14th September 2010 - Business in Berkshire News: www.businessinberkshire.co.uk/140910.html

Morning

This morning I was hoping that BT would be back up and running after dropping last Thursday but no ... connection for 2 minutes and then gone ... same in the office and at home ... grrrr

Where's the mini laptop ... it's downloaded too much crap from Microsoft, Dell & Vodafone so the latest version of Vodafone's software has deleted the old and can't run itself leaving me with zero connection. Vodafone suggest I talk to Dell who kept me holding for over 1 hour ... I wasn't willing to wait any longer ... comedy ...

And to top it all off, at the weekend I noticed that McaAfee took £39.99 out of my account in July with zero notification ... then just last week the software, on 2 machines, asked us to go and renew online so we deleted and went over to AVG ... surely this should be automatic if you've paid them via a stealth standing order ... watch who is dipping into your account, it's just too easy for them today to get you to sign up and you'll forget ...

On the BIG PLUS side Mark and I have been working on an online LinkedIn course for Sales and Marketing Professionals.

And we are just formulating a 2020 Social Media event which will be coming to an inbox near you very soon ... hope you'll like the twist we're giving it and you'll want more, more, more ...

Did you read PayPal are set to take $500,000,000 via mobile phones in 2010, a 300% increase on 2009. Have you got a mobile website yet? Barry is a master craftsman.

So if you want to know more about our social media events and or mobile websites give us a call on 01753 852904 and leave a message with the girls at Verbatim, unlike BT and Vodafone they don't go down ...

Me, I'm writing this in the local hostillery and so I'd better order lunch as a thank you ... and if I didn't have that meeting this afternoon I might even be tempted to enjoy a couple of jars! Best not ...

Have a great week and let's talk again soon.

Thank you.

Jon Davey

This Week's Featured Listings

14th September

Windsor Business Community
Business in Windsor

Our meetings are relaxed and informal with no guest speakers, no stand up presentations and no hard sell. We do not have a membership fee, just a £10.00 cost per person, per event, to cover our costs. All we ask is that you pre-register to help us plan and cater for you the best we can.

14th September

15th September

How to Use LinkedIn Workshop
Online Marketing Magic

"How do you use Linkedin?" is a question that is asked by an increasing number of people, especially business people looking to extend their network of contacts and presence online.

15th September

15th September

Keller Breakfast
Mary Flavelle

Have you been made redundant, need a new direction or thinking of starting your own business. Come to the Keller for help and direction, this September the Keller is offering a panel of experts within thier fields to give you free advice. Regular members of the Keller will look after you and help with your networking. An opportunity for all attending to promote their business and show just how a one minute presentation is made. Most members of the Keller have been in your position, come an be inspired and find there is life beyond that old job.

15th September

15th September

TVBizExpo is held every 2 months
Business in Bracknell

Next Event: 15th September

Starts: 12:00 and finishes at 2:30

Location: Atrium at Regus, Venture House, Arlington Square, Bracknell, RG12 9YS.

TVBizExpo is held every 2 months at the Regus office in Arlington Square, Bracknell. The event is open to all Thames Valley businesses and is free to attend.

15th September

17th September

NRG Networking Lunch, Workshop & Expert Speaker
NRG Business Networks Ltd

The monthly NRG Networking Group Events for Professionals & Entrepreneurs are planned so you really get to make the most of your time. The structure means you get to meet new people, and build trusted relationships with people you already know, like and rate. The workshop & speaker help you sharpen your business skills.

17th September

21st September

Experience Porsche business networking
Business in Reading

Tuesday 21st Sept 2010 at 18.00
Berkshire Connections
Porsche Centre Reading

The Schedule
18:00 Arrival and welcome drink
19:00 Introductions and speaker
19:30 Open Networking
20:00 Raffle prize draw
20.30 Close...

21st September

22nd September

Business Essentials for Growing Businesses
FSB Reading and West Berkshire

6 local business experts will each give you top tips for growing or starting your business, to include Sales, IT, Accounting, Business Planning, HR and Legal. There is something for everyone, so not to be missed. Seminar will last for one hour, so there will also be an opportunity for networking.

22nd September

26th September

Ride for Ryder
Sue Ryder Care

Get on your bike for Sue Ryder Care!
People in Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are being urged to 'saddle up' for a special charity event - designed to offer them the ride of their lives.

26th September

5th - 7th October

Solution Selling workshop in Oxford
Selling Sciences

What is this workshop?
This Solution Selling® - Sales Execution workshop is a convenient way to train smaller work forces, new hires, train close to home and provide continuing training to a growing sales force. This highly interactive, instructor-led workshop includes job aids and principles that help salespeople consultatively align their selling activities to the steps of a buyer's buying process. We use lively discussion, group presentation, role plays and individual application exercises to ensure the correct sales skills are developed and practiced, ready for use in the real world.

5th - 7th October

6th October

Business Networking and Exhibition in Oxford
The Business Growth Show

The Business Growth Show is a B2B Exhibition and Networking event. You will enjoy a full day of Exhibition, Open Networking, Speed Networking and Seminars.

The Business Growth Show Oxford, The Holt Hotel, Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, OX25 5QQ

6th October

6th October

LinkedIn for Sales and Marketing Professionals
Online Marketing Magic

As part of our programme to help businesses understand and use social media in their business development activities, each month we are running an online training course which will guide you through the options available to those looking to use LinkedIn from a sales and marketing perspective.

6th October

9th October

Smarts Royal Windsor Charity Gala Dinner
Business in Windsor

Saturday, 9th October 2010
from 7pm

at the Royal Windsor Race Course
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5JJ

9th October

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