THE Women?s Business Development Agency is running a free, fun and informal four-day workshop, for women at the Ockment Community Centre Association, Okehampton. Run in partnership with Business Link the workshop is ideal for women who fancy doing something a little bit different, and want to learn how to set up their own business. Marla Nelson, of the WBDA, said: ?Participants will be given all the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to generate and develop their own business ideas. ?Even if working for yourself is the last thing on your mind, motivational and business skills training will help boost your promotion prospects, or help you get that job you really want. ?It doesn?t even matter what skills or qualifications you may or may not have ? the WBDA will show you how to get your idea off the ground and give you the confidence and motivation to make your next move.? The free workshop starts on November 1 from 10am until 2.30pm and financial assistance is available to cover travel costs and dependency care costs. The four days are spread over November 1-2 and November 8-9. Workshops concentrate on building confidence, learning new life skills, managing stress levels and how to start putting a business plan together. Marla added: ?Women attending will learn how to make a business idea into a marketable business, and how to develop their own viable business plan. ?Starting up your own business isn?t as difficult as you might think. Whether you already have a business idea but lack the skills and know-how to progress it, or you?ve never even considered working for yourself but fancy improving your potential and doing something different ? this four-day programme could be just the start you need.? For more details call the WBDAgency on 02476 236 111, or the freephone Business Link Gateway number 0845 600 9966 to book a place.
