller
is brought to life in a two hour workshop that helps you face your
challenges with more power, enthusiasm and energy than you
thought possible, a real boost for the New Year.
December 2013
Inspiring women network
Tuesday 10th December
The inaugural Inspiring Women Network is a chance for
everyone involved to come together enjoy a few festive drinks
and get to know each other. No speeches or presentations, just
a chance to spend some time with other inspiring women, make
new contacts and new friends.
Is social media social?
Rachel Perry
Thursday 30th January
A clear and up to date look into what Social Media is all about,
what is out there and how we can use it to our advantage.
Covering the world of Twitter, Linked In, Face book and many
others, this workshop will give you all you need to know to make
social media work.
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5. February 2014
March 2014
Going great guns with Liz Jackson MBE
Where is my website?
Come and spend some time with acclaimed international
entrepreneur Liz Jackson. Liz did not let starting a new business
while losing her sight faze her – instead she turned it into a multimillion pound success. A great story teller with a great story that
is sure to inspire.
Now you have a website, is it working for you? Is your shop
window being seen by thousands or lost in cyberspace? If you
are not sure then this workshop will give you the advice and
information you need to make sure what you have invested in
your website is actually working hard for you.
Fit to supply food
Promoting your business
If you are involved in any aspect of the food industry, whether
making cupcakes, providing catering and buffets or developing
food products to retail, this is the workshop you mustn’t miss.
Everyone needs to promote their business, but when budgets
are small and customers few; you really need to make every
penny count.
Understanding food legislation, laws on packaging and labeling,
getting into the supply chain and developing your product or
service is all covered by a leading food industry expert.
Making networking easy
Our local marketing expert takes you through all the do’s and
don’ts of promoting your business on a budget and how as a small
business, you can use the same techniques and strategies of the
big brands. Not only could this save you a fortune but it could
help you look after your customers and grow your business
even quicker!
Networking can fill people with dread or just confusion, how
is it done? Who should I speak to? How do I approach people?
How do I get away!?
Your personal impact
These are all questions covered in this interactive and
entertaining workshop. If you have always wanted to know how
to enjoy networking and win business, this is the workshop
for you.
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Sometimes business can be won and lost in a
single meeting. Confidence building and
empowering, this workshop provides some
insight into body language, first impressions and
practical tips on how to make sure you create
the impact you want in any situation.
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6. April 2014
May 2014
Successful selling on eBay
An enterprise nation with Emma Jones
Selling online is simply a part of life now. Thousands of successful
businesses are run entirely on line, and the most famous place for
small profitable businesses is of course, eBay.
A presentation and Q&A from the nationally acclaimed author,
entrepreneur and owner of Enterprise Nation, Emma Jones.
This workshop will take you through the basics of setting up
and running a successful eBay business or adding eBay to your
existing outlets.
Emma’s views on enterprise have been sought after by
Governments and now it’s our turn. From home working to
building a national brand, the UK’s most celebrated female
entrepreneur will be here to discuss!
Controlling the cash
Mind, body & business
Cash will always be the lifeblood of any business, large or
small. This workshop focuses on cashflow as an activity, not an
accounting term. It gives you the advice and guidance you need
to manage your cash and make it work for you and your business.
If your business depended on a machine to be successful, then
you would have it regularly maintained and do all you could to
make sure it was running at full capacity. Why would you not do
the same for the one thing your business DOES depend on…?
You! Investing time in your health and emotional well being
maybe the best two hours you have ever spent.
Making the news
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The media, in all its shapes and sizes can be the making of
a small business but it can also be its downfall. Taking time
to understand how it works, become equipped to ‘face the
cameras’, microphones and reporter’s notebook and learning
how you can make the media work for you, is time well spent.
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7. June 2014
July 2014
Blogging for business
Business stories
What exactly are blogs and how can they possibly help me and
my business? Writing your own blog is a relatively new concept
but there are already hundreds of small businesses using their
expertise, experience and unique selling points to write blogs that
entertain, inform, challenge and most of all win new customers.
Inspirations have always been drawn from the experiences
and history of others. We have all seen or read about famous
inspirational people but what about those on our doorstep?
Meet the dragon’s coach
This event is all about storytelling. A chance to sit round a table,
hear and discuss the experiences of local business women, the
challenges and opportunities they have faced, and the lessons
they have learned.
Imagine if you could learn from the person who coaches those
facing the Dragons on Dragon’s Den!
Creative thinking
Catherine Moonan is that coach and she is coming to the
Business Hive. During this interactive workshop you will learn all
you need to know about putting your best business case forward
with confidence, wherever and whenever you need to.
Have you noticed how some of your best ideas come to you
when you are on holiday or relaxing? This workshop is like a
refresher for the mind, stimulating new ways to look at your
business and grow those new ideas into reality. A chance to
release those brilliant ideas you have been meaning to get to!
Sept 2014
‘Graduation’ event
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After an inspirational year, the Business Hive will be marking the
occasion with a very special event with food, drink and a well
known inspirational guest speaker.
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