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September Event

Network for Enterprising Women Tyrone & Fermanagh Presents

"Inspiration & Motivation in Challenging Times"

Sponsors include:FPM Chartered Accountants and Derry Bros Shipping Ltd

"Harnessing the Power of Networking for Today's Women in Business"

Date: Thursday 30th September

Venue: Westville Hotel, Enniskillen

Time: 10 - 10.30(Registration) - 2.30pm

What: We at NEW are very excited to be hosting this inspiring and motivating event for all business owners North and South of the Border.  We have a fantastic line up of inspirational speakers, representation from Stormont and breakout workshops packed full of relevant and useful information to apply in your business. Then of course there is also the vital opportunity to Network and make new business contacts across both sides of the border.


Guests Include: Veronica Canning - Veronica is an international author, motivational speaker consultant, mentor, working with corporate and entrepreneurial women, helping women leaders to build careers and businesses and beat the recession.  Veronica is the author of the book Shoeisms: Working Womans Guide to Take Control and Be the Sassy, Successful Woman You Know You Can Be


Aideen McGinley OBE, - Aideen is the current Permanent Secretary of the Department for Employment and Learning. In 2000 Aideen was awarded an OBE and in 2004 became an Honorary member of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects and a Women of Inspiration Award in 2007.


Breakouts: You will have an opportunity to attend 2 mini workshops.  Choose from the following:


    * Securing New Business - growing your Business

    * The Busy Womans Guide to Work / Life Balance

    * Social Networking for Small Businesses

    * Motivating Yourself Out of The Recession

Cost: Early Bird Booking Discount - Pay £15pp if booked and paid before 7th September: Thereafter price rises to £20pp Price includes 2 course lunch. 

To register online please Click Here

Or contact Ciara Callan on 07736 518137 / email ciara@halo-marketing.com

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment!

Supporting Pretty n Pink Breast Cancer Charity

June Event

We had an excellent event on 23rd June in Blaney Spa, Fermanagh. This Business Showcase event was the first of its kind for our network and attracted over 20 exhibitors both members and non members across a variety of businesses, selling everything from cup cakes to curries, interior design ideas to tourism, pampering, styling, fashion, crafts, even marketing and accountancy consulting. Our chosen charity on the day was “Pretty n Pink”, a N.I regional breast cancer charity, whom we raised some money for.

The event was open to the public and we had a number of very satisfied customers according to the feedback. We secured great PR for the event and even got a slot live on Radio Ulster with Alan Simpson, great for our profile. There was a lovely atmosphere and a real buzz throughout the day which was further complimented by the weather which held up until the event was over, thankfully.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors and visitors and wish the charity every success in the future.
Please support a local NI registered Charity - http://www.prettynpink.org

For anyone who was unable to attend the June event, a small donation would be much appreciated towards a great cause. Pretty n Pink founder and Director Noeleen (Rooney) Adair joined us on the day, Noeleen is an inspirational lady and we are hoping to support the charity again in the future. Donations can be made at the website address above.

Website & Ezine Advertising

Orders are now being taken for advertising space on our website, this is an opportunity to promote your business on the worldwide web for a fraction of the normal cost. Our Website is communicated via numerous organisations and mediums and could open many doors for your business. The rates are as follows:
3 months - £45(min period)
6 months - £90 (5% discount for members)
9 months - £135 (5% discount for members)
12 months - £180 (10% discount for members)
Please contact Ciara Callan for more details.

Previous Events

May Event

We had a great event on 4th May focusing on Finances. We were very privileged to have two highly experienced speakers;  Brenda O’Hare, a Chartered Accountant and recently promoted Associate Partner with FPM Accounting, gave a tremendous presentation “10 Tips to Improve Profitability”. Helen Mc Meel, Commercial Manager with Bank of Ireland, provided us with the key to unlocking funds from financial institutions and how best to approach your bank manager. Both topics created much interaction in the group and the feedback was excellent.  Many thanks to Brenda and Helen.

 

 

Above: L-R; Helen McMeel, Commercial Manager Bank of Ireland, NEW Coordinator Ciara Callan, Halo Marketing and Brenda O'Hare, Director of FMP Chartered Accountants

 

 

Above: L-R; Helen McMeel, Commercial Manager Bank of Ireland and Brenda O’Hare Director of FMP Chartered Accountants

April Event

Our April event on 13th April was another great success with another record breaking number of attendees (19). Fiona Walsh of Motivational Edge, gave an inspirational and highly interactive talk on Motivation . A great tip was sharing with us a formula that linked skills and motivation to performance.  Fiona also gave us tips on how to set goals using powerful visualisation techniques.  It was a really motivating session and for those interested in finding out more about Fiona’s work in this area, have a look at www.motivationaledge.com.

Thank you again Fiona, the feedback has been fantastic!

NEW members attend networking luncheon to celebrate International Women’s Day

NEW Chair Elaine Wylie-Elaine Wylie Training, and Committee Members Teresa O’Loughlin-Think6 Marketing, and Brenda O’Hare-  FPM Chartered Accountants, attended a networking luncheon in Dundalk to celebrate International Women’s Day.  The event was hosted by Enterprising Womens Network and Network Louth in partnership with Louth County Enterprise Board.

March Event 

Our March meeting “Social Networking” was held on 3 Match in The Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown with speaker Dr. Michael Hughes and looked at How to get the best business potential from your website. Michael has spent the past 17 years creating awareness and engagement for a diverse range of organisations from blue-chip multi-nationals to government agencies, and medium and small enterprises. He specialises in creative marketing and over 300 businesses have attended his talks.  NEW was fortunate to be among this number last week.
In an absolutely splendid “no-nonsense” presentation, Michael talked us through his 4 step model of Awareness, Interest, Action and Advocacy, and worked through strategies for optimising your website within each of these steps.

The feedback from the meeting was terrific with 100% of attendees saying that the content was relevant, interesting and valuable.
 

Our thanks to The Valley Hotel for supporting NEW.

February Event

The February Meeting “A Room Bursting with Ideas” and was the very essence of Networking.  The feedback from the group who attended was very positive and a spin-off from the event was some great ideas for future events. 

NEW Year Dinner

Our NEW Year Dinner took place in January, and was a great evening.  After an excellent dinner, and complimentary drinks from The Valley Hotel (thank you Lisa) members each spoke about a book they had found inspiring, and had brought with them.  Each book was then “drawn” by another member who will be able to share in its motivation or (for some) exasperation!

BWN NI Business Awards Gala Dinner

April 2nd 09, Cookstown

A fantastic evening of celebration and networking.  Two out of the three business awards went to NEW members - Inspirational Business Woman - Teresa O'Hare - Orchard Acre Farm & Network Member of the Year - Teresa O'Loughlin, Think 6 Marketing

The winners: L-R: Teresa O'Loughlin, Think 6 Marketing, Ruth Daly NEW Co-ordinator, Teresa O'Hare, Orchard Acre Farm

March Events 2009

Your Network is your Networth, 25th March 09, Omagh

Networking skills workshop on tour.

The Psychology of Confidence, 14th March 09, Dungannon

A wonderful lesson in motivation, confidence and self belief led by Lynne Peyton.  What energy in the room!!

February Events 2009

Your Network is your Networth, 24th Feb 09, Enniskillen

A practical lesson in networking tips and techniques - always worth a refresher.

Marketing Tips - 10th Feb 09, Benburb, Dungannon

A practical workshop on marketing the most of your marketing activities.

December Events 2008

Christmas Networking, Dinner and the Big Business Book Swap, 5th Dec 08, Omagh

Networking, swapping business ideas and inspiration through the annual business bok swap...how come each person gets the book that is meant for them..!

November Event 2008

IDEAS Workshop - 11th Nov 08, Enniskillen
A practical interactive workshop focusing on how to think creatively about business development.

October Event 2008

Cafe Conversation - Marketing 8th Oct 08, Dungannon

A novel approach to networking which featured facilitated sharing and learning on different topics of marketing.

September Event 2008

Skills Pick and Mix, Strabane, Sept 10th 2008

A good event for sharing business backgrounds and information.  This type of event built confidence in fledgling business owners and inspired others who were just thinking of enterprise as a route for them.  THe clear message from the events - be clear in how you describe what you do and how it can benefit potential customers and have an offer you can make. 

June Events 2008

NEW BBQ, Lisnarick, June 11th 2008

In the delightful environment of Teresa OHares eco barn we were treated to great cuisine, great company and even a bit of singing courtesy of Valerie Whitworth (singin facilitator) and some  members of Together One Voice.  

Selling Skills workshop, Lisnarick, June 11th 2008

Elaine Wylie presented a very practical and participative workshop addressing the key essentials when it comes to a selling what you do effectively and appropriately. 

May Event 2008

Building Your Buiness Cookstown, May 2008

A very worthwhile evening in the company of peers and astute businessman Frank McGlone who spoke about the realities and practicalities of growing a business in NI.

An Audience with Jacqueline Gold, BWN NI Joint Event, Templepatrick.

17.04.08

Almost 100 business women stood to applaud Jacqueline Gold as she delivered an inspirational and engaging speech on how she rose through the ranks of Ann Summers at age 19 to become Chief Executive of the company in 1987 and generating a sales turnover in excess of £155 million. 

Above: L-R Stephen Kingon, Chairman of Invest NI, Jacqueline Gold, Ruth Daly 

March Event 2008

Marketing on a Shoe String, Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. 12.03.08

We had Nicky Bury of Haybury Marketing as the guest speaker.  What a great speaker – she gave a really practical, easy to understand and entertaining overview of marketing and the must do’s associated with it.  So I’m sure those who attended will be off busying themselves with a review of their marketing activities and beginning to implement some of the advice she gave.

Recipe for a Greener Business - BWN NI Joint Event, Templepatrick.

28.02.08

A great opportunity for all present to examine how green their businesses are.  With lots of guidance and information from guest speakers, Janie Crone - Janie Crone Associates, Marella Fyffe - The Green Box, Alison Moore - NIE Energy and Keynote speaker Jenny Bristow.

November Event 2007

Focus on Networking, Cookstown, November 2007
We had another great evening of networking and learning about networking in Cookstown enterprise Agency on 18th October.  There was a good mix of members and women new to the Network who all really got the 'give and Get' principle which underlies networking.

 

Pictured above (L to R) : Lois Henry - Body Stress Release NI, Dessertmartin, Caroline McElvogue - Reflexology, Dungannon, Shelly McCaughey - Fultus Virtual Assistant, Galbally, Kate Staunton - Nutritional therapist, Dungannon

October Events 2007

How to Make Money on eBay, October 2007

A great afternoon was spent in the company of over 70 women who came along to explore how they could make the most of the opportunties that are presented by the eBay marketplace.

By the time the event was coming to an end there was such a buzz in the room, lodas of networking being done and lots of excitement about all that could be achieved using eBay.

Pictured above (L to R):

Ruth Daly, NEW Coordinator, Michael Hughes, eBay Trainer, Barbara Thomspson - Inis Health Enniskillen, Gloria Perry - Aspiring entrepreneur, Strabane

Focus on Networking - Omagh October 2007

On the 2nd of October a group assembled in Omagh to hone their networking skills.  Apart from learning how the effectively andser the questions "What do you do?" they met some new contacts and gained an understanding of how they could use networking to their advantage.

September Event 2007

Speaking With POWER, Enniskillen 12th September 2007

Simon Smith, trainer and coach outlined some very practical tips on speaking with confidence whatever the situation.  All present joined in a number of exercises designed to help us to take a different approach to the sometime daunting task of speaking out effectively.

Above: Lisa Williamson - The Valley Hotel, Bryony Flanagan - Green Hat with Simon Smith.

June Event 2007

Networking Bar-b-que at Blessingbourne Estate, June 6th 2007

A lovely summer evening was spent at the picturesque venue of Blessingbourne Estate, where a group of 24 enjoyed great food, fantastic setting, a tour of the grounds, introductions to the goats and peacocks and some very wise words from Colleen Lowry, Mary McCartan and Grainne O'Malley on their exerpiences of being in business.

Some photos of the evening below:

Lisa Williamson of the Valley Hotel serving up! She just can't stop working.

The tour of Blessingbourne - meet the goats.

Mary McCartan, Treehouse Montessori offering pearls of wisdom.

Other news of interest

Some time for Reflection - Be Your Own Champion

(17/1/10)

In these modern times of daily stresses, demands to meet deadlines and juggling responsibilities it is all too easy to slip into the thought process of dwelling only on what we have not achieved, what we could not fit in and what we would love to do but not have time for.

More so than ever it is important for us to be our own champion and supporter. Even though we all have support networks, whether they are family, friends or colleagues only we can truly understand the demands made on our time and the effort involved to achieve all we need to on a daily basis. It is natural for us to focus on what we did not achieve rather than what we did, but if we look back over previous weeks and months we really have achieved an enormous amount of small successes.

Therefore, it falls to us to appreciate ourselves and what a fantastic job we are doing. Being our own champion means acknowledging all things we DID get done today. It also means recognising the value we added to others lives for example did we make someone laugh, did we take time to listen without distraction, did we put anothers needs before ours, did we follow through on a commitment regardless of the other demands we have? All of these are fantastic achievements and ones which we tend to completely overlook.

However, being your own champion also includes supporting your needs to ensure we remain healthy, balanced and able to function at our peak. Being your own champion means being aware of when to say "no" gently, even knowing when to say "yes"; when to take some time back for ourselves; when to focus on our priorities; when to accept we did our best to achieve everything we set out to do knowing we have the resources and potential to achieve our goals.

Understanding that the responsibility for our own self-care lies solely with us enables us to constantly grow and develop to ensure we are able to meet the goals we set ourselves. When you can be mindful of these issues you are truly being your own best champion.