Enterprise in Place: Lanarkshire
Are you a woman or non-binary aged 18-30 in Lanarkshire with an enterprise or micro-business idea you want to explore?
We know that young women and non-binary people are underrepresented in enterprise. We also know there are many women and non-binary people out there who – with the right support – would thrive whilst following their own ambitions.
We’ve got some funding to deliver a free and flexible business support programme with EK Collective on developing an enterprise or micro-business, for Lanarkshire-based women and non-binary people aged 18-30 who have an idea to explore.
We understand that starting and growing an enterprise can be tough and lonely. This support will be designed to help you connect with others, and to give you the support you need to move forward.
Meet your Community Connectors
At the centre of the programme is your Community Connector, who will support and connect you with a network of amazing women. Meet Fiona from EK Collective.
Click here to register, and Fiona will be in touch.
Check out the full programme of support below.
Once you’ve registered, our team will share details to book onto the free sessions.
Click here to view the programme in your browser or download.
Is the programme for me?
This programme is for women and non-binary people aged 18-30 with an enterprise idea…
- You might not have started but are curious about what it would involve
- You might have some ideas that you’ve started planning or testing
- You might have started up and want help getting to the next stage
- You are interested in connecting and learning from other women who are developing their own enterprise or micro businesses
How will the programme help me?
The goal of the programme is to help you in the following ways:
- Build confidence
- Gain practical business knowledge
- Create an action plan for the next steps for growing or starting an enterprise or micro business
- Develop a strong peer network
- Bring you into the wider ecosystem of business support available in your community
What will the programme cover?
We will design the programme to meet your needs, but it will have several key elements:
- 1:1’s with your Community Connector (Fiona)
- Mentoring, signposting and help connecting with people from EK Collective and beyond that will be supportive and helpful in your journey
- Peer support meet-ups
- A programme of enterprise-focused workshops and events from February – March
- A weekend away in March in the outdoors for those who would like to attend
- Support engaging with national and local business support opportunities
Click to register, and Fiona will be in touch.
Support will be delivered in partnership with The Melting Pot, Elevator UK, Firstport, and Connected Hubs Scotland, and is funded by The Ecosystem Pathways Fund.