News
13th June
Considered by the judges to be a 'woman of substance, drive and ambition who instigates very postive change for women in business', Elaine has committed her life to creating oppotunities for other women entrepreneurs. She has 14 years experience as the owner and director of a business and as a conslutant, coach and mentor. As Director of Women in Business NW and in her own time, Elaine encourages women to take the next step in developing social and manistream entreprises. She is committed ot long-term relationships with the business she mentors and long after the start-up period stays in touch to offer support and highlight new business opportunities.
31st March
Elaine Owen presents, Best New Business Award at North West Women In Business Awards on behalf of NWDA
17th March
Elaine Owen MD of Designated Associates inspires female entrepreneurs at Spark Womens Enterprise Ambassador event.
Talking about setting up in business, giving hints and tips and one or two hurdles :) Elaine was the opening speaker at the invitation of Liz Whaling of Egerton House, the main sponsors. Liz said, she couldnt think of anyone better to inspire participants.
11th January
Elaine Owen and Liz Whaling were both guests of Linda McDermott on BBC Radio Merseyside, you can download and listen to the full interview here.
7th January
Congratulations to Elaine as she has been nominated by a member of her staff for Britains Best Boss of 2007!
13th November
Ellie Kerr and Elaine Owen were uniquely placed as Directors of Women In Business to help promote the Egerton Enterprise Suite at Egerton House. Both Directors attended the opening which was officially opened by Steve Broomhead of the North West Development Agency. Ellie and Elaine were delighted that so many highly networked women attended and would like to thank everyone for their contribution to what was a simply fantastic launch
Designated changes
On a personal business note, I am also pleased to announce that Designated has undergone a buy-out and I now own the majority shares. This has allowed me to appoint Roy Casella as Technical Director and Deborah Swarick as Operations Director. I am also in the middle of building a cluster of new advisers. We have re-branded and divided the company into three distinct divisions: - Designated IT Consulting - support & maintenance; Designated Design - Web - technologies & marketing and Designated Learning Solutions - training, coaching & mentoring. In addition, we have a new website and a new approach that aligns the company with a socially ethical philosophy and Christian principles of business. Our aim now is to keep up the good work!
(taken from Merseyside ICT newsletter November 2007)
18th October
Women’s enterprise contributes an estimated £60 billion annually to the gross value added to the UK economy.
(Government Economic Service).
20th September
The Field of Women event is set to take the UK by storm in 2008 as it promises to be the biggest charity event next year.
With 10,000 people taking part in the Field of Women, it is set to be spectacular.
14th September
All changes at hols end
The Daily Express reports that a survey has found that nearly 50 per cent of workers coming back from holiday feel so fed up about work that they want to change their jobs. More than two thirds of those questioned would like to be their own boss.
10th September
It’s easy PC to find new work
The Daily Express reports that according to e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT, almost one in five UK employers reported skills gaps among employees who use technology in their everyday work - the highest level in three years . The article claims that UK IT Training offers training for those seeking a career in IT and that the skills learned will be transferred to virtually any area of industry.
7th August 2007
Elaine Owen of Designated Associates has today been appointed an official ambassador for the national Girls! Make Your Mark campaign.