Business

A one-day training event aimed at women business owners is welcoming managers and owners to register their place.

The course called ‘Brand Me 2’ is aimed at small business owners and managers who want to learn how to use their brand more effectively. Training will be given by experts in brand management, digital branding, personal image and effective speaking.

It’s run by Women's Development Unlimited (WDU); a not-for-profit company based in Exeter, which provides women-friendly business support, training and personal development services to help women develop the...

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