Startup Sunday

The Lark Network provides networking and bespoke training in employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship skills.  We specialise in providing services for women who face additional challenges to starting their own business.

The Lark Network

Want to meet other local women-led startups and female freelancers? 
Join our supportive community's monthly networking events!

Southsea Library

Looking for a friendly community to support your startup or freelance journey? Join our monthly Startup Sunday for relaxed networking and a short workshop on personal and professional growth. Check individual events for each month’s speaker and topic.

<p><em>Do you get a bit nervous when networking?</em></p><p><em>Do you want to have relaxed conversations with other women who understand the difficulties of starting a business?</em></p><p><em>Are you looking for a community to support your startup or freelancing journey? </em></p><h3><strong>The Lark Network is just what you’re looking for!</strong></h3><p>The Lark Network is a group of women and non-binary folx who meet monthly for informal networking over tea and coffee. </p><h3>We do things a bit differently at Lark. </h3><p>You won’t be asked to do your elevator pitch (although if you want help perfecting it, we’ll be more than happy to help!). We’re not about pushy sales. </p><p>We believe in giving you the time and space to build genuine connections with other women, allowing you to create a real support network.</p><p>We don’t feel you should have to choose between your business and your babies, so children are welcome to attend. </p><p>Our networking is completely free to access.</p>

<h3>If you're new to Lark, here's what you can expect from our events...</h3><p>😊 A relaxed environment with informal conversations where you can get to know other women who work for themselves</p><p>🙂 A friendly group of women who understand that self-employment or starting a business can be tough, especially if you face additional challenges in life.</p><p>👶 Child-friendly networking with activities to keep the kids occupied (including all the fabulous books in the children's section of the library!)</p><p>☕️ Free tea and coffee!</p><p>⏰ We don't do "late"! Drop in any time between 11:15am and 1:45pm - we understand life get's busy so don't stress if you're not there for the 'start'!</p>

<h2>E﻿vent Sponsor: Marvellous Fabulous Projects CIC</h2><p>W﻿e are very grateful to Jane at Marvellous Fabulous Projects CIC for being our first sponsor of Startup Sunday! </p><p>F﻿ollow Marvellous Fabulous Projects on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081656284540" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a>and Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marvellousfabulousprojectscic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@marvellousfabulousprojectscic</a></p>

<h2>O﻿ur New Venue: Southsea Library</h2><p>W﻿e're excited to have finally found a new, fully accessible, family-friendly venue for our network! </p><p>F﻿rom March 2023 we will be meeting in Southsea Library on Palmerston Road, Southsea.</p><p>Y﻿ou can find out more about the library here: <a href="https://librariesandarchives.portsmouth.gov.uk/public-library-service/find-us/library-branches/southsea-library/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southsea Library Website</a> </p><h3>W﻿ant something to do with your little ones before the networking?</h3><p>S﻿outhsea Library runs a Rhymetime session from 10:30am until 11am on Sunday mornings! Just pop into the library to join in.</p>

<h3>Want to see what we're about? </h3><p><strong>Check out our social channels! </strong></p><p>Simply search for @MyLarkNetwork or use the links below:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mylarknetwork/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@MyLarkNetwork</a> on Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyLarkNetwork" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/MyLarkNetwork</a> on Facebook</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MyLarkNetwork" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@MyLarkNetwork</a> on Twitter</p><p><strong>Looking for support between our meetings?</strong></p><p>Join our Facebook group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mylarknetwork" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Lark Network</a></p>

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