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February 2008 Top Tips for Business Our Ladies that Lunch speaker for January was Karen Gill, one of the founders of Everywoman, the UK’s leading provider of training, resources and support services for women in business. She told us her own fascinating story, together with some tips for business that I'd like to share with you. Always be clear what you want to achieve and why; Don't be afraid to admit you need help and support; Build alliances and networks; Always be the best you can; Get feedback and learn from your mistakes; Be flexible and seize opportunities; Don't be afraid to be the first; Have fun. If you want to build new networks, seize opportunities and have fun, then come along to the Ladies that Lunch February event, when you'll have the chance to feel confident about how you present yourself (both in what you wear and say). See below for full details and I look forward to welcoming you along. Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential www.lesleyreader.co.uk LTL Big Event Dress and Perform at Your Best Tuesday 26th February Tickets are selling well for February's Ladies that Lunch, which is a major event running from 10am-2pm at the Oxford Centre, 333 Banbury Road, Oxford. Open to everyone (including those who have been to previous Ladies that Lunch or joint events), this is an opportunity to feel confident about how you present yourself (both in what you wear and what you say). The event starts off in the morning with a session on Dressing to Impress, followed by a 2-course lunch and then an interactive session on Performing at your Best. There'll also be plenty of opportunities for networking - all for just £40+VAT (£35+VAT for LTL members). To book click on the 'Open Event' link on the top right hand column of this newsletter. DRESS TO IMPRESS AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SHAPE Maggie McMillan owns and runs The Style Counsel, an image and style consultancy. She works with men, women and companies to learn not only what suits them but why, taking into account a person's lifestyle, aspirations and budget. Joanna Freeman owns and runs The Powder Room in Summertown, Oxford. She specialises in unique, often quirky, individual French and Italian Clothes for women of all ages, from funky teenagers to cool grannies. Maggie and Joanna will show you how to Dress to Impress whilst making the most of your figure and will make over 2 volunteers during the course of the morning. PERFORM AT YOUR BEST Ron Aldridge is a professional theatre director, writer and actor (with 30 years experience) and also a qualified business trainer for the last 12 years. He combines his various theatre activities with successfully helping business people to speak and present effectively to audiences of all sizes. He has worked with major companies including Cornhill Insurance, Alliance and Leicester, Virgin Mobile, Coca Cola and HSBC. You can also attend just the lunch and Ron Aldridge's talk for £25+VAT (£20+VAT for LTL members) - click on 'Lunch and Perform at Your Best' on the events column of this newsletter. Oxfordshire Business Awards 2008 IS YOUR BUSINESS AMONG THE BEST IN OXFORDSHIRE? The deadline is approaching to apply or nominate someone else in the Oxfordshire Business Awards. Organised and supported by 13 of the county’s leading organisations, the Awards are firmly established as a benchmark for excellence in today’s competitive business environment. There are many benefits of entering, being short-listed or winning an award. All entries are judged by a panel of top business people, thereby increasing the visibility of your business. Being short-listed or winning helps motivate staff, increases customer confidence and raises your profile among potential customers. To apply or nominate someone else in categories such as Small Business, Growing Business, Innovation and Sustainability visit the website and submit your application by 29th February.
	CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place Tue 26 February Open Event - Dress and Perform at your Best Tue 26 February Lunch and Perform at Your Best Ron Aldridge Tue 25 March Facing Challenges - Facilitated Discussion Tue 22 April Growing Your Business Through Investment Sally Goodsell, Finance South East



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	What's Stopping You? FREE business event 19th February 2008 This FREE one-day event is designed for all women interested in working for themselves and runs from 10am-3:30pm at the Hawkwell Hotel in Iffley, Oxford. Whether your dream is simply to find ways to fit work around other commitments or to become a big business leader, come along and find out if working for yourself could be a smart move for you! Funded by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and run by Business Link, this event has a number of seminars: Be an IT Girl Includes how to make IT work for you and how to use the internet as an effective tool to start and build a business. How did she do it? Be inspired by other women who have started their own businesses – hear the highs and lows. A chance to ask questions. Look good, feel good - no diet involved! We are not all the same. Create the image which works for you, your business, your budget and your confidence. Get the figure you want Covers subjects such as how you can get enough money to start your business and addresses concerns such as whether being self-employed could affect your tax credits. There are also exhibitors and advice sessions with experts. To find out more and/or book onto the event please click here or call 01732 878007. 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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