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Against The Odds

Posted: 1st May 2018

By: Janet Hill

Of course, I don’t need to tell you that the history of women in business enterprise is a proud one. In less enlightened times, women tirelessly supported the rural businesses…

Networking for your Beauty Business

Posted: 30th October 2017

By: Claire Bareja

The thought of going to a networking meeting will bring many people to tears, and it is true they are not for everyone. I would say that you really should…

Seven things you need to know about the new LinkedIn

Posted: 24th March 2017

In the early months of 2017, LinkedIn has rolled out the biggest redesign of its desktop version since the platform was launched in 2003. LinkedIn says its key objective is…

“My Mate Says ….”: 5 Common Social Media Myths Debunked

Posted: 24th March 2017

Without exception, every time I embark on some social  media training, either with a 121 client or a delegate on one of my workshops, the phrase “my mate says” always…

5 Top Tips For Successful Networking

Posted: 27th February 2017

Now, I’m guessing you wouldn’t expect to win the first marathon you ever entered, would you?  However, if you train hard, apply yourself, invest the time and really work at…

Are You A Victim Of Your Own Kindness?

Posted: 13th February 2017

By: Carolyn Trafford

Whether you’re a parent, a partner an employee or an offspring, there’s always someone who needs help or support.  Our ability to care may be part of what makes us…

Creative ways to support mental health

Posted: 20th December 2016

By: Annie Jeffery

hArt is a charity set up in October 2014, which aims to support mental health needs in adults and children of all ages and all abilities.   We are based…

Networking Tips for Success

Posted: 8th November 2016

By: Sandra Garlick MBE

When I first started my business I embarked upon a networking campaign by attending as many events as I could!  It was pretty much a scatter-gun approach with no strategic plan…

Top Tips to Promote your Events

Posted: 7th November 2016

By: Kim Gilmour

Years ago, to promote my Charity Dinner I would drive around with posters pinning them to notice boards and leaving them in receptions of local companies. Today things are so…

5 Reasons to be a Member of Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) Network

Posted: 3rd October 2016

As a business, it is really important that we network. This can be online or offline. Networking offline can be a case of trial and error to find the right…