East Sussex & Kent
Her Biz - Women’s Start Up Programme
The popular Her Biz programme helps aspiring female entrepreneurs to set up their own business. As well as gaining the tools, knowledge and confidence to start your business venture, the free women's start-up programme offers a £500 prize to put towards start-up costs in an optional business plan competition.
Delivered in partnership with NatWest, the course is designed to help women with great business ideas achieve their business goals.
The programme will help you to:
Explore and clarify your business idea
Research your target market and understand your competitors
Understand the numbers, create projections and explore funding options
Develop your business model and kick-start your business plan
Start shaping your marketing strategy incl. online and social media presence
Set your business goals
Overview of business types, tax and insurance
Tools to help with taking the next step
Gain peer support from like-minded people
The programme also includes a 1-2-1 session with a Start-Up Coach to refine your individual plan.
Our virtual, group start-up workshops include a one-to-one follow up session so we can continue to support you on your business venture.
Who we’ve helped
Owner of organic, vegan cake company, Cloud Pixie Cakes, wins £500 to jumpstart her business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops.
Owner of NK Calligraphy wins £500 to jumpstart her business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops.
Owner of Adaptive Motorhome Hire wins £500 to jumpstart her business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops.
Owner of Olmo Nutrition, Tibby King-Smith, wins £500 to jumpstart her business which offers a range of nutritional services for individuals and businesses through the NatWest funded Her Biz business programme
Melinda Adams, Founder of We Click CIC and Director of Incredible Thinks Ltd, wins £500 to jumpstart her businesses which aims to support people facing difficulties in life through the NatWest funded Her Biz business programme
Owner of sustainable, sensitive skincare brand, Erema Botanics, wins £500 to jumpstart her business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops.
Owner of Unstoppable Girls, Sarah Gaunt, wins £500 to jumpstart her business which aims to support and inspire females with ADHD through the NatWest funded Her Biz business programme
Bespoke handmade rug designer and winner of the March Her Biz business plan competition, Claire Baines aims to create unique one-of-a-kind rugs, crafted with love and care from her studio in Kent.
With a passion for her home country’s delicacy, Lena Tykhonova aims to showcase Ukrainian culture through the diversity of its delicious food to those in the Hythe, Folkestone, and surrounding areas with her start-up business ‘Flavours of Ukraine’.
Owner of organic skincare brand Eden Grace Organics wins £500 to jumpstart business from the NatWest funded Her Biz Start Up Business workshops
Owner of up-and-coming ethical clothing company Terrakah Jazzmin Kelly won £500 towards start up costs for her business through the NatWest funded Her Biz Women’s Start Up Business workshop programme.
Helping to build confidence, ability and improve fitness, Elisha aims to give a unique and progressive approach to coaching with SureStride, her equestrian rider-based tuition programme.
Breathing new life into your wardrobe: owner of The Revival Consignment Boutique Jackie Hitchins wins £500 to launch through Her Biz programme
Healthy food, healthy life: owner of nutritious food outlet Oatmeals Kizzy Barton wins £500 to launch from the Her Biz programme
Hooked on knitting: owner of specialist knitting store ‘Flock’ Harriet Couchman wins £500 to launch after winning Her Biz business plan competition
Chloe and Bethany won £500 towards their start up costs for Secret Host by taking part in the Her Biz programme for aspiring female entrepreneurs in East Sussex and Kent, and then submitting their winning business plan.