Making it Happen-A Celebration of Women in Business

Ever thought about one day running your own business and being your own boss?

You're not alone as many women have. Infact 10% of the female population in the UK are thinking about starting up a business right now. (Women in Business: key facts, Government Equalities Office 2008).

So I guess the next question is, why are you not doing so, right this minute? What's stopping you?

-Finance

- Lack of support from family and friends

- Childcare

- Lack of belief

- Fear of failure...

The last one is a massive one! Did you know that a third of the female population in the UK would start a business if it wasn’t for the fear of failure (‘Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’ London Business School, 2003).

So, what can you do if you tick the boxes above, but still have the dream of doing it alone!

Simple. You come along to one of our events to get Re-energised and Motivated to TAKE ACTION!

At our events you'll be introduced to inspirational speakers who were just like you once. They will tell their stories of how they overcame all their fears and barriers to get to where they are today - sucessful women in their own right.

You will also get the opportunity to meet other women,who might be struggling or who may have been where you are now, this can be your group of people to turn to for vital support that everyone needs when they first set out to start a business. Who better to share ideas and concerns with than people who want the same thing?

If thats enough, then there are the hosts, Maheen and Fatma, who both thrive on bringing out the best in the women that they work with and will bend over backwards to provide you with the support, the connections, the training and the confidence you need to take the next step.

You don't have to do this alone. Let's do this, together!

Don't believe that attending an event will help? Well women who have undergone some form of enterprise training are twice as likely to be engaged in entrepreneurial activity (GEM UK 2005).

So, that means that you will leave ready to start, and even better is the fact that once you have attended one of our events, the support doesn't stop there and you will automatically be enrolled onto our women forum network, where you can stay in contact with other women as you progress along your journey.

Don't worry if you are not ready to start immediately, everyone has their own speed and we understand that sometimes it is about dipping your toe in the water first to see if you do actually want to start a business...

So, why not come along just to be around others that think like you and want more out of life, whatever that may be to you.

A BIT ABOUT 'MAKING IT HAPPEN' EVENT

After the success of our first event, we bring to you another night to celebrate your stories and your successes.

The event will consist of inspirational speakers; roof top garden networking; drinks and refreshments; an opportunity to build friendships; ask questions; and leave inspired.