5x50 challenge - go TeamSWIB!
To support our Charity of the Year (the Women's Support Project), a group of SWIB members has entered the 5x50 challenge.
Consultation on support for women's enterprise
Launched at the Women's Business and Enterprise Conference in Glasgow on 9th May, the draft Framework and Action Plan for Women's Enterprise is now open for contributions.
WISE awards for women in science, engineering & technology
The prestigious annual WISE awards, being held on 14 November at the Science Museum in London, are a way to recognise and celebrate female talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from classroom to boardroom.
Career Development Course in Media Awareness
Does your role require media engagement? Do you have a story to tell about your work in industry or research? Do you work in Science, Engineering or Technology?
How do you look after and manage your identity, both online and offline?
Why do we refuse ID-cards...but love our
customer loyalty programs?
Why are we concerned about
electronic patient files…..but share many personal details on Facebook?
How will we feel about
future technologies for identification and authentication?
ASB is looking for a paid administrator
ASB is seeking administrative support for its Executive Committee (ExCo) and operations.
Two free workshops - innovation and gaining investment
Encompass (a SWIB member) helps Scottish small-medium businesses to grow and innovate, with advice and support to help plan, implement and fund innovation for future business growth. As part of this, they are running two workshops in May and June.
Do you need help with social media or information technology?
Do you need help to set up your social media or IT, or make it run more effectively? Perhaps a student placement could assist with your IT or social media needs...
Scotland's digital future...
Do you have views on how Scotland could be a world-class digital nation by 2020?
Do you have views on Britain's "information economy"?
The UK Government is asking for views and evidence to help develop the strategy for Britain's "Information Economy"...
GLASGOW NEW BUSINESS FUND - help with premises
If you are a start-up or young business looking to relocate into commercial premises in Glasgow, you may qualify for help with your rent over a 4-year period.
Do you want to bid for business?
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is a local authority partnership programme established to offer small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to grow and diversify through procurement. There's a full range of training and events to help you compete for tenders – from information seminars to policy workshops to tender writing workshops to Meet the Buyer exhibitions. These are all free of charge to members - and it is free to register.
Scotland's Technology Show, SECC on 11 June 2013
Want to find out more about how technology could help your business? The new-look Technology Show at the SECC in Glasgow could help.
Exclusive offers to SWIB members
SWIB Member Offers are back!
Interested in tendering for public sector contracts?
There are two organisations who help smaller businesses bid for public sector work:
How do businesswomen use social media?
Tods Murray Solicitors conducted a survey among Scottish businesswomen to find out how they use social media.
An amazing resource: the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is not just for personal or academic use, but also for businesses.
swib dates for 2012-13
The dates of future events are available on the networking events page. We'll publish details as soon as we can, but in the meantime, do put the dates in your diary! You can do this from each event page by clicking the appropriate "Add to calendar" link.
Wanted – female entrepreneurs!
Cre8te Opportunities is a partner in an Erasmus European project looking at promoting female enterprise and entrepreneurship: “100 Mirrors”.
women-owned businesses in Scotland
This report - the first in almost 8 years - underlines that given the right support, women-owned businesses could help grow the Scottish economy.
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