Women Unlimited Newsletter
Hi [Firstname]
Hopefully you're managing to take some time out over the summer months and give yourself a bit of a break. The promised BBQ summer doesn't seem to be showing up, but don't let that stop you from getting out and having some fun. It can be a challenge to know what to do with your children during the summer holidays, so we've put an article up on some fun things for kids to do in London that might be of interest if you live in the capital or are planning a visit here. We had a great meetup this month with Wendy Tan White founder of Moonfruit and Diana Soltmann of Flagship Consulting delivered one of the best workshops (Grabbing the Headlines) that I have attended in a long time! We've got a new date of November 4th for the next one, so make sure you don't miss out. That's all for this month, have a great month and make sure you give yourself the chance to enjoy your summer!
All the best, Julie |
| This Weeks Featured Article |
| Top ten ways to promote your business when you’re just starting out
by Rachel Thompson
You may have a business, a product or perhaps an idea that you think you can make work but in order to make it successful you need to let people know about it.
To take charge of your success you will need to promote yourself and your business both efficiently and economically. These top ten ways to promote your business will give you insights into how you can make the business and
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products you are selling, something that others want.
Your business cards as your brand It sounds obvious but this is your first MUST have! Business cards are one of the most effective marketing tools because they let customers know you are a professional. They have the potential to make a statement about who you are and what your business is like. Don’t scrimp on your business cards because they are your second
opportunity to make an impression (the first is yourself). While it may
be tempting to get those free Vista Print cards, believe me, if you cut
corners on something as important as business cards your potential
clients will wonder what else you are doing on the cheap.....read this article
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| Upcoming Women Unlimited Workshop and Events |
August 25th: Blogging for business
British Library
After the success of our Social media workshop we're running some workshops on how to specifically use some of the tools that we discussed. The British Library are subsidising this one for us, so we can offer it for £20 a place - a 55% discount on our regular workshop price! This three hour workshop will cover how to blog effectively, setting out your blogging objectives, different options for blogging and how your blog can be your platform for building your relationships with your clients. Click here to reserve your place.
September 23rd: Franchise your way to business growth
British Library
Franchising is an incredibly powerful business model for growing your business... but there can be a lot of pitfalls. Don't let that put you off though! We are holding a one day event looking at all the ins and outs of franchising as a business model. We have a fantastic line up for the day including Stephanie Manuel, founder of Stagecoach Academy of Arts with over 650 franchises, Lara Goodbody, co-founder of Yoga Bugs, Ursula Barzey, Matchpoint franchising consultant and Kirsten Gibbs co-founder of Replico. We also have an excellent early bird offer of 20% off if you book your ticket before August 21st, just enter the discount code EARLYBIRD. Click here to find out more
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| Video of the week |
Jack Canfield on finding a mentor
by Belinda Nnoka
It is so important for every business person to have a mentor. Being able to speak to someone who has had years of experience in the field of business and been embroiled in many of the battles you may be facing right now, and lived to tell the tale, is very comforting! But, how do you find a mentor? Jack Canfield briefly outlines his tips on how to find a mentor that is just right for you. Click here to watch this video
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Events and news from some of our friends...
Celebrate home enterprise day November 20, 2009
As part of Enterprise Week, Enteprise Nation are holding a fabulous conference with a stellar line up including Doug Jones. You can find out more and book your tickets via the enterprise nation website
Website relaunch
To celebrate the relaunch of their funky-looking new website, the Women's Marketing Forum are giving away shed loads of fabulous prizes all summer long! The prizes include website design, marketing consulting time, training courses, private business coaching, PR consulting time and much more! To enter simply log onto their website and register; that's it! You only need to register once to be eligible for all of the prize draws, so get cracking!
Some recent articles you may have missed...
The ROI of Social networking by John Janstch Are you selling to the right people? by Michelle Daniels
Are you maximising your greatest asset? by Karen Skidmore The difference between men and women entrepreneurs played out on Dragons Den by Julie Hall
How to make a name for yourself by Scott Ginsberg A Customer is for life - not just a sale! by Belinda Nnoka
Click here to see a list of articles that have been published on the Women Unlimited site
What we're reading now...
Did You Spot the Gorilla?: How to Recognise the Hidden Opportunities in Your Life
by Richard Wiseman
30 people were asked to watch a basketball game and count the passes between the players. During the game a man in a gorilla suit walked on and pounded his chest. Almost none of the volunteers saw the gorilla! This is a book that explores how we might be missing opportunities in our lives. It's a really interesting read and written in an easy to consume style. I purchased 3 of Richard's books in 1 go (the other two are Quirkology: The Curious Science of Everyday Lives
and 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot
). Check it out if you are interested in exploring creativity and how you might find more opportunities in your own life.
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