Business Attitude or Business Idea: Which is more likely to lead to your success?
by Karen Skidmore

What did your friends and family say to you when you told them you were off to start your own business?

And how did it affect the way you went about creating your business?

When I first started telling colleagues and friends of my plans to start my own life coaching

business back in 2004 (this is whereI started 5 years ago),I remember all too well the sucking of the teeth and the “you’re very brave” comments.

Everyone around me told that going freelance and becoming self-employed was all very well but beware the feast and famine. Working for yourself may give you control and freedom to do what you want, but clients come and go like a roller-coaster ride....read this article

June 4 and July 15: British Library. Build your own website in a day (Wordpress workshop)

We're offering a one of a kind workshop for small business owners who want to create a fantastic web presence that you can update yourself. This workshop is also suitable for anyone that wants to create a blog. We will take you through the whole process and no technical skills required! We have opened up a second date on July 15 as there is only 1 place left on June 4. Click here to find out more and book your place

June 17 : Central London: Women Unlimited Meetup: June 17

For this month's regular monthly networking meeting for enterprising women we are extremely lucky to have Emma Wimhurst, from EMPwr. Emma is going to run a sesion on creating a clear vision and will help you gain clarity for your business. As usual we will also be holding the clinic where you can ask questions from the experts on hand. Click here to book today.

June 10: British Library: Search Engine Optimisation Workshop for small business owners

SEO or Search Engine Optimisation is not the dark art that many will try and scare you with. We are offering a 3 hour workshop that will break down all the myths and give you the knowledge and tools to start effectively managing your own content and maximising the effectiveness of your site. Book your place today.

Other Upcoming workshop - further details to come...

June 24 : British Library : How to use Social Networking for business.

July 28 : British Library : DIY Email Marketing and Build your newsletter in Constant Contact

July date tbc : Media Training for small business owners

Laura Tennison - founder of Jo Jo Maman Bebe

No experience, no capital and no bank backing! Laura Tenison, founder of JoJo Maman Bebe, shares how despite her unlikely beginnings, she went on to pioneer a company with a £19m turnover. “Courage is what you need more than anything”, Laura tells her audience. Click on the link to follow her story!

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