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Do you know what holds you back online?This wednesday, 20 May at 10am, we’ll have our woman’s network. It will be coveri...
17/05/2026

Do you know what holds you back online?

This wednesday, 20 May at 10am, we’ll have our woman’s network. It will be covering the 10 Mistakes that hold people back online

Justine from had 30 years of digital marketing expertise in corporate marketing, before setting up Second Act Impact, she now helps people like you & me from being left digitally behind.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• The small but critical mistakes that may be damaging your online presence
• How to simplify your approach so you stop feeling overwhelmed (and give up!)
• What to focus on when it comes to social media and websites
• How to show up consistently without it taking over your life
• The simple tools that make everything easier — even if you’re not “technical”

This Wednesday 20th May at 10:00 AM

in-person at The Createry or online

10 simple mistakes holding you back online and how to fix them.

Justine will give us some simple tools that will make everything easier, help us know what to focus on & how to show up consistently

We’d love you to join us on Wed 20 May

Book your ticket by following the link in our bio or cut & paste this https://bit.ly/494SnBP

Is it time you gave yourself a bit of self-love?Join us for our next Blue stockings meeting a week on Tuesday: The Gentl...
20/04/2026

Is it time you gave yourself a bit of self-love?

Join us for our next Blue stockings meeting a week on Tuesday: The Gentle Reset. Self‑Love Strategies for Overloaded Women in Business.

This session offers a quick, evidence‑based reset to protect your energy and sharpen your focus.

It will help you if you would you like to feel steadier, more focused, and able to show up fully for yourself and for your clients?

Samantha Culshaw-Robinson from will be leading this hybrid session Tues 28 April 10am-12noon

We’d love you to join us either in person or online

Do you have any business problems of issues you'd love to get help with?Our next Blue Stockings network could be just th...
24/03/2026

Do you have any business problems of issues you'd love to get help with?

Our next Blue Stockings network could be just the thing you need to get some help and input from others on something in your business. Its Monday 30 March 7:15-9:15pm.

What would you like some help with? Perhaps a new product or service, some pricing, or how best to get to the right audiences, whatever your issues, we normally have a talented group of women with us.

Freelancers and small business-owners are often working on their own but Blue Stockings women are never alone! In this meeting you will have the opportunity to raise an issue or challenge you have and gather collective wisdom from others. You will also help contribute to the solutions of others.

This will be an online meeting.

Make sure you get your ticket to be sent the zoom link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blue-stockings-network-collective-problem-solving-for-women-in-business-tickets-1984976936451?aff=oddtdtcreator

Blue Stockings Women’s Business Network this Tuesday 17 Feb 7pm HybridGet Ready for Making Tax Digital with is coming...
13/02/2026

Blue Stockings Women’s Business Network this Tuesday 17 Feb 7pm Hybrid

Get Ready for Making Tax Digital with

is coming — but it doesn’t have to be confusing. Join us for an informal, friendly session designed to help women in business understand what Making Tax Digital (MTD) really means and how to get prepared with confidence.

We’ll cover:

-What Making Tax Digital actually means
-Key deadlines and when the changes will affect you
-The advantages of using digital accounting software
-Examples of both free and paid‑for software options
-Basic record‑keeping and how to stay organised
-Recommended next steps

We’ll be or you can join us online. In person we’ll give you a hot drink & a bit of homemade cake.

If you want to join us get a ticket (follow the link in our bio to our website to book your ticket or cut this into your browser https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blue-stockings-womens-business-network-get-ready-for-making-tax-digital-tickets-1982052722047?aff=oddtdtcreator)

We hope to see you
Emma & Jeanne x

Are you , are or have gaps in paying national insurance (NI)?I was recently teaching a course (not about pensions!) a...
11/02/2026

Are you , are or have gaps in paying national insurance (NI)?

I was recently teaching a course (not about pensions!) and a conversation came up where several people said they didn’t realise that your was reliant on a certain number of years NI contributions.

To receive at least part of a state you need to have paid 10 complete years of NI before you retire, and to receive the full state pension you need to have paid 35 complete years.

We had a conversation about paying National Insurance, NI and pensions. I’m not a pensions adviser and it can be complicated, so it can be worth getting advice if you’re trying to figure out what to do. Currently the age is 67 to receive the state pension, you need to have made full NI contributions for 35 years. You can check the number of years you have currently made at this website https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

You are able to pay voluntary contributions to add additional years contributions and to top up a year’s contributions if it’s not complete. You can generally backdate contributions for 6 years.

is good at explaining financial things! He has written a page that is good for explaining your options to pay voluntary contributions. Do check particularly section 3 where it lists out certain circumstances where you may be eligible to get some years where the contribution is paid for you e.g. if caring for a child, if unemployed etc https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/

If you are thinking wider than just paying your NI & want to consider other pension options, it can be complex. Martin Lewis’ website can be a good place to start. The bit for self employed is section 14, so perhaps skip straight to that section if you’re self-employed ! https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/discount-pensions/

Accountability Circles for Make your 2026 plans happen! Mon 26 Jan 6.30pm - 8.30pm online You’ve set your goals. You’...
24/01/2026

Accountability Circles for
Make your 2026 plans happen!

Mon 26 Jan 6.30pm - 8.30pm online

You’ve set your goals. You’ve made your plans. Now sign up for January’s Blue Stockings monthly meeting to secure support, momentum and accountability to help you make those plans happen.

Blue Stockings Women’s Business Network is a space where friendships can be formed and women could be honest about the challenges of running a business.

For further details and tickets follow the link in our profile or ct this into your bowser
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-your-2026-goals-happen-accountability-circles-for-women-in-business-tickets-1980015103475?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you thinking about setting up business on your own?Do you Need to Register as Self-Employed?This is a question lots ...
12/01/2026

Are you thinking about setting up business on your own?
Do you Need to Register as Self-Employed?

This is a question lots of people ask me! They don’t know if its relevant to them or when they need to do it.

Firstly there are several names / terms for working for yourself but they all mean the same thing:





Who has to register as self employed?
You need to set up as a sole trader with HMRC if you have earned more than £1,000 from self-employment or property income between 6 April and 5 April in any year.

When must I register?
You must register by 5 October after the end of the tax year in which you start trading.
e.g. if you started trading in the summer of 2025, you must register before 5 October 2026 .

What info will I need to hand when registering?
In addtion to personal details you will need:

Your National Insurance Number
ID to be able to verify your ID.
See pictures in carousel for details

Have you got your Self Assessment Tax Return done? Well done if you have👏. If you’ve not done it yet & are a bit worried...
05/01/2026

Have you got your Self Assessment Tax Return done? Well done if you have👏. If you’ve not done it yet & are a bit worried if you’re doing it correctly, have forgotten something, or just want to check a couple of things, then I’m running a few sessions to help people. All of these are expected to be just a few people.
1. An Online Self-Assessment Tax Return Workshop – This is for freelancers / self-employed who either want a reminder or to learn what’s needed for your self-assessment tax return? Costs £30 & is a workshop to learn and is Tues 6 Jan 6-9pm. It also includes a section on Making Tax Digital, (deadlines – when it applies to you, software etc.) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../online-self-assessment...
2. An Online Self-Assessment Tax Return Ask me Anything Clinic – This is for those that have questions about their self-assessment? Also for those that just like to hear the questions others are asking? I will be highlighting specific sections and answering your questions. Mon 12 Jan 6:30-8pm £7.50. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../online-self-assessment...
3. A hybrid tax return sit-in for In Good Company Sat 17 Jan 10am-1:30pm to help people with any queries, also for people to come together & do their tax returns together. It’s for any creatives in the Midlands. This will be at Derby Theatre or online and is a Pay What You Can https://derbytheatre.co.uk/.../hybrid-self-assessment.../

Get your Xmas sparkle on & join Jeanne & Emma for a catch up in the pub, then come & listen to some great music at Ruby ...
07/12/2025

Get your Xmas sparkle on & join Jeanne & Emma for a catch up in the pub, then come & listen to some great music at Ruby Tuesdays

It’s been a while since we’ve had a social! Do you want to catch up & chat?

Blue Stockings Women’s Business Network Xmas Meet-up followed by Jazz (optional)

Part 1) Join Emma and Jeanne in the Angel, Nottingham 6-7pm this Tuesday 9 December

We’re looking forward to catching up & then listening to some great music.

Part 2) jazz night at the Pelican Club (separate ticket required). Ronnie, one of our members, organises this monthly Jazz evening at the Pelican club where she highlights some of the amazing local talent with great voices. There are just standing tickets left for Ruby Tuesday, do make sure you get your ticket if you want to join us.

part 1) link on our website to eventbrite to let us know you’re coming to the Angel for a catch up

part 2) want to go to then follow the link in their website of Christmas

We’ll be wearing a bit Sparkle & hope to see you ✨✨✨

Do you have something in your business you’d love a bit of help with?Tap into the collective wisdom of other to help y...
22/11/2025

Do you have something in your business you’d love a bit of help with?

Tap into the collective wisdom of other to help you in your business!

This group is for or

Plus between us we’ll be deciding who gets some money from the Blue Stockings Fund, hear pitches for cash and vote on who gets the cash.

Attend online or in-person at The Createry in Nottingham.

Follow the link in our bio to get your ticket to join us.

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