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April 2007
Running your own business from home can be a lonely affair. So, I've really enjoyed collaborating with others recently. Firstly, Sue Stockdale, (who runs the successful Faringdon Businesswomen's Networking Group and Mission Possible), and I came together to run a joint networking event. We had 40 women who came along to the Feathers in Woodstock to be inspired by top CEO and author Margaret Heffernan. Margaret shared with us what successful women entrepreneurs have in common, which include running values based businesses; putting clients first and recognising the importance of employees, then supporting and training them to challenge their own expectations. From the feedback, the evening was a great success, so watch this space for more joint events. Then at the last Ladies that Lunch, I joined forces with LTL member Peronel Barnes of Create & Consult to present a session on what makes a memorable introduction. We shared with everyone the importance of preparation; focusing on the benefits of your product or service to your clients rather than its features; making sure the introduction has a beginning, middle and end and the impact of story telling. If you relate a story within your introduction, it's going to draw a picture for your audience that they're more likely to remember. These opportunities reminded me how much inspiration and energy I get from working with others, as well as having the opportunity to share ideas and workload. I'll be repeating the experience very soon. What opportunities do you have for working in partnership? Speaking of partnerships, our speaker at the next Ladies that Lunch is matchmaker, Virginia Sweetingham of Gray and Farrar, who'll be giving us an insight into the world of personal introductions. Do join me on 24th April to find out more... Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential HOW TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE Workshop at Faringdon Enterprise Gateway 1st May 2007 LTL member Jayne Reddyhoff of The AdWord AdViser is running a workshop to help you promote your business online, which will be held on 1st May at Faringdon Enterprise Gateway from 10am-1pm. If you want to understand more about website optimisation, blogs, Google Ad campaigns and more (presented jargon free) and identify some quick wins to turn your website visitors into customers, book your place now at a cost of just £18 (free to Gateway members). Workshop Details Other seminars coming up at the Gateway include promoting a service business, protecting your brand and cold calling successfully. Further Details. To book your place contact Jayne Haynes at the Gateway on 0845 458 3080 or email. CHANGE OF DATE Passionate Pink Fundraising Luncheon 27th April 2007 Please note that the date of this fundraising luncheon has been changed from Friday 30th March to Friday 27th April due to unforseen circumstances. It will take place at the Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road, Oxford from 12 noon. This is the first major event for Passionate Pink, which is a joining of forces for Oxfordshire-based businesswoman and LTL member, Lisa Booth and Debra Little of Breakthrough Breast Cancer in Oxfordshire. The cost of the luncheon is £25 per head for a 3-course meal. During the luncheon, there will be a raffle with some great prizes, all in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. To book your place at this event contact Lisa Booth on 07969 765017, email or send a cheque for £25, made payable to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, to Lisa Booth at 'Passionate Pink', 27 Odiham Close, CARTERTON, Oxon, OX18 1RZ. |
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CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place Virginia Sweetingham, Gray and Farrar International Dr Tracey Marr, Communities in Business More Secrets of Successful Networking | |
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A Warm Welcome To new/renewing members: Michelle Stephens The Feathers, Woodstock/The Lords of the Manor Marion Windsor Kendlebell Oxford Ltd Peronel Barnes Create & Consult | |
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THAMES VALLEY HR FORUM Tuesday 24th April 8:15-10am Seacourt Tower, Oxford Special Offer for Ladies that Lunch members
Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons is offering free places for Ladies that Lunch members (normally £15.00) at their upcoming HR Forum.
The Forum will cover:
This will be valuable for HR directors and managers (and anyone who deals with employment issues on a daily basis) to keep up to date with topical isues and to network in an informal atmosphere.
The aim of the Forum is to share knowledge and understanding of employment issues with employers and HR professionals. It is held on a quarterly basis.
For further information and to book your place (either at the full or free rate), please contact Kay Hogg on 01865 258010 or email her at kay.hogg@bllaw.co.uk.
Do you have some news or comment you want to share with our readers? Please email lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk with up to 150 words. |
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