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WP5 UK Pilot. 20 started course 18 attended workshops 2 distance learners 18 completed course Use of networks – BASCA, WiRE & Wiltshire Farmstay. WP5 UK Pilot. 4 new businesses 16 established businesses including 1 in Cyprus!. UK course delivery.
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WP5 UK Pilot 20 started course 18 attended workshops 2 distance learners 18 completed course Use of networks – BASCA, WiRE & Wiltshire Farmstay
WP5 UK Pilot 4 new businesses 16 established businesses including 1 in Cyprus!
UK course delivery • 5 workshops with guided learning between workshops - December-March • Printed folder with course materials • 2 online (distance) • Practical workshops and lunch for networking • Specialist speaker for online marketing
Key findings - participants • Expectations fulfilled – support & focus • Overall quality of course very high • Content very useful • E-marketing highest score, finance lowest • Face to face workshops suited best • Distance learners satisfied - flexibility
Of most benefit • Connecting with other WERTs • E-marketing workshop • Helpful guided discussions • Following up on areas of interest • Focus for more efficient business • Understanding SWOT • Financial guidance
Course resources “A really sound introduction for starters & those in established businesses” “Extremely useful to have all this information to refer back to along with workshop notes” “The optimisation workshop was excellent & so very necessary in today’s environment”
Online “As an online distance learner I found the course very user friendly and extremely helpful.”
Key findings • Timing about right but some suggested start earlier October, 10am for B & Bs • 2 new case studies on Destinet & 5 more written • All felt inspired to develop their business & would recommend to others
Suggested topics • More technical practical sessions e.g. financial spreadsheets • More follow up on social media & optimisation – needs to be updated as changes
Intentions after training • Continue to network • Use social media, improve website • Use the business plan • Expand the business • Financial controls & cost reduction • Apply for grants
Teacher feedback • Very high quality course, content & teacher guide • Very supportive group – willing to share & chat! • Additional support distance learners & new starts • Length & timing about right • Informal assessment needed for busy people
Teacher feedback • Practical e-marketing workshop with specialist worked well (video) • More time for follow up • More time for practical finance support • Could be offered as accredited course to women in rural businesses
Keeping in touch • Contact in June re benefits of course • More training on social media and spreadsheets • Case studies • Press release • Destinet and facebook contact • Interest in hosting mobility