Event Diary
Each event begins with the opportunity for members to promote their own
services and to mingle, making it a valuable forum to meet other
members, make new friends and contacts. Prospective members and their
guests are very welcome. Networking and information evening events are
free for members and £7 for non-members, unless otherwise stated. Don't
forget to bring plenty of business cards with you!
Unless otherwise stated events will be held on the third Thursday of
every month, alternating between venues near Sevenoaks and Tunbridge
Wells.
Forthcoming events on Thursday evenings - July 15, Sept 20, Oct 21 and Nov 18 complete our diary for 2010. (Scroll down this page for more information).
The Riverhead Village Hall, Sevenoaks click here for map
Esporta, Tunbridge Wells click here for map
At both venues we meet 7.30 pm for networking and refreshments. Speaker or workshop commence at 8 pm. Arrive on the evening or to book in, email info@wib-westkent.org.uk
see home page for more details
Thursday 16th September at Esporta, Tunbridge Wells – 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Speaker Nikki Cole - getting the most from Professional Online Networks
Are you registered on networks such as LinkedIn but do not use it to promote
yourselves? Come along and find out how to make the best use of these online
networking sites for business people. As Nikki mentions in her aptly named
Cat's Meow 'It is a great place to meet like-minded individuals and organise
low cost/low risk face-to-face opportunities such as training courses or
networking meetings'. Nikki Cole, and her company BlueSky Cat, specialise in
Change Management helping minimise risk whilst organisations undertaking
significant change. She also has a very active LinkedIn present.
Thursday October 21st at Riverhead, - 7.30 to 9.30pm
Speaker Caroline Aitken - The Price is Right!
Changing your pricing could double your profits – or it could be your ruin. If you price too low, you will throw money away needlessly but price too high and you will lose customers. Caroline Aitken looks at importance of correct pricing and how you use variable pricing as an important part of your marketing strategy. Caroline has over 24 years marketing experience and set up Acorn Communications, a marketing consulting and coaching business, in 2006.
Thursday November 18th at Esporta , Tunbridge Wells - 7.30 to 9.30pm
Speaker Leilani Mitchell - Do you unconsciously sabotage your success?
Life script is a concept from Transactional Analysis (TA). The idea of
script is that we have drawn early conclusions about ourselves, others and
the world depending on the messages and environment we experienced as
children. We can then unconsciously set up situations to re enforce our
early conclusions. We all have a script which we unconsciously follow. You
may notice recurring unhelpful patterns in your life which are a sign of
this. Our script can often affect our success at work and home and our
ability to achieve or enjoy success. This short talk will introduce you to
this concept and we will spend time exploring the messages you may have
received and how you might be living those out.
Leilani Mitchell Dip. Couns., CTA, UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist, TSTA is a
qualified and experiences psychotherapist. Leilani has a private practice
based in Crowborough seeing individuals, couple and groups with a range of
issues. Leilani is also co founder of The Link Centre-
www.thelinkcentre.co.uk , a centre for personal and professional development
offering a range of long and short term courses and workshops. Leilani also
uses her psychological knowledge in an organisational context.
One of Women in Business's longest standing members, Caroline Aitken of Acorn Communications has launched a new Monday Marketing Clinic to help any type of small to medium size company grow their business. Or perhaps you are thinking of starting a business - come along for a one hour, one-on-one discussion meeting with a marketing expert for only £10 – with a free coffee thrown in! The meeting is your hour to discuss aspects of marketing relevant to your business. Click this link to contact Caroline at Acorn Communications.