Women in business cannot afford to miss the forthcoming National everywoman Conference. Held in London on Wednesday 14 November, with the support of Natwest and IBM, the conference will include key note speeches and workshops with some of Britain’s most inspiring business role models.
The conference is a truly unique opportunity to learn from and network directly with some of the biggest names in business. Additionally intensive interactive workshops will enable delegates to learn new ideas to grow business and invest in their own personal development, discovering new skills, strategies and ideas.
Keynote speaker – Martha Lane Fox
Arguably Britain’s best known female entrepreneur, Martha Lane Fox is a passionate advocate of women in business and is best known for lastminute.com. More recently she launched the soho karaoke venture, Lucky Voice, and is a non-executive member of Channel 4’s management board as well as a non-executive director of Marks & Spencer.
Panel discussion – making business work for you
Four inspirational entrepreneurs share the secrets of their success and how passion, persistence and perseverance led to their success:
Mandy Nickerson – Bales Worldwide
Christina Vaughan – Image Source
Katy Geddes – Belgravia Florist
Elaine Fairfax – Animal Friends Insurance
Brand building
Learn from those who have built the leading brands in their industry sectors:
Dame Mary Perkins – co-founder, Specsavers
Mary began Specsavers in her spare bedroom in 1984. Fast forward to 2007, the privately owned company has over 900 stores internationally, employs nearly 15,000 (of which 10,000 are women) and turns over £700 million.
Sharon Hilditch – founder, Crystal Clear International
Health issues as a youngster meant Sharon left school with no qualifications to become a beautician. Her unbreakable resolve enabled her to launch an international skin care range with an £8,000 loan which she has transformed into annual sales of £10 million. Crystal Clear counts Madonna, Victoria Beckham and Cindy Crawford amongst its fans.
Masterclasses
One hour workshops run by leading industry figures will enable delegates to learn and fine tune their business skills:
High impact, low-cost marketing with Tamara Gillian, founder SPF15
Effective PR with Jackie Cooper, co-founder JCPR
The power of telesales and telemarketing with Liz Jackson, founder Great Guns Marketing
Building a successful online business with Hilary Andrews, co-founder Mankind.
Never before have so many of the countries leading female entrepreneurs come together to share the secrets of their success. This is a one off opportunity for all women in business to learn, network and be inspired.
The National everywoman Conference takes place on Wednesday 14 November 2007 at Central Hall Westminster, London.
Delegate spaces cost £95 + VAT for everywoman members. Membership of the everywoman network is free.
For more information and to book visit www.everywoman.co.uk
