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Welcome to our Summer Ezine 2010 |
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Nicki Bayes moves on...
On behalf of the Board and team at Women in Business NI Ltd, and on behalf of our members I would like to extend a big thank you to Nicki Bayes.
I have no doubt that you, members and non members alike have heard of Nicki and that the majority of you have spoken to Nicki on many occasions or met her at our events over the past year.
As a self employed contractor, Nicki was genuine in her understanding and empathy with the membership. Her warm and friendly personality and her passionate belief in the benefits of the network were always evident.
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Frank talking from the Rt. Hon Ann Widdecombe at the WIB and Action Medical Research Charity Lunch
The Action Medical Research Lunch was a resounding success with Anne Widdecombe, giving a most engaging and witty talk to over 250 guests. She gave a true and personal insight into her life as a politican in Downing Street , how she became a successful novelist and finally her foree into the world of celebrity TV.
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Weavers Court Business Park offer exclusive discounted room hire rates to WIB Members
Women in Business have negotiated a 35% discount exclusively for WIB Members on meeting rooms at Weavers Court. If you need to arrange a meeting in Belfast, use your membership and avail of the excellent services of Weavers Court Executive Suites with free parking in the centre of town.
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Deloitte to support Women in Business
Local businesswomen are set to benefit from a strategic partnership between leading business advisory firm Deloitte and N. Ireland's fastest growing business networking group Women in Business NI Ltd.
As an official partner, Deloitte will offer advice and expertise to Women in Business NI Ltd and will support network members by contributing to the wide range of events, newsletters and online content delivered by the organisation. Founded by female entrepreneurs for local businesswomen, the network has a large and diverse membership supporting the growing number of women who run their own businesses and work in existing organisations.
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WIB Business Advice Forum 2010.
THE FEEDBACK
Speed Mentoring is a big hit...... Some 100 female business people participated in this pioneering event. The feedback has been fantastic as the comments and key pieces of advice show
Comments from Delegates:
An excellent event – very focused on the benefits of mentoring – WIB lead by example in engaging great mentors
Excellent, very valuable networking event
Its key that you have the belief in business and self to succeed
Key Advice Received
" Dig where the gold is " Cathy McCorry
" Be passionate about what you do,relationships are key"
" Jump off the Log " Rhona Quinn
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WIB member Maureen Treacy celebrates 5 years of success...
WIB member Maureen Treacy celebrates as she approaches her fifth successful year in business
As Perceptive Insight Market Research approaches its fifth year, Maureen Treacy and her team undertook to make it a front runner in the Northern Ireland market research sector . It is now the fastest growing market research company in Northern Ireland with a thriving business of local, national and global clients.
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WIB member Tina O'Hagan wins prestigious award
Tina O'Hagan, Director of Tina O'Hagan Associates
Limited,based in Magherafelt is the first woman
in Ireland to receive the Platinum Certificate of Accreditation to become a Certified Food Service Professional.
CFSP is a new industry specific professional qualification for the UK and Europe Food Service industry. It is being
introduced under the auspices of CESA (Catering Equipment Suppliers Association) which is already an established & highly regarded body within the industry.
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WIB member Sara Lyons designs an award winning stand at Balmoral Show
Award Winning Stand – Designed by Redhead
Balmoral Show 2010
The Redhead designed exhibition stand for the Ulster Pork & Bacon Forum was awarded 'Best NI Food Stand' at this year's Balmoral Show.
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Chancellor George Osborne plans to announce spending cuts...
The announcement is the first step in the coalition government's attempt to eliminate the bulk of the UK's budget deficit – estimated at £156bn – over the next five years.
It comes ahead of the government's emergency Budget on 22 June and its autumn review of long–term departmental spending.
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6 Key Factors for Business Success
Research identifies the key factors that can lead to healthy profits in business
A study, carried out by the Warwick Business School and commissioned by Royal Mail, has revealed a 'blueprint' for small business success. The research has revealed that 43 per cent of small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs) currently adopt a 'blueprint for success' that has led to sales growth of 17 per cent between 2006 and 2009.
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Strategy in Business Initiative from Belfast City Council
The Strategy in Business Initiative is an innovative development programme for small businesses and social enterprises based in Belfast.
It aims to assist participants to develop a clear understanding of their business direction as well as motivating and inspiring everyone to take the strategic planning challenge. The Strategy in Business Initiative is an innovative development programme for small businesses and social enterprises based in Belfast.
It aims to assist participants to develop a clear understanding of their business direction as well as motivating and inspiring everyone to take the strategic planning challenge.
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Invest NI Business Growth Programme
Looking for FREE business advice on training, marketing, planning or investment? If you need advice and support to develop your business, the Growth Programme provided by Invest NI could give you the tools you need. It can help you:
manage finances and cashflow;
draw up marketing plans for new and existing markets;
develop investor focused business plans;
identify key industry networks and areas of support; and
enhance your leadership and business skills.
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Welcome to Women in Business
Ms Alyson McElroy Jones – Aly McElroy
Mrs Wendy Mcculla – Aspire
Mrs Roisin Sproule – Bambino Massage
Ms Petia Fleming – Belfast Alterations
Ms Claire Bradshaw – Belfast Visitors & Convention Centre
Ms Conac Devlin – CD Speakers
Mrs Catherine Kane – Catherine Kane Assoc
Miss Tanya Lafferty – Colour me Beautiful
Mrs Clare Sinanan – CPL Recuitment
Ms Geraldine Mcvicker – DNG Mortgages
Ms Sharon Mckinney – Davy
Mrs Wendy Cree – Europa General Underwriters
Mrs Michele Guerin – Allied irish Bank
Mrs Judith Doak – Forensic Advertising Agency
Miss Julie Sloan – Julie Sloan Assoc
Ms Jill Little – Jill Little Consultancy
Mrs Joanne Reel – Lagan Valley Island
Ms Karen Martin – Weavers Court Business Park
Mrs Suzy Kirk – Marsh
Ms Mandy Collie – Mid Town Business Centre
Mrs Nicola Bothwell – NB Chartered Marketing
Mrs Alison Mcquade – Parcel Force
Ms Roisin McNamara – Parity
Mrs Ciara Moran – We are Property People
Ms Joanne Hatty – Smith + Smith
Ms Beth Picton – Picton
Ms Tina O'hagan – Tina O'Hagan Associates
Mrs Rachel Cook – Troop Bywaters & Anders
Mrs Denize McKeown – Virgin Vie
Ms Jane Mcclenaghan – Vital Nutrition
Mrs Jacqueline Mcgonigle – What's on NI
Contact details for all these can be found in the WIB Members Directory.
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