From: 11 September 2008
To: 11 September 2008
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling
According to the North West Regional Development Agency, female owned enterprises contribute approximately £70 million to the national economy every year
With the right help and support more than 150,000 new businesses could be set up by women in the UK every year. With this in mind Pat Parry owner of P.P.B.A.Ltd – Training and Development created the ‘IF’ (Inspired Females) Business Development Programme. The Programme is held one evening per month at Treetops Formby and focuses on key business fundamentals including marketing, finance, presentation skills, time management, successful selling and finding the ‘Real You’.
Pat Parry is leader of the programme, additional Southport Based Trainers are Tina Porter – Tina Porter Ltd and Val McKie- Valiant Training.
Pat said ‘There are various barriers for women to overcome in the business world and this is reflected in the contrast between the level of male and female enterprise.
‘Women’s attitude to business and their approach to achieving outcomes can vary quite considerably and be different from their male counterparts. This is not to say that one is more effective than the other, it is just different’.
Lisa Horne, owner of Health Paws Ltd, Formby enrolled on the ‘Inspired Females’programme 2007/8 to help develop her business skills after setting up her own company. This year she has been crowned Merseyside’s Entrepreneur of the Year. She said
‘I would definitely recommend the’IF’ Programme; the skills I picked up are invaluable. As a woman it can sometimes be difficult to be heard in a business environment, the programme gives you the confidence to have a voice and lots more’.
‘IF’ is more than a business Development Programme it offers delegates mentoring, support and networking opportunities throughout the 10 months programme.
The 2008/9 ‘IF’ Programme commences 11th. September 2008 – this programme is part funded by Skillworks Funding. If you simply have a vision for a business, or are a business owner ‘IF’ can make a resounding difference to you and your business
For more information contact Pat Parry on 07860 646103 or email patparry@premiumuk.com