The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Online support for women in business
A programme which supports women in business is providing online focus and motivation during the coronavirus crisis, with a packed programme of talks, debates and support.
Women’s Business Station has shifted its emphasis from face-to-face training, networking and support to a digital ‘webinar’ platform, with a daily programme of sessions hosted by local experts.
The social enterprise has also created a coronavirus support group on social media.
In just a few days almost 100 women have taken part in the webinars, which run on Zoom.
Women’s Business Station exists to support women on their business journey, empowering them to reach their goals.
The social enterprise has an ambitious 10-year plan to be positioned in five towns or cities across Scotland, aiming to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of 10,000 women in Scotland by 2030.
Each day, two sessions are being held online, during 10am, midday or 2pm slots.
Topics range from health and wellbeing, with fitness or mental health demos and discussions, to business resilience and continuity sessions on everything from cash flow and marketing to sales.
Angie de Vos, chief executive of Women’s Business Station, said: “There’s no doubt that this is an anxious time for us all and as we adapt to a new way of working, we decided to focus on what we can do, rather than what we can’t.
“Women’s Business Station does more than ‘business’ – yes, it’s about business but within a greater context of community and connection.
“We want to continue supporting women in achieving the goals and objectives they were working on before life changed, to continue providing professional advice and guidance, while connecting and building positivity in a way that boosts their health and wellbeing.
“By running these sessions each day, we can continue to achieve our goal in empowering these women on their business journey.”
The sessions run on Zoom, from Monday to Friday.
To sign up, and for more information, visit www. businessstation.co.uk