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Greetings!
 Well can you believe it's October?? Where's the year gone? One thing is for sure,this is most definitely the right time to get you and your business into the best shape for 2010...the business environment out there is absolutely buzzing. And if you happen to be stuck for ideas or want to bounce ideas around? Get in touch, do. While you're at it, make sure and respond to the Equalities Consultation below and have a read of my latest book reviews - let me know if you'd like me to organise a re-run the 'Fulfilled' SPECIAL BONUS OFFER and whether you're feeling lucky or unlucky right now, you can change to positive in an instant - see what you think about'The Luck Factor!'
We've lots more news updates plus opportunities below so you may want to come back and revisit... Your thoughts are always welcome and Valerie's here to help. Need a one to one into developing your business potential? Just email to discuss... find solutions now Whatever you are doing - have a fantastic day, week and exceptional year !' Until next time...
Best wishes
Valerie
PS As always, feel free to share and forward...
PPPS Apologies to everyone we couldn't fit in this time - there's so much going on! But still - if you've got news - share it!! back to top.... |
GREAT NEWS - MORE WOMEN'S ASPIRE FUND SUCCESSES!!
The Next Women tell us about Success for the Aspire Fund: Everyclick, Altacor and other Deals of Women-led Companies are expected
The Aspire Fund has funded 2 women-led companies in deals totaling �850.000 pounds, as can be read in parlimentary readings in a Q&A with Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In both cases the Aspire Fund matched the funding received by the companies from outside investors. Read more about this fund for women owned businesses back to top... |
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KEY CONSULTATION - EQUALITIES -emda - d/line 6 Nov 2009
Emda - Integrated Equalities Scheme. Had your say? If not - get moving now! emda has launched a consultation on its Integrated Equalities Scheme. This process is an extension of the Agency's ongoing dialogue with key equality groups and regional stakeholders. They want your views about what emda's equality priorities should be and how we can work together to achieve them. To respond to this consultation send your comments to: emda back to top... |
Queen's Awards for Enterprise Promotion for an Outstanding Individual - closes 30 October 2009 -
Come on! Get your nominations in Now! The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion (QAEP) celebrates and recognises individuals who have played an outstanding and significant role in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes in others in the UK. Anyone can put forward nominees for the Award but you cannot nominate yourself. Nomination forms can be completed and submitted electronically. Awards will be announced on 21 April 2010, The Queen's birthday. Queens Awards Individual Enterprise Promotion back to top... |
BOARD LEVEL ROLES - Skates On by 8th October 2009
DCSF9081C - Board Members (Up to 3 Members) - Training & Development Agency for Schools
DCSF9082C - Member - School Teachers Review Body
DCSF9090C - Governing Council Members (2 Posts) - National College for Leadership of Schools & Children's Services - Inspiring leaders to improve children's lives'
If you are interested in applying or would like to receive an information pack, please contact the Recruitment Services Centre on 0870 240 3802 or alternatively visit Appointments website
Vacancy on Nottingham Skills Board - d/line 23 October 09The Nottinghamshire Employment and Skills Board is advertising for a new Independent Chair from the business community. Created in May 2009, and supported by emda, this group aims to influence the planning and delivery of employment and skills services by responding to the needs of local employers. For more information about the role, please visit More information here.. . The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October 2009. back to top... |
BOOK REVIEW Fulfilled - A Personal Revolution on 7 Steps - by multimillionaire founder of www.i-to-i.com Deirdre Bounds
 
' Fulfilled'comes with a WARNING!!! It isn't for the faint hearted, or the grazing reader, dipper in and out, searcher for fad of the moment or quick fix. Finishing this book is not the end of the story - it's the opening of a door/crossing of a bridge into a new country for those with the humility, honesty and courage to stay the course. It has the potential to seriously change your life - however you will need to really work at it. Remember though that everything worth having - is worth working at. There's no learning like, and none more powerful than, life experience. Deirdre shares the gift of her own transformation - that's priceless!
Did you miss our mega SPECIAL OFFER FREE Bonuses including Coaching and Mentoring Support worth over �500 for simply purchasing through our book review page here on 2nd September? We may just run this again...if demand is high enough....
Fulfilled is for those with the courage to change and a burning desire for....read full review here back to top... |
The Luck Factor - Why Some People Are Luckier Than Others And How You Can Become One Of Them! Max Gunther
 LUCK!! LUCKY OR UNLUCKY? CREATE YOUR OWN LUCK? WELL MAYBE WE HAVE THE ANSWERS HERE! Whether youbelieve in it or not, 'luck' is often mentioned as a positive influence on the careers or fortunes of the brave and successful and the opposite for those who didn't make it or had incredible reversals of fortune. The BIG QUESTION that we all want answered is, of course, how to create our own amazing luck, so read on....here back to top... |
NETWORKING - FOCUS ON - WOMEN'S POWER CIRCLES
Power up your business and your life - Sue Daly tells us -
For many women, the diverse roles they are expected to fulfil cause imbalance in their life, and hold them back in their career aspirations. Additionally, some of their beliefs around their role as women result in a huge pool of untapped potential.
Women's Power Circles are an opportunity for women to rediscover their needs and their voices and reclaim that potential.
"After each circle the women actually look different. Their eyes are clearer, they sit taller, and there is a new strength in their voice. Many have gone from strength to strength, achieving goals that before were only a dream."
For more information about Power Circles in the East Midlands, contact Circle founder Rosjke Hasseldine or Sue Daly back to top...
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FEEDBACK ON RECENT NETWORKING EVENTS -
WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE AMBASSADORS - Event review of Innovate! Kegworth -18 September 2009 What a spectacular event! Dr Joanne Whittaker (nee Morgan), Chief Executive of Faveo Ltd, Faveo UK inventors of The Faveo� Freedom Bra, which won a gold medal for innovation from the World Intellectual Property Organisation, facilitated a lively creative, interactive session 'Become an Inventor in 3 Easy Steps.' Joanne is on a mission to encourage more women to pursue development and commercialisation of their inventions. If you're an aspiring inventor check out also www.wipo.int
December details below. We've also just come across this new resource you may find useful.
WA Member RESOURCES - East Midlands Women's Ambassador Pam Pindar, of PBS UK LtdHR If you have ever needed a specific human resources (HR) document, or wondered, as an employer what documentation you need to be compliant with UK employment law, then take a look at the new online document shop HR Online Document Shop
The website offers a range of free HR resources such as the HR Audit Pack, which explains what a company requires in order to be employment law compliant. There is also a library of chargeable documents all created with the small to medium sized businesses in mind. Pam said: "I would really welcome feedback from other Ambassadors on our new site. Comments or suggestions, good or bad, will be gratefully received." To provide feedback please email PBS marked for the attention of Pam Pindar. back to top... |
Feedback RSA Fellows East Midlands, Hill Holt Wood, 1 Oct 09
The RSA held their first RSA Fellows East Midlands networking event recently at the globally acclaimed rural social enterprise Hill Holt Wood whose Chief Executive Karen Lowthrop is an RSA Fellow. Themed - 'How Can We Make A Difference To The East Midlands' this highly interactive event most ably organised by our RSA Fellowship Council Member from the East Midlands, Helen Westropp of Delphi Marques, had 'zones' for brainstorming:- Business Champions, Community & Social Cohesion, Good Governance and Environment and has come up with some excellent thinking. Ideas now being developed include a keen focus on the national Open Minds programme and exciting ideas on enterprise support for schools. More to follow... The RSA is changing and Matthew Taylor, RSA Chief Executive, joined us to share in this event but also outline one key challenge - enhancing human capability - by enabling more people to be citizens for the future through engagement, self-reliance and altruism. More on The RSA
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Could you be a Business Angel? Plumtree, Notts, 7 Oct 09
The British Business Angels Association and the emda-funded Growth Investment Network East Midlands (GINEM), would like to hear from individuals who might want to invest in regional businesses with exciting new ideas and innovations. If you are interested, then come to the Business Angels event on 7th October from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Carriage Hall, Perkins Restaurant, Plumtree. For more information about this event and the Business Angels network click here.. back to top... |
 'Entrepreneurial Thinking'
EL Ladies Lunch,Mercure Hotel St. Pauls, Sheffield 8 Oct 2009
Hallam FM's Cash for Kids fabulous Ladies Lunch. Take a glass of champagne and browse a variety of stands from local boutiques.The Mercure Spa will be doing express manicures, Mac will demonstrate make-up with hair advice from Toni & Guy.
Lunch served at 1pm followed by coffee and fashion show. Raffle with the chance to win great prizes. Business networking table for anyone wanting to mix business and pleasure. All this at the very reasonable price of �250 for a table of 10. A limited amount of individual tickets available at �25 each. All money raised for Cash for Kids will directly benefit sick and needy children in South Yorkshire and the North Midlands by supporting individuals, community groups and other local Charities that support children. To reserve a table or for more information on this or about the Charity please contact Keeley Ward direct on 0114 209 1102 or 07900 016041. Info about Entrepreneurs Ladder here here back to top... |
Darwinian Business: Survival of the Fittest (Entrepreneur) London, 7 October 2009 If you are female, lead an online tech start-up and are about to seek funding, enter The Next Women speed pitching session as one of three Pitch-preneurs who will battle it out in front of a panel of industry leaders, set to put you into the fast lane to finance. Back by popular demand, each woman will spend three minutes pitching their business to a panel of experts, before answering questions on every aspect of their concept. Winners from the previous pitching events have included Julia Macmillan of toyboywarehouse.com; Elinor and Isobel of DegreeArt and Sarah and Anneli of Balineum. With finance as its focus, find details on The Next Women back to top... |
The Business Book Clubs�,For Spirited Entrepreneurs! 19 Oct 09
Membership is for women in business, costs �65.00 for a year. It includes 10 meetings, network, business support in friendly environment whilst enjoy some organic nibbles. Guest visitors are welcome to attend on an informal basis for �10.00 booked in advance. On the door the fees are �15.00. Places are limited on a first come first served basis. Interested? Then please do contact Karen Oehme for membership details and the programme E-mail Karen back to top... |
CONFERENCES & EXPO's
EM EXPO - Boost for the green economy - 8 October 2009
Walkers Stadium, Leicester - 9:30am - 4:00pm Greening the Economy - A free event offering an unparalleled opportunity to network with businesses and organisations involved in delivering sustainable goods and services. Green gurus from business, universities and public bodies across the East Midlands are flocking to this and will highlight opportunities in the East Midland's green economy, which is one of the fastest growing in the country. Councillor David Parsons, chairman of the regional assembly, said: "In spite of the recession, many companies are seeing the opportunities in the 'green economy' - every slot in the exhibition has been filled. "I'd encourage anyone, from members of the public to schools and businesses, to come along and see the opportunities that are available." Around 70 exhibitors � Eco driving simulator � Learn about the carbon reduction commitment � Local food producers' market and demonstrations � East Midlands Green Infrastructure Network Conference � Business Resource Efficiency Seminar � Eco-schools workshop � Low Carbon Technologies demonstrations ... and much more Exhibitors include
- a new Nottingham-based firm LedinLight, who specialise in low energy lighting solutions
- Hertalan, based in Nottinghamshire - a green roof and wall supplier
- Responsible Solutions, based in Loughborough - supplying environmental consultancy to the construction sector
- PAGeotechnical, a Corby-based firm, who offer solutions for contaminated land and other services
- Buildbase - a Derby-based supplier of a range of environmental technologies for energy and water
- The Cottage Bakery - producing cakes for all occasions, using eggs from their free-range hens
- The Doggie Cookie Company - providing the best doggie treats from carefully sourced local ingredients
- Just Soaps - based in Charnwood and producing hand-made natural soaps, with local water
- Riverford Organics - providing seasonal, local food from a network of local farmers and producers
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Yorkshire Food (& Drink) for Thought Summit -14 October 09
YORKSHIRE'S food and drink industry is to be brought together at a conference to discuss innovation, new product development, processing, packaging, and logistics. The Food and Drink Skills Summit is being organised by Sheffield Hallam University and the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing. It will give the region's food and drink companies the opportunity to identify and discuss skills and training needs for the sector. John Sorsby, head of Sheffield Hallam's Centre for Food Innovation, said: "When the economy returns to a period of growth, the businesses that thrive will be those identifying and capitalising on product, process and packaging innovations". To book a place email Jane Roberts For more innovation visit Food Summit back to top... |
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13th Annual Ethnic Minority Business (EMB) Conference, Leicester Tigers Stadium, 14 Oct 09
The UK's most important international conference for ethnic minority businesses, organised by De Montfort University (DMU), is to be held in Leicester. Hosted by DMU's Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) in association with East Midlands Development Agency (emda).
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic businesses contribute in the region of �30-40bn to the UK economy. The EMB Conference is designed to present cutting-edge research and policy initiatives, and will address key themes such as national developments in ethnic minority entrepreneurship, advancing ethnic minority entrepreneurship, regional business support and supply chain opportunities. Delegates are expected to attend from ethnic minority businesses, business agencies and intermediaries, employer groups, the corporate sector and local authorities to hear influencers from the corporate, educational and business support sectors set out how they engage with ethnic minority entrepreneurs in the UK. To book a place or for more information contact Liv Van den Eynde, Conference Co-ordinator, email: Creme or visit Creme site back to top... |
Emda Annual Public Meeting, Melton Mowbray, 16 Oct 09
emda is holding its 10th Annual Public Meeting on Friday 16th October, at Pera in Melton Mowbray. It will give people an opportunity to see what emda has achieved over the last year, and what it hopes to achieve in the future. Registration for the event will close this week. To book a place now and for the meeting's agenda click here.. back to top... |
Annual Information Event - European Regional Development Fund, Nottingham, 30 Oct 09Interested in where European Regional Funding goes?? The first Annual Information Event for the East Midlands 2007-13 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme will take place at the National College for School Leadership, Nottingham. The event will be an excellent networking opportunity, and a series of workshops will also be provided for ERDF Project Managers to learn more about key areas of the Programme. To book your place or for further information, please click here.. back to top... | |
DIARY! WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE DAY, Global -18 November 2009
Throughout the UK and Globally thousands of local activities will take place. Here's the central resource to find out what's happening near you or register your event. Remember to let us know what you are planning too! All about Women's Enterprise Day 2009 back to top... |
Women's Enterprise Task Force Launch Final Report, London, 18 November 09 - on Women's Enterprise Day Look out for the final report on their work from the Women's Enterprise Task Force - anticipated to be launched in London on 18th November 2009 during Global Enterprise Week (16-22 November). More on the taskforce here.. back to top... |
EVERYWOMAN - London -18 November 2009
Setting yourself apart from competitors? Could you gain more competitive edge? Join the Everywoman Conference to create the space in your mind to innovate and come up with fresh ideas. Four successful female entrepreneurs offer tips and advice on creating 'Winning Ideas' during an interactive session. Ask your questions and hear how they set themselves apart and add value in their own companies. Line up includes Perween Warsi, CEO & Founder - S & A Foods and Emma Wimhurst Entrepreneur - EMpwr visitwebsite.. back to top... |
UK's first Home Enterprise Day, Friday 20 November 2009 - Remember to Diary it now!
Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones has done it again!!! Home Enterprise Day by Enterprise Nation, the home business website. The highlight will be the Enterprise Nation annual conference featuring inspiring business figures Doug Richard and Mark Dixon, meet media contacts from the BBC, Country Living and Sky, network with peers and be the first to congratulate winners of the 2009 Home Business Awards, announced on the day.
In the lead-up to the day, Enterprise Nation is starting a race to follow every home business owner on Twitter. Updates at Enterprise Nation and Global Enterprise Week To join the home business Twitter race, visit Twitter/Enterprise Nation back to top... |
FUNDING for your business - Resource Efficiency Grant
Check this with your own local Business Link, it may not apply in your region. Business Link East Midlands wants to help your business start, grow and prosper. Their new resource efficiency diagnostic service identifies SME resource efficiency improvements. You may also be eligible to apply for a grant of up to �10,000 to implement the recommendations! For a free consultation on your resource efficiency and access to advice arrange a meeting with a business adviser Business Link national website - find your region back to top... |
WIN WIN WIN PRIZES!!!!
Thanks to Daisy Green - Ethical Fashion, Beauty and Inspiration - 2 chances
The E&KO tote bag - you've until 18 October 2009 to enter this goody at Daisy Green Magazine
This month Daisy Green chose this fab bag as one of their top red accessories for autumn and Plumethical.co.uk have offered one person the chance to win one of these gorgeously unique statements for themselves. The E&KO tote bag is made from decommissioned fire hose and its lining is made from old office furniture. A classic design, it features internal and external zip pockets, over the shoulder handles and is water resistant. The bag is currently on offer at �159 (RRP �179). Postage and packing in the UK is free. Enter here...
WIN FROM the selection of Bath House's Natural & Organic range is made by hand in Cumbria, combining the highest quality natural and organic essential oils. Enter here... back to top... |
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Love something very useful for nothing (well after you've invested in something that will pay back quickly) FreeLoader is a portable solar charger that can power everything from mobile phones to gaming machines to digital cameras and much much more. It takes power from its solar panels or via a supplied charge cable that plugs into a computer's USB. Thanks Laura - ecoescape™Nigel's Eco Store
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