Welcome to our October Newsletter. We hope you find something useful, helpful or enjoyable here. Please do remember that we are always happy to include success stories so if you have something to shout about get in touch and let us know.
“Thriving successful businesses are the lifeblood of prosperous communities. It has never been more important to support the next generation of wealth creating entrepreneurs – particularly in these challenging economic times.”
David Frost, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce.
WILL YOU REMEMBER THE RECESSION AS HALCYON DAYS?
Gene Marks thinks that the best of entrepreneurs will do just that.
In his article Why Some Entrepreneurs Will Miss the Recession he says:
"Sure, the recession has had a devastating effect on some. But for others, it has provided a chance to slim down inventories, attract superior talent, and soak up government largesse" ................ Read more
MARKETING IN TOUGH TIMES – Some Great Low Cost Marketing Ideas
By Matthew Simmons, Snap Marketing
In the last newsletter we looked at how to fine tune you product positioning and to create a positioning that was laser focused to target the right niche for your product. Get the product positioning right and you absolutely ensure that none of your marketing is wasted. Now in this issue I want to share some thoughts with you on how to make your actual marketing spend go further with some great low cost marketing ideas. Read more......
HAMPSHIRE CONNECTIONS EVENT
We had a fantastic evening on 1 October at the Business Scene Hampshire Connections Event at Lakeside in Portsmouth. We met a lot of new people and had a really good night. Keep an eye open for the next one in early 2010. Thank you to everyone who entered our business card prize draw, the winner was Lance Terry from Glanvilles LLP and we look forward to welcoming to AQ Networking for business in November.
DORSET CONNECTIONS EVENT
We had an equally great evening in Poole on 21 October where it was good to see familiar faces as well as make new connections. As with the Hampshire Connections event we also had the opportunity to hear Warren Cass talk about using social media to enhance networking opportunities and to generate business. Thank you to everyone who entered our business card prize draw. The winner was Paul Bellard of Flying High Performance Coaching who will be including his literature in our goody bag on 4 December 2009.
THE NEWS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The News is running it's annual business excellence awards. The application window was opened on July 30 and is set to close on Friday, November 13. Free to apply, the awards are now in their eighth year.
They cover eight categories in which businesses can enter, ranging from Business of the Year for overall success to Innovation of the Year for keen lateral-thinkers.
A ninth category, the Lifetime Achievement Award, is the sole one in which entrants cannot apply. It is open for nomination only.
Businesses are being urged not to leave applications to the last minute. The awards are open to companies with headquarters in Portsmouth, Fareham, Waterlooville, Havant, Chichester, Hayling Island, Petersfield and Gosport, as well as in surrounding rural areas. To apply go here.
THE BUSINESS START UP SHOW
Takes place at Olympia, London on 26 and 27 November. Free to attend you can order tickets here