|
HBWN August 09 Newsletter
Welcome
It’s so wonderful to start to feel the warmth of the sun again! We have some innovative events coming up over Spring to get us all feeling healthy, looking fantastic and meeting new inspiring business women.
Membership
Our membership is growing! We have doubled the number of financial members since March. So many more women in the Hunter are enjoying the benefits of being part of the network.
To find out more about membership, visit our fantastic new website or email our Members Co-ordinator Anne Kinnear at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
JOIN NOW!.
August Dinner – The Art of Networking, 12 August
We had a full house at our networking event this month – we even had to knock people back on the last day. Our table hosts shared their tips and there was a huge buzz in the room as 80 women did the ‘speed networking’ activity.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Networkers©
1. Be Creative - Look for new networking opportunities.
2. Be Bold - Step out of your comfort zone.
3. Be Approachable - Smile and acknowledge everyone you see.
4. Be Memorable - Play the ‘host’ and introduce people to others.
5. Be Interested - Ask questions and really Listen to the answers.
6. Be Professional - Don’t forget your business cards!
7. Be Pro-active – Follow-up new contacts.
September – Health and Wellbeing Expo, 9 September
This event is all about you. Want to live a longer, happier, healthier life? Not sure how to achieve this? Then come along and speak to the experts! Make the time, to find out more ways to keep healthy at our Expo next month. You will be able to speak to a naturopath, an acupuncturist, energy healer and NPL practitioner. You can find a personal coach, personal trainer, taste healthy and easy to prepare food, be pampered and so much more!
As always, there will be champers (healthy for the soul), great Noahs cocktail style food and the opportunity to network with other local women. Don’t miss out – book now!
Supporting the event on the night are:
1. Makia Health & Massage
2. Linky’s Personal Fitness Centre
3. recre8 - women’s workshops
4. The Superhero Academy - Dr Angela Nguyen
5. Ananda Veda Wholistic Living
6. Outrageously Healthy
7. Tonic Natural Health Centre
8. Li Chen - Chinese medicine & acupuncture
9. Grace – skin care
10. Mary Kay Cosmetics
11. Thermomix
12. Positive Transitions
13. Biomax Chiropractic
RSVP
October - Women in Fashion
Have the chance to meet some inspiring Hunter Women making their way in the world of Fashion. Come to Noahs after work on Wednesday 14 October from 5.30pm for a 6:00pm start to take the opportunity to mingle amongst like-minded professionals. Enjoy Champagne on arrival, followed by an opportunity to enjoy a networking dinner.
Bring a Colleague. Bring a Customer. Bring a Contact - Online registration is essential to avoid missing out on this exciting networking event. Don't forget to bring your business cards. RSVP
Minute on Your Business!
Don’t forget that as a member you have the opportunity to promote your business via our ‘Minute on Your Business’ segment at our monthly events. Each month two members give a 60 second advertorial as well as provide (and draw) a $20-$30 prize for the business card draw. This is a great way to showcase your products or services and make yourself known throughout the network.
“Our featured August businesses were – Access Dynamic Living www.accessconsciousness.com.au and Kinnear & Company Solicitors and Notary Public www.kinnear.com.au “
As we are limiting this to only two members per function, we ask that you book in early to ensure your spot. Please contact our Media and Marketing Coordinator, Clare Monkely at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Good News Stories (brag stories)
We women undersell ourselves all too often so HBWN is giving you the chance to brag about your achievements. If you have had a promotion in your job, received an award, or had a special event occur in your business tell us about it! Please email your good news stories to our Secretary Jenny Lankshear at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
so we can put them in the newsletter and on our new website. Please note that by sending the info to Jen, you are giving us permission to publicise it.
Website update
hbwn.org.au is now functioning well however we will continue to upgrade and extend it's services for our members. We now have updated membership categories and all members are listed in alphabetical order at the bottom of the member directory page. All members need to check their profiles and amend if required. If you require assistance to maintain your profile please email your Web Manager Deb
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A newsletter section has also been added to the site and back issues can now be accessed here and don't forget our community wall is now available for comments and updates between members. Thanks to Mitch from Solutions BDS Internet Technology for his assistance with the site.
Networking Tip # 4
Sit with a stranger at networking functions. Instead of sitting with your usual group of friends, be bold enough to find someone you DON’T know and get to know them better. You’ll be amazed at what can develop.
This month’s quote….
Think Highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate Author unknown
|
