Fantastic to hear the impact #digital has had for Boutique X Colette & how embracing #ecommerce with the support of @WiganCouncil & @BizGrowthHub enabled the business to continue trading during lockdown & develop new revenue streams that support the business in continuing to grow
What used to be 'bricks & mortar' is now 'clicks & mortar'. Today for #DLW2020 we hear from Colette who has managed to turnaround her clothing boutique in Wigan after contacting us for support. Colette has been able to pick up skills to build a website and transform her business.
LinkedIn, Microsoft, & GitHub are pooling resources to help you learn relevant skills, find jobs that are in-demand and stand out to recruiters. All you need is a LinkedIn account to access the training. For more info: https://t.co/sr68rGjw1J #DLW2020
Working in the same building with other innovative tech start-ups has really helped us up our game. Here’s some of the more interesting projects we’ve been working on. We’ll be posting more info on these throughout the week. #DigitalLeadersWeek https://t.co/fTITfAJfCc
During #DLWeek we are encouraging businesses from across the borough to think about tapping into digital if they haven’t already. Listen to how support from the Digital Growth Hub has allowed various companies make the most of their ambitions:
https://t.co/PAghwYFZuM
Wigan's business engagement team work in partnership with Digital Growth Hub, providing a range of free support and advice including digital support. Find out how the team can help your business https://t.co/9SAQMgykQu
Unfortunately due to the unsettling times we all are facing at the moment we have decided to postpone these events. We will certainly keep you updated when we have new dates so watch this space.. Thank you 🙏
The first of our #DigitalWigan meet ups will take place @SpinnersMill on 1st April and @FireWithinWigan on 2nd April - both 9:30 - 11:30. Please book on via Eventbrite- and let us know your ideas for collaboration! #TurnTheMagicOn https://t.co/lXC740mY25
Over the next few weeks we will set up a series of #digital meet-ups in Wigan Borough to collaborate on an ambitious digital strategy .Any #digital businesses, community groups, supporters in #Wigan and #Leigh and all our towns - let us know if you’re interested @WiganCouncil 😄
Today, during National Careers Week, we launch our new strategy at @TheEdgeWigan and outline our 10-year plan for upskilling residents and creating more job opportunities so our borough can continue to thrive
We’ve successfully helped over 1,500 Greater Manchester residents to boost their online skills as part of our Digital 1000 initiative. Find out more about how we're supporting digital inclusion across the city-region ➡️https://t.co/jLiHEe29W4 #GMDigitalSkillsDay#DigitalInclusion
Join @WiganCouncil for an informative session on 17th January @TheEdgeWigan to find out about the Fastrack Digital Workforce Fund, an innovative grant funding programme, and discover how it could help shape your company’s future. Find out more: https://t.co/nv4t1AWuQ4
Calling all Wigan Borough businesses &. organisations - please come along - an opportunity to submit bids in partnership with training providers, colleges or other community/charity organisations - £3m grant funding pot for digital skills development @SportsOfficeUK@UKToteGroup
@virginmedia are undoubtedly the worst provider there is... and has ever been... unbelievably terrible service... awful customer service... consistently poor, false promises and also breaching GDPR with sales calls. @SkyUK please get service to our street and save us!