2011 Icon Women Success Stories

Posted on 31, January 2012 by Emily

Lara Sokolow - UnshoesualIt’s been great hearing about some of the Icon Women’s success stories in 2011. When we set out on the Icon Women network journey we truly had no idea how the network would grow or develop. What has become clear is that it has become its own community with many women in business getting on with day to day business based on the relationships they are building around ourselves. It’s been a community that has taken time to build – but it’s been well worth it. As part of looking ahead to 2012 we’ve spent some time looking back over 2011 and the impact Icon Women has had. I’ve been gathering testimonials about our 2011 activity. Read more →

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

Posted on 4, January 2012 by Emily

Emily MoncuitOver 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 on a small business such as mine.  Still, it got me thinking about how best to mix optimism with a dose of realism during 2012. Read more →

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

Posted on 4, January 2012 by Emily

Happy New 2012 From Icon WomenHappy 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 place on the 19th January is packed full of coaching tips and advice and will help you re assess the goals you have set for you and your business, turn those goals into action and raise your expectations for 2012.

Find out more about Link n Learn 

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Bhayani Bracewell Launches in Doncaster

Posted on 15, November 2011 by Emily

Bhayani Bracewell Launches in DoncasterThe end of September saw the long awaited Doncaster launch of Bhayani Bracewell in association with Taylor Bracewell. With Doncaster Mayor Peter Davies opening the celebrations and Commercial Partner Sharon Beck doing the honour of officially welcoming Jay Bhayani (who heads up this new venture) and her team, it was a great night had by all. But what does the new partnership mean for local business? Read more →

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Local accountants celebrate 20th Birthday – Crozier Jones

Posted on 1, November 2011 by Emily

Crozier JonesThe Crozier Jones partnership was formed in November 1991. Founding Partner, Catherine Jones, recalls how things have changed over twenty years. “When we started, we had three rooms in Hall Gate at the top of some very steep stairs – we lost one client in the first week who swore that climbing those stairs a second time would kill him. Read more →

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Can you juggle children and running a business?

Posted on 31, October 2011 by Emily

We’re seeing how the cost of childcare is continuing to soar taking a significant chunk out of women’s salaries. According to research from Aviva, 32,000 British working mothers have left their jobs in the past year due to soaring childcare costs and disappearing tax benefits. Read more →

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How to save money whilst making it!

Posted on 25, October 2011 by Emily

Save MoneyDo you ever feel as if the money you are making is going straight out of the door of your business? In a business culture where we have become time poor, saving money often becomes a low priority without us even realising it.  In an emerging age of austerity a wealth of money saving options are emerging. The question is whether you as a business are taking every opportunity of saving money? Read more →

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Sexual Discrimination… is it affecting you?

Posted on 4, October 2011 by Bethan

Sex DiscriminationA year on from the Equality Act  coming into force isn’t it a little ironic that the recent headlines have focused on the Prime minister, David Cameron having to apologise to two female MP’s with regards to his conduct towards them, one of which was a fellow conservative MP? Read more →

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