Training & Support
Train 2000 provides free business advice and support for women setting up in business, including one-to-one business advice and business planning courses.
Train 2000's courses are free and supported by travel and childcare/carer expenses. Contact us to find out more information and course dates.
Business Advice
Whether you are a woman who is thinking of becoming self employed or starting a company or if you are already in business and would appreciate some help and support, a member of our team of Enterprise Enablers will be happy to sit down with you to talk about your business in a one to one session and offer you advice and guidance.
You can meet with an Enterprise Enabler at our offices in Liverpool City Centre or at various other locations including:
- Liverpool City Centre
- North Liverpool
- South Liverpool
- Kirkby
- Huyton
- Halewood
- Southport
- Manchester
- Stockport
To arrange an appointment, contact Sabah or Joanne at Train 2000 on 0151 236 6601/0800 587 0383 or email info@train2000.org.uk.
Business Training
We offer free business training courses and workshops for women. Contact us to find out more information and course dates.
Business Planning
This course is for women considering starting a business. Sessions spread over 4 days or 5 evenings will help you to understand the key elements of planning for your business and give you the tools to write your own business plan.
Basic Bookkeeping Skills
This lively and interactive session improves and enhances your book keeping skills. This practical half day workshop will introduce you to some simple techniques and systems to help you record your income and expenditure.
How to Maximise Public Relations (PR) for your Business
A practical approach to using PR for the benefit of your business, this half day workshop is facilitated by a freelance journalist with over 20 years experience in the industry.
Tax & National Insurance
An introduction to tax and National Insurance for the self employed person. Delivered by a member of HM Revenue and Customs Business Support Team, you will find out what you need to do to keep on top of your tax liabilities.
Website Awareness & Trading on the Internet
Gain an understanding of the e-marketing/e-commerce and find out how the Internet can support your business.
Relationship Management and Networking
For women wanting to gain a full understanding of how making new contacts and building up business relationships (networking) can be of value to your business.
Marketing
Discover a variety of marketing techniques and learn how to promote your business on a limited budget. Learn how to take advantage of the many free online marketing resources available to you on the Internet.
Develop your Business Skills (Manchester only)
This 1 day course helps women who have just started their business to understand the basics of Book keeping, Tax & National Insurance, Sales & Marketing and Websites.
Thinking About Business?
Be Enterprising
If you are looking for a new start or are thinking about being your own boss this course is for you. For adults from across Merseyside aged 19 or over who are not currently working.
- Personal Development
- If you'd like help with taking control of your life then why not book onto this 2 day personal development programme, where you will build your confidence and improve your self-esteem. This course will help you to identify your skills and qualities and decide exactly where your future lies.
- Business Planning
- Thinking of working for yourself? This business course takes place over 4 days or 5 evenings and will help you to research and write your own business plan.
If you are interested in joining any of our workshops contact Sabah or Joanne at Train 2000 on 0151 236 6601/0800 587 0383 or email info@train2000.org.uk.
Train 2000 Business Directory
Use our web site to find information and details of businesses owned by women. If you are a woman in business, you can get a free listing and link to your website on the Train 2000 Business Directory.
Personal Development
Women's Circles
Women's circles bring together groups of no more than 12 women, to support each other by learning from each other's experiences to inspire, explore and achieve.
Lin from Train 2000 will facilitate the first 12 meetings of your circle, by which time you will be able to work as a group to continue your journeys of self discovery.
If you would like to start a circle in the Liverpool area, contact Lin on 0151 236 6601 or 0800 587 03 or email lin@train2000.org.uk
Local Women's Business Networks
We run regular "Introduction to Networking Events" at Train 2000 and invite women to join us when they start their business, helping them to practice and build their networking skills. Advice and information about the local women's business networks is available.
If you are interested in joining any of our workshops contact Sabah or Joanne at Train 2000 on 0151 236 6601/0800 587 03 or email info@train2000.org.uk
