In our March Newsletter:

We like to bring you news of interest and that will help you in running your business.  We are also very determined to bring you good news and we are particularly interested in hearing your success stories.  So, if you have a success story to tell please let us know.

Pauline Lloyd - starting a riot!

Sunday, 29th March saw Pauline Lloyd, one of our Manchester ALIQUANTUM ladies rioting in the streets!   Furthermore, she was selected to ‘knock off a Policeman’s hat’!!  Read more .........

Coffee with Heather Stott, BBC Radio Manchester

Laura was a guest on  the BBC Radio Manchester Heather Stott Show on the 24th February.  Heather’s Coffee Club, as usual, was a chance for some lively debate on topics in....  Read more .........

Who do you know who?

Good fortune shone on us when our sister company, AQ Networking for business won the Business Card Prize draw held by HotLizard at Business South 2009.  The prize was a free website and one year’s support, hosting and maintenance - which we obviously don't need.  However, all is not lost!  With the full and generous agreement of HotLizard,   Read more .......


Franchising - Could you?, Should you?

Many people are looking at the alternatives available to them to grow their business or increase their income in the current economic climate, is Franchising something you would want to consider?  Our Manchester ladies have the chance to learn more about this topic in April.

Surviving the Recession

The Federation of Small Business and local MP Mark Hoban recently hosted a Recession Survival Workshop at Cams Hall, Fareham with .....Read more ......
Further advice and information can be found in BERR Action for Business,  Surviving the Downturn, Real Help Now,  Doing Business in Tough Times, Real Help for Women 

British Chambers of Commerce Survey

Is exporting part of your business or do you see exporting as part of your business development plan?  The combined British Chambers of Commerce are gathering information to lobby the Government to fully understand opportunities and barriers that businesses have to extending their customer base and opening new markets. They are gathering information anonymously through their Trade Survey, so that they can ensure that continuing pressure is placed on government to support businesses.  Why not take part and share your views by clicking on the Trade Survey link above?

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