Virtuali - Alison Matthews

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WIBNI-Power4-Dragon’s Den Award 2016

Winner of Power4 end of traineeship ‘Dragons Den’ 2-minute pitch event sponsored by Ulster Bank Belfast

Delighted to be chosen as the winner of the 2016 of the Women in Business NI ‘Power of 4’ programme pitching competition!

WIBNI Dragon’s Den Pitch 7 April 2016

It has made a massive difference to me from a kudos, confidence and financial point of view.

I promised with my prize money that I would set up a sort of matchmaking services between virtual assistants and small business in N.Ireland.

My experience of attending Toastmasters Lagan Valley speaking club definitely give me the confidence to stand up in front of a room, have a clear message and not be totally terrified!

 Thank you for mentors on this programme Roisin McDermott from Seed Mentoring and Rosemary Morrison from Directus Business Training & Consultancy for their encouragement and cajoling.

 Women in Business NI hope to run this competition now every year and you can find out details of this and all their business programmes on their website

http://www.womeninbusinessni.com/programmes/

*2022 update

Date for close of applications for WIBNI Yes You Can £20k Pitching Competition is 12th September 2022!

Give yourself an opportunity to shine and share your vision with others and you could not only receive funds to support your vision but also get incredible exposure! APPLY now.  

I was a role model mentor on their WIBNI 'Yes You Can' Programme in 2019 and 2020 and you can check all details of Yes You Can Explore IT and Yes You Can Grow IT depending on what stage of business you are at.