Martina gets Inspired at the Women’s Business & Enterprise Conference 2013

WBE logoI had a very interesting and inspirational day out yesterday at the WBE Conference, hosted by Kaye Adams (@Kayeadams) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. Asides from meeting some very inspirational women, including Madi Sharma (@madisharma1).

Some little snippets I noted down to share;
• Only 18% of Scottish SMEs are female led
• If women business ownership rates equalled those of men, it would equate to a 5.3% growth in the size of the Scottish economy!

Some inspirational quotes:
• “Decide what you want to do and stick to it……until you change your mind”
• “Women are like T bags, they only know their strength when they are dipped in hot water”
• “Don’t ask permission but seek forgiveness later”

  • Get involved and help CITB spend their budget

    Get involved and help CITB spend their budget

    CITB has a new budget simulator which enables levy payers to suggest how their budget should be spent. Get involved here citb.budgetsimulator.com 

    Read more ->

  • It seems we are all rubbish at predicting change…

    It seems we are all rubbish at predicting change…

    “Human beings are works in progress, who constantly assume they’re finished” If you get a minute check out Dan Gilbert talking about Future Self –…

    Read more ->

  • Esteem NVQ5 Candidates are visited by CITBNI Mobile Training Unit

    Esteem NVQ5 Candidates are visited by CITBNI Mobile Training Unit

    CITBNI have an innovative way of supporting their companies with key skills training. They offer a wide range of short courses from their Mobile Training…

    Read more ->

  • CSCS Green Card Changes from 1 July 2014

    CSCS Green Card Changes from 1 July 2014

    From 1st July 2014 the green Construction Site Operative (CSO) card will no longer be issued. A new Labourers’ Green Card will replace the CSO…

    Read more ->

  • Esteem Club 5 – Spaces Still Available!

    Esteem Club 5 – Spaces Still Available!

    Read more ->

  • Esteem Launches Innovative Pilot NVQ5 Business Improvement Programmes in Northern Ireland

    Esteem Launches Innovative Pilot NVQ5 Business Improvement Programmes in Northern Ireland

    Trudy was thrilled to get 2 new Pilot Group Programmes off the ground with 24 delegates in Northern Ireland this month.  In partnership with the…

    Read more ->