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Pure View Photography

We are contemporary photographers based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. We have a studio which is in a gorgeous setting. It used to be a farm but they have now converted all the out buildings into business units. This means that we are able to use the outside environment for our portrait and couples sessions. And a huge benefit to 1230 Members is that we are just round the corner from where the meeting takes place each month. If you ever fancy coming along to see where we are just let me know.

In the studio our meeting area is set up in a very cosy way which helps to relax our clients. I know a lot of people don’t like having photographs taken and I will do anything I can to make them more comfortable. If this means it helps to chat with them beforehand over a cup of coffee (or wine!) that is what I will do. This area is also great if you want to do a lifestyle photo shoot as we have everything we need right there.

It is extremely important to us that we keep abreast with new developments in Photography and to that end we have recently been to WPPI in Las Vegas. This is a huge convention where around 20,000 photographers get together and exchange ideas. There are also classes and workshops held by some of the top photographers in the word. It was hugely beneficial to us and we have come back brimming with new ideas. So watch this space…

Posted by Louise Jeffrey on 07/04/2010 14:22:09

Gorgeous bookmarks!

A friend of mine who loves reading, suggested that I could perhaps make some bookmarks. I thought about it, made some designs and I think they turned out lovely! For my friend I made a lovely bookmark in the colours and stones I know she loves. They are perfect little presents for dear friends and you can have them customized for them. The same for the bag charms I make. So if you are looking for a lovely gift for a special friend and you want specific stones, pearls, colours or charms, let me know and I design and make it for you! Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Maaike

Posted by Maaike Vlam on 07/04/2010 19:15:40

Goddess Collection

I’m so pleased that my new front page is done on my website and my new goddess collection is live so exciting.

Posted by Fiona Coppard on 03/04/2010 12:39:53

Help

Im looking to team up with Photographers who are doing glamour shots, people in fashion like image consultants, i would like to talk about how we can help each other in business call me 07718588847 or email me felectra@tiscali.co.uk

Posted by Fiona Coppard on 03/04/2010 12:41:53

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Posted by on 24/03/2010 16:01:56

What has networking got to do with Recruitment?

Networking is great!

Meeting local business people, building up networks, making friends, promoting your business and usually getting a good meal at the same time – is something that the staff of Rowetate spend a lot of time doing.

We are members of several groups in the East Midlands and London and have met lots of business people on the way.

Recently we’ve been talking to a lot of companies in Olney, Bucks. Olney is lovely village with lots of independent businesses and shops, a weekly market and a monthly farmers market, but it is an area that we wanted to get to know more. So we thought what better way than to get networking there.

We are looking for something for women only – don’t ask us why, but we just prefer it that way sometimes. So we’ve decided to set up our own networking group.

After attending several 1230 The Women’s Company networking lunches in London, we thought it would be the perfect group to bring into the Midlands and so that is what we have done. Our launch event will be Tuesday 23rd March at Olney Wine Bar and Restaurant. You can find out more or book here.

Of course none of that answers the question: What has networking got to do with Recruitment? We believe that recruitment generally comes down to finding companies the right staff and candidates the right job and the best way to do that is to get to know the local market, meet up with local business people and find out what makes them all tick.

Traditionally, recruitment agencies relied on advertising their services and their positions and of course we do that as well. But that said, we’re not a traditional agency, we believe that ‘people buy from people’ and the best way to get to know people is to talk to them.

Do you agree?

Posted by on 18/03/2010 22:51:16

Great day at the 1230 AOB Conference

Thanks firstly to Jackie and her team for making yesterdays yearly event informative, fun and productive!

The sun was shining and we met some wonderful creative and inspiring business ladies who we are sure to stay in contact with and some old friends we have met along our chocolate journey……

Especially loved Annabel Kaye’s humorous talk and the invigorating Claire Young of the apprentice fame, another fast talking lady even I couldn’t keep up with!!!

Good luck to all looking forward to next years event.

Emma & Lily
Say it with Chocolate
www.sayitwithchocolate.co.uk

Posted by Emma Burford on 17/03/2010 10:30:36

16th March AOB?

How inspirational people can be!
I had a great day yesterday at the AOB conference. I tend to be that person who has loads of ideas but can never quite materialise them, but I came away from yesterday thinking anything is possible.

Literally – where there’s a will there’s a way!
Keep going with those fantastic ideas ladies and change the world!

On the same theme I had become a little despondent about the direction Keston Natural Health Practice was moving in. All of a sudden we are moving to new premesis in West Wickham and I am truly excited at what the future holds!
So keep hold of that glimmer in the future!!

Posted by Vicki Raven on 17/03/2010 17:13:48

1230 conference

Went to the 1230 AOB? Conference yesterday had a really good time lots of inspiring speakers and good to catch up with everyone. thanks Jackie for a great day.

Posted by Fiona Coppard on 17/03/2010 21:21:36

New spring summer collection

Electra has launched the new spring summer collection lots of lovely flowers and pastels in jewellery and wraps and shrugs. looking forward to showing everyone, been busy putting new jewellery on website.

Posted by Fiona Coppard on 17/03/2010 21:23:22