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 Wow! We've had a starter taste of summer at last. But where did April go? It was wonderful weather for sowing seeds, in the garden and in business, and now we're beginning to see new growth. For anyone you know still finding business tough, encourage them to think about seeking out one or two successful entrepreneurs they admire and asking their input. Any decisions will still always be their own but a second (or third) opinion never hurt. All 'winners' know how vital it is to know their direction, keep focused and remain determined whatever happens. Time out to revisit our Vision and reflect often flags up new and unexpected opportunities. It's a strategy that has shown results for many people I've worked with over the years through the 'ups and downs' of the economy.
We've asked about reducing the size of your newsletter but you know what? Everyone has said "Keep it all in - we'd rather you did because we come back to Winspiration(tm) again and again to check out the opportunities, there's always something for us". So, we'll continue for a while longer searching for these news updates plus opportunities below so you may want to come back and revisit... Your thoughts are always welcome, happy to help. Need a one to one into reviewing your life, business, developing your untapped potential? Want support to make 2010 your best year ever? Just email to discuss - click find solutions now to set the ball rolling with a free initial meeting..
Whatever you are doing - have a fantastic day, week and exceptional year !' Until next time...
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Valerie
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WIN! WIN! FAB 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! |
WIN! a FABULOUS trip to Universal Orlando� Resort to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - For 4 people, including airfares, resort hotel and entry to both theme parks Enter here
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CONGRATULATIONS! LETTER FROM CANADA!
Maureen Milgram-Forrest (Leicestherday Trust co-founder now Canadian resident) back in UK in July 2010 to accept the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion for work with LeicestHERday amongst others.
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AWARDS- The NatWest everywoman Awards
Celebrating and rewarding the achievements of female entrepreneurs. Nominations close on 30 July 2010.
To celebrate inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've overcome adversity in the form of financial constraints, social disadvantage or skills gaps. The range of award categories celebrates the success of women at all stages of the career ladder and in all walks of business life.This year there are two exciting new categories to inspire nominees from an even wider range of businesses. So, make 2010 the year your story is heard.
Winning or indeed being recognised as a finalist is an impressive impartial endorsement that will raise both the nominee's personal and business profile. You'll gain increased credibility from your peers, the business world and generate welcome attention and support from the government and media. Nominations are open to any female business owner whether they operate as a limited company, sole trader, or in partnership with others. It couldn't be easier, complete an online nomination form. Nominations close on 30 July 2010. Read more about the The NatWest everywoman Awards back to top... |
2010 Enjoy England Excellence Awards Launched - Closes 4 June 2010
East Midlands Tourism, emda's tourism arm, has launched the 2010 Enjoy England Excellence Awards celebrating those tourism businesses that go the extra mile to provide guests with an exceptional experience. From 29 March businesses can apply to be voted the region's best in a number of categories. There are 17 awards to be won including Guest Accommodation, Large Visitor Attraction, Think Family, Access for All and Outstanding Customer Service. Businesses wishing to enter the awards should contact their local Destination Management Partnership or go to East Midlands Tourism for an application form. In order to make applying as easy as possible, East Midlands Tourism has also produced a guide to help businesses through the application process. The booklet 'Celebrating Excellence' contains case studies of past winners, top tips on completing the application form and information about the process and is available from East Midlands Tourism back to top... |
RAKE FUND - �10,000-�12,000 Grants - Closes 28 May 2010
A quick reminder on this year's RAKE fund. The 2010 call for bids is closes Friday 28 May. With generous sponsorship from Barclays, ESRC and NCGE, there are up to 5 grants of around �10,000 - �12,000 each. The key theme focuses upon Entrepreneurship, Regeneration and Recovery and we invite proposals on a number of topics within this context, full details of these can be found on the call for applications A wide range of applications will be considered including: those involving either individuals or teams; collaborative bids which draw together any combination of third sector organisations, academic researchers, consultants and practitioners; research teams which demonstrate capacity building through collaborations between experienced and early career academics; applications which demonstrate 'in-kind' contributions from partner organisations are welcomed as are those jointly funded from other sources; applications which are framed as pilot studies with the aim of seeking further funding from other sources are encouraged. For further information or to view the full call for applications and obtain an application form please visit isbe/RAKE2010 back to top... |
BOOK REVIEW The Relationship Revolution, Larry Hotchman
 A customer for life is genuinely priceless! What would you give for this? Based upon "trust that is earned", here lies your key to business survival and success. Able to boast client relationships that span 20 years or more, across a range of business, I completely get where Larry is coming from. In the post-recession world, where almost every aspect of a business can be replicated and competed upon, customer relationships that create the Unique Value in our business set us apart. This recession has changed what people value. This requires a business re-think to make the right changes to survive and grow.
The Relationship Revolution charts a way through, with useful advice on what's needed before we push the Start Button this time around, ethical leadership at its heart. As a "Learning Organisation" much here that you will need to know about the importance of charting your "Moral Compass", discoveringyour "Unique Value" and focus on a "Common Purpose" built upon a solid ethical foundation, the responsibility of everyone within the business.
"Word of mouth" and reputation cannot be bought and yet have far more worth than. Read full review here- Valerie's book reviews
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INITIATIVES & PROJECTS -'Ave to Love' Update
�53,000 worth of Child Sponsorship and counting. Within a few days of backing Philippa Hanna, 'Ave to Love' made it onto WORLD NEWS. Could this be the next/first GLOBAL NUMBER 1?
MILLION THANKS!
 Just Giving/AvetoLove All our proceeds from Ave to Love to Compassion UK 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. Follow: Facebook, Friendfeed, Blogspot and more.. back to top... |
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EVENTS - Nottinghamshire WiRE Network, NTU, Main Hall, Brackenhurst Campus, Southwell, 12 May 2010, 6.30 to 8.30pm
Walk and Talk meeting with Vic Hird of the Rural Knowledge and Enterprise Centre, tour of Brackenhurst campus. If the weather is not good, he will take an indoor tour of the facilities. Come along, whatever the weather! For outdoor tour (walking across fields) please wear flat shoes/wellies/walking boots! If you arrive late call Beryl Pettitt on mobile (07536045588). Vic will also be updating on the help which is now available to rural businesses through the Rural Knowledge and Enterprise Centre - from grant funding to business development - so this promises to be a really worthwhile meeting.Meetings are open to any business women in the East Midlands. Non-members are welcome to attend up to 2 meetings free of charge, so invite a friend along too! To book email Beryl Pettitt back to top... |
WiM Derby, Minimising conflict - MAXimising communication! Mark Wingfield, MAX Conflict Management, RTC Business Park, London Road, Derby, 13 May 2010, 2.00- 4.30
MAX Conflict Management is an all-encompassing conflict management training & consultancy service - from helping children and adults assert themselves against bullies, to advising and training companies on how to provide for their Lone Workers' personal safety. Mark Wingfield, MD, will provide a practical, whistle-stop tour of conflict management plus an interactive session covering an easy-to-learn stress management technique applicable to all, that you can use at any time. Members �10.00; Non-Members �17.00. Light finger buffet included. Booking Link back to top... |
Vanessa Boon, Energise, Free Workshop for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology. University of Derby, 13 May 2010
Vanessa facilitates this free workshop to reach out to women who are under represented in these fields, to help them make the most of the opportunities open to them through networking. Anyone studying SET subjects; starting their SET career; returning from a career break; working in a non-SET job or below their potential/qualifications; facing redundancy; wanting to achieve their full potential; interested in playing a role in public life; ready to progress their career in SETDetails
More information Bookings can be made on the University weblink Booking link back to top... |
The Internet Conference, EMCC, Nottingham,14 May
 Get up to Speed! Learn from like-minded individuals on this one-day event focussed on the fast world of internet marketing brought to you by Internet Marketing expert Susan Hallam Conference chair Susan Hallam is an independent Internet Marketing consultant based in Nottingham. Since delivering one of the first commercial Internet workshops back in 1993, she has built a reputation as a highly regarded speaker, trainer and consultant. With her Internet Marketing consultancy, Hallam, she has delivered successful web strategies for a range of clients from large companies to SMEs and is rated as one of the top 3 providers of Internet Marketing training in the UK.
With 9 different sessions on the day, you'll have plenty to choose from and there's a mix for all levels of Internet marketing. Featuring the Guardian's technology editor, Charles Arthur; Dr Dave Chaffey, recognised as one of the top 50 people shaping the future of marketing, will be running a seminar on Using Google Analytics to improve your business results; Dr Mike Baxter advises companies like Google, Argos, and KLM, and he's delivering a session on Improving the Ecommerce User Experience. Susan will be The Web Inspector, joined by Natasha Barnett from Capital One, join them for a live interactive session critiquing websites plus answers to any questions you throw in. In the afternoon, a session on developing a successful Internet strategy. Booking link back to top... |
Secrets of Success Group Launch, London, 14 May 2010
Karen Oehme - Loving Touch Therapies and other enterprises invites you -
Caroline Marsh ('The Secret Millionaire') believes in tapping into multiple resources and has learned a huge amount by working with other entrepreneurs and experts in their fields. One of these is entrepreneurial businesswoman and Millionaire Mindset Mentor, Jan Alam. Both Caroline and Jan have a desire to pass on their knowledge and experience, so here is the really good news! They have pooled resources to form a mastermind alliance, the Secrets of Success Group, which YOU can become a part of. Caroline and Jan's mission is to Inspire, Mentor, Support and Educate individuals to enable them to create their desired 'success' in life - in business, personally and financially. They are sharing the key success principles that helped them both become successful in the business arena and demonstrating how you can apply them to change forever the way you approach business and life. Reply NOW by email launch@secretsofsuccess or by registering your interest here Secrets of SuccessGroup back to top... |
Extraordinary Women Conference & Awards Ceremony - East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, 18 May 2010 Women do the most extraordinary things...
We have a client in the finals but cannot yet reveal her name. Privately we have sent Congratulations! 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. There are some great speakers lined up for this year's Awards Conference, all with their own extraordinary stories to tell. Expect to be entertained, inspired, amazed, and moved to both laughter and tears. Alicia Kite, Nottinghamshire Entrepreneur and director of Alicia Kite Academy; Sue Stockdale, business woman, polar explorer, author and coach; Lisa Warner,teen mum and housewife turned entrepreneur, founder of Fink Cards; Trish Davidson, campaigner, founder of Unchosen, and winner of last year's Extraordinary Personal Contribution Award. Book now, support NSPCC Thanks to Francine Pickering & Smart Women SMART WOMEN Extraordinary Women back to top... |
Intellectual Property (IP) Management For Businesses, University of Loughborough, 19 May 2010
Understand IP ~ Protect ~ Increase Value to your Business - Partners ProspectIP invite you to this exciting and FREE event with lunch included. Booking link 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... |
Angels Den Free Business Funding Clinics, London, 26 May, 9 June & 23 June 2010
Are you seriously considering raising investment for your business but are not sure where to start, come along to a Business Funding Clinic where we will answer any questions you have about Angel funding and help you on your way to business success. Angels Den can help you get ready for the next Angels Den SpeedFunding events in London on 20 May, 2 June and 15 June, then every two weeks during the summer, when you can personally pitch your business idea on a one-to-one basis to an Angel investor. Places go fast so email Ian Shipman to see if it would be helpful for you to attend - ian@angelsden.co.uk back to top... |
Futures Fair '10 RIBA, Building Centre, London, 2 June 2010
 Building Futures' flagship event for the year in association with New London Architecture Futures Fair 10 will gather together built environment professionals with people leading innovation in other fields in a one day event that will plant the seeds for radical new ways of working and fresh collaborations. The fast-paced day will include presentations by challenging speakers representing 5 key themes: technological advancement and its potential impact on the built environment; innovative modes of business and entrepreneurship; landscape resilience; learning from design in different sectors and; emergent forms of community engagement and their place in development. Futures Fair will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to plan out the future of your business and respond to fresh challenges. Supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) through the Foresight Program, and Crystal CG. For further information Building Futures website or email Futures.Fair@inst.riba
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Women Unlimited, Rich woman Poor woman, London, 23 June 2010
This workshop is all about you and your money. Not your personal money... your business money. WU have partnered up with Cally Robson of She's Ingenious to help you get the most value out of your business and put this workshop together because they frequently hear from women who are struggling to make money out of their business. They see women under-pricing themselves; women spending thousands of pounds on marketing and training without having a robust business model before they start. Enough is enough. This workshop will help you create a wealth mindset for your business. One that will help you find the money in your business and one that will help you create a model that works. Click here to find out more Women Unlimited
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Leicester Tigers Proudly Announce 1st Live Music Concert, James Morrison and Will Young, Welford Road, Leicester, 15 July 2010
 James Morrison & Will Young have been confirmed as headline artists for the first live concerts at Welford Road, home of Leicester Tigers. Tickets for both events go on general sale now. Brit Award winner Morrison headlines Thursday, July 15.
Will Young, double Brit Award winner with eight million album sales since winning the opening Pop Idol contest, tops the bill on Friday, July 16. A supporting bill is to be confirmed for each date. Tickets are on general sale, priced �32 standing, �35 seating. Or book both events for �55 standing and �60 seating. Concert tickets are available from: See Tickets at www.seetickets.com or ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.ukVIP hospitality places are also available. The hospitality experience includes padded seating in the centre of the Caterpillar Stand and top-class buffet in the Premiership Suite, and is priced just �85 (+ VAT) per person. Booking link back to top...
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LBE 10, Leicester Business Exhibition, Walker's Stadium, 30 September 2010
Leicester Business Event is a premier business to business exhibition and conference bringing together the regions business community under one roof for an exciting day of business education, inspiration and motivation. The Business Advice Zone is where visitors will be able to get 1-2-1 advice on topics such as Business Plans, Business Law, HR and much more. Leicester Business Events back to top... |
The NatWest everywoman Awards Ceremony, The Dorchester, London, 1 December 2010
The NatWest everywoman Awards, which takes place in December, celebrates inspirational business women who have achieved significant success - particularly those who've overcome adversity in the form of financial constraints, social disadvantage or skills gaps. Our range of award categories celebrates the success of women at all stages of the career ladder and in all walks of business life. back to top... |
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REPORTS - Women in the City - The Treasury tells City to gender balance to avoid group-think
Thanks to Avivah Wittenberg-Cox CEO 20-first.com
For the 10th year in a row, the Women in the City report has decried the lack of women in the City. "Bankers and dealers may get paid big bonuses, but their attitudes towards women are no more advanced than a spotty teenage male's," concludes the Independent. While Financial Advisor magazine quotes Mel Kenny, a financial planner for London-based Radcliffe & Newlands acknowledging that "a number of studies show that women tend to be more level headed and make better financial decisions than men." Has that ever been more relevant? How many more decades will this report need to state the obvious? back to top... |
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ARTICLES - The Beautiful Process of Leadership
 Ali Stewart asks: What do high performing leaders actually do on a day to day, week by week basis? What happens to the team when you are a skilled leader/developer and how do you get these skills? How, as a leader, can you lead with strength and dignity, passion and compassion? What you do is simple and entertaining .... you watch the 'Karate Kid' film! You're wondering what good that will do? Well, it will show you a perfect example of a leader developer taking a learner on a journey from anger, blame and doubt to finding more skill, talent and ability than the learner could ever have dreamed of, as well as a driving will to succeed. Now imagine that you are taking a team on that same journey, all sharing the same vision, where each member is so motivated and inspired that they surpass all your expectations. That would be ..read more thanks to The Women's Business Clubs - WBC back to top...
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WEBSITES WE LOVE - MONEY MAGPIE
Money Magpie is the brainchild of Jasmine Birtles who's a well known personal finance journalist and broadcaster. 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.
Make sure to sign up for Jasmine's very informative money making and money saving newsletter.
Look out for Valerie's review of Jasmine's latest book 'Beat the Banks', she says it's UNPUTDOWNABLE! More soon! Money Magpie back to top... |
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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... |
MORE MAKE MONEY/SAVE MONEY - WITH KAREN WILLIAMS
 Valerie says: I've worked with Karen over the years and I can vouch for her. You can trust her and any business she is involved in. Let Karen help you either SAVE MONEY or MAKE MONEY - or BOTH! Here's Karen's success story -
The Future? 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 back to top... |
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Naxos Keshte Suleiman
" Tapestry kits - perfect unusual presents for anytime .... Julia Moore and Helen Westropp launched 12 unique designs using top quality materials sourced from UK manufacturers. Each design has a story, created as a result of their travels well off the beaten track. Their 17" x 17" tapestries easily cover chair seats, stools; make fabulous cushions and 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 printed canvas. To check out all their fabulous designs visit Tapestry by Textiles |
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"I think, therefore I am, but I also am exactly who I think I am" Guess who? back to top... |
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Founded by inspirational serial entrepreneur Valerie Dwyer, with ten enterprises under her belt and over 2,000 others assisted to start and grow, Valerie Dwyer Group incorporates Strategic Business Development, a unique Visioning process, Coaching, Mentoring, Networking, Seminars and Workshops. Valerie Dwyer is a passionate UK and international advocate and Champion for Women's Enterprise and member of the UK Women's Enterprise Task Force, lobbying, speaking and writing on this topic. Every day clients achieve more success, our testimonials say it best!
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