The FreelanceHER 100 programme is an award-winning fully funded training accelerator for women by women, working to launch and grow sustainable businesses across Greater Manchester.

Launched in November 2020, FreelanceHER 100 was aimed at supporting women who had lost their jobs during the pandemic and helping them succeed during challenging times.

It provided them with the skills, confidence and self-belief to pursue their ambitions as a freelancer or start-up business.

Following two successful cohorts, where the most recent found that 100% of the participants felt the programme had a positive impact on their businesses, we’re launching the next phase of this ground-breaking programme.

We empower women to be strong leaders, to create powerful enterprises and to influence and shape the world through their companies, using collaboration, community, and innovation.

Delivered online, this 4-week programme is an exciting, easy-to-access and flexible opportunity for anyone from Greater Manchester who self-identifies as a woman and/or non-binary to learn the ropes of starting their own enterprise.

Participants will benefit from:

-          A fully funded opportunity to learn, collaborate and unlock new ways of working

-          A low-commitment, high-impact programme structure for those with existing 9 – 5 responsibilities

-          Expert support from inspirational women entrepreneurs 

-          A bespoke support programme of virtual workshops and networking

-          Direct access to an inclusive community of like-minded women

• -          Aged 16+
• -          Self -identify as a woman and/or non-binary
• -          Pre-trading, i.e. not yet have an active business
• -          Based in Greater Manchester
• -          Interested in gaining entrepreneurial skills and connecting with like-minded people

   Apply now below!

FreelanceHER100 recruitment is ongoing, with the upcoming cohorts due to start on:
29th October 2024 and 16th January 2025.
Submit your application now by completing the form below and we’ll be in touch.

Did you know that in the last year, women in Salford have become 35% less self-employed?

That means despite a growing population and economy with thousands more businesses being created in the city every year, women in Salford are less likely to become business leaders and shape the future of a diverse and prosperous local economy.

At HOST Salford, we’re on a mission to change that.

We’re bringing a wealth of entrepreneurial expertise to the streets of Salford, creating hands-on, in-person workshops and experiences for local women who want opportunities to:

-          Build their confidence around other like-minded people

-          Learn how they can realise income from the talents they already have

-          Understand what it takes to explore a new business idea and take action to find new customers

-          Overcome barriers to starting their own business

Participants will benefit from:

• -          A fully funded opportunity to learn in a local and accessible environment
• -          High-impact individual sessions with a focus on participant needs
• -          Expert support from inspirational women entrepreneurs 
• -          Direct access to an inclusive community of like-minded women

Participants should be:

• -          Aged 16+
• -          Self -identify as a woman and/or non-binary
• -          Pre-trading, i.e. not yet have an active business
• -          Based in Salford
• -          Interested in gaining entrepreneurial skills and connecting with like-minded people

Upcoming Workshops

Walkden Gateway – Tuesday 5th, November 2024, 10am-4pm
Eccles Gateway – Thursday 7th, November 2024, 10am-4pm
Pendleton Gateway – Tuesday 26th, November 2024, 10am-4pm

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

And you work with women who need a fully funded, bespoke opportunity to develop their enterprise-readiness skills? Do you work with women who need additional support to make workshops accessible, such as childcare, a BSL or other language interpreter? Get in touch, let’s talk.