Assist: Just Networking in Hartlepool

Our hosts Lyndsay Hogg, Ruby Merrick and Fran Whittingham can't wait to welcome you to Assist Hartlepool.

Thanks to Greenbank, we will be meeting in the Board Room for some solid Hartlepool Networking.

Our 'Just Networking' is totally relaxed, no formalities, no business card pushing, just good business conversation. We naturally share ideas and experiences that could lead to potential growth for you or your business.

Women actively share positive solid business contacts, Tees Valley is not a big place! Assist champion's the idea Women Support Women #WSW, yes we breath, work, eat, sleep, repeat this!

If you are new to networking or them nerves still get you when arriving, we can help with that. We have Assist Friends to welcome you. Please get in touch, we are keen to share more.

Why come along...

Our informal morning gatherings are a chance to take time away from the office or WFH. You will meet other women to simply talk business, you may be looking for new contracts or have a product or service that you want to showcase. We like to encourage the 'trade local' ideology. We are big on collaboration and between women too, it can work well.

If networking alone is a little out of your comfort zone, why not use this time to arrange and network with someone you have not seen for a while and come along together? Have you thought of perhaps getting in to a routine and be networking-pals and come together for your 2025 Assist networking each month? You will have time to chat over a cuppa initially, then the bonus is you will both be surrounded by other Assist'ers to meet, you will be using your time efficently as you both build your network circles.

What to expect...

With no pressure we invite all to do a 'spotlight introduction', this is a chance for a short sharp 30 seconds to say Who you are, Where you are from (the business or workplace you represent) and What your 'Ask' is for the day. Followed by some Just Networking as you seek out them key people you want to connect with from each others spotlight moments.

For the '30 seconds' we want to hear about you, your business and what you offer or are looking for that day. This is optional, we are a completely non-judgemental safe space and you can use this event to build your confidence with your elevator pitch if you choose. OR if you want support we have Assist Friends available to help.

For your spotlight moment - are you launching a new service, looking for new customers, got a event to promote or want to share with us some new ingredients in your handmade products? Come tell us about it we genuinely want to know and are keen to help share your news.

Do make a point of listening to the 'spotlighting' of others, perhaps write down the names of who you want to speak with, then use your time wisely as you connect with those in particular have peaked your interest. Or you can just come with no agenda and enjoy the company of a room full of women with a positive vibe.

When...

An hour only, one morning a month, we simply create a space for you to meet other businesswomen and those representing their organisations. You can come on a regular basis and build on getting to know your connections or you are more than welcome as a one-off visitor.

Cost to you...

A welcomed small donation that goes in to the pot to help us support our campagins and allows us to keep the network functioning for Tees Valley women to benefit in the future. We thank you for this donation, we are a not-for-profit organisation and will spend it well on our campaigns and covering our much needed operational costs to function.

We are grateful to the business and local community as they welcome us through their doors. We appreciate the generousity of Greenbanks for this one, who is kindly opening their doors to us serving you with your morning cuppa.

Do you find networking daunting or not for you? Do reach out we may have the solution...

Is networking and the thought of it something you struggle with?

Perhaps we can help with our team of Assist Friends.

Reach out to us and tell you want to know more and we may have the option of someone who could meet you when you arrive to make the networking experience a little easier for you. They could connect to you before if we know far enough in advance to make this happen.

Find out more...

Assist is more than just networking, we collaborate with many organisations, projects and campaigns on a local and national level, we are all volunteers with the same aim to make the Tees Valley a better place for businesswomen and our young females to grow up in. Do check our social media and website to find out more and how you can get involved.

What to do now...

Register to let us know you are coming. We thank you for the donation, it will really help us continue in to the future. Let us know if you want an Assist Friend to meet you on the day.

Come and find out more about us, what benefits you be an Assist'er.

New friends and familiar faces are very welcome, we have much more to tell you about what Assist does! If you would like an Assist Friend to meet you, do let us know.

Lyndsay, Ruby, Fran and The Assist Team will be waiting for you!

Remember “Women Supporting Women" #WSW #AssistHartlepool