Category Archives: Business Development

“Women Only” business networks. Right or Wrong?

Women only business networks? If we had male only networks would this be perceived as discriminatory? Does gender play a pivotal role in how you respond to the topic of networking? If everyone’s purpose is the same, why does tension … Continue 1 reading

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How remarkable is your business to the rest of the room?

Icon Women love to network. But, networking is sometimes not enough especially when your competitor may be in the same room. Hands down.  The most thumb worn, well used business book on my office shelves has got to be Seth … Continue 1 reading

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Do you hate or love networking?

Time and time again it strikes me how often I hear women tell me that they hate to network.  When asked why, the answers normally include; “I’m nervous doing it,” “I never get anything out of it,” “networking environments are … Continue 1 reading

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How to prioritise for business and personal success

Thanks to everyone who fed back about the 30 day action plan article.  It’s encouraging to get feedback that some find it useful! What I didn’t expect was a statement over coffee from someone who fed back that “the 30 … Continue 1 reading

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Karen Foy talks about confidence

Our next Link n Learn event focuses on building confidence. So we thought who better to share some insight into this topical issue than the workshop facilitator Karen Foy. “One of the first films I recall enthralling me was the … Continue 1 reading

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2012 Are you encouraged or discouraged? What I will be doing to ensure success?

Over the last few months it has been pretty difficult not to have noticed the bleak economic prospect overshadowing Europe. In the comfort of my home during Christmas it seemed difficult to imagine the impact  the economic outlook could have … Continue 1 reading

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Happy New Year! What will 2012 bring and are you prepared for it?

Happy New Year from all of us at Icon Women!  We hope that you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas. In this traditional month of goal setting and new starts the newly redesigned Icon Women Link n Learn lunch taking … Continue 1 reading

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Where to network in Doncaster?

It seems in business that there are natural cycles of networking activity over the course of the year. September and October is most definitely one of the high networking points in the business calendar. If you’re stuck for something different or looking to … Continue 1 reading

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