Get practical support to start your own business
From accredited courses to help you develop your business idea and start trading, to practical and fun workshops that will help you succeed, we have support for every stage of your business.
Accredited Training & Courses
We are a registered accredited training provider with One Awards. Through our unique combination of accredited courses, women are able to gain NOCN credits towards Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications including Awards in: Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability, Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development’ (SETPD) and Retail Knowledge.
Choose Your Future
Going To Market
Have A Go At Enterprise
Manage & Make Money At Home
Plan Your Enterprise
Selling Your Service Business
Trade For A Day
Volunteering Level One
Workshops
Basic Bookkeeping & Financial Planning
Blogging For My Business
Creating Videos To Promote Your Business
Creating Visual Content To Attract Customers
Developing Your Brand And Building Your Customer Base
Engaging Customers Through Social Media
Exploring Enterprise: Taking the Next Step
Getting Started With Setting Up A Website
Getting Started With Social Media
Inspiring Enterprise: hear from local entrepreneurs
Introduction To Business Planning
Making Your Business Covid-19 Safe
Marketing Your Business & Writing Content
Networking sessions: Meet like-minded women
Risk Assessing Your Business For Covid-19
Setting Up A Facebook Business Page & Shop
Setting Up An Etsy Shop & Selling My Products
Starting A Business: Legalities To Know About
Using Instagram For Business
What Insurance Do I Need For My Business?
One-to-one Support
We offer one-two-one guidance from our team of local business women. These women provide expertise across a range of areas from planning, finance and insurance to marketing your business.
Clare Talbott-Jones
Business & Risk Management
Hannah Layford
Social Media & Brand Marketing
Janet Cresswell
Business Advisor & Job Search
Trading Opportunities
Pop-up Markets
Gain real-life trading experience at our hosted pop-up markets across the North East.
Virtual Markets
A chance to trade at virtual markets and online events hosted by The Millin Charity.