WP5 UK Pilot

20 started course18 attended workshops 2 distance learners18 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