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 Read Nikki Sharpe's wonderful news below. Knowing what it feels like to win an award and the recognition that comes with it, we both encourage you to think about entering an award or nominating someone else. Or why not try and win the fantastic holidays below?
So,Summer's here at last, Hurray! Long days, light nights and great weather for reading and relaxing. I'm relieved to have made all my deadlines, including writing a contribution for Jane Wenham-Jones' forthcoming book 'Wannabe a Writer We've Heard Of?'
Jane's a very funny person and it shows in her hilarious writings so though it's a serious topic, if it turns out like her other books, you will not be able to put it down. If you feel the need to 'lighten up' just read anything by Jane Wenham-Jones!
We've a wonderful business opportunity below that we've vetted before telling you about it, but there is only one. Have a look. Established, profitable and immediate salary businesses aren't easy to find, but one that you'll love doing as well? .. Check out what else is new this month. 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...
Best wishes
Valerie
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| BREAKING NEWS -YORKS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY -
THEA Stein is to become the interim chief executive of regional development agency Yorkshire Forward following Tom Riordan's departure. The post will be held on a fixed term of one year.
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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 |
CONGRATULATIONS! NIKKI SHARPE WINS TOP UK TITLES! Extraordinary Woman of the Year 2010 as well as Extraordinary Personal Contribution of the Year 2010
Client Nikki Sharpe, inspirational founder of social enterprise Youth Can Achieve, working to help disadvantaged young people to realise their potential, Personal Injury Lawyer with Thompson's Solicitors, Sheffield.
This is one of Nikki Sharpe's many major achievements, another step towards her vision, created with support and coaching from Valerie Dwyer. We caught up with Nikki and asked:-
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How does it feel to win the award Nikki: It feels amazing overwhelming - my feet have not touched the ground - im up there with the stars.. my dreams have come true for me and youth can achieve and now I can deliver to all the young people who deserve a bright future and are too stars in the making.
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What led you to this point in life Nikki: My own personal experiences have led me to where I am today; from personal adversity I have followed a journey, a path an upward battle to where I am but now... hopefully im freewheeling downhill
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What next? Ambitions Nikki: To deliver as much as I can to the youth can achieve participants - to make yca so successful it is recognised nationally/internationally not only for delivery aspiration, and programmes./workshops but also as a policy forum and thinking tank to link into legislation around child poverty and every child matter issues.
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Do you have a date for the Youth Can Achieve Conference 2010? Nikki: 19th July 2010 - we are looking for inspirational people to be involved and also prizes and new board members and patrons. People will have to demonstrate a passion to help others to promote social justice and child issues. Too read more about Youth Can Achieve scroll down this page. For more information Contact Nikki Sharpe Find out more about Nikki and Youth Can Achieve here and here Nikki encourages you to enter or nominate others for awards. back to top...
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AWARDS - FOLLOW IN NIKKI SHARPE'S FOOTSTEPS!
Extraordinary Women Awards 2011 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
Women do the most the most extraordinary things. Message from Francine Pickering, Smart Women SMART WOMEN Extraordinary Women Congratulations to Nikki Sharpe who has won the Extraordinary Woman of the Year Award for 2010, as well as the award for Extraordinary Personal Contribution; Nikki accepted both at the Extraordinary Women Conference on Tuesday 18 th May. Francine Pickering of Smart Women and Clarity Marketing who sponsored the Personal Contribution award said, "Nikki's work to raise the aspirations of young people though her social enterprise, Youth Can Achieve, makes her a great winner of the Personal Contribution Award and I was thrilled to see her win the overall award too." You can see Nikki and the other winners and finalists at www.extraordinarywomenuk.com.
The Extraordinary Women Awards recognise women who have achieved something remarkable but who have not, yet, received the recognition they deserve. Nominations are already coming in for the 2011 awards so if you know a woman that you would like to see celebrated for her achievements, nominate her online at www.extraordinarywomenuk.com.
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Nectar Business Small Business Awards closes 31 May 2010
  James Caan 2009 Awards were a great success, and this year will be even bigger and better with your participation! Your entry will be judged by an expert panel, which includes James Caan, star of BBC TV's Dragon's Den. As a winner, you'll enjoy publicity and gain the recognition your business deserves. Get your Skates On - Enter Now!
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AWARDS- The NatWest everywoman Awards
Celebrating and rewarding the achievements of female entrepreneurs. Nominations close on 30 July 2010.
Make 2010 the year your story is heard. 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. 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... |
TOURISM AWARDS - 2010 Enjoy England Excellence Awards 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... |
AWARDS - Institute of Directors (IoD) Seeks East Midlands Business Stars - Awards close 30 June 2010
The search is on for the region's top director and young director of the year by the Institute of Directors (IoD) East Midlands Region. The closing date for entries to the competition, open to both IoD members and non-members of director level or equivalent status is 30th June. Entries can be submitted via email, which can be downloaded here back to top... |
FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL
Established and now available in the West Bridgford area of Rushcliffe, south Nottingham, for dynamic and compassionate individual! Generating profits. Immediate salary available.
Nationally recognised and successful brand, with proven track record, exceptional franchisor support and excellent training provided - this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
You'll be helping overweight individuals understand their relationship with food, and empowering them to develop their skills and tools to lose weight (safely, quickly and effectively) and keep it off for good.
Before Managed Weight Loss After Managed, Maintained Loss
Are you a motivated self-starter looking for a challenging, flexible and rewarding career opportunity helping others, and earning what you're worth?
Serious enquiries only, some capital investment required, return on investment within realistic timeframe.
For an information pack please forward your name and address details by text to 07879 415599 or email here now! back to top... |
BOOK REVIEW - MILLIONAIRE MUMPRENEURS How Successful Mums Made a Million Online and How You Can Do it Too! by Mel McGee
 Millionaire Mumpreneurs rocks!
'Supermummy' Mel McGee (author of the excellent 'The Ultimate Mumpreneur's Guide to Online Business Success') has done it yet again!
This 'How I Made a Million Online' expos� from the horses mouth, so to speak, is another riveting read. What's more it is written in a way that you can learn to do it too! So you've no excuse! Whether you're a start-up with a clean slate, or have a business that needs revitalising, take a keen peek inside and you'll find there's plentiful strategic and tactical insight into how these canny women have done it - created their own success stories, sometimes against all odds, and they are living the lives they love! A big bonus is the practical advice and useful help from the author, online and social networking savvy Mumpreneur Coach and Mentor Mel McGee. Millionaire Mumpreneurs soon struck a chord with.... Read review here back to top... |
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SHOW US THE MONEY, THEY DID! FOR WEST BRIDGFORD ENTREPRENEUR EMILY BENDELL! THEY COULD DO FOR YOU TOO!
A group of 13 female investors, who have formed a group through Addidi Business Angels and are looking for up to 100 more busineses to invest in, have just invested in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, female entrepreneur Emily Bendell of Blue Bella, the upscale lingerie& Lovestuff 'party plan' shop. The female investors club launched in September 2008, did its first investment in Marketplace Mesh and is now actively looking to more [...] the next women |
TELEVISION OPPORTUNITY - Fashionable & 40+? Mary Queen of Shops Wants You!
Francine Pickering of SMART WOMEN told us "We've been contacted by Optomen TV who are making a new series for Channel 4 following Mary Portas, of Mary Queen of Shops fame, on a quest to fill a gap in the fashion market for confident, fashion-conscious women who are over 40 and who are being overlooked by the fashion industry. As part of the television series Mary is looking for a group of opinionated women to act as her focus group, advising her on anything from where to buy the best fitting dress to road testing whole fashion collections.
This will involve a number of days filming in London over the next 6 months and travel expenses will be covered for these days. email Mary if you're interested in being involved with your name, contact details and why you'd like to be part of the show. back to top... |
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Futures Fair '10 RIBA, Building Centre, London, 2 June 2010
 Building Futures' flagship event in association with New London Architecture Futures Fair 10 will gather 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. Fast-paced day; 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 |
Angels Den Free Business Funding Clinics, London, 9 June & 23 June 2010 Are you seriously considering raising investment for your business but are not sure where to start? Go to a Business Funding Clinic to 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 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... |
Yorkshire Business Masters Awards, Leeds, 17 June 2010
Tickets now available for major business awards which celebrate outstanding talent, innovation and achievement across the region.
Rewarding company success, the awards highlight all that is good about business in Yorkshire, including the personalities who make the region's economy prosper and have already attracted support of law firms Gordons and Walker Morris, accountancy firm KPMG and tourism organisation Welcome to Yorkshire signing up as main sponsors. The awards bring together key players to facilitate business. Tickets �250 per pair. Bringing advisers, business owners, entrepreneurs and key public sector figures together. Limited to 200 of the region's key decision makers. Champagne reception, high quality three course lunch with fine wine, and chance to mingle after lunch. To get your tickets to this exclusive event, please click here. For more details contact Kim Wadsworth back to top... |
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. Women Unlimited UK back to top... |
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Inspired-Entrepreneur Nick Williams Building a Successful Spare-Time Business, motivational event with Emma Jones, author of 'Working 5 to 9: How to start a successful business in your spare time' 23 June 2010 London
 Emma Jones, founder of Enterprise Nation Become your own boss, in your own time! Dolly Parton may have sung about working troubles in 1980 - but fast forward to 2010 - and the world of work is changing. Home working is a trend on the increase. The slow economic climate, advances in technology, and people's inherent passion to find their true vocation has driven more than 5 million people in the UK to start a home business in their spare time - holding down a day job and gradually building a business during evenings and weekends. If you're dreaming of becoming your own boss, but you're not quite sure where to start; or if you've already started a "spare time" business and you're looking to propel yourself to the next level, then this event is for you! So, get ready to learn the essential tools and strategies you need to build a thriving business in your spare time, including:
� How to find the business opportunity perfect for you.
� The characteristics of successful 5-to-9'ers.
� Practicalities; sales,marketing,technology,tax, and more.
� Secrets to promoting your business without a penny.
� The "Tech Toolkit" for the savvy 5 to 9'er.
� How to grow your business without quitting the day job
� How to keep your social life!
... Emma Jones will share tips and techniques to guide you through each step of running a part time business. From deciding on your ideal venture; practicalities and pitfalls of running a business in your spare time; transition from employee to business owner and growing a solid, profitable business. Emma's enthusiasm for encouraging others to adopt this modern way of working is infectious. Through her inspirational advice and practical support you'll take away the tools that will enable you to capitalise on your business opportunities. More details back to top... |
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... |
INITIATIVES - YOUNG PEOPLE 16-21
Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Jury 2010 - Call for Entries - deadline 4 June 2010 Know any young people aged 16-21 interested in documentary making? Want their opinions to be heard? SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST is looking for new voices for the world of documentary and you could make the link for them. Sheffield International Documentary Festival (Sheffield Doc/Fest) and Screen Yorkshire are giving young people from Yorkshire the opportunity to gain a fantastic insight into the documentary industry.
They need to download the APPLICATION FORM and answer the 10 questions on what they think makes a great documentary and why. Application forms should be emailed to Emma Melling by Friday 04 June 2010, accompanied by a CV. back to top... |
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INITIATIVES - ONLINE & WEB Get Your FREE Business Website Create a Website for your business in 20 minutes, for free at Get British Businesses Online
Google and partners including BT, Enterprise UK, e-skills UK, PayPal and The Institute of Directors have set-up an ambitious initiative to get 100,000 businesses online with a free website by the end of 2010.
As part of the Getting British Business Online (GBBO) initiatives, businesses can access a new tool to create their first website in around 15 minutes. They will also be given a free web address and their website will be included in Google's search index and listed in Google Maps.
Businesses will also be shown the tools with which to promote their new websites. BT will offer businesses free advice and phone support to help them create an effective online presence, and shortly PayPal will enable businesses with a GBBO-powered website to turn their site into an e-commerce platform to begin selling to customers and accepting payments in just a few clicks. Additionally, e-skills UK has developed the information technology qualification (ITQ) for Doing Business Online qualification which will use the Google suite of tools to allow businesses to develop the skills and confidence necessary to get online. Businesses can sign-up for free website now at GBBO website 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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WIN WIN WIN EVEN MORE PRIZES!!!!
VISIT Daisy Green for a host of ethical prizes. Win over �400 of ethical fashion goodies. Celebrate! Ethical Just Got Fabulous
On 26 and 27 June 2010, East London's Rag Factory will host the launch of the first event showcasing a new concept in ethical fashion fairs. Ethical Just Got Fabulous brings together an eclectic mix of the most up and coming ethical fashion and lifestyle brands in one exciting, forward-thinking fashion event. A fair that's fair for all. Read more here... To celebrate this most fabulous event, some of our favourite ethical fashion retailers are offering one Daisy Green reader the opportunity to win a spectacular prize consisting of something donated by retailers who will be showing at Ethical Just Got Fabulous.
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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... |
MORE MAKE MONEY/SAVE MONEY - WITH KAREN WILLIAMS
 Let Karen help you either SAVE MONEY or MAKE MONEY - or BOTH! Karen shares how she can help you and your business - |
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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. Check out their ready kits of fabulous designs Tapestry by Textiles |
OUR 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... |
DID YOU MISS ANY PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS PACKED WITH INFORMATION? Winspiration is now archived to our website. You can visit and search back copies at your leisure here- WinspirationNewsletterArchive 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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