Empowering Epping Forest Female Entrepreneur Programme
We have partnered with Deyton Bell to provide another year of free support to female residents who wish to start or have started their own business in the past 3 years.
This fully funded initiative is designed specifically for women in the Epping Forest district and offers tailored business support over 9 months, combining workshops, mentoring, and peer learning in a way that fits around your life.
What the programme offers
Free business workshops
Designed to be practical and flexible, workshops are delivered both in-person and online. Topics include:
- Developing your business idea
- Building confidence and overcoming mindset barriers
- Writing a business plan that works
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Branding and content writing
- Using digital tools for productivity
- Running a business from home
Free business workshops
You’ll receive individual guidance from experienced business advisors and subject experts. Gain help and advice on finance, social media, recruitment, strategy and more.
Support that fits around you
Support is offered as and when you require, making it easier for you to access support.
A supportive community of women entrepreneurs
Joining the programme will give you access to a welcoming network of like-minded women, learning and growing together.
Learn vital skills
So far, the programme has helped women build confidence, launch businesses, and even create new jobs. Over 400 hours of support have already been delivered, with more to come.
The Empowering Epping Forest programme was an amazing opportunity to learn vital skills in entrepreneurship from incredible mentors. I was able to apply this learning in so many practical ways.
Lisa, participant
Such a useful and empowering programme. I’ve learnt that it is possible for me to run a business with my pottery experience.
Laura, participant
Giving local women confidence and tools
Cllr Holly Whitbread, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Economic Development said:
We’re incredibly proud to support the Empowering Epping Forest Female Entrepreneur Programme for another year. This initiative is about more than just business — it’s about giving local women the confidence, tools, and community they need to thrive on their own terms.
Whether you’re starting with just an idea or already running a small business, this programme is here to help you grow. We want every woman in our district to know that her ambitions are valid, and she doesn’t have to pursue them alone.
Register now
For more information and to register your interest visit the Empowering Epping Forest Female Entrepreneurs website
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