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Women entrepreneurs help light the 'spark' in others

North East women are being invited to experience a ‘sparkling’ event aimed at helping them turn their ideas into money-making businesses.

The free Spark Your Potential event is taking place in Sunderland on the afternoon of Wednesday 15th October, coordinated by Spark, the Women’s Enterprise Ambassador Network and Make Your Mark. It will bring successful entrepreneurs and enterprise experts across the region together to encourage women to start their own businesses.

Sessions include an ‘Inspirational Women’ seminar with guest speaker Kim Inglis, local ITV presenter, and Nicky Gott, North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year; and the secrets of PR and marketing in the modern age by Kari Owers of O Communications and Siobhan Bales of the bgroup.

Kari Owers is a local female entrepreneur who runs PR agency, O Communications in Newcastle, and will be sharing her story at the event. She said: “I know from experience how daunting getting that project up and running can seem at first. But once you’ve taken the plunge and enlist the support available to you, it’s an empowering and life-changing experience. The Spark Your Potential Personal Venture Workshop for Women will help you to shake off any inhibitions, talk to people who have already made the leap and get some practical tips and tools to help you achieve the success you’re dreaming of.”

Emma Thorn from Spark, the Women’s Enterprise Ambassador Network coordinating the event said: “The North East is already home to many successful female entrepreneurs - just look to your local high street for inspiration. The workout will energise and inspire more women to go out and grab opportunities whilst also connecting them to like-minded others to make their dreams become a reality.”

The Spark Your Potential event will be held at the Sunderland’s National Glass Centre. To register please log onto www.sparkambassadors.org.uk and follow the registration process.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .