Enterprise in Heels

“A third of the female population would start a business if it weren’t for the fear of failure”

(Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, 2003)

We want to change this!

Enterprise in Heels has been designed to give the ladies of Lancaster University the confidence and basic tools for self-employment.

The events in Michaelmas and Lent term were huge successes, here’s what the students said about them:

“Fantastic and inspirational”

“Excellent program… It really did boost my confidence and optimism as I pursue career opportunities”

 As well as the main event, students were given opportunities to meet and talk with various entrepreneurs, namely at the Pink Shoe Club enterprise debate in Parliament, and also at LUMS. Read more about their experiences here.

Read on for Lent term’s events…

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Speed Networking

Wednesday Week 18, 6-8pm, NEW VENUE: Conference Centre MR1

This event will see some of the region’s top female entrepreneurs ready and willing to answer any of your questions about how they got started. You will be put into a small group with other students and get an allotted amount of time to speak to each entrepreneur, so have your questions ready!

There will be entrepreneurs from a huge range of sectors and industries, so even if you don’t want to start a business this event will be great for future career planning.

 Here are the attendees so far…

  • Barbara Shepherd of Barbara Shepherd Associates, a consultancy business that specialises in the garment textile industry
  • Sandy Lindsay of Tangerine PR, a Manchester based PR and events management agency
  • Carolyn Uphill, entrepreneur and business mentor, formerly Managing Director of her own business, Abraclean Ltd.
  • Lyn Siddle of Portland Hall Spa
  • Nikki Hesford, Lancaster Alumnus and founder of Miss Fit UK
  • Holly Wood, Director of My Networking PA
  • Catherine West-McGrath, founder of Qd Solutions
  • Stephanie Davies, Creative Director of Laughology
  • Helen Child, Chief Executive of G-T-P Group Ltd.
  • Liz Clarke, Director of Bikeright! and Winner of Nortwest Business of the Year 2009
  • Jo Somerset, Director of Infrastruct consultancy and training

More attendees TBA

This event is not to be missed!

To book a place, email Lizzie.