Bonnie Horsman - New Way Solutions

Here are Bonnie's slides from last night. More soon. Amanda

http://slidesha.re/cbcWlW

The Business of Being Green - Tues 28th Sept 2010

We're now back after August's hiatus and we hope you are too!

We are delighted to invite you to the first of our Autumn events, continuing our speaker series Outstanding Conversations with...

Our next speaker Bonnie Horsman, Director of New Way Solutions is a hands on presenter and a recognised thought leader in the area of sustainability and business. She will speak to us as business women and as stakeholders in our own community. This promises to be a challenging and important event for the network and we look forward to your contribution on the night.

Tues 28th Sept: The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo: 7.30 to 9.30pm

Harnessing our inner strengths during challenging times

Shane Martin - www.moodwatchers.com set out to demystify psychology and de-stigmatise mental health vulnerability. Humour and stories are all part of his approach and if some were left disappointed "I was hoping for more happiness tips and techniques", others from the large turnout (33) were well satisfied "Better than an evening with Ardal O’Hanlon – and much more practical!

Thank you Shane for your time. Keep the positive message going. Remember a smile automatically helps your client/customer/colleague to relax. And at no cost!

Key speakers re-ignite Sligo women in business

SWIBN is delighted to announce the first event in their new monthly programme, entitled “outstanding conversations”.

And at the same time to let women know who to keep an eye out for in the next few months.

For inspiration in June, our first choice is Pádraic O’Máille. To follow, what really makes you happy? meet positive psychologist Shane Martin. On turning your business green, don’t miss leading edge thinker Bonnie Horsman. And for all your queries about press and publicity, meet WMB magazine founder Rosemary Delaney.

Events are monthly - held on the last tuesday, open to all women and free.

SWIBN is funded by the Sligo County Enterprise Board.

What: SLIGO WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENT:

IN CONVERSATION WITH PÁDRAIC O’MÁILLE

When: Tuesday June 29th 2010

Where: The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo

Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Questionnaire - what you told us about SWIBN

Thank you for taking the time to fill in our online questionnaire. And yes, we are listening. Based on your feedback, here is what you need in the coming months.

Trust

41% of you described your level of 'trust' within the group to be higher than other networks. 54% of you see SWIBN's advantage as being a place where you can share ideas, resources and knowledge.

Our objective will be to build on the level of trust, build on your desire to share, by creating more networking opportunities at events and outside of it. Tuesday night threw up some great new ideas so we now have plenty to get started with.

Like-minded

We are a 'women only' group and you seem to like this...describing the positives as supportive, common business issues, recognisable life-styles. However you recognise too that mixing with other groups is good for business.

Our objective will be to plan for a couple of events in which we invite/include other networks (possibly with a few men thrown in!)

Knowledge

22% of you see the network's role to help you build your knowledge/skills and 27% of you see finance as your key need.

Our objective will be to plan two events in which we look at aspects of business finance most likely to be impacting on your ability to plan your business forward.

Commitment

22% of you also see the network's role key role in building your confidence and maintaining your commitment to your business.

Our objective will be to provide space at every event for all members to raise issues, get feedback and communicate news. Watch out you will be called upon to speak!

Who

And finally, nearly half of you admit that what determines whether you come out on a Tuesday night is 'who's speaking'.

Our objective will be to continue to inspire, educate and surprise you with fresh and exciting speakers for the next 6 months.

And finally... finally, we can do our bit to help SWIBN grow but so can you.

Here's your objective:

If you know a great speaker is on the cards, tell a friend, get her to come with you - she could be Sligo's most successful entrepreneur in waiting...she just needs a little encouragement from you.

See you next month - Tuesday June 29th. Details to follow.

Thank you

Amanda