Helping hand for women entrepreneurs
Female entrepreneurs are being given a helping hand to upscale their business with the launch of an online event to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The free event on Wednesday, March 3, is being hosted by Business Gateway Edinburgh as it launches its fifth Women in Business (WIB) growth programme.
The event is set to feature a host of speakers, including the co-founder of Social Bite, Alice Thompson, who is embarking on a new venture as a coach and mentor. Entrepreneur Kristen Hunter, the founder of Whisky Frames who appeared on Dragons’ den with her husband Ross, will be sharing her story which includes launching her new company, Barrelsmiths, during the first lockdown.
During the event attendees will have the chance to network in breakout rooms.
The six-week programme focuses on growth and financial planning to help women in business build a sustainable and scaleable business model and provides practical support in areas including funding, productivity and leadership.
International Women’s Day, which is officially on March 8, started in 1911 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
Thompson said: “Being invited by Business Gateway Edinburgh to speak at this year’s International Women’s Day event is a real honour.
"I’m looking forward to sharing the story of my career, including the highs and lows and my plans for the future, which includes mentoring and coaching growth businesses, an area I’m very passionate about.”