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A programme for women, by women

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.

FreelanceHER Online

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

Students 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 Greater Manchester
  • -          Interested in gaining entrepreneurial skills and connecting with like-minded people

   Apply now below!

FreelanceHER Salford

Did you know that in the last year, women in Greater Manchester have become 35% less self-employed?
That means despite a growing population and economy with thousands more businesses being created in the region every year, women in Greater Manchester 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 communities across Greater Manchester, 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

Eligability

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 Greater Manchester
  • -          Interested in gaining entrepreneurial skills and connecting with like-minded people


Join one of our fully funded workshops:

Stockport - Venues @ Cornerstone – 21st January 10am – 4pm
Salford – Women With Wings – 11th February 10am – 2pm
Salford - Islington Mill – 12th February 6pm – 8pm
Trafford – Stretford Public Hall – 13th February 10am – 4pm


Lunch and refreshments will be provided for full day sessions.

Are you a community organisation or support provider in Salford?


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.



FreelanceHER Stockport

 

Taking place on Tuesday, 21st January at Venues @
Cornerstone, 10am – 4pm, this full-day introductory session
will cover the essentials of starting a business, including how
to validate your ideas and navigate the early stages of
launching.

Participants will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded women and enjoy a complimentary lunch provided during the session.
Make sure to sign up below.

Upcoming workshops

Women with Wings Workshops

 

Are you ready to unlock your potential and take the first
steps toward launching your own business? Join us for the
Women with Wings Workshops, part of the fully funded
FreelanceHER programme, designed to empower women to
explore the possibilities of entrepreneurship.

📅 Tuesday, 11th February
📅 Tuesday, 18th February
26 Hulton District Centre, Manchester M28 0AU
Make sure to sign up below.



FreelanceHER
Trafford

 

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs in Trafford! Join us for a
FREE full-day workshop designed to help you take the first
steps toward launching your own business.

📅 When?
Tuesday, 13th February
📍 Where?
Stretford Public Hall
⏰ Time
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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