Women In Business
Welcome to this months Ezine.

I hope you are well, feeling positive and motivated. I am delighted to let you know that this Ezine is full of interesting, appealing articles. There are a number of new benefits available in for our members (see under Network News) so do take advantage of them. I would also like to thank those members that have contributed. So whether you are running your own business or climbing the career ladder, if you are looking for inspiration, business partners, motivation, support or news, we can help you.

Please send any thoughts or feedback.

Diary Dates for 2009 - 2010

SALES & MARKETING SEMINAR
Tuesday 20th October 6.30 - 9pm
W5, Belfast Odyssey Complex

Keynote speaker: Michael McIntyre
Envision Management Consultant

 CHRISTMAS NETWORKING LUNCH
Tuesday 8th December 12 - 2pm
Ten Square Hotel

Keynote Speaker: Caroline Casey
CEO Kanchi formerly Aisling Foundation
WOMEN'S ENTERPRISE DAY 2009
Wednesday 18th November 12 - 2pm
Belfast Castle

Keynote speaker: Inez McCormack
Chair of the Participation & the Practice of Rights Project

 FOCUS ON FINANCE
Thursday 21st January 2010 6.30 - 9pm
Long Gallery - Stormont

Keynote Speaker: Angel Knight CBE
British Bankers Association
  • At all our events, we have "2 mins of fame" which allows members to promote their business, product or service to an audience and facilitated networking.
  • Book online at www.womeninbusinessni.com to secure your place
invest northern irelandWIB events are supported by:
Invest NI
WIB Business Lunch Series
Women in Business are holding a series of business lunches. Our first two lunches in Sept and October are being hosted by the Radisson SAS Hotel at The Gasworks in Belfast. These lunches will be lively, stimulating and interesting and give our guests and members the opportunity to network, discuss current issues and the chance to voice their views. Read more »
Membership offer from the IOD
Our colleagues at the IOD wish to offer a discount on membership subscriptions for Women in Business members and they would be delighted to waive the election fee for any Women in Business NI members who apply for 2 years or more of membership. Read more »
NEW MEMBER BENEFIT – a Free Legal Telephone/Advice Line from Stewarts Solicitors
Women in Business are delighted to offer in conjunction with Stewarts Solicitors the establishment of a free legal telephone advice line to members of Women in Business and their families. Read more »
Free Promotional Table at Events
We recently re-launched our promotional table which allows our members to display their business cards or literature. This was a great success and we have received positive feedback on this. So when you come along to the events bring your literature with you or if you can't attend the events, then drop your literature into the Women in Business Offices and we can put it out for you.
Free stand at our events
From time to time, we have the space within the different locations we use for our events and invite our members to take a stand. This allows you to promote your business further by marketing your products or services. If you wish to put your name on the waiting list and avail of this opportunity at a later event, contact Michael michael@redheadni.co.uk.
Member to Member Discount
In the current economic climate, everyone is looking for value for money. Let’s keep the business within the network and offer each other discounts. We are re launching our Member Offers Page to facilitate this activity. This is an innovative way for you to promote your business and offers real value to WIB members. Make this a benefit to your business and ensure that your discount is on your Members Directory Entry.
Sponsorship Opportunity – exclusive to WIB members only
Women in Business have a great sponsorship opportunity on the WIB Website. "Buttons" are available to help you promote your business and provide a direct link to your website.

The cost is only £300.00 for 6 months or £500 for 12 months (less than £10 a week) and is available exclusively to WIB members. The website has approximately 30,000 visitors per annum. Not only will sponsoring the Women in Business website increase your brand visibility but it will also direct focused and qualified web traffic to your site. This is a terrific cost-effective way to promote your business to other members.
2 Minutes of Fame
The "2 minutes of fame" slots at our recent events have been a great success. This allows members to promote their business, product or service to the audience at a specific event. If you are interested and wish to avail of this service email michael@redheadni.co.uk
Claire Dooher from Access Recruitment
has written an interesting article giving us all hope for the economic recovery in Northern Ireland. After enduring the toughest trading conditions in 100 years, the green shoots of recovery are showing for the Northern Ireland economy. Read more »
Jackie Adamson, LighterLife Counsellor
from Lisburn tells you why LighterLife works to help you lose weight fast, understand why you developed unhealthy eating habits, and shows you how to maintain your weight loss once you've reached a healthier weight. Call her on 92 669674, or email jackie.adamson@lighterlifecounsellor.com and request a free magazine! Read more »
Katrina Black from Business First
is sending two people to New York FREE. For your chance to win this exciting competition read more »
Arlene Creighton from Action for Children Northern Ireland
is inviting members to attend Clickety Chicks Posh Bingo. Northern Ireland's most glamorous charity evening, Clickety Chicks takes place at House of Fraser's fabulous third floor restaurant on Tuesday 10th November. Read more »
Thana Thammavongsa from Whoosh Ltd
An event catering company based on the North Coast providing a range of catering services for corporate and private events across Northern Ireland.
Read more »
Tracy Dempsey from Soul Ambition
states that you "Make Your Own Luck - With Help From Other People". She continues if you believe you are lucky, you are more likely to BE lucky. Research shows that optimists achieve more, live longer and enjoy better relationships with people. Read more »
Emma White from Leadlines
explains that this month Eileen Esler of Leadlines and David Esler Stained Glass Studio is celebrating 26 years in business. Particularly poignant as this month, the business is moving to a new studio, located beside the Landscape Centre, Donegore, Co. Antrim.
Read more »
Lorraine McAleer from Learning Space
reports that her company Learning SPACE in Belfast has seen an increase in sales since the economic downturn began. This may be due to families opting to stay in more often and play family games. Read more »
Julie Foy from Aviva Risk Management
a specialist division of Aviva, the UK’s leading General Insurer, explains that they are a dedicated team to help businesses manage their risks in an effective way.
Read more »
Members Note:
Have you a really interesting story? Something to celebrate in your business, a news story that you may wish to share, even a success story for your business. If so submit an article to appear in the next ezine. Send an email to me at nicki@womeninbusinessni.com

Special Olympic Inspiration
Wow...what a fantastic response. Not only had we over 80 members and guests to our first event launching our Autumn Programme for 2009 but they were truly inspired at the speech given by our guest speaker Mary Davis, Managing Director of the Special Olympics for Europe/Eurasia. That coupled with facilitated networking, two minutes of fame and our stand exhibitors made this an excellent event. Read more »

Targeting all economically inactive women in NI, this FREE and exciting Programme aims to; encourage women to return to the workplace after an absence, find new employment, or start their own business.

The programme provides access to:

  • Information: CV Building, Career Paths, Market Research, Interview Skills, Starting a Business, Role Models...
  • Community: Discussion Forum, Blogs, Jobs Board, Newsfeeds...
  • Activities: Mentoring, Events, Networking, Job Placement, Business Visits

So if you are or if you know of any women who may be interested in this programme, please log on to www.womenintobusinessni.com
Training Women's Network
TWN is delighted to unveil its autumn 2009 training schedule. TWN are offering a wide range of ILM Award level courses from First Line management to executive level training all of which are now available for booking.
Click here for the schedule of events »
Business in the Community
To mark its 20th anniversary in Northern Ireland, Business in the Community is hosting its inaugural CSR Week from 2 – 9 October 2009, sponsored by Musgrave Retail Partners. A range of events and promotions have been organised to raise awareness of how behaving as a socially responsible, corporate citizen can bring enormous business benefits. Read more »
Second phase of the BOOSTER strategic business development and support programme to accelerate women's enterprise in Northern Ireland
Designed for women with the ambition and potential to expand their business turnover, profitability, exports, and increase their leadership and management skills. BOOSTER is a key part of Invest NI's Investing in Women work within their larger strategy to accelerate entrepreneurship and build a competitive, innovative economy.
Click here for further information »
The Go for it and the Growth Programmes.
Invest Northern Ireland have launched their new Enterprise Development Programmes, comprising of the Go for it and the Growth Programmes. The new Enterprise Development Programmes are a suite of programmes aimed at supporting new and existing businesses develop; right from the first idea through to growing a business further. Go to www.goforitni.com for more information or www.growthni.com. Tel: 0800 0270639
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