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April 2008 Success Story Firstly, this month I want to start with an acknowlegement. Ladies that Lunch founder, Tracey Jefferies and her business partner, Claire Moloney, who run Pink & Black Property Consultants were finalists in this year's Estate Agent of the Year Award. After just over 18 months in business, it's a fantastic achievement. Well done, Tracey, Claire and your team. It's great to be able to celebrate your success. For more details see the comment column. If you're a growing business and want to recognise your success or want to nominate someone else, then how about entering the everywoman Awards. Sponsored by NatWest, the Awards celebrate inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've had to overcome adversities such as financial constraints, social disadvantages or skills gaps. If you are a business owner or know a woman who you believe deserves to have their business achievements recognised, then you should enter these Awards. Being selected as a finalist, or in fact winning an everywoman Award, will attract attention and support from the business world, government, industry and the press. Not only will your individual achievements be acknowledged, but your business will gain credibility and well-deserved recognition. There are Awards in several categories, including Retail for the first time this year. To nominate yourself or another person for one of the Awards visit the website and fill in a form. The closing date for entries is Friday 29th August (13th June for the Retail Award). Are you looking to grow your business? Have you considered getting outside investment? The Government has recently announced its intention to provide further specialist support to women business owners looking to grow their companies, including the establishment of a specialist fund of £12.5 million. One organisation helping ambitious companies to reach their growth potential is Finance South East. Its Chief Executive, Sally Goodsell, is our speaker at April's Ladies that Lunch. Come along and find out how to expand your business. I look forward to welcoming you. Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential www.lesleyreader.co.uk £1000 Grant and 5 days FREE consultancy for Leadership Development in your business Is your business looking to grow rapidly? Do you have the business skills to inspire your team to reach their true potential? Does your team lack the business skills to drive your business forward? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then you can benefit from a major new initiative across the south east to assist owners and managers of high growth businesses develop inspirational leadership skills, creating a strategic advantage for your business. The Leadership for Global Competitiveness (LGC) is run by the Innovation Advisory Service (IAS) and receives funding from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA). LGC will appoint a specialist advisor to work with you and your business. The LGC team offers up to 5 days of specialist support. In addition a £1000 grant is available towards any leadership development solutions identified. A free event about this is taking place at Cherwell Innovation Centre, 77 Heyford Park, Upper Heyford, OX25 5HD on Tuesday 15th April from 9:15-12:30. Topics covered include: The Impact of your leadership style on the business Some hints and tips for instant action Identifying your leadership development needs To find out more about the programme visit www.iasse.co.uk/services and to book your place on Tuesday's event email your name, company position and contact details to events@iasse.co.uk
	CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place Tue 22 April Growing Your Business Through Investment Sally Goodsell, Finance South East Tue 20 May Networking in a Man's World - bending broken rules John Donnelly, Learning Point and The Bosses Club Tue 24 June Open Event at Blenheim Palace



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	Pink & Black named as finalists in the Estate Agent of the Year Award Directors Tracey Jefferies & Claire Moloney from Pink & Black Property Consultants joined other finalists for The Estate Agent of the Year Award luncheon at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, this week, to discover who had won one of the prized trophys. Although pipped at the post, Pink & Black did get a special mention from Phil Spencer, of Relocation, Relocation fame, who was very keen to know where the company name came from. “Getting short-listed for this award after being in business for such a short time was such a surprise, and a very nice one. Voted for purely by satisfied clients is just the best news!”, commented Tracey. Pink & Black launched in September 2006 and run the business from a boutique style office in Summertown. With five staff, the business trades on the very personal attention it delivers to sellers and buyers. Offering accompanied viewings, seven days a week, is just one of the many additional services included as standard in the fee. If you would like to benefit from Pink & Black's excellent personal service then contact them on 01865 515919 or email info@pinkandblackproperty.com. 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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