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9 April 2012in Updates, by Janet / 0 Comments

Network North in Aberdeen

Sorry this is cancelled due to lack of support within some of the Business Groups who would have made all the difference Speed Networking with Style June 7th 2012 The Caledonian by Thistle Hotel Aberdeen 8.30am – 12.45 pm You are invited to Network North in Aberdeen with Events for Business, the masters of Speed [...]

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Guest Blogger – Zippystitch

Online for Business Networking without the hassle . (This weeks’ guest blogger is Cara Torley – yes the surname is familiar to some!  Cara is 22 and started her own business, Zippystitch Costumes,  just over a year ago making historical and period accurate costumes for re-enactment.  Like many younger people, speaking to new people is [...]

6 April 2012in Updates, by Janet / 0 Comments

Everything Confidence

“10 steps to everything you need to know about being confident in every situation” Karen Wilson of Quest for Success – shares her “Complete Confidence Toolbox” All of the best tools, tips and techniques from her most popular coaching programmes (for more information on Karen and the course click here) “Everything you need to know [...]

1 April 2012in Blog, by Janet / 1 Comments

A Winter Coat for a Web Site

I am finding that quite a lot of business owners are reacting positively to the concept of bartering their services but are apprehensive of taking the first steps.  Is it because accountants are putting the “fear of death by Inland Revenue” into their clients.  Or is it our in-built Calvinistic reserve and that wee voice [...]

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Business Breakfasts

“Your 2 hour toolbox for better business” Join us for a fabulous Business Breakfast.  This very special event is jam packed with features to help any business large or small Marketing tools to increase your personal brand Turning leads into profitable sales Meet and interact with fellow delegates both at the event and online Get [...]

19 March 2012in Blog, by Janet / 2 Comments

Great Business Barter tips

These are some great guidelines I found on a USA based website where Bartering is HUGE for business right now and thought they would be brilliant for you. Bartering is a win-win for everyone involved when done right. When going into a barter agreement remember these things: 1. Define your goals. What do you want to get [...]

18 March 2012in Updates, by Janet / 0 Comments

How to increase your Sales

“100% of the delegates reckoned this workshop is outstanding value for money and would recommend it to their colleagues” Selling isn’t easy but if approached in a structured and systematic manner it will give you a true competitive edge. This workshop is designed to help you understand this process and to introduce the system, tools and techniques you [...]

13 March 2012in Blog, by Janet / 0 Comments

“60 Second Elevator Pitches made easy for Speed network meetings”

What to say and how to say it   – Break it down into four easy to manage chunks Your name and company – goes without saying “Hi I am Fred, Fred Bloggs of Bloggs Creative” What do you do – “we offer …………”  say what you do in a few short words that fellow delegates will [...]

8 March 2012in B2B, by Janet / 0 Comments

Fun and Games at Ravenscraig

So you think as a professional event organise you have it all covered but there is always something that hits in the face!  Last week it was the North Lanarkshire Business Show’s turn.  Really organised and dropped off all the kit the night before at the amazing Ravenscraig venue.  So early start on Thursday and [...]

7 March 2012in Blog, by Janet / 0 Comments

No Shows – part deux!

Back onto one of my favourite topics again – No Shows!  It’s on the increase and it’s an epidemic.  Why oh why book an event and not turn up.  It’s a bit like the free bar at a function – the normally teetotal suddenly become double brandy drinkers!  Is it a grab the space and [...]