4th July 2007 - Business in Berkshire News: www.businessinberkshire.co.uk/040707.html

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Are you getting enough traffic to your website?

Are you turning that traffic into £££?

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In June 2007 our Business in Berkshire website attracted over 120,000 visitors! We'll be able to analyse the data shortly and see how many have visited each member's space. We're also able to see what key words people have used and which web pages were found.

910 people used our search engine in June, that's around 30 a day. On Monday, 59 searches were made... have you taken a look yet? Search Business in Berkshire . If the web page has been indexed by Google then it will be found in our search engine. We're happy to include the domains of our FRIENDS or existing paying members if they complete our opt-in update.

Business can be generated from many sources and one of those is via the tender process. For some of us, filling in any sort of tender is a form of torture! Others take great pleasure in the detail. Ian is one of those people. Review how he can help you win tenders.

Ian has the benefit of SILVER Membership, allowing him to add news and events which we'll publish in our newsletter for your enjoyment. Not only that, 80% of all the articles we have published in Jan, Feb, Mar, April and May, in our newsletter have achieved a page 1 listing on Google!

The best example of this relates to our Internet Marketing Seminar. Go search Internet Marketing Seminar on Google and see "who's the daddy!"

Enough about us! (You'd be surprised how many people say we should sell ourselves more in the newsletter... well we just did! Get yourself along to our next Internet Marketing Seminar on the 25th July... we'll have some feedback on last week's next week...)

As a family, we've been talking about getting an environmental car. Toyota, Lexus, Honda are at the party with hybrids. BMW and Honda have Hydrogen vehicles in the making. Mr Branson is leading the way and we'll be finding out more and bringing you the latest as we have it. If you have some information on this topic, tune us in!

In the meantime WVL can help you with the leasing of a BMW 1 Series. Absolute HSS can make sure your parking space is up to scratch with regards the red tape. Annick can brighten up your garage or home with a nice picture of the French countryside... just ensure you use the right hammer to tap in the nail... ask Paul! Or even EVE.

To make sure you can have all the finer things in live get yourself along to the Billionaire in Training evening at Newbury racecourse... if you're a quick learner you'll be able to buy a nag on the way out! Don't forget to save a few quid for Thames Hospicecare's Summer Fayre at Windsor racecourse!

It's the way I tell 'em!

 

Today's Featured News

   

Winning Tenders

How to remove your tender handicap. Mark Lane finds out how SMEs can make their tenders count - employ ISCL's excellent winning tenders service.

One of the key factors in enabling a business to develop and grow is, in many cases, an ability to write successful tender documents. Yet it is in such a scenario that SMEs often encounter a 'catch 22' scenario.

Put simply, their larger rivals regularly have in-house bid writers to submit tender documents on their behalf - thus greatly increasing their chances of winning the contract. Hence while the large firms grow larger, the SME is left to reflect on what might have been.

Winning Tenders

   

Silver Membership

Business in Berkshire Silver Membership

Want to reach thousands of potential customers and get excellent rankings on Google and other major search engines? A Business in Berkshire SILVER Membership can help you achieve all of the above - and much more. It's the perfect online public relations package for busy organisations with limited time.

What does a Silver Membership include, and how does it all fit together? Essentially you receive a website that's been ready-optimised for the web. The design is flexible (our designers can help get the look and feel you want) and our team can help you manage your web space if you're stuck for time. You can publish your news articles and events, company information, contact details and more on your web pages and it is this content that will help you get results. We take your content and publish it on our Members News pages as well as in our newsletters (twice weekly).

Silver Membership

   

Leasing a BMW 1 Series

Ever thought about leasing rather than buying your car? Leasing a car is a cost-effective way to get behind the wheel of a higher-spec model or a prestige brand whilst still keeping within your budget. Let's take a closer look at leasing a BMW 1 Series.

The dynamic driver appeal of the new BMW 1 series 3-door is apparent as soon as you press the start button. The engine emits a sporting, crisp tone. As you pull away, you feel its energy being transmitted to the road smoothly and efficiently through the rear wheels, marking it out as a true BMW.

Leasing a BMW 1 Series

   

CDM Coordinator (CDM 2007)

Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd can provide the service of CDM Coordinator, to suit the needs of any client. Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd will provide a service that meets the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 and Managing Health and Safety in Construction Approved Code of Practice L144, this includes coordinating:...

CDM Coordinator (CDM 2007)

   

Mary's Keller Breakfast

60 people attended the launch of the new networking event - Mary's Keller Breakfast which was very exciting, buzzing with optimism and eager business people looking for new contacts, as well as a number of Mary's friends who came along to support.

Bearing in mind you are only as good as your last event the follow up meeting in June - 42 attended - a much more manageable group and the famous bell resided over the one minute presentations.

Mary's Keller Breakfast

   

Annick McKenzie

Do you want to feel happy, inspired, passionate about life?

Put the wonderful colours of Annick McKenzie's artworks on your walls at home or in the office.

French born Annick is a professional artist and colour is her passion. She lives in Taplow, near Maidenhead, Berkshire.

She specialises in creating original, inspiring, uplifting and colourful paintings.

Annick McKenzie

   

Billionaire in Training

He's 35, a self-made multi-millionaire, owns the World's leading Business Coaching Firm and every day tens of thousands of people follow his strategies for success...

Billionaire in Training 2007 World Seminar Tour

Newbury Racecourse - 12th July 2007

Book TODAY using the reference code: UKSP06

Billionaire in Training

   

Top 10 Internet Marketing Business Tips

Tuesday 11th June 15:30 - Building Business in Berkshire, Jon Davey, Business in Berkshire

¥ Are you looking to grow your business?
¥ Have you considered marketing your business online?
¥ Business in Berkshire can help you build your business online... come and hear how we can help you.

Top 10 Internet Marketing Business Tips

   

Email Marketing Landing Pages

A recent review by email marketing firm Silverpop revealed that many email marketing campaigns are let down by poorly designed landing pages. If the landing page doesn't grab the reader's attention they will click away - which is what 50% of recipients appear to be doing.

The study looked at 150 email marketing campaign landing pages, finding that many were confusing and cluttered, resulting in 50% of readers clicking away after just 8 seconds.

Email Marketing Landing Pages

   

Capability Jane

Businesses in the South East can now recruit high-flying Mums on a flexible basis through recruitment firm Calamity Jane, the first company devoted to returning highly-skilled mothers to flexible work.

Capability Jane matches talented women who have taken a career break and are looking for flexible working arrangements with companies that value their experience and expertise. They specialise in providing a channel back into the workplace that enables talented women to utilise their skills yet maintain the right work-life balance.

Capability Jane

   

Summer Fayre and Family Fun Day

Thames Hospicecare is holding it's annual Summer Fayre and Family Fun Day - this year however with a Wild West Theme.

The Fayre will be held at Windsor Racecourse on Saturday 14th July 11am - 4pm Entry is £1 for adults free for children with plenty of free parking.

There will be a childrens Wild West Fancy Dress competition which will be judged around 2pm by the Mayor.

Summer Fayre and Family Fun Day

   

Internet Marketing Seminar

Title: Internet Marketing Business Seminar
Date: Monthly, starting 25th July 2007
Location: Renaissance Hotel, Reading. 9am - 2:30pm

Internet Marketing Business Seminar Summary
The seminar is designed to give a taste of the Internet Marketing business. The seminar will cover the key elements. What the experts are thinking about, better business blogging and how LiaiseOnline can be of service.

Internet Marketing Seminar

   

Other News

A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Many hundreds of organisations and thousands of individuals in Berkshire have good reason to be thankful to the Berkshire Community Foundation (BCF) who celebrated twenty one years of support to voluntary and community

Demand is outstripping the supply of Organic UK produce
With the opening of the American Whole Foods Market in London last month, British crops cannot grow quick enough to keep up purchasing demand. Will the presence of Whole Foods Market further exacerbate an already increasing issue.

Cheaper Print and CD DVD Prices?
Typically at this time of year, orders for manufacturing of any kind are a little thin on the ground - this is due in the main to the holiday season.

Marketing support
MAX Marketing are expanding! We're looking for a full-time project manager/administrator to help us to provide 'outstanding' marketing, backed up by 'worldclass' customer service. Interested? Read on...

Hair at the Park
Since opening in 2004 HAIR AT THE PARK has been a recommended MATRIX salon.

For more info on MATRIX products take a look at MATRIX No.1 in American Salons www.matrix.com - the latest in matrix hair news and products.

Case Studies - Capturing the Real Difference You Made
It doesn't get much better than when customers say nice things about you and the work you've done for them. After all, here's a third party who's tried your product or service, liked the experience and is prepared to say so on the record.

2007 - Naval Race Night
The Bracknell RNA is a self funded charity and undertakes their own activities to raise funds. The Bracknell RNA encourage comradeship and friendship, we endeavour to support ex service personnel within Bracknell and Binfield where required.

Cracking Ideas for Playground Entrepreneurs
The Government has launched 'Cracking Ideas', an innovation aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship in children at primary school level. The initiative will be run in partnership with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) and popular cartoon characters Wallace and Gromit. It's being hailed as the biggest primary school innovation project ever.

The Water Doctor expansion continues
The Water Doctor, supplier of fresh, filtered and purified tap water throughout Ireland today announced the continuing expansion of its sites across the country. The Water Doctor is also still holding free water days at its 22 Galway machines and will continue this service as long as the Galway water crisis continues.

Business Development Workshop
The Business Development Workshop will be run by Andrew Gray, our Managing Director, who will be showing a video of Michael Gerber presenting the ideas from his famous E-Myth books and courses so that you can start to manage your business strategically and improve your life as well as your business.

UK firm looks to rebrand customer product
A UK based software company has announced that it is to team up with a marketing specialist in order to rebrand a customer relationship product.

UK heads online marketing budgets
There is further evidence that businesses in the UK are starting to see the benefits of online marketing after the results announced in a new survey.

How to Write Email Newsletter Copy
Before you sit down to write the copy for your next email newsletter, consider how you can make your email copy irresistible to the reader. As a first step, make sure you're clear about who your target audience is and what specific needs you are addressing.

Firm returns to Slough Trading Estate
An industrial hose supplier has announced that it will return to Slough Trading Estate.

Springbok Connections has stated that it will move into new premises that will total 3,218 sq ft in space, reports Property Mall.com.

Commercial property market 'should see continued health'
Commercial property investors in Berkshire may be interested to learn that one major management firm has suggested market growth may be slipping back but the commercial property market remains robust.

Bronze Membership
If you're looking for a highly effective yet inexpensive way to promote your business online, a Business in Berkshire BRONZE Membership could be just the answer. For just £180 + VAT you get your own pages on the successful Business in Berkshire website, helping you get indexed by the search engine robots and improving your Internet rankings.

A Search Engine for Berkshire
Did you know that 73% of all online transactions start with a search? When prospective customers search the internet for your products or services, how good are the chances of them finding your website? More importantly, what you can you do to increase those chances? Business in Berkshire is THE Search Engine for Berkshire. Getting your business onto our pages is one of the most effective ways to get your business noticed.

Advanced Email Marketing
There are plenty of email marketing packages out there, but how many give you the advanced email marketing features you'll find with the Business in Berkshire system? With our parent company LiaiseOnline Ltd, we've been developing advanced email marketing systems for over 5 years.

Affordable Website Design
When faced with the prospect of creating a website for your business, what are the options? You could spend thousands on a custom-designed website or perhaps opt for one of the cheap and cheerful template-based sites. In either case, is the finished website likely to get picked up by the major search engines? Business in Berkshire offer an affordable website design service - with the added bonus of high Google rankings and search engine success thrown into the mix.

Custom Website Designer
Are you looking for a custom website designer who doesn't charge a fortune but will build you a website with the look and feel you want? And just for good measure, can this custom website designer also guarantee the finished site a good position in Google's search rankings?

Email Marketing
Email marketing is a highly-effective way to build your business. If you communicate regularly with your customers and share useful information with them, you build a bond of trust. Adding email marketing to your marketing plan can help drive traffic to your website, attract new customers, and increase brand loyalty amongst your existing customer base. Business in Berkshire email marketing is also the fastest, most cost-effective way to communicate your latest news and special offers to your prospects.

Fly Fishing Season
If you're a keen fly fisherman, you could be enjoying an excellent day of fly fishing on the picturesque River Lambourn which runs through the Donnington Grove estate. The season has started, so why not book a day's fishing now? It's the ideal territory for stalking wild trout in wonderful surroundings.

FRIENDS of Business in Berkshire
Looking for a quick, effective, low cost way to get your business recognised by Google? Our new 'FRIENDS of Business in Berkshire' Membership offers you the opportunity to experience our services for a minimal fee and without the need to make a significant time commitment or change your current online marketing activities.

Health & Safety Advice on Tap
Envex are a health & safety consultancy based between Winnersh and Woking. Established in 1990, their core business is health and safety consultancy including audits, risk assessments, and training courses. They also provide occupational hygiene services - a specialist area which covers air monitoring, ventilation, noise, legionella and asbestos management.

How to promote your events, seminars and services... successfully
The next NRG Networking Lunch & Seminar for the Bracknell NRG group is on Thursday July 5th.

Jobs in Berkshire
We are looking for a bright and numerate person who is looking for a job for 3 - 12 months; before going Traveling, starting University, for a Work Placement or just to earn some extra money over the summer.

Losing Your Partner at Ascot
It's easy to get lost at Ascot... 80,000 people looking for the bar, the bogs or the bookies!

But how annoying when you go anticipate a nice day out with your partner that they end up in the arms of another!

Online Public Relations
You know you should be doing more PR for your business, but you just can't afford to invest the time and money for an ongoing public relations campaign. What's the answer? Business in Berkshire membership gives you an online public relations toolkit which can really help drive customers to your door. Our online public relations packages can be tailored to suit your budget and the level of time commitment you can devote to your online public relations efforts.

Pottytree Puppets
Writing a children's storybook marked the beginning of an exciting business venture for Twyford-based Jo Bryant. She now runs a unique business which uses puppets and role play in a series of workshops aimed at exploring aspects of children's - and adults' - behaviour.

Relationship Wizardry Workshop
The workshop is carried out over one day. There will be short sessions to introduce the theories used in Relationship Wizardryª followed by extensive, experiential learning using group exercises to ensure you can use the skills learnt in normal every day situations, away from the workshop.

Renaissance Hotel - Training Events, Conferences, and Seminars
The four star Renaissance Reading Hotel is located in the heart of Reading. The hotel boasts complimentary car parking and with only a ten minute drive from all of Reading's major business parks and the M4 if you are booking an event in Reading, the Renaissance is the place to be.

Small Firms Best at Flexible Working
Smaller firms are better at implementing flexible working arrangements than larger organizations according to research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Their report - 'Flexible Working: Good Business' - highlighted the positive aspects of flexible working for employers and employees alike.

   

Bronze Membership

Membership starts at Bronze level for £180 + Vat per year for which you get:

  1. A home page
  2. Product / Services area - up to 30 pages
  3. Testimonials area - up to 30 pages
  4. A FREE listing in The Search Engine for Berkshire
  5. www.thesearchengineforberkshire.co.uk


We can also help you promote your events, include your articles and much more at Silver membership level, or even provide the toolkit to get you started on your own email newsletters or campaigns. Call us on 01753 852904 to discuss your internet marketing requirements and we'll be happy to suggest a plan to suit your particular need.

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