Women Can Roadshow offers skills and support for entrepreneurs
For all details, go here.
The event targets women residing in the area who are either looking to start their own business or are in the early stages of doing so.
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I am heartbroken I am giving up my TikTok viral spot, says Ron's Quality Snax
The event will cover the unique challenges women face in the business world.
It will also help attendees understand their existing strengths and equip them with strategies to boost their confidence, overcome barriers, and move forward with purpose.
The roadshow is designed to be more than just a business seminar, offering founder stories, hands-on sessions on finance and marketing, and networking insights.
Attendees will leave with a personalised playbook, intended to help them navigate their future business endeavours.
The event also includes lunch.
Organisers have made it clear that an existing business idea is not mandatory for participation.
The event is committed to nurturing budding entrepreneurs and helping them identify their place in the world of business.
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