ASSIST - Ladies Networking Event - Radio Blah Blah, Making the most of media opportunities....

ASSIST is a networking group for ladies in the Tees Valley area. The aim of the group is to "help each other" in the world of business and all it entails.

At each event we hold a networking game to "break the ice" this is then followed by a presentation.

Our next event is entitled:
Radio Blah blah ...and will be presented by Julie Donaldson of Voxpopular
The date:
22nd June
The venue:
Stressholme Golf Club, Snipe Lane, Darlington, DL2 2SA
The time:
8:45am for 9:25am

The topic:
Making the most of Media Opportunities and Overcoming the Fear of a Live Interview

Julie will speak about how she started in business even though she never considered herself a business woman! She will provide some hints, tips and an insider’s view about making the most of media opportunities.
About Julie:
Julie has been a radio broadcaster for over 20 years, working in both community radio and for the BBC. In that time Julie has helped many people overcome the fear of a live studio/microphone/interview. By boosting confidence Julie has encouraged people to enjoy the experience resulting in entertaining interviews and budding radio contributors.

Through Voxpopular Julie regularly contributes to content on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5Live. Julie also works with local writers in Tees Valley to produce radio dramas. She is continually developing working partnerships to find new ways to share her skills and knowledge.

Timing

8:45 – 9:25am Registration and informal networking

9:25 – 10.10am Introduction and Networking game

10.10– 10.40am Julie Donaldson - Voxpopular

10.40 – 10.45am Business Card draw and Charity raffle

10.45 - 11.00am Opportunity for further networking

If you are interested please register asap as places are limited.

The cost is minimal – £5 for members and £10 for non members.

Refreshments will also be available..

http://www.assistladiesnetworking.co.uk/

ASSIST - Ladies Networking Event - Managing your Brand in the Social Media Age

ASSIST is a networking group for ladies in the Tees Valley area. The aim of the group is to "help each other" in the world of business and all it entails!


At each event we hold a networking game to "break the ice" this is then followed by a presentation.

Our next event is entitled "Lights, Camera,  Action..." and will be presented by Emma Hignett & David Laud of i2i Business Solutions.

The date:
11th May 2011
The venue:
Springboard Business Centre, Ellerbeck Way, Stokesley Business Park, Stokesley, TS9 5JZ
The time:
8:45am for 9:25am
The topic:
Managing you personal and business brand in the social media age.

In this social media age, now more than ever it is vital that management have media training.

Increasingly websites are 'alive' with podcasts and vidcasts. Management are required to become the face of the company in front of the camera - a task that very few people feel comfortable with!
David and Emma will give an introduction to media training sharing a few hints and tips which can increase your confidence, improve your performance and make filming the company vidcasts far more enjoyable! They will also touch upon dealing with negative publicity.

Timing

8:45 – 9:25am: Registration and informal networking
9:25 – 10.10am: Introduction and Networking game
10.10– 10.40am: Emma & David – i2i Business Solutions
10.40 – 10.45am: Business Card draw and Charity raffle
10.45 - 11.00am: Opportunity for further networking

If you are interested please register asap as places are limited.
The cost is minimal – £5 for members and £10 for non members.
Once you have been allocated a place simply bring along payment on the day.

Refreshments will also be available..

ASSIST Ladies Networking - Fraud and e-Crime, Feb 9th 2011

ASSIST is a networking group for ladies in the Tees Valley area. The aim of the group is to "help each other" in the world of business and all it entails!

At each event we hold a networking game to "break the ice" this is then follwoed by a presentation.

For our first event of 2011 we have Mike Forster of Cleveland Police.

Mike’s presentation topic is “Fraud and e-Crime” and will cover internet fraud and businesses. Mike hopes to inject some fresh perspective and in turn provoke questions. He will provide an overview of the work that the Economic Crime Team carry out.

I must admit I’m really looking forward to what will certainly be an interesting presentation.

Timing

8:45 – 9:25am Registration and informal networking

9:25 – 10.10am Introduction and Networking game

10.10– 10.40am Mike Forster – Cleveland Police

10.40 – 10.45am Business Card draw and Charity raffle

10.45 - 11.00am Opportunity for further networking


The cost is minimal – £5 for members and £10 for non members

For further details please check out our website http://www.assistladiesnetworking.co.uk/

ASSIST Event - Women's Enterprise Day, 17th Nov

ASSIST is a networking group for professional ladies in Tees Valley and on the 17th November the Group is meeting for an event based around Women's Enterprise Day.... therefore the content is all about business enterprise and the cycle of a business.

 

It is also, Global Entrepreneurship Week – 16th – 22nd November - a celebration of enterprise and new ideas.

  

The morning will start with a networking game to break the ice. We will then bring together business ladies that are at different stages of the business cycle

• Pre-start Jacqui Cliff of Girl on the Run
• Fledgling - Laura Degnan of Writers Block
• Growth Ruth Winden of Careers Enhanced Ltd
• Mature Gillian Duffy of Duffy Pedersen & Co Ltd, Accountants

ASSIST hope that the event will help to build confidence and inspire you to have ideas and make them happen.

• ASSIST Meeting: 17th November 2010
• Venue: Parkmore Hotel, Yarm
• Time: 8:45am for 9:25am

If you are interested in attending please return this email with confirmation to: assistladiesnetworking@hotmail.co.uk

 

 The cost is minimal – only £5 for members and as we are celebrating Women’s Enterprise Day the cost for non-members will also be £5!

 

 Once you have been allocated a place simply bring along payment on the day.

 

 Timing:

• 8:45 – 9:25am Registration and informal networking
• 9:25 – 10.10am Introduction and Networking game
• 10.10– 10.40am Entrprenuership Speakers
• 10.40 – 10.45am Business Card draw and Charity raffle
• 10.45 - 11.00am Opportunity for further networking 

We look forward to seeing you there