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Greetings!
 Thank you for the terrific response to my request for help to support our fund-raising project for Haiti's children. I can now reveal that Philippa Hanna is the singer/songwriter. Her fabulous single dedicated to fundraising purely for Haiti's children. 'Ave to Love' releases on i-tunes on 7th March 2010 but you can pre-order CD or MP3 here Philippa Hanna now. The video releases Monday 8th March, we'll bring you the link when it is live - really is moving footage of Philippa's working with children and schools in Haiti just before the disaster, she is now one of the UK's Global Ambassadors for the charity Compassion and offers a message of hope that together, and with your help, we intend to fulfil. We are grateful for the tremendous response so far - read update below and think about what you will do to help...oh and we've now set up an online donation page here JustGiving.avetolove But we can't stop yet, this is just the beginning. Let me know by email what you are prepared do. We're short of time - we're counting on YOU...email me by return @valeriedwyergroup please.
Thinking of children made me think about Mother's Day, always a challenge to find some original gift, so it was a lovely coincidence to hear about a new venture from friend, businesswoman and RSA colleague Helen Westropp who features in Spotlight On.
Interview with...a new slot to focus on women transforming their businesses, meets Karen Williams. Keep it? Change it? Let me know what you think.
As always, lots more news updates plus opportunities below so you may want to come back and revisit... Your thoughts are always welcome and I'm here to help. Need a one to one into developing your business potential? Want support to make 2010 your best year ever? Just email to discuss - click find solutions now to set the ball rolling..
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 your newsletter, forward to friends, colleague,they'll thank you for opportunities
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SPOTLIGHT ON..
Helen Westropp and Julia Moore's Tapestry by TexTiles venture ... Inspired and creative businesswoman Helen Westropp, Fellow of the RSA and friend, tells us in her own words about her latest venture... Tapestry by TexTiles. Here's a small selection of the many unique and ey-catching designs on their website.....
Naxos Keshte Suleiman
"Tapestry kits - perfect presents for Mothering Sunday, Easter, birthdays .... Our tapestry kits are unique! Concentrating specifically on creating unusual and original designs, Julia Moore and Helen Westropp have launched 12 different kits using top quality materials sourced from UK manufacturers. Each design has a story, created as a result of travels well off the beaten track. Using traditional ceramics, textiles and stone carvings from Asia, the Middle East and ancient Europe as the source of our inspiration, we have adapted the designs to fit 17" x 17" tapestries which will easily cover chair seats, stools or make fabulous cushions. Our colours and designs will complement a wide range of interior decorating styles. Each kit comes with an ethically produced calico bag, enough Appletons tapestry wool to complete the tapestry in continental tent stitch or half cross stitch, needles, instructions and the printed canvas. The designs are worked on 12 point canvas giving excellent detail and covering a range of difficulty. Information and to order, visit our website Tapestry By Textiles or call Julia on 01949 842515 or Helen on 07884 366649. |
INTERVIEW WITH... Catching Up....An Interview with....
Women entrepreneurs are forever innovating, developing and changing their businesses - a major reason for survival to success. We're sharing with you some of the inspiring transformation stories we come across, which we hope you'll enjoy. Tell us what you think @ Valerie
Catching Up..Interview with....Karen Williams...in her own words
 Karen is a Director of Your Business Centre Tamworth. The centre provides service accommodation to small businesses, training conference facilities on flexible terms.
"5 years ago, I found myself questioning work life balance. I had been involved in the textile industry for 15 years and wanted to come away from that. I was looking for a new business opportunity - that opportunity was Utility Warehouse! Utility Warehouse SAVES people money and it also MAKES people money. Initially, I was interested in saving money. However, by offering services to family, friends and businesses I started to MAKE money too. Utility Warehouse provides you with all the training you need. It's a bolt on business you can run part time, so it runs alongside my current business. I work when I choose to work. I have three children, so it's balancing my work life and having a family life.
Utility Warehouse, owned by Telecomplus PLC is a FTSE 250 company voted 2009 "Company of the Year" by Financial Times. We SAVE people money on Consumable products that they use every day: Gas, Electric, Mobiles, Line Rental and Broadband.
Your full training includes personal development, goal setting and using your time effectively, which I apply to all aspects of my life!
Since joining Utility Warehouse, recognition I have received includes share options, bonuses and a 6* Mediterranean cruise! Free BMW mini Convertible and a Porsche Boxter for 6 weeks. All things I never had, even working for my own company!
I attended training so many times they made me a trainer!! I now train new Distributors Getting Started and Leadership Development skills.
But the Best thing about this business? Is that you do the work ONCE and get paid EVERY MONTH thereafter! I now have the fastest growing team in Utility Warehouse, with over 1700 Distributors and over 13,000 group customers!
Challenges? Hardest thing was networking, walking into a room not knowing anyone was daunting. Personal development that Utility Warehouse provides helps you to overcome these issues. It's suited to all women, especially those at home with children fearful of going back into the work place, to get back into earning and raise their self esteem.
Women are successful at Utility Warehouse because they're flexible, have big groups of friends and family and enjoy talking! Every day is different. I'm meeting people all the time.!
Balance between two businesses? I plan my day in detail and block me-time, from yoga class, running, or meeting friends for coffee! I'm home when my children return from school because it's important to be there for them!
What's been most challenging at Utility Warehouse? Stepping out of my comfort zone! Going to that first Network meeting! Now I attend on average 10 network meetings a month and in June 2008, I won the a prestigious award - "Connected" Switched-on Business Link Award Becoming a Utility Warehouse trainer - Public Speaking was my biggest fear!
The Future? My five year plan is National Marketing Director by 2011! My Goal is to help and support as many people, especially women, to achieve their Goals and to give them the choices to do "What they want to do, whey they want to do it! "
Success factors? Set yourself Goals - small, medium and long term. Have a Positive Attitude and Believe in yourself!
Words of Wisdom? Be the Best that you can be! Have Gratitude and appreciate everything you have in your life. MAKE MONEY Your Money SAVE MONEY Your Opportunity Call me, 07976-962986 back to top...
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INITIATIVES & PROJECTS Challenge for Haiti's Children update
 Philippa Hanna - Ave To Love - raising funds for Haiti's Children
Pamela Pindar, Managing Director of local to global business and Payroll & Business Solutions and the Human Resources Document Shop was first off the mark to donate - even before our online giving site Just Giving/Ave To Love was fully functional. Gary Dwyer, who we asked to check the functioning issue, was so impressed that he made the first online donation while helping us out. Faye of Keep Your Fork, Keep Your Fork already a fan of Philippa's and gig-goer, has offered to work with Philippa in UK schools to raise awareness of the children's plight and our plans to help Celia Pontin of Contemporary Cool Art was quick to come up with a fantastic idea for a separate project to work with the children through art to create something beautiful and inspiring. More when we've finalised it but have a look at Celia's brilliant work Contemporary Cool Art
50 people have signed up to each sponsor a different child for a year through Compassion as at today. All proceeds will go to the Charity. Those of us already involved take no fee, all supporters will be publicly recognised and Thank You again...whatever you can manage will be appreciated. If you've yet to support us either donate or email Valerie with your offer. No matter how small or simple it may seem to you - to this quest it is priceless, whether it's pulling in friends and colleagues for their ideas, a small donation, offering your own service/s to get the widest reach and sales for this single, simply passing info on to your own networks, promoting, blogging, or buying the record when it releases - we know these are tough times but for some.... it is even tougher right now..... Let me know by email what you are prepared do - we're counting on YOU...email Valerie by return, please... back to top... |
BOOK REVIEW - GUILT TRIP - From Fear to Guilt on the GREEN BANDWAGGON - Bambos & Neophytou
 Despite being a champion for environmental sustainability, I was a little sceptical before I got to grips with Guilt Trip. The whole arena of environmental sustainability, green issues, climate change is enjoying something of an unfortunate paradox right now from whichever side of the fence you sit on. However, after devoting the time to study as well as read this packed and thought provoking 266 pages, I wanted to give everyone a copy. You really need to know all that's in here - it will confirm some beliefs but surprise you with others - like the marketing of a drink as a sleep inducer on one continent and a pick-me-up on another! And both work! Valerie's book reviews here back to top... |
AWARDS- Asian Women of Achievement 2010 d/l 5 March 2010
STILLTIME..JUST! Nominate for the 2010 Asian Women of Achievement awards, in association with Lloyds TSB. We encourage you to become involved by nominating yourself or a colleague and letting us know about the remarkable and inspirational Asian women in Britain today. For more information and nomination form go to Asian Women of Achievement back to top... |
National Training Awards d/l 23 April 2010 The National Training Awards are the premier accolade for training and development in the UK and are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Awards identify and celebrate organisations and individuals that have achieved really outstanding business and personal success through investment in training. The Awards are unique because entries are received from all sectors, industries and areas across the UK and in return the entrants are provided with the exceptional opportunity to have their training judged against the best in the UK. More. Enter awards. back to top.... |
2010 Lord Stafford Awards - d/line 29 April 2010
Hill Holt Wood, the inspiration of our friends and visionaries Nigel and Karen Lowthrop, took the 2009 prize for Innovation in Sustainability.
Lord Stafford Awards now open to East Midlands businesses which have excelled through innovation, and have collaborated with one or more of the region's universities or higher education institutions. Click here..for more details or to apply. back to top... |
EVENTS - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY, 8 March 2010
Publish your events NOW on internationalwomensday.comFor International Women's Day organisations around the world are busy uploading their events at International Women's Day website Find out what's happening in your area, wherever you are. back to top... |
 International Women's Day, New Barclays Bank, Sheffield, 8 March 2010
 Margaret Washanga Celebrate international women's day with Entrepreneurs Ladder and Barclays Bank PLC. Our annual event with Guest Speaker Margaret Washanga originally from Zambia, who runs a recruitment consultancy in the healthcare hospitality and higher education sectors and Suzi O'Neil from the lovely Jofli Bear talking about her start up journey. Both are very inspirational stories so come along and be inspired by listening to them! Awards for our writing and illustration competition which has been open to all female students currently studying in Sheffield schools and colleges. Free stands available email to request. back to top... |
WiRE, INTRODUCING.and networking@NTU, Brackenhurst 10 March 2010
Maria Iliffe will be running a short informal workshop on how to introduce your business quickly and effectively to somebody you have just met. If you never know what to say when introducing yourself and your business, Maria will help! Open to any business women in the East Midlands. To book a place, or to find out about the local Women in Rural Enterprise network, please email Beryl Pettitt back to top... |
World Entrepreneur Society, Launch of 'Hidden Social Enterprise' Report, London, 11 MARCH 2010 WES Colleague and Founder Rebecca Harding invites you to the launch of this new report on measuring and benchmarking the social enterprise sector. Vicky Pryce, John Elkington and Renate Hornung-Draus (who is MD of the German Employers' Federation) have agreed to comment on the report and there will be a discussion led by NESTA, UnLtd and Eastside Consulting. WESSociety we hope you will be able to come along. If you are able to, please click on this link to book your free place: Booking Form back to top... |
The Next Women - Pitching Day, London, 16 March 2010
Female entrepreneurs, managers and consultants in the internet industry will come together at The NextWomen 2010 Pitching Day to learn the art & science of pitching skills to convince investors, customers and partners to do business with you. The Next Women back to top... |
National Women on Their Way Awards, Aston Villa, 19 March 2010 Caroline Marsh, The Secret Millionaire, will be the leading inspirational special guest at the National Women on Their Way Awards ceremony. Come and hear her most amazing story of how she built a multi-million pound property portfolio from humble beginnings in Africa. She looks fabulous, sounds fabulous and has the most amazingly positive outlook on life, which is awesome considering some of the knockbacks she has had. More at here back to top... |
Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (isbe) in conjunction with Leeds University Business School 'Meet the Editors' Writing Workshop, University of Leeds, 25 March 2010 Workshop to explore the publication process. Gain confidence to develop an informed and strategic approach to research and writing. For those completing doctoral studies and Early Career Researchers, but all are welcome. If you have a burning desire to be published in an authoritative journal on entrepreneurship and/or small business - this is for you... Professor Sara Carter (ETP), colleague of Valerie's from her work championing Women's Enterprise; Professor Ossie Jones (IJEBR) and Professor Susan Marlow (ISBJ) guide you through the process of identifying journals to target;structuring a paper right through to coping with rejection -with this session under your belt shouldn't happen! More details from Professor Susan Marlowe Registration and fee details isbe back to top... |
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Feel the Fear and Do it AnywayBreakthrough the barriers that are holding you back, British Library 22 April 2010
Now more than ever we need to be taking action in our lives and our businesses to survive the rough ride ahead. This is a dynamic workshop that gives you simple techniques for turning fear, indecision and frustration into power and action. This workshop has been developed specifically for women in business but you can apply it to all areas of your life. Dynamic and inspirational, the Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway® workshop is filled with techniques to turn passive behaviours into confidence and self-belief.Book this empowering workshop through Women Unlimited back to top... |
Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2010 Ceremony, London Hilton Park Lane, 9 May 2010
Honouring the vibrant contributions of Asian women across all aspects of life, the awards will take place on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at the London Hilton on Park Lane and are supported by our long-standing patron, Cherie Blair. Guests can expect a truly special evening, honouring amazing women. For more information go here back to top... |
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CONFERENCES - East Midlands Women in Business Conference, Pride Park, Derby - 4 March 2010
 East Midlands Women in Business Conference has something for everyone. Now in its 6th year, this hugely successful event will provide advice, support and inspiration to women looking to develop their businesses, skills, employment prospects and personal life.
This years event will welcome the Founder of Green & Blacks organic chocolate, Jo Fairley, followed aptly by the leading Diet and Fitness Expert Rosemary Conley CBE, both Keynote Speakers will share success storied. The hugely popular Susan Hallam will also deliver her successful Keynote Seminar, top 20 ebusiness Tips!
New for 2010 - 'CEO Regional Round Up' featuring a panel of some of the most successful women from the East Midlands including Penny Coates, CEO of East Midlands Airport, Katherine Stone, CEO of Voice UK and ... will be sharing their stories and answering questions from the floor in this inspiring session. Opportunity to exhibit The day will conclude with the East Midlands Development Agency's Women of Worth Awards. More... back to top... |
Women Unlimited Stepping into Success conference, British Library Conference Centre, 8 March 2010
Fastest selling conference to date, over 70% of tickets sold. The day has an all-star line-up with Camila Batmangelidgh founder of the KIds Company, Liz Warom, founder of Temple Spa, Liz Jackson, secret Millionaire and CEO of Great Guns Marketing and MT Rainey, CEO and founder of Horsesmouth. An evening networking event runs in conjunction with Sister Snog, WiTT and She's Ingenious and features inspiring speaker Shaa Wasmund, founder of Smarta.com. More here
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National Training Awards Outshine your competitors, Leicester, 10 March 2010
The National Training Awards (NTA) celebrate training and development in the UK, and are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The Awards highlight organisations and individuals that have achieved outstanding business and personal success through investment in training. Experienced NTA professionals are providing information sessions which walk potential entrants through the process of preparing their entries and give them hints and tips on what the judges are looking for. To reserve a place and for further details click here click here. back to top... |
World Entrepreneur Society 3rd Annual Summit 2010-"The Future of Capitalism - has anything changed?" London, 11,12 March 2010
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Social Media World Forum, Europe - Shaping the Future of Social Media - Olympia, London, 15-16 March 2010
Europe's leading social media event. Two day event featuring four dedicated conference streams, workshops and exhibition. Early booking discount until 15 January 2010. More info at More info... back to top... |
Extraordinary Women Conference & Awards Ceremony - East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, 18 May 2010 Women do the most extraordinary things...This annual event has been set up by women to recognise the achievements of women who have not been recognised before. This event is for YOU! Meet amazing women who make a significant difference for themselves and others. A unique opportunity to meet women who are living extraordinary lives. Be inspired by their personal stories. Book now, support NSPCC Thanks to Francine Pickering & Smart Women SMART WOMEN Extraordinary Women back to top... |
Global Summit of Women. Women at the Forefront of Change, 20th Anniversary Celebration, Beijing, China 20-22 May 2010
 Premier gathering of the world's women leaders from international corporations, business, governments and third sector. New developments re China's Summit World Expo. Learn more and register online here.. back to top... | |
RANKING COUNTRIES IN TERMS OF WOMEN'S BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: THUNDERBIRD REPORT
 Amanda Bullough, Assistant Professor at Thunderbird's Walker Center for Global Entrepreneurship, recently developed a ranking of 115 countries based on women's participation in business leadership. Her sometimes surprising results challenge the assumption that developing countries can be lumped together as less progressive in terms of women's progress. Her paper found several developing economies More.. back to top... |
| CONGRATULATIONS!! SIMON PROCTER...
DOES MENTORING WORK? Valerie thinks so as she proudly announces yet another success for Simon -
The Daystar Project Le Grand Palais Paris, Galerie Taiss, Paris, 18-22, 2010
The latest work of Valerie's Prince's Trust mentee, international artist and photographer Simon Procter, will feature in Vs. Magazine on newsstands during Paris fashion week March 2010.
 The principal epic canvas (420cmx275cm) depicting the biblical war in heaven will be shown with Galerie Taiss at Art Paris, Le Grand Palais. See more of Simon's fantastic projects, fashion house and advertising shoots here Jed Root |
STILL TRYING TO WRITE THAT BOOK????
Friend and hilarious author Jane Wenham-Jones, (Wannabe a Writer? And other titles), is now following Valerie on Twitter (well, we're now following each other) tells me that she's close to finishing her latest book.Visit Jane Wenham-Jones Having split my sides reviewing Wannabe I can't wait for the next and look out for it - it seems that you may read something about me!! More later back to top... |
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WEBSITES WE LOVE - SAVVY WOMAN
 Savvy Woman is the brainchild of Sarah Pennells who's a well known personal finance journalist and broadcaster. Sarah has appeared regularly on BBC Saturday Breakfast and writes for several magazines. Whether its tips on savings, money management, money book titles, pensions, mortgages, selling your home or wills and much more...whatever - you'll find it here Savvy Woman back to top... |
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VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP School Governors' Network
In 2008 the RSA launched the School Governors' network to share best practice and encourage innovation amongst the largest volunteer workforce in the country. The network has recently been re-launched in partnership with national charity SGOSS School Governor's One Stop Shop To find out more about the RSA's UK and and global initiatives go to The RSA back to top... |
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WIN! WIN! Win a Trip to New Zealand - Closes 30th June 2010
 New Zealand Lamb is offering one lucky winner, and companion, the chance to experience its amazing homeland with two Premium Economy flights courtesy of Air New Zealand. New Zealand Lamb New Zealand Lamb will also include £1,000 spending money to make sure it's the trip of a lifetime! |
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WIN WIN WIN PRIZES!!!!
Win a £100 outfit from ONE Boutique at Daisy Green Magazine before 18 March 2010 One Responsibly Gorgeous is the boutique to visit in York and online, merging mid-high end fashion with an ethical stand point. ONE Brings style and ethical fashion together to offer one lucky Daisy Green reader the chance to win a outfit worth £100, including a T-Shirt designed by Luella Bartley for the Environmental Justice Foundation and a pair of cropped pants designed and made by Junky Styling. Enter click here before 18 March 2010 to be in with a chance of winning
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Money-Saving & Money-Making
Visit Vistaprint for very competitive special offers and freebies on printing your message and logo - on paper, business cards, flyers and promotional items including tee-shirts, mugs, pens, rubber stamps and more... back to top... |
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It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no (wo)man can sincerely try to help another without helping (her)himself
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