March 2009

Spring into Action!

Spring is traditionally associated with new life, and that's just what we're breathing into Ladies that Lunch this season!

We're planning a new look, updating our website, getting new speakers on board and running a campaign to recruit new members. In short, we're having a bit of a re-launch! You'll be able to see and hear all about these changes at our Summer Re-Launch meeting on June 23rd at Blenheim Palace...more details on that to follow.

Meanwhile, we kick off our recruitment drive with a brand new membership scheme. Great news for those thinking of signing up! For a limited period up until our meeting on 23rd June, we are reducing the annual membership fee from £225 to just £50! This is a great promotion to tell your friends and colleagues about.

Finally, sign up now for our next meeting on 24th March when Chantal Cornelius of Apple Tree will be telling us why "There has never been a better time to do more marketing!" Find out more below.

I look forward to welcoming you. You can book online or contact me direct on lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk. 

Lesley Reader
Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential
www.lesleyreader.co.uk  


 Why Now is The Best Time to do More Marketing!

Why? Because some people think that during an 'economic downturn' we should all bury our heads in the sand and wait for it to finish. If you do this, your customers could forget about you and go elsewhere. If your competitors are doing this, now is the best time to shout louder and grab some new clients!

Chantal Cornelius runs Apple Tree - a marketing company that works with people who want to grow their business by finding new clients and selling more to their existing clients. She helps people who want to look better than their competitors. At this session, Chantal will lead a discussion about the best way to promote your business right now.

Book online now to reserve your place or contact me by clicking lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk

As usual we meet at the Oxford Centre, Banbury Road, Oxford where you can be sure of a delicious lunch as well as an enlightening presentation.


And why now is the best time to join Ladies that Lunch!

Become a member of Ladies that Lunch right now and benefit from an exceptional special offer!

Our normal subscription is £225 per annum, but we've reduced it for a limited period from now until 23rd June to just £50! Forward this email to anyone you think might be interested and tell them to click here to join. If you are currently a member, don't worry. We will be extending your existing membership by an additional 3 months.

Not content with one special offer - here's another one! Bring a guest to a meeting and receive £5 off the price of your meal. Bring two and we will reduce your bill by £10 and three guests means you can attend a lunch and eat for free! I bet you know some people who would enjoy networking over a restaurant quality meal and benefit from an exciting speaker as well!


Do You Have Designs on Us?

And finally.... are you, or do you know, a web designer looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their creative skills to the world? As I said, we are revamping our website and would like to offer the job to a member or prospective member first. As well as extra publicity and free membership of Ladies that Lunch, you'd be adding to your portfolio, so it could be a win-win situation for the right person! Click here to contact me for more details.

Events

CALENDAR

Click on the title for further information and to book your place

Tue 24 March

Why Now is the Best Time to do More Marketing!

Chantal Cornelius, Apple Tree

Tue 28 April

Thanks for The ... er... the um... Memory?

Ken Norman and Tim Lyons, New Tricks Training

Tue 26 May

Making a Lasting Impact

Elizabeth Kuhnke, Kuhnke Communications

New Members

A Warm Welcome To new/renewing members:

Lesley Reader

Emerging Potential

 

lynn hodge

serenity beauty therapies

 
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Networking Tips from Chantal Cornelius of Apple Tree

Face to face networking is about meeting the people who will help you make a success of your business. But how does it work?

Who are You? If you provide a service, you may find that some people decide to work with you purely because the chemistry between you is right. Networking gives you the perfect opportunity to get to know people and allows them to get to know you.

Show and Tell. Networking is about showing people what you can do. If you provide a service, networking can be used to demonstrate your skills and experience.

A Long Decision? Networking gives you the chance to get to know people and build up trusting relationships with them. When someone trusts you, they are more likely to buy from you and encourage other people to buy from you 

Need some Help? Networking meetings are very good ways of finding the suppliers you need, as well as for seeking advice to help you overcome business issues. You can even ask for feedback on new marketing initiatives before you invest in them.

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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