The business support is available to all businesses, whether new start ups, well established, small or large. “We are here for you on a daily basis and you can call or email us with your concerns or problems and we guarantee response within 24 hours”. Diane stated.

 A recent additional service offered by the team is the ‘NNN’ Business Review Panel Den. Whatever stage of your of business; well-established, new start up or at the entrepreneurial step you can present your idea for growth, diversion or set up to the group in confidentiality. The aim is to offer a ‘sounding block’ with expert advice from each of the individual specialists.

 At the November ‘Den’ the panel were delighted to hear of the new Social Media business; ICEWIRE, set up by Fardad Amirsaeedi. Fardad is returning to his roots after spending a few years as the government’s e-business and business start-up adviser. He has recognised the increased demand upon businesses to market themselves through Twitter, Facebook and ‘Linked in’ and adopting cost effective solutions but the lack of skills is a barrier to success. He presented to the panel how he can take on this responsibility for the individual business and support them with this 21^st Century marketing tool.

Fardad shared his experience of the ‘Den’ “I am heartened that an expert panel such as NNN Den is available as a sounding board to test my ideas on. I found the frank and constructive advice to be practical and straightforward. I would recommend it to anyone thinking of starting a business even if they are a business pro”. Many thanks

 If you would like more information about No Nonsense Networking Business Group, the new Specialist Support Team or wish to present your ideas at the January ‘NNN’ Den, call Diane Carter on: 07916 245 367 or email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk

Visit www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com for more details and to view many other benefits of joining the NNN Group.

 Agenda

 7.30 am   Registration, Coffee and Networking

 7.45 am     Attendees Introduction

 8.00 am      ‘Ten Minute Top Tips for Christmas by Thomas Jeppesen of Health on Hand

“Look after Yourself this Christmas”

 8.10 am     Lots more networking with coffee, fruit juice and light breakfast

 8.25 am     Guest Speaker: We are delighted to welcome Irvin A Robinson BA Hons DipPFS of St James Wealth Mangement who will be offering a  talk entitled “Decision Time”. Do we sit and wait on a life boat or swim out and become pro-active with our savings? Irvin is also the long serving and dedicated Chair of the Mansfield 2020 Business Club

 9.00 am     We then close with our celebration business card draw

 To book the next meeting on Tuesday 13th December call Diane Carter on 01623 795623 or email; diane@marathon-media.co.uk

 You can come along as a member or guest and there is no obligation to join at any time

 See our benefits on the Members Benefits Page and check out some of our New Members.

 VENUE: White Post Inn, Ollerton Road, Farnsfield   

Time: 7.30 – 9 am

DATE:    11th October

Cost: £6.50 Members and £7.50 Non Members

  No Nonsense Networking in Partnership with Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants

 and Marathon Media

No Nonsense Networking..

At our 5 year anniversary celebratory meeting, attendees enjoyed a short workshop on the benefits of social media by Daniel Lacey of Ambition Web Marketing. Andrew Jones of Sherwood Solutions enlightened the audience with information related to the 2011 Census, in relation to the information required, the confidentiality issues and the penalties if not posted or completed on-line in time.

The meeting closed with a short motivational article and all attendees were treated to branded NNN logo celebratory cakes made especially for the occasion by B J Bakery of Blidworth.

No Nonsense Networking. Want to come along to the April meeting? Call Diane Carter on: 01623 795623 or email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk.www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com

Working at home. A dream that turns into reality to many, including me. The idea of working in your pajamas and work as you like (and how you like it) is intriguing.

 To me, working at home is freedom; working at home brings you more ‘power’ to control your life and money making endeavours.

However, this quote proves true: “In great power lies great responsibility.”

With all the perks you enjoy from working at home, you will always have downsides – Those that if you didn’t take care well will lackluster your productivity, and will eventually push you to work outside your home.

Responsibilities in working from home

Working whenever you like, the way you like it is nice, but it often backfires. Why and how to prevent this

“I particularly liked this section – good idea when my friends drop in for a coffee or I feel like a chat to my Mum

I decided to sign up to receive more information and will happily KEEP YOU POSTED!”

Diane Carter

Chair

 If you’re well on your way to homebased business success, these management tips will help you stay on top of your game.

“Leaving corporate America to run a homebased business is the ideal situation for many people: There’s no boss breathing down your neck, no boring meetings to attend and no 45-minute drives in rush hour traffic. Working from home can be a rewarding experience, but it’s easy to forget the basic rules of running a successful business when it’s 10 hours of just you, your computer and the distractions of home? 

1.Structure your day.

The benefit I alluded to above, that is not having deadlines to meet and a boss with expectations and even not having a definite start and end to a working day can also cause problems. It’s easy to let time slip by as you head to the refrigerator, catch a few minutes of TV, or dive into a project first thing in the morning, neglecting the other tasks you need to perform to keep your business running smoothly.
Create a structure that mimics what you had in the workplace.Set aside time for certain tasks and also set a time to start work and to finish work so you still get other chores done around the house. A general rule is to spend the first hour of the day prospecting for new clients. Send your emails, write your letters and make your phone calls first thing so you don’t forget to do it later.

For the following 6 Tips click on this link  Good Luck, Diane Carter. Chair of No Nonsense just Networking who sneaks off to do a bit of running!!

You have been made redundant or you feel threatened by redundancy – What do you do now?

 First, find out what you are entitled to and how you go about claiming it as soon as possible.  There are several sites on the internet including:-

• Benefit Entitlement – The Official Guide – www.direct.gov.uk
• Entitled to Benefits Guide by Martin Lewsis; money saving expert on GMTV.  Check his site on: www.moneysavingexpert.com

 A great idea is to be come interactive with others in the same situation. Why not visit our recently set up blog on www.plasticbottle.wordpress.com and utilise other people’s experiences as examples of how to overcome the various mental, physical and financial issues.

 Once you have decided on a plan you need to follow this through.  If you think self-employment is the way ahead; BE CAUTIOUS, do not fall into traps which may be lurking.  Things to consider are:-

• Am I capable of organising a business?  There is plenty of help out there on this, but you need to be talking to the right people.  Seek more than one source of advice.
• Am I able to do what I propose? Are there any training schemes available to brush up your skills or retrain you
• Is there a market for what I want to supply? You need to be talking to people who are already in business.  This is called; ‘Networking’ and is invaluable in helping any business survive or improve and meet contacts.

 This list above is extensive and again try the blog for more barriers, dangers and means to overcome them.  What is obvious is that before you commit yourself finally to any decision you need to try and ensure that it is as viable as you can make it.

 So the answer to “What can we do now”? Is to be pro-active and look before you leap.

 C/O Keith Knight of Knights Accounts and Treasurer of the local No Nonsense just Networking Breakfast Business Group

3^RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

 The No Nonsense just Networking business breakfast group celebrated its 3^rd anniversary at the meeting on the 5^th May. 

 The group meet on the first Tuesday of every month at The Lurcher Public House, Rainworth. The meeting starts at 7.30 am – 9 am

 Following the informal and relaxed breakfast session, the group enjoyed a presentation by Ladey Adey MBA of Pink Parties, business and events; entitled “Business ideas in networking and philanthropy”.

 The ‘party’ then started with the cutting of the 3^rd anniversary cake by the voluntary committee. Diane Carter, the Chair, stated “Thank you to the committee for all there help in keeping the club going and of course thanks to all the attendees who make it all worthwhile, many of whom have been with us right from the start”

Want to attend the next meeting?

 Call: Diane Carter, Chair on: 01623 795623 or email:dianecarter@marathonmarketing.uk.com. Or make a note in the comments section with your email address or phone number. Thank you

 Diane Carter

Chairperson

No Nonsense just Networking