National Black Womens Network

Tuesday 26th January to Sunday 28th February 2010

The New Year, New You, Brand You! Workshop brings together entrepreneurs, leaders and aspiring business owners to ensure your enterprise is going in the direction YOU want it to go.

Is your attitude and behaviour causing you to struggle, limp or crawl your way through decisions OR will you do what needs to be done to make your business THRIVE!! This dynamic and inspirational workshop is aimed at individuals looking for fresh ideas, insights and solutions for their business needs in 2010? We will give you the tools and skills needed to defy expectations, increase opportunities and enhance profits as you transform your business for success.

Demonstrating the latest branding techniques with tried and tested marketing tactics; we will get your business into the frontlines in a short space of time. We promise to improve personal effectiveness to create amazing results in your business.

The New Year, New You, Brand You! workshop will be facilitated by certified NLP practitioner Sonia Brown (NBWN) and Laurence Sofowora (ABi Associates Ltd); who is a Senior Business Adviser & SFEDI accredited business, marketing and training consultant with over 10 years industry knowledge and practical experience working with individuals, private companies and public sector organisations.

This dynamic workshop takes place on Tuesday 26th January 2010, 6:00pm – 9:30pm at ABI, the Grange, Neasden Lane Roundabout, London NW10 1QB
Thursday 28 January 2010, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
The Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, B2 4JQ

To confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 020 7544 1010 / 07956 902 487

Let’s Talk Business: Transforming Business Through Innovation
Wednesday 24th February 2010
The Clay Oven, 197 Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4LW

NBWN, (BLL) Business Link in London and RAFFA are pleased to invite you to the ‘Transforming Business through Innovation’ workshop and networking event taking place on Wednesday 24th February 2010 at the Clay Oven, 197 Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4LW. between 6:00pm & 9:30pm.This is a great time for business owners to come together to look at unlocking their potential for personal effectiveness, increased productivity and more wealth in their lives as they move beyond mere success in 2010.

This is the perfect opportunity for attendees to listen to entrepreneurs, leading experts and practitioners to help achieve your business goals. Presentations will be from Anita Witter (Jewel Isle Rum Punch); Rob Grover (Partnership Manager BLL) and Rudi Page (RAFFA) alongside the next generation of entrepreneurs Careeta Robert-Green and Sotonye Diri, who will be sharing their experience of setting up a successful business.

In addition, we have introduced a market area where businesses will be able to exhibit their products and services to attendees on the day for no charge. So book your space NOW as spaces are limited!

To confirm your place at this £Free event email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 020 7544 1010 for further information. Full buffet will be provided on the night.

Birmingham Events
New Year, New You, Brand You!
Thursday 28 January 2010, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
The Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, B2 4JQ

An opportunity to look at recharging, revitalising and rejuvenating entrepreneurs to take control of their business life through a range of interactive presentations and workshop exercises to kick-start the New Year for positive action in 2010.

Facilitated by Sonia Brown (National Black Women’s Network); Sharon Mclean (Business with Excellence) and guest speakers and business experts and industry professionals.

For additional information or to confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Getting the Best out of Your Staff
Thursday 18th February 2010, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
The Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, B2 4JQ

You hear that your staff are your most valuable asset but what happens if you don’t have a clue or ‘stuck in a rut’ about how to deal with the ever complex HR and Staffing regulations? This event supports micro and small businesses with recruitment, regulation and retention issues through interactive presentations, pragmatic exercises and networking. This event promises to help you build a stronger and valuable workforce in 2010.

Facilitated by Sonia Brown (National Black Women’s Network) and guest speakers and business experts and industry professionals including Angela Edwards (The HR & Training Team Ltd) and Samantha Golding (Z Cue Hairdressers). There will be interactive presentations and Q&A sessions from guest panellists.

For additional information or to confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Leadership Challenge!
Sunday 21st February 2010, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
The Grimstock Country House, Gilson Road, Coleshill, B46 1LJ

Once you are clear about what’s important to you as an individual and business owner, this exciting leadership workshop will give you the tools, skills and techniques necessary to take ACTION to reach your goals based on your personal vision, values and beliefs.

Facilitated by certified NLP practitioners and industry specialists, this dynamic ½ day workshop will be filled with interactive exercises, presentations and follow up work to align your goals to your vision and identity. ‘The Leadership Challenge’ will cover both the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and motivation; influential communication and emotional intelligence; as well as empowering the delegate with the practical skills necessary to undertake the role of leader and motivator as you diminish limiting behaviour and negative self talk to unleash your strengths, talents and power in an authentic manner.

Delegates will come away with a better understanding of how to build and lead motivated, inspired and effective teams in a modern business environment.

For additional information or to confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

I Can Increase Your Profits!
Thursday 25th February 2010, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Copthorne Hotel Birmingham, Paradise Circus, Birmingham B3 3HJ

This workshop will help you increase your profits by simply transforming the way that you use your ICT resources and changing your attitude to new technology and marketing activities. This practical, interactive and bespoke marketing and ICT workshop provides solid ideas and solutions; case studies and step by step strategies that will increase profits, improve productivity and help you get through these difficult trading conditions.

Speakers on the night include Lucy Prinsep (Business Link West Midlands); Merisha Stevenson; Samantha Golding (Z Cue Hairdressers) and Kinzie Adams.
For additional information or to confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Celebrating Business Excellence
Saturday 20th March 2010, Workshops between 10:00am – 4:00pm and Reception & Networking between 6:00pm – 9:30pm
The Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, B2 4JQ

A day filled with mini workshops, presentations and exhibition opportunities; followed by an evening of presentations and networking paying tribute to the best of pioneers, trail blazers and local business owners who have demonstrated exceptional performance and influence in health, beauty and hair to celebrate International Women’s Month.

For additional information or to confirm your place on this £Free workshop email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it