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Reflections and plans…. It’s been quite a few months at JS Learning Towers (ah hem, a summer house at the bottom of a garden) and we’re proud to share our reflections, learnings, and plans! ⭐️ Following a very quiet Q4, Q1 picked up nicely! We’ve worked with some fantastic hotels, including DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole & DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington. ⭐️ We’ve also been proud to kick off a partnership with BEE Change Ltd to build a pretty awesome Business Change workshop (keep eyes peeled for more, coming soon!). ⭐️ We’ve also partnered closely with Sarah Elliott to design some awesome workshops for some top clients But what have we learned…? 🪞 Things take time as priorities change 🪞 Some people simply don’t reply, even when they’ve requested a proposal. And that’s ok because life is busy (although we would appreciate a quick note to confirm where you’re at!) 🪞 Trust our talent. We know where our strengths lie, and we only play in those spaces. So, if we tell you we can do something, we absolutely can smash it out the park 🏏 As for Q2….: 🎉 We began our journey toward accreditation as a business to offer coaching (follow us now for pro-bono coaching offers!) 🎉 We began our journey on the NatWest Accelerator Programme, so you can be damn sure we’re going to grow even more in Q2/3! 🎉 We’re in talks with a few new potential clients which will bring some really exciting developments to life (🤞) Bring on Q2! #PowerUp #DevelopmentReimagined #Hospitality #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney #SmallBusiness #LearningAndDevelopment #GuestExperience

🚨Don’t scroll past this post🚨 If your a business looking to accelerate come along and join our free NatWest Business 6 month accelerator program that is starting in September. We focus on the areas that we know work when accelerating: 🟣 Funding - Getting investment ready and understanding your revenue streams. 🟣 Sales - Creating your sales process, Marketing (Attract), Custoner journey (Retain), cold outreach (Porspecting), Brand and crucially converting customers. 🟣 Leadership -Growing your team, improving your team, managing the team, creating the right environment for your team, HR support that sits behind having a team. 🟣 Belonging - We have a huge community at the University of Warwick and other key contacts through the Warwick Innovation District offering. Plus we have a community in excess of thousand people to network and skill exchange. Extras for Being part of Warwick: 🟢 Support with WMG Business 🟢 Connections within the academia parts of the Univeristy and access to the library. 🟢 New Podcast facility joining the cohort can use. 🟢 Wellbeing Park run or walk the last Thursday of the month. 🟢 Access to mentor skills exchange through https://lnkd.in/enxnaJY3 🟢Connected to other programs and incubators using the hub and other events available. I know through conversations and message exchanges there are still people in my connections and followings that haven’t applied yet so can I ask that you stop and do so by applying an application today in the link below and select the Univeristy of Warwick or clean transport as your hub location. Link in comments to apply. David Plumb Pam Sheemar CCIB J.P Richard Hill Alyson Poulson James Black Darren Pirie #TakeActionNow #DontDelay #ItsFree

I'm ecstatic to announce that I've been selected to participate in the prestigious UBS Project Female Founder 2024 accelerator! As the host of Her Money Moves, the Founder of Dream Big Ventures LLC and the Dreaming Bigger platform. I am honored to represent Houston & Texas amongst this amazing cohort of women founders from around the globe hailing from the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Australia and many more. Project Female Founder stands as a beacon for accelerating the success of female founders worldwide, and I am immensely grateful to be part of such a transformative initiative. This year-long program, conducted in collaboration with Fortuna Funding LLC and the Coralus community, is meticulously crafted to offer comprehensive investor readiness training and foster a global support network, propelling us towards our entrepreneurial aspirations. The program emerged from the recognition that women entrepreneurs face significant barriers in securing capital to grow and scale our businesses. This initiative is a testament to UBS’s commitment to changing the narrative and opening doors for women in business. I’m deeply grateful to M. Ann Page, CPWA® CIMA® CRPC® CEPA®, Sandra Marquez Ago, CFP®, CEPA®, and Crystal Maxwell, CFP®, CIMA® for their pivotal roles and steadfast support in nominating me and my company for this incredible opportunity. With boundless enthusiasm for the journey ahead, I’m thrilled about the connections we’ll make, the insights we’ll gain, and the transformative impact we’re set to achieve. Click the link below to delve deeper into the empowering UBS Project Female Founders initiative. https://lnkd.in/gNHftM-m #DreamBig #DreamBigger #DreamingBigger #DreamBigVentures #HerMoneyMoves #MoneyMovers #UBS #Accelerator #Fortuna #Coralus #ProjectFemaleFounder #UBSFemaleFounder #LatinaFounder #WomenEntrepreneurs

Excited to share the transformative power of joining an accelerator program! 🌟 Are you an entrepreneur feeling the weight of loneliness in your journey? Consider this: joining an accelerator program isn't just about business growth—it's about building a thriving community that supports you every step of the way. Here's why: Shared Experience: Surround yourself with peers who understand the challenges you face. Together, you'll navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, fostering camaraderie and support. Networking Opportunities: Accelerators open doors to invaluable networks of mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs. These connections not only expand your business reach but also enrich your personal network. Collaborative Environment: Embrace a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Engage with like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about innovation and success as you are. Structured Support: Benefit from workshops, group meetings, and peer-to-peer learning sessions tailored to accelerate your growth. Lean on your community for advice, feedback, and encouragement. Accountability Partnerships: Pair up with fellow participants to hold each other accountable. Together, you'll celebrate wins, overcome challenges, and stay motivated on your Ready to elevate your entrepreneurial journey? Let's connect and explore the possibilities together! #Entrepreneurship #AcceleratorProgram #CommunitySupport 🚀🌟

I’m sitting at my desk thinking I need to write a post about promoting our application window and what shall I Write before I realised I can’t put it better than our one and only Debbie Lewis .. so let’s just re-share her post after all sharing is caring 😉 So please read her post below for all reasons to apply and should you want to know more or attend one of our open days to see for yourself then please reach out 💪🏼🙌 #miltonkeynesbusinesses #northantsbusinesses #Bedfordshirebusinesses #natwest #accelerator

Its been a couple or weeks or more since I did a wee video ramble, so to kick off the week I wanted to do a little gratitude post. Friday was Ignition Day at the RBS Accelerator in Glasgow, and what a great start it was. I met some amazing people and bumped into a few familiar faces. It was great to speak with fellow business owners, some of whom are at similar stages to me, some are a few steps ahead and others are right at the start of their journey. I find it tough to carve out time to work on my business. Some weeks it's just head down until I get to the end of the week and then I go again the next week. I am sure other business owners at my stage are in similar shoes. Being part of the accelerator will force me to take the time to really think about what it is that I want to achieve and how best to do it. I have already got a bit more clarity on my vision and I am really excited to do the work to turn it into a reality. Look forward to sharing more updates over the coming weeks, but for now I am just thankful that I have the opportunity to try and build the business that I want. What are you grateful for today? I would love to hear in the comments. Have a GREAT week everyone. #gratitude #sme #growth #innovation

Last chance to apply this year! 📆 Apply before Wednesday 17th April. Take a look what Jordan had to say about receiving the fund below: "The Santander Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) helped me realise my potential and for me to see in me what others did not. I would like to thank Careers and Employability and Santander Universities for the advantage they have given me; assisting my dreams to become a reality by helping me to buy equipment for my future business which I may not have been able to purchase myself without this funding." 💡If you have a start-up business idea and need to get it off the ground, would £1,000 help you get started? ✔️ Interested? UK Undergraduates, Postgraduates and graduates of University of Chester can apply now on CareerHub. To find out more about SEF, whether you are eligible, and how to apply, click here - https://lnkd.in/ePpppdBP #VentureProgramme #SantanderUniUK @SantanderUKNews #chestercareers

I am excited to share that out of 3000+ participants from 12 countries, I was among the few selected to complete the 12-week Santander X Explorer pre-incubation program. This intensive experience included 96 hours of rigorous training, covering essential entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in line with Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Here's a snapshot of the key training we received each week: Week 1: Time management, team dynamics, and ethics. Week 2: Identifying problems and understanding target personas. Week 3: Crafting a compelling value proposition. Weeks 4-5: Establishing hypotheses and designing experiments. Weeks 6-7: Constructing and testing a minimum viable product (MVP). Weeks 8-9: Building landing pages and validating hypotheses. Week 10: Developing a robust business model. Week 11: Navigating pricing strategies, finance, and funding. Week 12: Learning the art of storytelling and pitching. Link: https://lnkd.in/ejUWR64k This program has been an incredible learning journey, a big shout out to all the co-participants and the Santander organising team!

This March is #BCorp month and we are joining our fellow B-Corps to fly the flag with this article by Laura Grenier. Laura played a key part in us gaining our status back in 2016 - did you know we were one of the first B-Corps in the UK? Read the full article to find out what it means to us to be a B-Corp and what we learned on our journey to become one. As we prepare for re-certification, we’re excited for what’s to come and lessons we are yet to learn. Full article in the comments. #BCorpMonth #Impactinvesting #ReinventingBusiness B Lab UK

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