What is Your Next Chapter?
Your Next Chapter is a fully funded programme for women across Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross who are thinking about starting a business or exploring whether self-employment could be right for them.
You might already have an idea you’d love to explore, or you might simply be wondering what you could do with your skills, interests or experience. It could be turning something you make into an income, offering a service based on skills you already have, developing an idea you’ve been thinking about for a while, or simply exploring what’s possible.
You don’t need a business plan or previous experience to take part. Through friendly group sessions and one-to-one support, you’ll have the time and space to explore your ideas, build confidence, develop new skills and consider what your next chapter could look like.
Start with a Discovery Session
Curious about starting a business but not sure where to begin?
Come along to a friendly, informal Discovery Session in your local area. You’ll meet other women, have the chance to explore what matters to you and find out more about Your Next Chapter.
There’s no pressure and you don’t need to arrive with a business idea – it’s simply a chance to explore what could come next.
FIND A DISCOVERY SESSION:
Delivered by Business Gateway Tayside in partnership with Elevator, Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council, and funded through the Scottish Government’s Pathways Fund.
What Could Your Next Chapter Look Like?
Life can be busy and it isn’t always easy to find the time or space to think about what you want to do next.
Your Next Chapter gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself, explore your ideas and build the confidence and practical skills to take them further.
You’ll be part of a welcoming group of local women, with support from people who understand that everyone starts from a different place.
Through the programme, you’ll:
- Explore your ideas and what self-employment could look like for you.
- Build practical skills and confidence.
- Receive friendly one-to-one coaching and support.
- Explore digital tools that can help bring your ideas to life.
- Take part in an Ideas & Inspiration Day.
- Connect with other women and learn from each other.
- Receive a £50 voucher towards expenses when you complete the full programme.
The programme is fully funded, so there is no cost to take part.
Programme Dates…
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Chapter 1
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2nd November | Online (2 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 2 | 9th November | Online (2 hours) |
| Chapter 3 | 16th November | Online (2 hours) |
| Ideas & Inspiration Day | 7th December | In-person (2 hours) |
| Coaching Session 1 | November/December | Online (1 hour) |
| Coaching Session 2 | November/December | Online (1 hour) |
| Digital 1-2-1 Session | November/December | Online (1 hour) |
| Regional Group Session | January | In-person (2 hours) |
Where We’ll Be…
Your Next Chapter will be delivered across Tayside, with local activity in:
- Angus
- Dundee
- Perth & Kinross
Arbroath
Perth
Our in-person sessions will take place in welcoming, accessible local venues where you can meet other women, connect and learn in a supportive environment.
Full venue details will be provided for each local session.
We’d love to hear from you…
Our friendly team is here to help. If you’d like to find out more about Your Next Chapter, the Discovery Sessions or the programme itself, you can call, text or email Lynne.
Call: 07833828188
Email: lynnec@elevatoruk.com
It’s completely free:
Your Next Chapter is fully funded through the Scottish Government’s Pathways Fund.
Delivered by Business Gateway Tayside in partnership with Elevator, Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council.
