February 2007

The Benefits of Networking

In the last few weeks networking has been on my mind even more than usual.  I'm running a workshop about networking and speaking about it at another networking group, which have got me thinking about its benefits.

Aside from bringing you business, what else can networking do for you?

It can help you to identify your support services, such as design, accountancy and legal.  I've found great people that way.

Also, by developing relationships with the people you network with, you can get good advice and support from others who've experienced whatever challenges you're facing.

Tapping into your network can bring you more unexpected things too.

For example, Caroline Woodward, one of my Chippy Lippys members booked an appointment with our December speaker, Clare Mullins who is a physiotherapist.  She was delighted when Clare sorted out a shoulder injury that had caused her problems for 16 years. 

Kate Barlow, one of my Ladies that Lunch members found a new member of staff after I put her in touch with Lesley Nicholls, who specialises in matching employers and employees seeking part-time positions.

I've even had a request to find a cat sitter!

So the next time you wonder what you're getting out of your networking, remember it can be more than just business.

If you want to brush up on your networking skills, then come along to the next Ladies that Lunch on 27th February.  Our speakers are Ken Norman and Tim Lyon of New Tricks Training who will be talking about some of the essentials of networking that many people find difficult.  If you want to remember the name of the person you were introduced to five minutes ago and how to break into a group of people, book your place now.  I look forward to seeing you there.

Lesley Reader

Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential

www.lesleyreader.co.uk

JOINT NETWORKING EVENT

The Secrets of Successful Women Entrepreneurs

13th March from 7-10pm

The Feathers, Woodstock

On Tuesday 13th March, Ladies that Lunch joins together with the Faringdon Businesswomen's Networking Group and Chippy Lippys to bring you an evening with top US Chief Executive and author Margaret Heffernan and the opportunity to meet other business women in Oxfordshire, at the Feathers Hotel in Woodstock from 7-10pm.

Margaret was named as one of the Internet's Top 100 by Silicon Alley Reporter and one of the Top 100 Media Executives by the Hollywood Reporter.  She is a frequent guest lecturer at some of the top business schools in the United States. Margaret's first book The Naked Truth received international acclaim and her latest book How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules for Business Success has just been published.  Copies will be available to buy on the evening.

Places to this event are limited and include a 2-course dinner. For further information and to book your place go to the events section of this newsletter and click on How She Does It or call 0845 3301078. The cost is £25+VAT (£20+VAT for Ladies that Lunch, Chippy Lippys and Faringdon Businesswomen members).

OFFER FOR LADIES THAT LUNCH MEMBERS

A FREE 'health check' of your employment policies and employment contracts undertaken by solicitor Jayne Murch of Manches LLP worth up to £500.  Jayne will review your employment policies and employment contracts and give you an overview of any areas of weakness.  Contact Jayne Murch on 01865 813655 or email jayne.murch@manches.com for more information.

CALENDAR

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

Tue 27 February

How to Remember People's Names and Other Essential Networking Skills

Ken Norman and Tim Lyon of New Tricks Training

Tue 13 March

How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules for Business Success

Joint Networking Event and Talk by Margaret Heffernan, Author and Successful Woman Entrepreneur

Tue 27 March

Perfecting Your Networking

Tue 24 April

Virginia Sweetingham, Gray and Farrar International

A Warm Welcome To new/renewing members:

Penny Cameron Watt

Oxford School of Business English Ltd.

Heather Salter

Jigsaw HR

Hsu Min Chung

Boult Wade Tennant

Akasha Lonsdale

The Empowering Partnership Ltd

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