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 Dear [subscriber-firstname],
The number one reason over and above anything else that women join WNA is for access to new and potential clients. However, having access to people is a long way from igniting trade and doing business. Networking and doing it well is not necessarily a natural talent, for most - it's learned behaviour.
Getting started in any professional network that you decide to join takes confidence and, more importantly, a belief that what you have to offer overall as a human being is of value to those within the group. In my 20 years of running WNA I have never come across a woman who didn't have an abundance to offer, but the real point here is that she needs to recognise within herself the value she has to contribute. So how, when you are trying to get your business or career off the ground, can you focus on yourself as a total package when your most pressing need is to generate income? The simple facts are that learning to network effectively will produce the results you desire every time. Nothing can move your career or business prospects further and faster than having a base of colleagues positioned to support you in your goals. And few things feel better than using your talents to help others achieve their goals.
Getting a grip on networking starts with redefining in your mind what networking actually means. It is not a quick fix for some drama situation in which you currently find yourself. I am always driving home the concept that networking is NOT about selling, about you or about being in other people's faces. It is not surprising then that participants in my Networking and Self Promotion Workshops feel a weight has been instantly lifted off their shoulders when they discover that, if you learn to network ethically and effectively, the whole tacky issue of pushing yourself on others and being seen as a nuisance is out the door. Book now for my Networking Workshop in Melbourne this Friday or the Brisbane Workshop the following Friday.
If you're inspired and want to kick-start your networking activities, tomorrow morning send a handwritten thank you note to someone who has made a difference to your business, life or direction during the last week. Recognising what others are doing for you is a fabulous start to understanding the dynamics of networking.
Regards
Lynette L Palmen AM
Founder and Managing Director
Women's Network Australia
T: 1800 052 476
E: lynette@womensnetwork.com.au
W: www.womensnetwork.com.au
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 WNA Business Networking Luncheon - ADELAIDE. Entrepreneur Shares Smart Strategies to Business Success. Kelly Baker is one of Australia's young and on the move entrepreneurs, and in her role as the Founder and Managing Director of online gift retailer Edible Blooms her star continues to rise. Kelly will share the strategies she has implemented to accelerate Edible Blooms from a one person start-up to a business with five stores across two countries in just four years. Date: Wednesday, 17 February Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm Venue: Rendezvous Allegra Hotel, 55 Waymouth Street, Adelaide More details and to book.
Kick start your career in 2010 | Places limited, so be quick! - SYDNEY. Would you like to be able to discover the secrets of highly successful influencers? Have you ever wanted to be able to influence others easily and effortlessly? Well here's your chance - gain insider secrets to being a powerful influencer! But be quick, seating is limited. Excellent value - $325, inc DISC Profile (worth $85). Date: Saturday, 27 February Time: 8:45am - 5:45pm Click here for more details and to register.
Come spend an evening with the world's #1 Business Coach - NATIONAL. In mid February Brad Sugars will explain why Business is Booming! From the evening you will walk away with: - Vision and drive to take your business to the next level - An abundance of proven successful business strategies - Confidence in yourself and your business - The 5 most important metrics towards financial improvement. All events will sell out - use ticket code LI081. Click here to register in your capital city.
 Look Fabulous, Feel Great! - SYDNEY. Here's a cost effective way for women to enjoy the benefits of a Colour and Style Analysis. Attend Absolutely Fabulous Colour and Style Workshops and receive your personalised Colour Swatch and Style Portfolio. Dates: Saturday, 6 March and Saturday, 10 April Time: 9:30am- 1:30pm Maximum of four participants in each class. Click here for more details and contact Michele to reserve your place on T: 02 9542 3042 or send her an email.
 WNA Business Networking Luncheon - HOBART. Attraction Marketing - How to Achieve 119% Growth in Your Business in the Next 90 Days. Being in business can be tough. The number one reason businesses fail is a lack of cashflow, or is it? Debra Jacobs covers the 3 key areas to focus on - attracting more leads, converting more leads and increasing the value of each client. Creating and then automating this process is liberating for most small business owners, leaving them free to run their business, rather than the business running them. Date: Thursday, 18 February Time: 11:30am - 2:15pm Venue: Salamanca Inn, 10 Gladstone Street, Hobart More details and to book.
 Free Webinar | Find out how to market your business for free using LinkedIn - NATIONAL. Attend this free webinar to get practical steps from industry experts on: - What LinkedIn is and who should use it - Tools and techniques to optimise your personal and company LinkedIn profiles - Ways to make connections and use them effectively - ...and more. If you can't attend the live webinar, register anyway to receive an email link to a recording of the session. Click here to register now.
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Business Mentors needed - BRISBANE. The Business Organisation and Management students of Mt St Michael's College Ashgrove are seeking seven (7) business mentors as part of their assessment. Mentors will need to attend our Business Mentor Afternoon at the College on Wednesday, 3 March from 3:00pm - 5:00pm and be willing to be interviewed by students about their business. If you can assist please send us an email.
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 Learn the 7 secrets to a successful website - NATIONAL. This CD usually costs $97 but for you it's on the house. We're a team of young, vibrant graphic and web designers. 1. You get the business resources to make your website a valuable business tool. 2. You get the design you want or we work with you until you do. 3. You get ongoing after-sales support. 4. You get effective email marketing. Call Ryan on T: 1300 796 292 or for your FREE CD click here.
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 The 2010 iAwards - NATIONAL. The iAwards are Australia's leading ICT industry awards. Each year, the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) runs the iAwards as the Australian member of the Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) to deliver a truly international awards program to the Australian technology community. The 'i' in iAwards is for 'innovation'. Make your innovation a part of Australia's future through the endorsement of the nation's leading panel of independent ICT judges. Click here for more details and to nominate.
 The Australian Home-Based Business Awards - NATIONAL. These awards offer a great opportunity for small businesses to gain recognition for their products and services. The awards attract a diverse representation of the home-based business sector - an industry on the rise with more than 67 percent of small businesses based in the home. The awards are about recognition, which builds self confidence, self esteem and professionalism. An increase in recognition leads to an increase in business. Click here for more details and to nominate.
 The Australian Business Awards - NATIONAL. The Australian Business Awards is a national awards program recognising success, innovation and ethics across all industry sectors. The awards honour Australia's industry leaders through the acknowledgment of innovative business processes, business excellence and overall business success. Click here for more details and to nominate.
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| BRISBANE | Position vacant | Full-time in the beauty industry |
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Full-Time Position | Senior Beauty Therapist - BRISBANE. We are looking for a senior, experienced beauty therapist with a proven retail history to work in a team environment in a full-time capacity in our Boutique Day Spa. A positive attitude, exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and immaculate personal presentation are essential. For more details, please contact Emma Murphy on T: 07 3391 8998 or send us an email.
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| Free eBook | Is a lack of confidence sabotaging your success? |
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 Are you sick of banging your head on the glass ceiling? - NATIONAL. Attention Ladies: If lack of self-confidence is preventing you from climbing up the business ladder, then you simply must read this FREE eBook. Packed full of strategies you can use right now to boost your confidence and become a stronger, more influential leader and much, much more. This eBook is a girl's guide to personal and business success. Get your FREE copy now.
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Want to be crazy busy next week? - NATIONAL. Weatherproof your business today. Want to pick and choose your customers and how they find you? Want to be on page 1 of Google instantly and remain there every day? Using a managed Google Adwords online strategy will get instant, highly targeted and measurable results. No contracts, no minimum budget - just increased sales. Get free setup (normally $198.00). Click here to find out more.
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| Australia's body language expert Allan Pease shares more secrets |
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 FREE Allan Pease eBook | Discover the keys to getting everything you want in life and more - NATIONAL. Australia's foremost authority on body language is back and this time he wants you to learn his secrets for creating powerful relationships. Click here to get your exclusive copy of Allan's latest mp3 and eBook. You'll discover the simple strategies you can use to get your way every time. This is Allan's definitive guide for social and career success. Get your free copy now.
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| Connect with WNA Members - Book your advert now for next Monday's eNoticeBoard |
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Fast-track your message NATIONAL. Reach over 15,000 business and professional women. WNA's popular weekly eNoticeBoard service will fast-track your message via email to over 15,000 business and professional women. It's the electronic classifieds that speaks to, for and about women. It's simple, quick and reaches your target market for a great price. Click here for details and to book an advert in next Monday's edition. If you need help call us on T: 1800 052 476.
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 FREE Marketing Advice | Discover the 12 most expensive marketing mistakes and how you can avoid them - NATIONAL. Attention business owners: If you're sick of wasting your money on marketing then you simply must read this free eBook. These 12 commonsense strategies will help you to avoid common and expensive marketing mistakes whilst boosting your profits. It's your essential guide to creating successful and profitable marketing campaigns without spending a fortune. Get your FREE copy now.
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| Learn 'how to' online with these business focused tutorials |
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 Self Paced, Interactive Business Tutorials Library | Learn how to prepare your own Business Plan, build your own website and more - NATIONAL. An Australian first! You can view our range of interactive, business focused tutorials online, 24/7 and 365 days a year. Learn the secrets of putting together a great business plan, how to build your own website, create and publish your own promotional web video, sell...sell...sell sales techniques. New tutorials added every week. Free tutorials and Entrepreneur Quiz here.
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| Media and PR | Perfecting Pitching for Publication |
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 When we think of getting media coverage for our business we often think that writing and sending a media release is the only way to go. But have you thought about writing an article and pitching it to a publication? Articles are a fantastic way of getting publicity but they have to be written in a specific way. Many publications welcome well-written articles on topics of interest to their readers. However, they should never be a blatant advertisement or advertorial. Catriona Pollard, CP Communications, discusses how to impress the media with an article. Read more...
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BRISBANE
Wed 10 February 2010
SOLD OUT
Business Networking Lunch
Speaker: Rachael Bermingham
Topic: Self-Made Entrepreneurship - Her Steps to Success
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MELBOURNE
Fri 12 February 2010
Workshop | Networking & Self Promotion
Speaker: Lynette Palmen AM
Topic: Networking & Self Promotion Made Easy! Making Connections for Business Success
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ADELAIDE
Wed 17 February 2010
Business Networking Lunch
Speaker: Kelly Baker
Topic: Entrepreneur Shares Smart Strategies to Business Success
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HOBART
Thurs 18 February 2010
Business Networking Lunch
Speaker: Debra Jacobs
Topic: Attraction Marketing - How to Achieve 119% Growth in Your Business in the Next 90 Days
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BRISBANE
Fri 19 February 2010
Workshop | Networking and Self Promotion
Speaker: Lynette Palmen AM
Topic: Networking and Self Promotion Made Easy! Making Connections for Business Success
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SYDNEY
Wed 3 March 2010
Business Networking Luncheon
Speaker: Robyn Henderson
Topic: Networking Your Way to Becoming an 'Industry Expert'
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MELBOURNE
Thurs 4 March 2010
Business Networking Luncheon
Speaker: Bernadette Schwerdt
Topic: Writing Web Copy That Gets Results - How To Get On Page One Of Google
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PERTH
Thurs 25 March 2010
Business Networking Luncheon
Speaker: Sue Gardiner
Topic: The Insider Secrets To Attracting Tens Of Thousands of Dollars Worth of Free Publicity
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