IMAGINE THIS...

Someone approaches you with a work enquiry. They’re called Sam. They don’t give a title and they have one of those cute little pride flags on their profile image.

Stop.

You have no clue what gender they are but you’re aware enough to register that you can’t assume anything from the information you have.

You want to engage them, ask your team to set up a call with them and you want them to know that your business is fully inclusive.

You absolutely don’t want to misgender them or make a mountain out of a molehill but – even though you don’t know if this person is gay, or trans, or neither – your spidey senses are tingling and you know this is your chance to really do it right.

But you’re coming out in a cold sweat trying to figure out what words you should actually use to address them that don’t make you sound like a dick…

If you can imagine yourself in that situation then firstly, thank you.
Thank you for caring and for understanding that this stuff really matters to LGBTQ+ people everywhere.

It REALLY does.

And now let us assure you that in just one hour we can teach you everything you need to never have to worry about that shizzle ever again.

Because we’ve written the first Queer-Friendly Business Course, specifically designed for small business owners.

THE QUEER-FRIENDLY BUSINESS COURSE

This course teaches you everything you need to know so that you can reach out to Sam – and to all the future versions of Sam – in a way that makes them feel welcomed and seen. It teaches you all the words, what they mean, what it’s appropriate to ask – and what you really shouldn’t… You will learn what a trans person goes through to be the person they know themselves to be. You will learn how understanding the different ways that people can have relationships opens doors so that you can be inclusive of them in your business. And you will be given a hit list of things that you can do – right now – to demonstrate to the world that you are an LGBTQ+ Inclusive business.
The Queer Friendly Business Course

What's Covered...

As business owners we not only have a moral obligation to support LGBTQ+ inclusivity, but we have an opportunity to be seen as leaders and pioneers in celebrating diversity in everything that we do. And we can help you to do that. This course includes modules on:

  • LGBTQ+ meaning

  • Gender Identity

  • Gender Expression

  • Sexual Orientation

  • Commitment/Relationship Style

  • Transitioning 101

  • How you can help

And once you’ve completed it you get to use the official Queer Box LGBTQ+ Inclusive Business Sticker on your website, social media and – if you’re in the UK – on your actual premises, because we pop them in the post to you too!

Meet the Instructors

G Sabini-Roberts

G Sabini-Roberts is non-binary and has been an LGBTQ activist, organiser, facilitator and trainer since 1996. They have been running a successful Brand Design Agency, Branding By G Ltd since 2012.

Robin Jakumeit

Robin Jakumeit is a non-binary academic who runs workshops for the LGBTQ community and has been involved in activism and policymaking since 2010. Their work focuses on gender, sexuality, and relationship diversities.

The Queer-Friendly Business Course

Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity Training For Your Business

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction

    • Introduction

  • 2

    Module 2 - LGBTQ+ Meaning

    • LGBTQ+ Meaning

  • 3

    Module 3 - Gender Identity

    • Gender Identity

  • 4

    Module 4 - Gender Expression

    • Gender Expression

  • 5

    Module 5 - Sex Assigned At Birth

    • Sex Assigned at Birth

  • 6

    Module 6 - Sexual Orientation

    • Sexual Orientation

  • 7

    Module 7 - Commitment /Relationship Style

    • Commitment/Relationship Style

  • 8

    Module 8 - Transitioning 101

    • Transitioning 101

  • 9

    Module 9 - What You Can Do To Help

    • What You Can Do To Help

  • 10

    The Quiz

    • Queer-Friendly Business Course Final Quiz

  • 11

    Well Done and Resources

    • Well done!

    • Your Queer Friendly Business Course Handbook

    • Definition Guide

    • Social Media Sticker

    • Training Completed Icon

    • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sticker