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t’s been a while since our last newsletter. But I hope you’ve seen us busy at 1230 TWC Towers—working to a common cause— helping you to greater business success. What a thrilling, awesome time since then, for both 1230 TWC and the UK with the Diamond Jubilee (I got very wet!), Olympic and Paralympic events.

One of the most important things we can help you with is the cost of regular attendance of meetings to build those so valuable contacts. We’ve created 6-4-5—just for you…

Because you deserve it!

We know you’ll love it! Can we do more to help you? Let us We’ve still lots in the pipeline for you know on [email protected] and coming soon but, most importantly is As always, I look forward to seeing you our new web site developed by the fabby soon... guys at 1stDNS (don’t forget to check out their special offer for you) which has made things administratively more streamlined and more accessible for you.

Consistency of effort

Whatever field we’re working in (no pun intended) to be successful, we need to be consistent. This is never more true than with business networking. How can you learn what works and what doesn’t work? Of course, it’s important to try different networking organisations and once you have a feel from those meetings, commit to regular attendance and work on your business. Building trusted business relationships through meetings and subsequent 1:1s these are the keys to success. This is no quick fix, like all things worthwhile—would you say your business is worthwhile? it takes effort. Which is why we’ve created—

6 meetings for the price of 5

Some stats on female entrepreneurship in the UK

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overnment statistics show that more women than ever before are opting to start their own business. The reasons and contributing factors for this are numerous, but it’s changing the face of business and revolutionising the tradition stereotype of the grey-haired middle-aged male entrepreneur. Did you know?

 A quarter of the UK’s 3.2 million selfemployed workers are now women. (Labour Force Survey 2003)

 30% of business owners are women (Labour Force Survey 2003)

 Female entrepreneurs now account for 6.8% of the UK’s working population, double the figure than in 1979 (Labour Force Survey 2003)

Existing Members—as thanks for your patience in waiting for the

new web site, you will find that you have a minimum of 1 month added to your annual membership, free of charge! Have you spotted the Text Chat, lower right-hand side of the screen— get in touch any time

Jackie Groundsell with the Paralympic Torch, Sainsbury’s Beckenham The Breast of Bromley fund-raising team & Beckenham Business Association MD 1230 TWC

Thank you... “If you are looking for a network that guarantees a diverse mix of professional and entrepreneurial women; informative speakers and great content, then the 1230 TWC is the perfect place to flex your entrepreneurial wings! There is something for everyone and you’ll be guaranteed to find the tools, information and ideas you need to grow accelerate your business to greater success”. Sonia Brown MBE, NBWN Did you know? TIP is the acronym for “To Insure Promptness.” 1230 TWC Member Annabel Kaye is actively supporting our CostaWomen sisters and neighbours in the recent tragic fires of Marbella. Can you help? Contents Page 1—Some stats, Consistency, 6-45, Fires of Marbella Page 2—Benefits of 1230 TWC membership, The Breast of Bromley, Beckenham Business Association Page 3—Fab Hosts, venues, meetings, 1230KISS

1230 TWC, 126 Merlin Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HT | 020 8650 8015 www.1230.co.uk e: [email protected]

21 REASONS WHY YOU’LL WANT TO BECOME A FULL 1230 TWC MEMBER Yes, Yes! let me join – Now!

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or a small investment you have the opportunity to grow your business, easily. Settle back and enjoy a cup of coffee—or something stronger, as you find out the benefits of becoming a 1230 TWC Member! NETWORKING MEETINGS Meet like-minded focused businesswomen on a regular basis, for support, expertise, contacts – all to help grow your business. Membership is of the whole network without restriction to trade or profession. All meetings include a delicious meal. 1230 TWC WEB ACCOUNT A secure Login and Password gives you access to your web site account with full ability to post to the various promotional opportunities mentioned below. MEMBERS’ EVENTS Here is an opportunity for us to help you promote your business events on the web site – with your secure login and password you can upload as many of your events as you wish, which will appear on the Events calendar and all out-going 1230 TWC email invitations to meetings. eNEWSLETTER Regular newsletter - 1230 Insight – a vibrant mix of business information, business tips and news. Members’ contributions are always welcome. PROFILE With a complete Member Profile, ie Directory Description, photo and logo – your entry will appear in the Members’ Directory.

on 1230KISS – each Friday at 10.30 am on Twitter. Your interview will be uploaded to the 1230KISS Blog and your linked photo to the KISS pinterest board – even more promotion through increased audiences for your business. WORKSHOPS Continuously develop you/your business – learn with 1230 TWC taster workshops – 45 minutes pre 1230 TWC meetings – free 1230 BUSINESS SCHOOL* Business related training – half-day training sessions – convenient locations, for all business people. Helps you outsmart the competition! TAKE10 Subtle promotion - a 10 minutes speaking slot for you to share your expertise with others. Definitely not a sales pitch, but a great opportunity for others to hear from you – the expert in your field – and thus want to recommend and buy from you. One Member per month only. MEMBERS’ GIFTS* This is a great opportunity for Members to accept Gifts from others as part of their 1230 TWC membership. This alone easily reflects ROI on the cost of membership. Members can also promote their business by giving these Gifts. DISPLAY High profile, Table display – let everyone there see your products or services (literature) – only one Member per month MEMBERS’ DISCOUNTS Exclusive 1230 TWC Member Discounts – details appear on the website Just 21 reasons, and growing… ….. plus of course the “proud to wear” 1230 TWC pin badge!

FEATURED MEMBER To gain higher profile on the Home page as a Featured Member, just complete 1 Blog

Just click this Join Now button, or on the web site click Join 1230TWC—Register, and you will be emailed a secure login and password, which enables you to complete your Profile and Join 1230 TWC

1 MINUTE TALK A great opportunity for everyone at a meeting to hear from you first-hand about your business. OFFERS Let the far-reaching 1230 TWC audience know about your business by uploading your Offers to the web site; details of which will appear on all out-going email invitations to meetings.

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ackie Groundsell 1230 TWC’s MD is delighted to be part of the regional volunteer team—The Breast of Bromley—fund-raising for Breast Cancer Campaign.

TEXT CHAT A great opportunity for instant conversation, advice, expertise with others, including 1230 TWC HO. BLOGS Expand your reach even further – be found by Search Engines – they just love blogs! And let everyone know what you are doing in your business on a daily/weekly/monthly/whenever basis – to suit you. Blogs appear on the Blogs page and also in your Profile TESTIMONIALS Get your customers and 1230 TWC contacts to promote you by adding Testimonials for you – the lifeblood of any business, and of course you can add your testimonials for 1230 TWC Members! WinWin! FORUM Share information, ideas, support, expertise and interests through the on-line Member Forum 1230KISS Let the even wider 1230 TWC Social Media audience – currently 3,500+ – know about your business. Be Twitterviewed on 1230KISS – each Friday at 10.30 am on Twitter. Your interview

The Launch Party is Wednesday 19 September at International Goodfellows, Bromley. Complimentary canapés and welcome drink—Invitation details can be found on this link Please RSVP to [email protected] or telephone 020 8460 6672

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he next Beckenham Business Association meeting is on Tuesday 4 September—3 interesting speakers, complimen-

tary buffet and welcome drink. All Beckenham Businesses welcome. Details Please book in advance to [email protected] or telephone 020 8650 8015

1230 TWC, 126 Merlin Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HT | 020 8650 8015 www.1230.co.uk e: [email protected]

HOT SPOTS for your Diary “Today there areare many networking groupsgroups being run but run 1230 The Women’s Company stands out as head out and as shoulders “Today there many networking being but 1230 The Women’s Company stands above rest. It’s organised, and very dynamic, results orientated– the people are warm and headthe and shoulders above dynamic, the rest. relevant It’s organised, relevantalso andhelps very that results orientated — also friendly! I was delighted to speak and the Annual Conference. The day was buzzing with hundreds of like-minded womhelps that the people are warm and friendly! I was delighted to speak at the Annual Conference. The enday all networking, learning and doing of business—fabulous! The all supporting standslearning were all interesting there was a was buzzing with hundreds like-minded women networking, and doing and business— great line up of varied speakers. A brilliant all round I say! Thanks” Claire Young fabulous! The supporting stands wereevent all interesting and there was a great line up of varied speakers. A brilliant event all round I say! Thanks” Claire Young

Pleased to meet you! Our fabulous 1230 TWC Hosts

Christine Wise—yes, she’s back! East Grinstead

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elow are 1230 TWC September monthly meeting dates, new Cirencester group October. Just click the link to make your booking and payment to be sure of your place. We’d love to see you there! Weds 5 September 12.30 pm City—1st Weds

Lindsay Pantelli Margate & Canterbury

Thurs 6 September 12.30 pm Blackheath—1st Thurs Tuesday 11 September 12.30 pm East Grinstead—2nd Tues Weds 12 September 12.30 pm Beckenham—2nd Weds

Fi Coppard Time4T Croydon

Thurs 13 September 11.45 am Sevenoaks —2nd Thurs Thurs 13 September 12.30 pm Canterbury—2nd Thurs Fri 14 September 2.30 pm Time4T Croydon—2nd Fri

Cheryl Causebrook Ashford

Weds 19 September Bromley —3rd Weds Thurs 20 September Mayfair —3rd Thurs Thurs 20 September Ashford —3rd Thurs

Rebecca Robertson Rochester

Friday 21 September Rochester - 3rd Fri Tues 25 September Orpington—4th Tues

Sonia Thomas Bromley

Weds 26 September Tunbridge Wells—4th Weds Thurs 27 September Margate—4th Thurs Thurs 4 October Cirencester—1st Thurs Not a 1230 TWC group near you? Just let us know and we’ll see what we can do.

1230 TWC Hosts—are wonderful, insightful, reliable business women. Who love connecting people, enjoy good company and appreciate good food—AND doing the biz! Sound like you? There are a great many benefits to being a 1230 TWC Host, not least is the opportunity to heighten your personal and business profile in your local area, gaining instant prestige by aligning yourself with the leading business women’s network providing on and off-line trading and business growth opportunities across the UK at local level.

Let’s talk! Just drop us a line on [email protected] or phone on 020 8650 8015 so that we can answer any questions you may have.

1230KISS Every Friday at 10.30 am It’s not hard, or painful, it is sometimes challenging when the airwaves are a bit slow, but it is fun and great promo—why not join us when Jackie Twitterviews a 1230 TWC Member or Special Guest. #1230KISS It could be you! Just email [email protected]

The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor or 1230 TWC. No responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions relating to advertising or editorial items. We welcome articles and contributions but these will be used at the discretion of the editor. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the publisher.

1230 TWC, 126 Merlin Grove, Beckenham, BR3 3HT | 020 8650 8015 www.1230.co.uk e: [email protected]