Networking = connections = business growth
Today’s meeting is entirely devoted to supporting you in making connections for your business.
With mix-n-match breakout rooms giving you the opportunity to meet and spend time with everyone, this meeting also gives you the opportunity to ask for advice, support, brainstorm, as well as sharing your expertise.
So if you have an idea you’d like to share, seek views on, or an experience you’d like to share, come along – we’d love to meet and help you.
Never been networking on/offline before? Not a problem. You’ll find 1230 TWC meetings helpful and friendly and if you’ve questions or you’d like a chat before the meeting, just give Jackie a call on 020 8650 8015 / 07930 756012 or let her know your number and a convenient time to call you.
See you soon!
| Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing mix to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded businesswomen online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships. |
| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat. Can’t wait to see you there!
Diary note – 1230 TWC in-person meetings will renew monthly in February 2022, online meetings will continue on a monthly basis. Not a group in your area? Not a problem, just let us know and we will do our best to help. |
We’re delighted to welcome Karen Stanley as today’s Guest Speaker.
Karen’s topic – How I Became a Writer
Karen will share with you, what inspired her to become a writer and how she made her writing dreams a reality. She will also give you an insight into where she gets her inspirations for characters and settings and how they translate into a work of fiction. Karen will also talk about her publishing journey – it can be a real minefield!
Karen is also offering a free writing webinar, so hurry and book now!
PLUS – Lot’s of networking, connections, support, learning + video recording and contact details after the meeting – but you have to be there!
| Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded business women online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships. |
| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat. Can’t wait to see you there! |
We’re delighted to welcome Gary Parker as today’s Guest Speaker.
Gary’s topic – Funding for Businesses and Social Enterprises
In this presentation Gary will identify and review some potential funding sources for your business or organisation and show you how to access them.
About Gary
Gary Parker – B.A. (Hons), AIED, AIOF
Gary is a company director, manager and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in the private sector. He has significant achievements in consultancy, business support, fundraising, training, learning development and community regeneration. He is currently a Director of CNT Associates, a London based business and community services company that works UK wide in partnership with other organisations.
Within 3 years of setting up the original CNT company he had increased turnover from £83k to over £5 million for the CNT group.
Gary was also a visiting lecturer/ research associate at the University of Central Lancashire in Community Regeneration and Health, in the Health & Ethnicity Unit and worked as a senior social policy consultant for Enterprise PLC.
| Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded business women online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships. |
| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat. Can’t wait to see you there! |
We’re delighted to make connections for you at this wholly NETWORKING meeting
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You deserve it!
Join us for a relaxing, fun time at the amazing Twentieth Century B&B and gardens, Birchington-on-Sea, with lunch, followed by a leisurely stroll (and maybe a paddle and icecream or 2) along the beautiful Minnis Bay.
Family and Friends welcome. Just £11.75 per person including lunch.
Owned by 1230 TWC Host Kat Webb, the B&B has been lovingly restored to its former Art Deco glory, with each room themed to match the building’s history.
Why not stay?
With exclusivity for the entire day, Kat is offering everyone who attends the 1230 TWC Away Day a 10% discount for all who wish to stay – on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Kat direct on 01843 848632 to book rooms.
Menu
Choices available on booking
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Delicious home-made cakes
Travel
Birchington Railway Station is just a 5 mins walk to the Twentieth Century B&B. Minnis Bay, is 5 mins walk from the house.
Parking
Plenty of off-street parking
Be sure of your place – BOOK NOW – see you soon!
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Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded business women online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships.
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We’re delighted to welcome
SONIA BROWN MBE as today’s Speaker
Sonia Brown MBE is an award-winning DE&I and business owner; marketing and branding specialist; speaker on the intersection of female business, politics and leadership issues.
She is the founder of the National Black Women’s Network; Let’s Talk Business; Inspirational Women’s Super-Summit; SistaTalk; EVOLVE Business Programme; Female and BAME Business Forum and the Connected Woman forum.
Sonia’s Talk
In her talk, Sonia looks at the challenges and what’s changing in the business world, particularly for businesswomen; how you reconnect in order to make your brand, product or service stand out in an even more complex and confused market.
Great opportunity for lots of Q/A with great tips.
PLUS lots of networking
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Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded business women online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships.
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| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat.
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HOSTED BY – LUCIA PESTANA
TAKE10 with HelenManchip – Social Media
We’re delighted to welcome Vee as today’s Guest Speaker.
Vee’s topic – “How to Build a Brand Online without Overwhelm”
Vee shares with us her actionable – Tips to build your brand and promote it online
If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with how to brand or promote your business, Vee says “don’t worry you are not alone. Many of my clients feel like this before working with me, so I totally get it. I can help you to be more focused, organised and disciplined with your promotional activities. If you want more leads and sales in your business, I can help with that!”
About Vee
Mother of 4, Vee Roberts is a Brand and Marketing Practitioner and author. She is a multi-award-winning trusted Coach and Consultant who started her business on £100. Vee is also dedicated to serving and empowering business owners – developing credible, consistent brands, using online and offline strategies.
| Now, more than ever, 1230 TWC regular, relaxed and friendly networking meetings are essential to your marketing to aid your business growth. A great opportunity to meet other like-minded business women online, you’ll hear inspiring, informative, relevant speakers; be able to let everyone know about you and your business, share ideas, expertise, seek advice, gain support, spot synergies for collaboration and build those “essential for business growth” relationships. |
| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat.
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A great discussion day, finding out more about each other and brainstorming.
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| Following the meeting, everyone attending receives a copy of the video recording, plus contacts for those so important follow-ups, and Chat.
Can’t wait to see you there! And LOTS of NETWORKING!
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Hosted by 1230 TWC London Host Lucia Pestana, we’re delighted to welcome Guest Speaker Mathy Lisika-Minsende who talks about – Everybody starts with zero – How to stop comparing yourself and sabotaging your video presence with 1230 TWC Orpingon Host Helen Manchip putting us through our paces with Instagram Reels in her TAKE10.
Helen asks:
Are you an Instagram lover?
Instagram Reels
Have you heard of them? Are you using them? If NOT why NOT?
Instagram is all over the reel at the moment – so if you’re not using them you are missing a trick.
Join Helen for 10 Instagram Reel Tips, the reasons why you should be using them and how you can use them – in 10 minutes today. Plus YOU and networking
“Recognising & Leaving an Abusive Relationship”
About Lea
Lea is establishing a business and creating a project to help other victims and survivors; to help raise the awareness of domestic abuse.
As a woman in her 50s who has come from a difficult abusive situation, Lea is using her current experiences to create something positive to help others in a similar situation.
Can’t wait to see you there!
