Hurd and Co Academy

27/05/2025

What are you upto on 4th July? Fancy transforming your mindset? Creating new goals? Gaining clarity around a business problem you just can't solve 🤔

If this sounds like something you would like help with I will be Co hosting an event called Igniteher head over for more info and book your place today, you'll be amazed at the value 💥

20/05/2025

HUGE congratulations to the lovely Sheryl, what an incredible achievement and so very well deserved, Sheryls cakes not only look amazing the taste fantastic 👌

28/04/2025

🔥FORGET EVERYTHING YOU THINK A BUSINESS EVENT SHOULD BE! 🔥

This isn't going to be a "sit and listen" kind of day. Your laptop will be getting a proper workout at IgniteHER Live on 4th July 2025.

We're busy creating a day for women in business that will actually move the needle – where you'll implement, not just scribble endless notes about things you "should" do someday (cos we know you won't😉 we do it too)!

This day is accessible to all businesses and will cover things like:

🔥Creative ways to tell your brand story that connects with real customers
🔥Practical content creation techniques that won't eat up your precious time
🔥Mindset shifts that clear the path for genuine growth
🔥Self-care practices that support sustainable success..and a goody bag because who doesn't love presents?!

Hosted by Victoria from Alpha Digital Marketing and me Dawn Hurd from Hurd and Co Academy we're bringing together everything we've learned about building businesses that feel good AND get results.

Seriously, this is the business day you've been waiting for – where implementation meets inspiration, and you leave with things DONE, not just planned!

Business Showcase spaces available too – perfect if you want to share your amazing products or services with other brilliant women.

Put July 4th in your calendar.

This is happening.

And it's going to be brilliant.

Tickets are now on sale 🙌
www.igniteher.co.uk

IgniteHER Live is a one-day transformative experience designed for women entrepreneurs who know their business has potential but feel stuck in the daily grind.

16/04/2025

Are you using AI? I am but probably not the way you're thinking 🤔 As a small business extra pairs of hands are very welcome especially when they are quite the expert.
I have used AI to build out my workforce and its really helping grow my business.

Used well, it can help with:

👉Figuring out what’s working (and what’s just noise)

👉Actually use it to DO work for you

👉Use it as a powerful marketing tool

And generally giving you more brain space to run your business.

If you’re not tapping into it yet, or only using the odd bit here and there, you’re probably missing a trick and wasting time.

If you want to begin using it effectively for your business then...

Next week’s Mindful Marketing Clinic for female-led businesses is all about practical, real-life ways to start using AI as a support system in your business without needing a tech degree.

Thursday 24th April

6.30pm Start

Ibis Hotel

Laptop/tablet required, because this is hands-on

It’s 3 hours

It’s £20 - which is a bargain!

And you’ll walk away with ideas you can actually use

Drop Victoria Marshall or myself a DM for the details.

29/03/2025

🤣 Honestly when I think back I don't know how I lasted for so long 🙈 I had no plan, no idea and definitely no confidence, does this resonate with anyone? Do you have a script you follow when you're sat behind your stall or are you awkwardly winging it? I'd love to know 😊

28/03/2025

What a brilliant start to the 3 series Masterclass getting you media ready for Christmas opportunities 😀
Huge thank you to Sally from Soul Vibe Tribe for hosting the event a massive thank you to Holly from Holly Tree Graphic Design and of course it wouldn't have been possible without you lovely lot so thank you to Sheryl, Tara, Aeysha, Soph, Beth, Lauren and Victoria Marshall ❤️
5 spaces have already sold for next months Photography masterclass that means there's only 4 places left 🫶 Tickets available on website

26/03/2025

To ASSUME makes an
ASS out of U and ME 😏
Today someone signed up last minute to my masterclass because she said she ASSUMED it would be too expensive for her so was pleasantly surprised when she actually stopped assuming and asked the question ...."HOW MUCH?"
She could have missed a brilliant opportunity because she didn't have the facts 🫣
Hurd & Co WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT COMMUNITY, I believe business isn't just about profit so when I get the chance to give back I do. My community knitting group has been running for 3 years in May, my training academy will be my next community giveback.
Affordable support for people just like me, running a home, a family and a business 🤩

25/03/2025

Hi, I am running a Branding Masterclass this ⭐️Thursday (27th)
⭐️It's an In Person event
⭐️ In Bridgwater
⭐️ 12.30-4.30pm
⭐️Guest speaker Holly Degavre
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The foundations of branding—what it is & why it matters
✅ How to define your brand values, personality & message
✅ The psychology of colour & how to choose your brand palette
✅ How to create a brand mood board that brings your vision to life
✅ The key elements of a strong logo & visual identity
✅ How to write a brand bio that connects with your audience
✅ The importance of consistency across social media & marketing

What You’ll Get:
🎨 Branding workbook to develop your brand identity
🖼️ A completed brand mood board by the end of the session
💡 Expert insights & live feedback from Holly
📌 A clear action plan to take your brand to the next level

This isn’t just theory—this is a hands-on session where you’ll actively create and refine your brand!

Please message me if you're interested we only have 3 places remaining 😊

23/03/2025

Since moving into our new house I've been making my way through boxes!!! I've found so many magazines, articles and clippings from blogs and guides, it reminded me how hard I've worked to get eyes on my biz 😊 It hasn't been easy and there have been times I've said Yes then worried myself sick 😟 I think one of the worst was when I agreed to go on Channel 4 I was so nervous travelling on my own on the train to Leeds, finding the hotel in an unfamiliar city, meeting with the shows runners in the morning, preparing to go into the studio with Steph Mcgovern, James 'gorgeous" Martin, Tony from Hollyoaks, Gemma Atkinson and a few others. But I'm glad I took every opportunity because with each one my confidence grew, so when GB News asked me to go on live breakfast TV with Eamonn Holmes I didn't give it a thought I simply said yes 🤩
And now I'm going to share all my tips, tricks and secrets so if you or anyone you know wants some help getting your biz seen just let me know I would be happy to help 🙂