Attendees included Liz Clarke, winner of the Northwest Business Woman of the Year award 2009 and founder of Manchester based social enterprise ‘Bikeright!’, Carolyn Uphill, business mentor and entrepreneur and Nikki Hesford, Lancaster Alumnus and owner of Miss Fit UK, a lingerie and clothing brand for larger chested ladies.

Both the students and the entrepeneurs thoroughly enjoyed the fast-paced event, so much so that we’re already organising the next event (so don’t worry if you missed this one!)

The next event will take place in the Summer term, check the ‘Enterprise in Heels’ event page for more details.

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40 female students came together with succesful regional entrepreneurs for an afternoon of inspiration and fun last Wednesday.

The aim of the event was to teach female students the best way to network and to give them some practical tips to take away with them.

L to R: Rachel Haslam, Catherine Eve, Lizzie Whatley and Maureen Fearon

The afternoon was kicked off with a presentation by Catherine, who explained that although there may be many barriers to networking, especially for females, the benefits of making new relationships in this way are many. Rachel then taught the students some fun ways to raise self-confidence, and encouraged us to do something every day that scared us!

Pushing comfort zones… with balloons!

Maureen finished off the afternoon by making sure we understood there’s no such thing as “can’t”!

The next event will be Speed Networking on Wednesday 3rd March. Places are quickly filling up, to book yours email Lizzie now to avoid disappointment!

It was a big success, and spaces are rapidly running out for the event on Wednesday Week 6. If you’re still interested in attending, book your place now to avoid disappointment!

We’ll be holding another stall on Monday 22nd February and we’ll be giving away some yummy treats. Come down and see us!

For more information about Enterprise in Heels, click here.

It will also be great for future career planning, because there will be entrepreneurs from a huge variety of sectors who can advise on how to get a career in different industries.

An up to date attendees list has just been posted, including the winner of the Northwest Business of the Year 2009 award. Check it out!

Interested? Check out the Enterprise in Heels event page.

 LUYES are running the red paperclip challenge and are hoping to emulate his success.  If you would like to get involved visit the LUYES website for more information.

• Rick Casson with his patented cardboard furniture designs.
• Adam Dadswell – close up magician
• Patrick Durkin with his idea for mens jewellery and accessories
• Max Mealing, Alex Mealing, Sascha Knabe, Felix Buchbinder, Eric Maina (one of the largest groups ever to go before the Panel) with their idea of a service to help international students on their arrival to Lancaster University.

Each student had been coached on how to present by Keith Royales, a business man and Lancaster alumnus. This was the first Dragons Den at which there were no powerpoint presentations and all who attended agreed it was the best Panel they had seen.

We cannot say who got what from the Panel but we can say that the Panel awarded the highest amount of money it has ever awarded to a student.

All in all a success.

Following the success of the premiere event, opportunities flooded in for attendees. They were invited to Parliament to take part in an Enterprise debate, and to the Lakeland Suite of LUMS for an audience with Rúna Bouius, international entrepreneur.

Read more about the students’ experiences here.