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Christmas Lunch

Business in Berkshire Christmas Lunch

Business in Berkshire is joining Mary's Mates for this year's Christmas lunch. We will enjoy a buffet lunch for only £19.00 per head.

Thursday 20th December 2007
12:30 Coppid Beach, Bracknell

Christmas Lunch

Christmas Party Tips for Employers

Far from wanting to pour cold water on the coming festivities we want to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time and to ensure that no one suffers any unpleasant hangovers from 'the company party'. Employers should be aware that they have legal responsibilities.

According to a recent article by Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services, there are three options open to employers. Firstly, to organise and run the event directly themselves. Secondly, to sponsor the event leaving staff to organise it; and thirdly, not to participate at all - leaving staff to organise amongst themselves whatever it is they want to do.

Christmas Party Tips for Employers

Good morning <07 Name>

I tell you this bug is really starting to get on my nerves. Saw the doctor yesterday and have had no choice, after three weeks, to take a course of antibiotics. I reckon it's costing me at least £1000 week through lack of communication. I'm cancelling appointments and not making more until I'm in full working order.

If you are waiting for a call from me, SORRY for the delay, I will call you as soon as I am able.

All this quiet time has one great advantage it is enabling me to do some analysis of what's cooking and what's not. We tried some affiliate links for November on our Onthisday website. 20,000 pages viewed, 80,000 ad impressions, 50 people clicked and 1 person purchased. This result was anticipated from previous experience but that was 4 years ago! I wondered if people had got more active since they were more common place but obviously they are still irritating to view. This is the main reason you don't see adverts all over the home page of BinB and this trial has reconfirmed our position.

Next week we'll be launching:

1. Our first contextual links competition. This will have a few fun prizes and we'll be looking for you to add links to content on Business in Berkshire from your other sites, blogs, social networks.
2. A third level of Membership, GOLD SPL - Strategic Product Levitation. We have trialled this with a few of our accounts and it is working very effectively. The key to an account's success is its commitment to the cause, not for the faint hearted or quick buck merchants, it's a long term game and is the future of search engine marketing.
3. And our Business School in a Box.Ê When BinB first started we were heavily involved in running business seminars and events for the FSB. In recent years our focus has been on helping others to promote their events. In 2008 we will be running our own monthly events, commencing in February, and helping our members gain maximum exposure for their products and services.

Today's Featured News

• Secret bank data sold to the highest bidder
  
  
• Windsor to host another royal wedding?
  
  
• Planning a Fresh Start in 2008?
  
  
• 10% Discount for Business in Berkshire Readers!
  
  
• Teddy Bear Friends
  
  
• Energy Shouldn't Cost the Earth
  
  
• Car Leasing
  
  
• Celebrity fest at Christmas switch on
  
  
• Speed Reading Without Limits
  
  
• Christmas Party Tips for Employers

• CAR DRIVERS PLEASE READ
  
  
• Christmas Lunch
  
  
• New Guidance Documents Avaliable
  
  
• The man behind the title - Jonathan MacPhee
  
  
• Original gifts for Christmas
  
  
• Slough celebrates Shayne
  
  
• Local girl could be next Strictly Come Dancing star
  
  
• Coaching with Mandalas
  
  
• FSB Christmas Networking Lunch
  
  
• Hampers are a Plenty!
  
  
• Stevie Horton Fundraising Manager

Speed Reading Without Limits

Quantum Readingª - Speed Reading Without Limits

Paul Hobbs of The Thinking Consultancy has developed a unique learning technique which uses peripheral vision to quickly absorb the contents of a book at speeds of 20,000 to 30,000 words per minute. Known as 'Quantum Readingª' the technique is the application of Neuro Linguistic Programming, (NLP) and Accelerated Learning to reading.

The remarkable Quantum Readingª technique was developed by Paul following years of experience applying NLP, Accelerated Learning and other 'whole brain' concepts to management, behavioural training and person development. Combining elements from these disciplines, Paul integrated them to produce an advanced technique for learning through reading. The outcome is Quantum Readingª - a whole-brain approach to reading and learning which uses the latest knowledge of how the mind processes information.

Speed Reading Without Limits

Car Leasing

Car leasing is an affordable option for car drivers looking to save money on monthly repayments - and leasing a car often means you can afford a high spec range-topping model which you previously believed was out of reach. How does car leasing work and how exactly can it save you money? Read on to find out...

Unlike buying a car on a finance agreement, car leasing means you only pay for the use of the vehicle and not the purchase price. With car leasing, the monthly payments cover the cost of the depreciation over the time you use the car, with the option to buy or return the vehicle at the end of the agreement. As leasing payments tend to be cheaper than purchasing, it's an affordable way to drive a new (or nearly new) car - possibly a luxury model that might otherwise be out of your budget range.

Car Leasing

Pride of Reading Awards

Amazing achievements lead to tear jerking moments at this year's Pride of Reading Awards hosted by TV Celebrity Chris Tarrant, who expressed his pride in his hometown as he came back once again to host the fourth Evening Post Pride of Reading Awards. He said: "When I look at what they have done, I'm not sure I could be that brave. I'm not sure I could be that selfless."

The Reading-born star provided his services free and received a donation for his favourite charity for Children with Leukaemia.

Pride of Reading Awards

Energy Shouldn't Cost the Earth

'MAKE FUEL POVERTY HISTORY' SAYS SALTER

Reading West MP Martin Salter has today called for MPs to lend their support to the National Consumer Council's campaign Energy Shouldn't Cost the Earth. The campaign raises awareness of vulnerable people who struggle to afford an adequate energy supply.

Energy Shouldn't Cost the Earth

Original gifts for Christmas

Fantastic Four-day weekend! Friday 7th - Monday 10th Dec.

The next exhibition at Barn Acre Gallery is 'The fantastic four-day weekend' when the gallery will be open from 10 am to 10 pm over 4 days. There will be art work by more than 40 of our favourite artists and makers including spectacular original gifts for the festive season, and in addition to our wide range of paintings and prints, we will have a stunning selection of jewellery, sculpture and ceramics including several exciting new artists.

Original gifts for Christmas

Celebrity fest at Christmas switch on

Celebrities were the highlight of the Christmas lights switch-on in Reading at the weekend.

Steve Fawke, the boss of Broad Street Mall, where the event happened, commented that Coronation Street stars made the event a true success, the Reading Evening Post reports.

"This year the decorations were the best ever and the celebs were fantastic. We definitely had more than 2,000 people packed into the mall, which is a record," he told the publication.

Celebrity fest at Christmas switch on

2008 Your Time for Action

2008 It's YOUR Time for Action?

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Business in Berkshire is ready to hear from you. With 10,000 pages indexed on Google and member's news being despatched weekly to a loyal readership, it provides a platform, second to none, for those looking to boost their business.

2008 Your Time for Action

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Chelsea FC vs Reading FC
Wednesday 30th January, Kick-off 7.45pm

Enjoy the very best in footballing hospitality when Chelsea take on the Royals at Stamford Bridge. Whether you are treating your business clients or celebrating with friends, the Tambling Package is perfect for any occasion with fine dining in a relaxed setting.

BE TREATED LIKE ROYALTY

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