Hold tight - we're moving! [Civil Society] 

Outlining the benefits of investing in community development finance institutions

Do you believe in miracles? [Civil Society] 

Taking issue with the view that only faith groups have come forward to try to fill the void left by public spending cuts

Let's make it personal [New Start/CLES] 

We talked about Terry and now it's time to meet Bev

Democracy: Is there an app for that? [The Guardian] 

Local taxpayers have less and less say in how money is spent in their area. But technology could provide a new means to do so

2012 is proving to be a good year so far with plenty of speaking engagements filling up my diary. Topics range from solving housing conundrums to becoming a social entrepreneur, based on my bestselling books. Below is a list of events where you can catch me speaking - if one of them catches your eye but you've never seen me speak, you'll be in for a treat!  

February 28th - 'Why being different makes doing different easy?', Norwich Christian Resource Centre 

March 6th - Chartered Institute of Housing's South East Conference 2012, Brighton 

March 14th - BforB's masterclass on helping businesses grow through referral networking, The Forum, Norwich

March 20th - Third Sector Seminar addressing ˜The Challenges the Sector Faces in its Future Operating Environment', Wolverhampton University

March 22nd - The Norfolk Way's Enterprise Forum, Houghton Barns, South Pickenham (Download PDF flyer) 

In the last ezine I revealed that my Copywriting in a Week book from Hodder had been given a new life - and the new edition is now out to buy from Amazon. Order your copy here and if you leave a review, I'll send one reviewer chosen at random a signed copy of How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money & Change the World. Remember to tell me you've reviewed it so I can contact you if I need your address!    

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2003 edition reviews from Amazon;

"Copywriting in a Week" is a clear and concise way to find out more about how to improve your copywriting skills. From the use of layout, pictures and words to communicating with the media, the book gives enough information to increase your confidence without overloading you. I would recommend it to anyone who is new to copywriting and wants to cover the basics well.

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At last a book on copy-writing which is not simply full of its own importance. A book that helps take the writing demons away and shows a route to copy writing in a commanding manner. This book can give you tips and hints and lead you to question how you write and where the emphasis should lie.    

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My next book to be published this year is a second edition of How to Start Your Own Business; for Entrepreneurs. Published by Prentice Hall, it will become available to buy from May 8th but you can pre-order your copy from Amazon today from here.  

And if two books aren't enough for you, there's also the online business start-up course I'm writing for Pearson. It will be launched in the Spring but they've got courses online now with demos you can try out for free to give you a bit of a taster of what's in store. www.lovetolearn.co.uk  

'It's always easier to sell on price than quality. But quality is what people will keep coming back for. Practise your quality story.'      

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