Next meeting: 25th September 2008
SBN website clinic - how to make the most of your entry in the member directory
Meetings are monthly, usually starting at 9.15 am at Star Anise Arts Café, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 2QG (see map for location) There is no entrance charge for the meeting itself; you simply pay for your own food or drink from the café's menu. Annual membership is just £25 and allows you to attend all meetings, receive the newsletter, list your business on our site, and establish a link to your own website.
Several times a year we hold our meetings in the evening, to enable businesswomen who are tied to premises or daytime schedules to come along. These are very social affairs with supper and wine, and are very popular!If there is a subject which you could present to the group or a topic you would like to discuss please email Stroudbusinesswomen. A list will be posted on the website for discussion.
Following the fascinating talk by Julie Heather of HRML in Cheltenham on "How not to fall foul of the law", read her recommendations now. Data Protection Act - Making it Simple for Small Businesses
Forthcoming Events
If you have any specific questions you would like answered and/or you wish to confirm your attendance please email stroudbusinesswomen.Future Meeting Dates in 2008Our meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of each month (no meeting August)
25th September
9.15 am
23 October - entry by ticket only
evening
27th November
At our June Meeting Caroline gave a fascinating talk about her life and work. She switched from a career in nursing to studying complementary health including reflexology and nutrition.
Caroline is also a distributor of Forever Living Aloe Vera products which were enthusiastically supported by members who had tried them.
Caroline is happy to post brochures to those who would like to find out more about the healing properties of Aloe Vera. She can also visit and give you a free trial of some of the most effective and popular products with no obligation to buy ! Simply email her acstaunton@hotmail.com or phone 01453 755 987 for more details.
Please note Caroline will be on holiday shortly, so please leave a message and she will get back to you.
We’ve been contacted by Severn Wye Energy Agency, an independent not-for-profit charity, to let Network members know that there is a FREE service funded by Stroud District Council, available to businesses (whatever the size) in Stroud, aimed to help reduce energy costs (see Target 2050 .PDF 207kb for more details) The full package of services is available for businesses with an annual energy spend of more than £5,000 p.a, but there should be something for everyone too.There are grants available in specific fields, plus FREE associated services, delivered by Severn Wye Energy Agency, including:
Free on site energy survey
U to 1 week of free advice and support
Delivery of report and recommendations
Support with implementation of measures
Development of energy policies and action plans
Monitoring and targeting assistance
Staff awareness raising training and materials
Email:enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk