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Marianne Smith shared thisInspired … Great to meet all the students, graduates, career changes and parents at #LDCF25. Biggest takeaway, the confidence of school children coming up to the stand. Their thoughts behind businesses they could build and aspirations to get there. Some shared their ideas, some didn’t want to (clearly so good) and one we could have signed up at 14! Thank you Gillian Wallace Dave Myers Fiona Naylor, the Employment & Skills team and volunteers for such a brilliant day. Also thank you to Tom Belt for his Customer Experience ‘Managing Expectations v Reality’ event last week. To Rebecca Hopwood with ‘Creating a Digital Presence’ an AD:VENTURE workshop - perfectly timed! And last, but not least, the ADV team Paula Denison Daneile Moore Stephanie G. for hosting and planning our part in it all. Next, Leeds Digital Awards Daneile! #LDA2025
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Marianne Smith shared thisA big thank you to our brilliant panel at Northern Affinity's ConnectUp this week, Simon Edwards Vicky Heward John Burgess and Andy Sharpe. And to audience participation with a few humorous moments in between. It was an absolute honour to do this on behalf of the AD:VENTURE team. Biggest takeaway, building communities through common interests and beliefs is growing. Green, charities, planets and board games (who knew JB), things get noticed and stuff gets done. Well done Gemma Edwards on a superb day and great to share it with friends Amrit Choda Dan Lancaster-Holmes Sophie Seddon Perrin Read Janet Bebb JUDY Parsons, Sharon Stacey. More of this at ConnectUp 2026 then Gemma!
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Marianne Smith reposted thisMarianne Smith reposted thisGrow in good company! Saltaire-based digital marketing agency Phunk Creative, secured an AD:VENTURE Growth Grant to help facilitate their business growth. Find out about how the business started and support helped them along the way - https://lnkd.in/e94ZWG2P #BusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #WestYorkshire #GrantFunding #BusinessGrant #Bradford #Saltaire Chris Oldham Bradford Yorkshire West Yorkshire Business and Skills West Yorkshire Combined Authority
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Marianne Smith reposted thisMarianne Smith reposted this𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗗:𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 With expert guidance available each step of the way, we can help you navigate the way to a successful application! “𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘸𝘦’𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦” Need help getting your match funding? You could explore a BEF loan to bring in the finance needed for your project. AD:VENTURE partners Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) provide flexible finance to SMEs. Get in touch and start your adventure today 👉 https://lnkd.in/exGFA23g #BusinessGrowth #Grant #BusinessGrant #WestYorkshire
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Marianne Smith reposted thisMarianne Smith reposted thisGrow in good company with AD:VENTURE! If your business is under three years old, a world of insights, knowledge, and funding awaits you. With a fully-funded Business Manager by your side, the sky really is the limit 🚀 Visit www.ad-venture.org.uk to start your journey.
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Marianne Smith reposted thisWhat is AD:VENTURE? It's fully funded support for new businesses in West Yorkshire. If you want to get help to boost your growth - Register today. You will get: 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Offering practical guidance on business strategy, regulations, funding. And help to create connections and build networks. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Workshops and events on key business topics like marketing, branding, sales, and planning. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Connect with other founders and get inspired. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁: Apply for the AD:VENTURE Growth Grant (up to £10,000) to fuel your business growth goals!Marianne Smith reposted this𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗗:𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘! Are you a new business under 3 years old, hungry for growth and ready to take your venture to the next level? AD:VENTURE is here to help! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Offering practical guidance on business strategy, regulations, funding. And help to create connections and build networks. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Workshops and events on key business topics like marketing, branding, sales, and planning. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Connect with other founders and get inspired. 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁: Apply for the AD:VENTURE Growth Grant (up to £10,000) to fuel your business growth goals! Ready to take advantage of this fully-funded support program? 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://lnkd.in/ezQ3b7vJ #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneur #BusinessDevelopment #GrowthStrategy #BusinessGoals #BusinessSkills #WestYorkshire
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Marianne Smith reposted this𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! This event is the first in a series we have planned, brought together by a passionate group of women who want to help lift others up and enable access to digital confidence and skills for careers, or self employment. Ethnic minority women in the UK face a complex range of challenges when it comes to accessing and participating in the tech and digital world. Just some of these barriers are: 🚧 Digital Divide and Access 🚧 Educational Disadvantage 🚧 Discrimination and Bias 🚧 Cultural and Family Factors 🚧 Lack of Role Models and Mentorship By bringing Leeds Digital Festival to the Leeds Media Centre, we want to help remove some of these barriers, creating a network for women to connect with each other, gain confidence and build professional relationships. We'll be using role models and sharing experiences to inspire, and thanks to the The Coders Guild, delivering some tailored sessions to improve confidence and understand opportunities in tech and digital! Please help us by sharing this event with your networks! #EmpowerHer #LeedsDigitalFestival #LDF24 #WomenInTech #DigitalSkills #Confidence Sandra Patel Melanie Waggett Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE Faith Dada Adrian Green Satvir Meen Amrit Choda Mel Selvon Ellyard Liza Kellett NDIDI NKWOPARA Gilda Smith-Leigh CMgr MCMI Leeds Digital Sarah TulipMarianne Smith reposted this𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! Are you interested in building your digital skills and confidence? Join us for the 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗿: 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 event at Leeds Digital Festival! This FREE event is designed to support underrepresented ethnic minority women in West Yorkshire who are interested in building their digital skills and knowledge. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: ✨Inspirational talks from industry experts ✨Interactive workshops to develop practical skills ✨Networking opportunities to connect with other women ✨Support & resources to help you achieve your goals 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: September 19th, 9.30am - 1.00pm at Leeds Media Centre 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! ➡️https://lnkd.in/egn9QGDw The event is being delivered to you by a powerful partnership of supporting organisations and is led by the NPH Ethnic Minority Business and Policy Forum , and the Ethnic Minority Women in Tech steering group. Supported by AD:VENTURE and all of the brilliant supportive organisations Yorkshire Asian Business Association Leeds City Council Digital Enterprise The Coders Guild Transition Partners Unity Homes and Enterprise Trust Leeds Include Me WILD Digital West Yorkshire Combined Authority West Yorkshire Business and Skills #EmpowerHer #LeedsDigitalFestival #LDF24 #WomenInTech #DigitalSkills #Confidence
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Marianne Smith reposted thisMarianne Smith reposted thisThinking about applying for the AD:VENTURE Growth Grant? Our workshops can help! 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 This workshop explores the process of creating a Business Plan, providing practical guidance and a proven template to help you create a compelling plan. 𝟏𝟑 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – https://lnkd.in/e-hyzk2G 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 You'll learn why cash flow forecasting is important, how to create a forecast, and how to use it to improve your business's financial health. 𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – https://lnkd.in/e74cTbCK 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 A Q&A session where you can ask any questions you have about the AD:VENTURE Growth Grant. 𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 – https://lnkd.in/eszrJBM4 #BusinessGrowth #BusinessTips #Grant #WestYorkshire
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Marianne Smith reposted thisAnother 40 female founders on the route to success via She Can Shine! Who do you know who might benefit? Pl circulate see below! Marianne Smith FCIM Lesley Dutton Amrit ChodaMarianne Smith reposted thisDue to the overwhelming interest in our She Can Shine cohort this year, we have the go-ahead to run a second cohort for 40 additional women - expanding our programme to 80 in total. If you have been on the waiting list, we will be in touch. And now we’re calling out for more ladies to apply! Registration is LIVE: Are you… ✅ Interested in running your own business – but don’t know where to start? ✅ In your first 3 years of business – and looking for extra support? She Can Shine is a free entrepreneur support programme for the women of Leeds. Run by female founders, for female founders, we help you to grow your new business with confidence. This includes: ✨ Business support events, networking, & founders book club ✨1:1 mentorship scheme for 10 entrepreneurs ✨ 6-months hotdesking in our new coworking space for 20 women ✨ Registered business address & 6 months secure post box for 20 women ✨ Professional photography services to support marketing for 20 women ✨ WhatsApp founders support group Our first cohort joined us in June, and they have gone from strength to strength supporting each other, and hitting their business goals. If you would like the same support, register here: https://lnkd.in/eWxZqAgi We encourage our Leeds LGBTQ+ community to apply, and especially anyone from a lower socio-economic background. Deadline for applications is Sunday 18th August. Our places fill up fast – so get yours in soon! AD:VENTURE Leeds City Council Dawn O'Keefe Todd Hannula Rebecca Collins Paula Grizzard Colin Glass OBE #femalefounders #businesssupport #newbusiness #womenleadership #womensupportingwomen #socialimpact #socialenterprise #leedsbusiness
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Marianne Smith liked thisMarianne Smith liked thisWe have a few spaces available on our upcoming AD:VENTURE workshop: Planning and Launching a Website You’re Proud Of. This WEDS!! 20 May Glass Box Kirklees. Delivered by Jonny Ross, an absolute SEO and Marketing superstar, this 6-hour hands on workshop is packed with value and perfect for anyone looking to set up their website or refresh their current one. Full detail available via link in comments. 🎫 Only 5 places available so please DM me if you want to join 🎫 While we are on the topic of opportunities and great events, here are a few others coming up that will add value to your business. I'll list the events and links individually in comments as I have written this post 3 times and LinkedIn keeps having a wobble and refreshing and I am determined to get this out to you all today (and not to lose my mind!!) 🤣 Feel free to add your event in comments if I missed you! #Events #Learning #Peers #Connections #Networking
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Marianne Smith liked thisMarianne Smith liked thisA fabulous afternoon at The Business Catalyst Club catching up with some lovely people and meeting new connections. Thanks for hosting another great meeting Graham Shiers! Gemma Martland, Marianne Smith, Colin Glass OBE, Alex A., Mike Patterson, Andrew Firth, David Krushell
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Marianne Smith liked thisMarianne Smith liked thisThursday Recap Yesterday started out hosting Get Connected in Leeds at the wonderful Clockwise Offices. It was great to catch up with regulars and meet so many new attendees. Thanks to everyone for making it such a lovely event. Straight on from here to The Business Catalyst Club hosted by Graham Shiers. Great to catch up with . Gary King . Marianne Smith Russell Towsey, CSL Philippa Goldstone Sally Bendtson Glyn Selway Jason Baskind - Health Insurance Specialist Howard Rushfirth and Kathryn Rushfirth to name a few. If you want to join us next month for our June, Get Connected event, link to book in the comments. Missed Fraser Anderson Jaydn Arnold and Char-leigh Bird!
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Marianne Smith liked thisMarianne Smith liked this📢📢📢 Info alert 📢📢📢 More resources and information for SMEs from the brilliant team at Leeds Business Growth Service No fluff, not selling, just sharing news and opportunities to help businesses in #Leeds Subscribe to read regular monthly updates. #Growth #support #events #news #updates David Baggaley Dan Lancaster-Holmes Haroon Qammar Amrit Choda Marianne Smith Leeds City Council Peter MacKenzie-Shaw MBA AD:VENTURE Digital Enterprise The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) at Leeds Beckett University Bruntwood SciTech phil cole Employment and Skills Leeds
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Marianne Smith liked thisMarianne Smith liked thisWhy did I go to a LinkedIn for Business Workshop today? ✅ There's always new stuff to learn ✅ There's always new people to meet ✅ It's good to get out the office (and the comfort zone) Funded by AD:VENTURE & delivered by Jonny Ross this was such a good use of my time this morning. I have a practical action plan & can share my new found knowledge with my Two Crows clients - win win 🙌 Plus an opportunity to catch up with Kate & Chloe 🤗 Look out LinkedIn, I'm coming for you! #smallbusinessgrowth #businessdevelopment #twocrows 🐦⬛ 🐦⬛
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