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Social Media Feedback

Recently a number of BNI Tarporley members attended a Social Media workshop presented by Andy Wooles, which looked at why and how local businesses can harness the power of blogs, Facebook, Twitterand LinkedIn to communicate more effectively with their clients and prospects.

The feedback from the event was positive and enlightening:

“Changed my views about Facebook – I WILL make the time!”

“If you want your business to prosper – Social Media is the most effective way to communicate”

“Very stimulating and thought provoking – a Call to Action”

“Superb overview of the world of benefits of Social Media. A springboard for action!”

Everyone left the workshop convinced that the Social Media, such as Facebook and Twitter, should be an integral part of every business’s marketing strategy.

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Client Testimonial for Mary Ashford from former BNI member

Dear People of the World

I would like to tell you about Mary Ashford and Greg Daly and about the excellent, flexible and highly professional service they provide in corporate photography.

In this time of concern and risk on spending any money on services, a well-designed and created photographic image can create that vital element of confidence that is the deciding factor. With me, recently arrived from Spain to set up a business in UK, it was a key part of my marketing plan to use photographic images in both PR material and our corporate websites, in Spain and in UK.

From the very first, Ashford Daly Photography proved they were the best choice – with patience, thousands of images taken and provided, a charming manner and a very fine professional eye – leaving me with lasting images I can use again and again for my marketing needs.

They attended a networking event I was speaking at. They came to our UK headquarters at Keele University. They even attended our launch of a new office and brand in Madrid, Spain. At all these events, they showed that they are not only consummate professionals, but extremely fine people who I am proud to consider as my friends.

I can recommend them most strongly to anybody interested in turning those lasting images to their professional advantage, guaranteeing results that directly affect that all-needed bottom line.

Regards

John Bendel

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Updated Ten Minute Speaker schedule

Following the snow-induced havoc of the past few weeks, the speaker schedule has now been updated and can be found here.

If you have any problems with dates assigned to you above, you need to agree to swap out your assigned date with someone near to you on the schedule & then let the Leadership team know by return please, so the schedule can be updated and re-posted to the website under Useful Docs.

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BNI Course Dates for 2010 now available

The 2010 course schedule for local BNI training events is now available on this site.

Bookings can be made directly with David and Ewan, or through the BNI-Europe website.

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2010

Following a short Christmas break, the next meeting of BNI Tarporley will be on Friday January 8th, 2010 at Peckforton Castle.

Visitors are always welcome.

May you have a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

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Pre-Budget Report Breakfast Seminars – Dec 15th and 16th

Howard Worth are running two breakfast seminars to discuss the Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report.

With less than six months until a general election and the economy still in recession, this year’s report has been widely anticipated and they invite you to join them in order that their Tax and Finance Team can outline how the announcements will affect your business.

There are two opportunities to attend a seminar:

15th December – Wychwood Suite, Wychwood Park Golf Club, CW2 5GP.
16th December – Drake House, Gadbrook Park, Northwich, CW9 7RA.

Registration will commence at 8:00am, with a light breakfast being served. At 8:30am the presentations will begin and they aim for a 9:30am departure after questions.

A lively presentation usually gets the day off to a good start and they are sure this will be up to their usual standard!

To reserve your place please email your reservations to Allison Vidler at events@howardworth.co.uk or telephone 01606 369000.

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Candlelit Christmas Bazaar – 1st December

castle viewCome and enjoy a candlelit Christmas Bazaar at Peckforton Castle on December 1st at 6:30pm.

There will be a huge variety of stalls available with quality products to help you finish your christmas shopping within the magical surroundings of the castle.

You will be able to enjoy the “Handbag of Harmonies Choir” singing in the atmospheric Great Hall.

Tickets are £12.00 per person (includes Mince Pie and Mulled Wine)

The bazaar is raising funds for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

Peckforton Castle and the Hospice of the Good Shepherd – BNI Tarporley members working together.

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Getting your message across!

I came across this video on a marketing blog, and thought it was a great illustration of how even the most routine messages can be delivered in style!!

It also shows how giving employees some latitude can bring real benefits back to the company. Watch the video , then read the article to see what happened at the South West Airlines annual shareholder meeting.

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New Leadership Team

On October 2nd, it was ‘all change’ at BNI Tarporley as the new leadership team took up their posts.

Matthew Lightfoot is the new Chapter Director, and he is assisted by Steven Burgess as Membership Coordinator. Mary Ashford returns by popular request as the Chapter Secretary Treasurer.

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BNI Tarporley’s new home!

A 10 minute presentation being given in the Great Hall of Peckforton Castle.

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