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        <title>Winchester Web Scene Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1432</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Expect the usual of general geeky talk aided by some beer / wine / spirit / soft drink of your choice....

Meets the first Tuesday of each month.

No booking necessary, just show up!]]></description>
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        <title>Balfour Beatty - A Collective Responsibility </title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1413</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Our sixth and final event in the series will feature Alison Rothnie, Sustainability Manager for Balfour Beatty.
Themes covered in the series will include: leadership, motivating staff and giving back to the community.  
 
The benefits of attending: 
 
&middot;Our interactive sessions help you to discuss the stories and generate ideas that you can implement at work.
&middot;You will be able to boost your own leadership skills and learn how to get people to commit to change. 
&middot;You'll be inspired by what others have done. 
&middot;Learn how to persuade others of the business benefits of responsible management. 
&middot;Meet people from the local business, not-for-profit and public sectors.

 
We do ask that people book in advance for catering purposes:  To book, please contact conferences@winchester.ac.uk

Cost:  &pound;10, which includes small buffet
Free of charge to students. 
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        <title>Second Fridays Business, Science &amp; Entrepreneurial Networking </title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1441</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Second Fridays, is an independent business, science and entrepreneurial networking group, for people who realise the potential of successful networking with the objective of bringing together like-minded owner-managers for a couple of hours of social exchange, enabling the development of business relationships and future friendships.

We felt there is a need for informal business networking events in Romsey, Southampton and surrounding areas that compliments more formal business networks offering education and training and those that are available on a subscription basis - one which would be subscription free and of interest to business entrepreneurs working in the area.

Second Fridays is run and sponsored by Consult-igma Ltd, a scientific support consultancy who wish to encourage both business entrepreneurs and scientists to join our networking events; which differentiates us from other purely business networking groups. 

No booking necessary, just turn up with lots of business cards!]]></description>
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        <title>Winchester Web Scene Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1431</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Expect the usual of general geeky talk aided by some beer / wine / spirit / soft drink of your choice....

Meets the first Tuesday of each month.

No booking necessary, just show up!]]></description>
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        <title>First Fridays Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1436</link>
        <description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 1st Friday Business Club.            

To book your place just email me back sarah@wbasl.com 

We expect places to be taken very quickly for this event so do let me know as soon as possible if you wish to attend!

This month's meeting will take the following format:   7.15am coffee/tea toast/croissants and informal networking. 
            
Breakfast will be served at 7.45am when the meeting will begin formally. (A full English breakfast will be served - please let me know if you would prefer a vegetarian option?) 

There is a &pound;18.00 charge (inclusive of Vat) for breakfast.
            
Everyone will then get the chance to tell the members about the business they are in and the business, and contacts, they are looking for - and to receive questions and useful anecdotes directly from the floor - please bring lots of business cards with you.
            
Finally there will be the ever thought provoking...&quot;Open Forum&quot;
            We look forward to welcoming you
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        <title>Companies Making a Difference</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1412</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Our fifth event in the series will feature Ralf Schneider, MD from Better Business Consulting.
Themes covered in the series will include: leadership, motivating staff and giving back to the community.  
 
The benefits of attending: 
 
&middot;Our interactive sessions help you to discuss the stories and generate ideas that you can implement at work.
&middot;You will be able to boost your own leadership skills and learn how to get people to commit to change. 
&middot;You'll be inspired by what others have done. 
&middot;Learn how to persuade others of the business benefits of responsible management. 
&middot;Meet people from the local business, not-for-profit and public sectors.

 
We do ask that people book in advance for catering purposes:  To book, please contact conferences@winchester.ac.uk

Cost:  &pound;10, which includes small buffet
Free of charge to students. 
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        <title>Second Fridays Business, Science &amp; Entrepreneurial Networking </title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1440</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Second Fridays, is an independent business, science and entrepreneurial networking group, for people who realise the potential of successful networking with the objective of bringing together like-minded owner-managers for a couple of hours of social exchange, enabling the development of business relationships and future friendships.

We felt there is a need for informal business networking events in Romsey, Southampton and surrounding areas that compliments more formal business networks offering education and training and those that are available on a subscription basis - one which would be subscription free and of interest to business entrepreneurs working in the area.

Second Fridays is run and sponsored by Consult-igma Ltd, a scientific support consultancy who wish to encourage both business entrepreneurs and scientists to join our networking events; which differentiates us from other purely business networking groups. 

No booking necessary, just turn up with lots of business cards!]]></description>
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        <title>Spreading The Good News about your Business - Copywriting with Jane Buswell</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1450</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Are your adverts, brochures, flyers, direct mail, press releases, newsletters websites doing what you need them to do?  

Do you struggle to find the words to put yourself across in an engaging, enthusiastic and memorable way which captures attention?

Why not come along to this workshop to gain a broader understanding of copywriting from a successful copywriter and marketeer?

Every communication that comes from your organisation is a marketing opportunity, so what you say and how you say it is business critical. Regardless of what you're writing - from a glossy corporate brochure to the humble customer feedback form - all sales and marketing copy has to be carefully crafted to make people respond. And you want them to be responding to you and NOT to your competitors!

Basically you cannot afford to write badly

This workshop is not about grammar and spelling, it's about using words in a way that make an impact. Fast paced and packed with examples, this workshop is one you really can't afford to miss...

Since 2003, Jane Buswell has brought her marketing expertise to literally hundreds of businesses from one man bands to larger organisations. Her popular and accessible marketing workshops have been delivered for organisations including Business Link, CIBAS, PETA, Southern Entrepreneurs and Winchester University.

As Hampshire's Business Mum, Jane has mentored many and varied entrepreneurs including start up students funded by Winchester University. She has also provided lively and focused presentations for many organisation including The Federation of Small Business and North Hants Enterprise as well as for Wired Wessex.  

Her expertise is in simple step marketing that works, indeed she has been referred to as &quot;the marketing consultants' marketing consultant!&quot; She is also known as the Postcard Queen for her recognisably quirky marketing postcards. Take advantage of marketing hints and tips on her popular blog http://businessfulcrum.blogspot.com/ as well as on Twitter via @janebuswell. 


*Cost:  &pound;40 plus VAT*
To book, please click on BOOK NOW below.  You will be sent payment instructions via email.

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        <title>First Fridays Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1435</link>
        <description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 1st Friday Business Club.            

To book your place just email me back sarah@wbasl.com 

We expect places to be taken very quickly for this event so do let me know as soon as possible if you wish to attend!

This month's meeting will take the following format:   7.15am coffee/tea toast/croissants and informal networking. 
            
Breakfast will be served at 7.45am when the meeting will begin formally. (A full English breakfast will be served - please let me know if you would prefer a vegetarian option?) 

There is a &pound;18.00 charge (inclusive of Vat) for breakfast.
            
Everyone will then get the chance to tell the members about the business they are in and the business, and contacts, they are looking for - and to receive questions and useful anecdotes directly from the floor - please bring lots of business cards with you.
            
Finally there will be the ever thought provoking...&quot;Open Forum&quot;
            We look forward to welcoming you
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        <title>Winchester Web Scene Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1430</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Expect the usual of general geeky talk aided by some beer / wine / spirit / soft drink of your choice....

Meets the first Tuesday of each month.

No booking necessary, just show up!]]></description>
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        <title>Understanding your Target Audience with Jane Buswell</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1420</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Imagine practicing archery wearing a blindfold, or ten pin bowling with your eyes closed. In both cases, being prevented from seeing your target would mean that it's highly unlikely that you would hit it.

Similarly, doing business without identifying your target market will prevent you from reaching your objectives whether this is increased sales, market share or brand awareness.

This talk will help you define your target audience and begin to understand what makes them tick so that you can use more resonant marketing messages   If this is something you have found difficult in the past we have no doubt that you will find this enormously helpful.

Since 2003, Jane Buswell has brought her marketing expertise to literally hundreds of businesses from one man bands to larger organisations. Her popular and accessible marketing workshops have been delivered for organisations including Business Link, CIBAS, PETA, Southern Entrepreneurs and Winchester University.

As Hampshire's Business Mum, Jane has mentored many and varied entrepreneurs including start up students funded by Winchester University. She has also provided lively and focused presentations for many organisation including The Federation of Small Business and North Hants Enterprise as well as for Wired Wessex.  

Her expertise is in simple step marketing that works, indeed she has been referred to as &quot;the marketing consultants' marketing consultant!&quot; She is also known as the Postcard Queen for her recognisably quirky marketing postcards. Take advantage of marketing hints and tips on her popular blog http://businessfulcrum.blogspot.com/ as well as on Twitter via @janebuswell. 

*Cost:  &pound;10 at the door (students free)*
Includes free welcome drink.

To register, please click on the BOOK NOW button.]]></description>
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        <title>PwC - Learning Leadership from the Not- for -Profit Sector</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1411</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Our fourth event in the series will feature Christine Adshead, Partner.
Themes covered in the series will include: leadership, motivating staff and giving back to the community.  
 
The benefits of attending: 
 
&middot;Our interactive sessions help you to discuss the stories and generate ideas that you can implement at work.
&middot;You will be able to boost your own leadership skills and learn how to get people to commit to change. 
&middot;You'll be inspired by what others have done. 
&middot;Learn how to persuade others of the business benefits of responsible management. 
&middot;Meet people from the local business, not-for-profit and public sectors.

 
We do ask that people book in advance for catering purposes:  To book, please contact conferences@winchester.ac.uk

Cost:  &pound;10, which includes small buffet
Free of charge to students. 
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        <title>Getting More from Office 2007/2010 - Tips and Tricks for Every Level of User</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1449</link>
        <description><![CDATA[This workshop will shine a spotlight on how to operate Excel, Word and Outlook 2007/2010 more easily and get more out of them.  The focus will be on the huge power of Excel and how it can be exploited in many different ways.  Excel expert, Laurence Martin of Black Swan Training Solutions will show you a range of tips and tricks that will help experienced users and those that need to know more.  As well as covering tricks for setting-up your spreadsheet and formulas quickly, you will also learn how Excel's presentation and analysis tools work.  

You'll also learn tips and tricks that will help you utilise Word and Outlook more effectively, as well as have the new Microsoft Office interface explained as a whole...in particular, the Quick Access Toolbar.

At the end of the workshop an enormous amount of light will have been shed on Office 2007/2010 for you and you will be able to work with it much more efficiently and effectively.

This workshop will be held in a university classroom with PC workstations, so no need to bring your own laptop.

This is an excellent course for all level of use that would like to learn more.

*Cost:  &pound;40 plus VAT*
Registration is essential.  To register, please click on BOOK NOW.  Payment instruction will be emailed to attendees.]]></description>
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        <title>Second Fridays Business, Science &amp; Entrepreneurial Networking </title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1439</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Second Fridays, is an independent business, science and entrepreneurial networking group, for people who realise the potential of successful networking with the objective of bringing together like-minded owner-managers for a couple of hours of social exchange, enabling the development of business relationships and future friendships.

We felt there is a need for informal business networking events in Romsey, Southampton and surrounding areas that compliments more formal business networks offering education and training and those that are available on a subscription basis - one which would be subscription free and of interest to business entrepreneurs working in the area.

Second Fridays is run and sponsored by Consult-igma Ltd, a scientific support consultancy who wish to encourage both business entrepreneurs and scientists to join our networking events; which differentiates us from other purely business networking groups. 

No booking necessary, just turn up with lots of business cards!]]></description>
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        <title>First Fridays Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1434</link>
        <description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 1st Friday Business Club.            

To book your place just email me back sarah@wbasl.com 

We expect places to be taken very quickly for this event so do let me know as soon as possible if you wish to attend!

This month's meeting will take the following format:   7.15am coffee/tea toast/croissants and informal networking. 
            
Breakfast will be served at 7.45am when the meeting will begin formally. (A full English breakfast will be served - please let me know if you would prefer a vegetarian option?) 

There is a &pound;18.00 charge (inclusive of Vat) for breakfast.
            
Everyone will then get the chance to tell the members about the business they are in and the business, and contacts, they are looking for - and to receive questions and useful anecdotes directly from the floor - please bring lots of business cards with you.
            
Finally there will be the ever thought provoking...&quot;Open Forum&quot;
            We look forward to welcoming you
]]></description>
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        <title>Winchester Web Scene Networking Group</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1429</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Expect the usual of general geeky talk aided by some beer / wine / spirit / soft drink of your choice....

Meets the first Tuesday of each month.

No booking necessary, just show up!]]></description>
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        <title>Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs - Wine and Canapes</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1418</link>
        <description><![CDATA[This ever popular event is back again, but with a different theme and a twist!  This time around, we are featuring two wonderful local businesses:  The Naked Grape Wine Merchant and Cook Academy cooking school.  The twist is that this event is being brought to you by a great team of Events Management Students at the University of Winchester, who are being guided by Sara and Trish of Wired Wessex!

Simon Evans of The Naked Grape and Kate Hughes of Cook Academy will begin with informative presentations on the growth of their businesses and what they consider has brought them success.  After the presentations, we will be treated to a tasting of their delicious products.  Simon and Kate will have paired a variety of Wines and Canapes for us to enjoy. 

For those of you that have attended a previous &quot;Secrets of Successful...&quot; evening, you'll know that this is a 'Must Attend' event.

Please join us, but remember to register, as there is a limit!
Cost:  &pound;10 at the door/&pound;4 for university students.]]></description>
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        <title>How to Impress an Investor</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1445</link>
        <description><![CDATA['How to Impress an Investor?' will feature Michael Blakey, Director of Avonmore Developments, a well-established investment company that provides seed and early stage equity capital to technology start-ups. To date, Avonmore has made over 17 investments across a range of sectors and has achieved several notable exits.

e-network]]></description>
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        <title>Abel and Cole - Making a Difference to Customers, Suppliers and Communities</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1410</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Our third event in the series will feature Keith Abel, CEO.
Themes covered in the series will include: leadership, motivating staff and giving back to the community.  
 
The benefits of attending: 
 
&middot;Our interactive sessions help you to discuss the stories and generate ideas that you can implement at work.
&middot;You will be able to boost your own leadership skills and learn how to get people to commit to change. 
&middot;You'll be inspired by what others have done. 
&middot;Learn how to persuade others of the business benefits of responsible management. 
&middot;Meet people from the local business, not-for-profit and public sectors.

 
We do ask that people book in advance for catering purposes:  To book, please contact conferences@winchester.ac.uk

Cost:  &pound;10, which includes small buffet
Free of charge to students. 
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        <title>Disability Sports Ambassador Geoff Holt MBE, No excuses - a voyage around Britain and through life</title>
        <link>http://www.wiredwessex.co.uk/events/1446</link>
        <description><![CDATA[The next Enterprise Lecture will be given by Geoff Holt. An ex-professional yachtsman with many ocean crossings under his belt, Geoff was paralysed from the chest down in a swimming accident in 1984. Nevertheless, in 2007 he completed his 'Personal Everest' challenge, sailing 1445 miles solo around Great Britain in a fragile dinghy. In January 2010, Geoff completed his 'Personal Atlantic' challenge, sailing 2700 miles in  a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible catamaran named 'Impossible Dream'. Geoff has previously appeared as a speaker at the Winchester Writers' Conference to talk about his book Walking on Water. He received and MBE for services to disabled sailing in 2010.
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