Wednesday, 8 September 2010
WOULD YOUR COMPANY BENEFIT FROM COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING?
If so, Knowledge Transfer may be able to help with some free training with the Central School of Speech & Drama. They have just 3 places available, so if you're interested please email londonwmb@googlemail.com and we will put you in touch with them. There is some qualifying criteria, for example you need to employ 4 or more people, but if you're unsure if your business will qualify and are interested, then do get in touch as you never know!
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
INSPIRATIONAL WOMAN? OH YES SHE IS!
We are absolutely delighted that one of our LWMB attendees, Sue Scott-Horne of EGAR, has been nominated for not just one, but two business awards.
For those of you who haven't had the pleasure yet of meeting Sue, she is the fo
under of EGAR, a company offering educational games & resources to help get teenagers talking about their lives. Becoming increasingly concerned by the rise in youth on youth murders, Sue designed the Let's Get Talking card sets which are now used by schools, youth clubs, parents, Barnado's and the NSPCC.
For those of you who haven't had the pleasure yet of meeting Sue, she is the fo
under of EGAR, a company offering educational games & resources to help get teenagers talking about their lives. Becoming increasingly concerned by the rise in youth on youth murders, Sue designed the Let's Get Talking card sets which are now used by schools, youth clubs, parents, Barnado's and the NSPCC.In the Inspiration Awards for Women, Sue is nominated in the Most Inspirational category, an award for the "individual who has conducted themselves in such a manner that has inspired others and has had a creative influence on others". The awards take place on 6th October 2010, and you can vote for Sue here. But hurry, as the voting closes on Wednesday 22nd September.
Sue has also been nominated for a Barclays Business Award, so again fingers crossed that she is triumphant.
Well done Sue!
Thursday, 2 September 2010
BUILD A BUSINESS THAT WORKS WITHOUT YOU
If that sounds appealing, the idea of building a business that will run without your constant attention, then this free seminar could be exactly what you need.
The Infinite Group have teamed up with Regus to provide a series of monthly talks from industry experts on key aspects of business success.
Business Success talks are designed for directors of established businesses who are ambitious to take their business to the next level. Each event will tackle a different aspect of business and provide food for thought to help you take the right actions to accelerate the growth of your business.
The London launch event takes place on Wednesday 15th September with registration from 8am and ending at 9.30am, leaving the day free for you to focus on your business and perhaps implement some of the ideas learned from the session.
To learn more or to book your place, just go to http://bit.ly/cUtbIl
The Infinite Group have teamed up with Regus to provide a series of monthly talks from industry experts on key aspects of business success.
Business Success talks are designed for directors of established businesses who are ambitious to take their business to the next level. Each event will tackle a different aspect of business and provide food for thought to help you take the right actions to accelerate the growth of your business.
The London launch event takes place on Wednesday 15th September with registration from 8am and ending at 9.30am, leaving the day free for you to focus on your business and perhaps implement some of the ideas learned from the session.
To learn more or to book your place, just go to http://bit.ly/cUtbIl
CANCELLED - COME & JOIN US ON 7TH SEPTEMBER
We have taken a decision to cancel this meeting due to the tube strike. We hope to re-schedule during September, so please watch this space as we will post the new date here.
Having taken a break over the summer, hopefully you are feeling refreshed and ready to go! The "term" begins again, with our next networking event taking place on Tuesday 7th September.
We will be back at our favourite venue, The Embassy Club in central London. Details below:
Venue The Embassy Club, 29 Old Burlington Street, London, W1S 3AN
Time 6-9pm
Cost Free, guests just pay for their own drinks
Tube Green Park or Piccadilly Circus
Car Parking Car park on Old Burlington Street, or free street parking at 6.30pm
Map http://bit.ly/9QwR3C
Our guest speaker this month will be Sarah Pennells, a personal finance journalist and author and the founder SavvyWoman.co.uk which is aimed at women who want more from their money. Sarah will be speaking about "Why finance doesn't have to be frightening", talking of the different attitudes that women and men have to money, why women can be great at managing money (it's all about not making reckless decisions) and sharing some money saving tips. Sarah is an expert in her field and is often interviewed by BBC Breakfast TV and radio.
In addition to Sarah, we will also have our 5 minute guest speaker slots, and there will be the opportunity for you to be picked to speak at our next meeting.
If you'd like to join us on the 7th, please RSVP to londonwmb@googlemail.com to confirm your attendance.
We look forward to welcoming you on the 7th.
Having taken a break over the summer, hopefully you are feeling refreshed and ready to go! The "term" begins again, with our next networking event taking place on Tuesday 7th September.
We will be back at our favourite venue, The Embassy Club in central London. Details below:
Venue The Embassy Club, 29 Old Burlington Street, London, W1S 3AN
Time 6-9pm
Cost Free, guests just pay for their own drinks
Tube Green Park or Piccadilly Circus
Car Parking Car park on Old Burlington Street, or free street parking at 6.30pm
Map http://bit.ly/9QwR3C
Our guest speaker this month will be Sarah Pennells, a personal finance journalist and author and the founder SavvyWoman.co.uk which is aimed at women who want more from their money. Sarah will be speaking about "Why finance doesn't have to be frightening", talking of the different attitudes that women and men have to money, why women can be great at managing money (it's all about not making reckless decisions) and sharing some money saving tips. Sarah is an expert in her field and is often interviewed by BBC Breakfast TV and radio.
In addition to Sarah, we will also have our 5 minute guest speaker slots, and there will be the opportunity for you to be picked to speak at our next meeting.
If you'd like to join us on the 7th, please RSVP to londonwmb@googlemail.com to confirm your attendance.
We look forward to welcoming you on the 7th.
Thursday, 26 August 2010
PRESENTATION SKILLS PERFECTED!
A group of London Women Mean Business guests came along to the free Presentation Skills Workshop hosted by Amanda Wright at the Central School of Speech & Drama on 23rd August 2010 and had a fabulous time while learning some valuable skills.
The session was very interactive, with all of us taking part in various breathing exercises in addition to a little bit of acting and culminating in presenting a poem to the group. It could have been daunting, but with everyone in the room getting into the spirit, there was no need for anyone to feel embarrassed.
With only an hour to get through quite a lot of content, Amanda did a great job in giving us an overview of certain skills we can use when presenting to an audience. Even if presenting isn't a key part of your job, the skills learned can even be put into practice when presenting your 1 minute elevator pitch.
Central School of Speech & Drama offer some excellent courses in communication skills, with a different approach to many business training courses as they are using drama techniques. Funding may be available so take a look at the business courses on their website http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/central-business
Thank you to the LWMB women who came along and made the evening such a great success with their enthusiasm, and a special thanks to Amanda for hosting the evening (we hope your audition went well!).
The session was very interactive, with all of us taking part in various breathing exercises in addition to a little bit of acting and culminating in presenting a poem to the group. It could have been daunting, but with everyone in the room getting into the spirit, there was no need for anyone to feel embarrassed.
With only an hour to get through quite a lot of content, Amanda did a great job in giving us an overview of certain skills we can use when presenting to an audience. Even if presenting isn't a key part of your job, the skills learned can even be put into practice when presenting your 1 minute elevator pitch.
Central School of Speech & Drama offer some excellent courses in communication skills, with a different approach to many business training courses as they are using drama techniques. Funding may be available so take a look at the business courses on their website http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/central-business
Thank you to the LWMB women who came along and made the evening such a great success with their enthusiasm, and a special thanks to Amanda for hosting the evening (we hope your audition went well!).
Monday, 2 August 2010
NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR PRESENTATION SKILLS?
If so, join us at our workshop on Monday 23rd August.
We are delighted that Amanda from the Central School of Speech & Drama will be running a complimentary workshop for us on 23rd August, 6-7pm, on Presentation Skills.
This will take place at the Central School of Speech & Drama in Swiss Cottage. You can find directions and further details about various business courses & workshops the School runs, here
http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/contact-us
Places are limited to 25 people, so if you are interested please send an email asap to londonwmb@googlemail.com to register your interest. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
We are delighted that Amanda from the Central School of Speech & Drama will be running a complimentary workshop for us on 23rd August, 6-7pm, on Presentation Skills.
This will take place at the Central School of Speech & Drama in Swiss Cottage. You can find directions and further details about various business courses & workshops the School runs, here
http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/contact-us
Places are limited to 25 people, so if you are interested please send an email asap to londonwmb@googlemail.com to register your interest. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Could you benefit from some business advice?
Debbie Bakare of Makeway4 is offering a special discount to LWMB during the months of August and September.
Makeway4 (MK4) is an independent business advisory and accountancy firm. Catering for SMEs and Charities in various ways, MK4 is a one-stop solution centre for all start-ups and growing businesses. Their method of working with clients is through implementing strategies for practical and effective solutions that bring results.
Because Makeway4 is small like most SMEs, they are able to build close relationships with their clients and understand their needs for implementation of solutions which bring positive results.
Makeway4 is a supplier for Business Link in London and also on the "expert team" of Barclays Bank plc. They run business seminars in London, Essex and Kent.
Services include:
During August and September 2010, benefit from :
If you're interested, send an email to : info@mw4enterprise.com quoting ref: GP001
www.mw4enterprise.com
www.makeway4.com
Makeway4 (MK4) is an independent business advisory and accountancy firm. Catering for SMEs and Charities in various ways, MK4 is a one-stop solution centre for all start-ups and growing businesses. Their method of working with clients is through implementing strategies for practical and effective solutions that bring results.
Because Makeway4 is small like most SMEs, they are able to build close relationships with their clients and understand their needs for implementation of solutions which bring positive results.
Makeway4 is a supplier for Business Link in London and also on the "expert team" of Barclays Bank plc. They run business seminars in London, Essex and Kent.
Services include:
- Book-keeping, accountancy, tax and internal audit etc.
- Business advice in the areas of start-up, finance, marketing and management
- Life plan, business plan, marketing plan and action plan for growth
- Business compliance, risk/change management and controls
- Training - staff and management team
- Recruitment solutions
- Project management
During August and September 2010, benefit from :
- 30% discount on all services
- Up to £100 paid for referrals
- Free solutions focused chat on business challenges (30 minutes)
If you're interested, send an email to : info@mw4enterprise.com quoting ref: GP001
www.mw4enterprise.com
www.makeway4.com
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