Women in Business NI

Heather Carr is our Enterprise Programme Manager at Women in Business, bringing over 8 years of entrepreneurial expertise to the team. With a background in agency advertising, Heather is an enthusiastic advocate for supporting women to fulfil their business dreams, drawing inspiration from the rollercoaster of her own entrepreneurial journey! ☝ Heather's mission is clear: to empower women from all walks of life to create a better future for themselves by starting their own business. What's one thing that Heather wants you to know about Women in Business? “Women in Business also supports those who are not currently in employment through the fully funded Building Futures programme —helping women to turn their passions into profit. We’re running Belfast-based part-time programmes in September if you know someone who could benefit from support on how to make money by turning creative ideas into a small business.” 💭 Express your interest here: https://bityl.co/Qx3E #WomeninBusiness #Network #Community #MakingAnImpact #SocialEnterprise #MeetTheTeam #BuildingFutures

Do you live/ work in Mid Ulster or surrounding areas? Join us at The Elk Complex, Toomebridge to connect with the Women in Business community! 🤝Our Just Connect events offer a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with like-minded people and gain inspiration from our panel discussions. Check out our fantastic guest speaker panel as we hear from Joan Belton of Creagh Concrete, Olga McAteer of McAteer Solutions and Aisling Bremner of Wild & Free! ➡️Don't miss out, book your spot now: https://bityl.co/RJzu

Last month, we visited the latest corporate members to join the Women in Business network, alongside our colleagues at The Centre of Learning. Collette Kelly and Denise Black welcomed the team at Strategic Investment Board, highlighting the wide range of personal and professional development opportunities available to our members. SIB NI champions reform by assisting the government with investment planning and delivery. Did you know that members of Women in Business can avail of a 20% discount on Centre of Learning Programmes? From leadership and management to digital and career skills, find out how your team can benefit today: https://bityl.co/Psw4 #WomenInBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #InvestmentPlanning #CareerSkills #CentreofLearning #TheWiBGroup #MakingAnImpact

Have you ever sat at your desk for hours, unsure of where to start when preparing for a presentation? Sometimes, you just need to get out of your own way, put in the practice, and focus on what your audience needs to hear from you. You can learn how to do this through The Centre of Learning with Camilla Long, of Bespoke Communications this October. Gain the tools, techniques, and practical takeaways you need to present with power and impact. Here's what you can expect from the day 📍 Thursday 10th October 10.00am – 4.30pm | Pinsent Masons, Belfast. Find out more: https://bityl.co/QCBM #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #Communication #ProfessionalDevelopment #CentreofLearning #TheWiBGroup #MakingAnImpact

'It is incumbent on Northern Ireland’s political and civic leaders to unite in one voice against hate and division, ensuring communities and businesses are protected, while reinforcing the message that racism cannot and will not be tolerated.' - Statement issued on behalf of The WiB Group re: Belfast anti-immigration protests. #TheWiBGroup | Women in Business NI, Diversity Mark, Timely Careers and The Centre of Learning.

In The Irish News today, our Managing Director, Lorraine Acheson highlights the untapped potential of women's enterprise in the UK, highlighting a possible £250 billion boost to the economy if women had equal opportunities to start and grow businesses. Emphasising the need for inclusive funding, access to care and dedicated support for female entrepreneurs, Lorraine is Co-Chair of the Women’s Enterprise Policy Group; a UK-wide network forged by women entrepreneurs, academics and gender informed business support organisations all of whom are committed to accelerating women-led start-ups from genesis to growth. Lorraine says: "Co-creating a path forward for women’s enterprise to flourish is fundamental to the Group, and after joining the network as co-chair, I very much look forward to helping push forward this agenda from the front."  You can read more from Lorraine here: https://bityl.co/RQf2 #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #EconomicGrowth #UKBusiness #EqualOpportunities #InclusiveFunding #MakingAnImpact #TheWiBGroup

📝 We want your feedback! Help shape the future of Women in Business by completing our quick 2024 member survey. Whether you're a current Individual, Corporate, or part of the Young Women's Network, your input is invaluable in helping us improve our services. The survey has just 5 questions and takes only a few minutes. Share your thoughts by Friday 30th August: https://lnkd.in/eQtbjSic 👈 🐇 As a thank you, you could win an overnight stay (Mon - Fri) in a snug guestroom for 2 at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat. The prize also includes bed and breakfast, spa access, a 3-course meal for 2 and a complimentary rasul treatment. A big thank you also goes out to the team at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat for sponsoring this fabulous getaway prize! #WomenInBusiness #MemberSurvey #Feedback #Community

👇 Here's Marguarita McNally, our Senior Marketing Executive who has been part of the Women in Business team since 2020. Marguarita’s the person behind our social media, website (except when it decides to crash), and the mammoth marketing for our Conference & Awards. She’s also your go-to contact for member profiles, news, and if you’re feeling adventurous, our member blogs. And yes, she also creates our meet the team posts - so she’s officially out of awkward things to write about herself! 💬 What's one thing that she wants you to know about Women in Business? "That it's a not-for-profit organisation, each person's membership fee goes back into the running of our events and programmes - lending a supportive hand to another woman’s career. So if you don't manage to make an event some month, you're still playing your part to help create a more inclusive economy." Find out more about us: https://bityl.co/RD1x #WomeninBusiness #Network #Community #NotForProfit #Charity #MakingAnImpact

In 2022, there were over 160,000 cyber security job listings in the UK. The talent shortage can be addressed by tapping into a vast pool of untapped potential - women. By actively recruiting and promoting women, organisations can cultivate future cyber security leaders and managers. 👩💻 Women in Cyber Security, along with their allies, can break stereotypes and drive change. Workplaces need to adopt strategies that promote diversity, leverage unique skills and shape a more inclusive industry. In this week's member blog, Dakota Murphey explores how Women Leaders Can Smash Cyber Security Stereotypes in proactive and meaningful ways. Read now and share your thoughts in the comments below: https://bityl.co/RKwV 👇 #WomenInTech #CyberSecurity #DiversityInTech #Inclusion #WomenLeaders #TheWiBGroup #MakingAnImpact

Did you know that we welcome members from the healthcare industry to join the Women in Business network? 👩⚕️ Eakin Healthcare is the latest company to join us under Corporate Membership. Founded in 1973 by pharmacist Tom George Eakin, Eakin Healthcare began with the development of a solution for irritated skin caused by leaking urostomy pouches. After perfecting the formula, the eakin Cohesive® seal was introduced. Today, the company improves lives by manufacturing and supplying products for Ostomy & Wound, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies. Together, we'll support the personal and professional development of the Eakin team and their careers. Find out more: https://bityl.co/PkUX #WomenInBusiness #Network #ProfessionalDevelopment #Healthcare #MakingAnImpact