05 September
THc Sunrise Walk
On Sunday 5th September 2010, Thames Hospicecare want all you woman out there to come join us on our amazing 10 mile and new 5 mile THc Sunrise Walk, starting from 4.30am in Windsor. It doesn't matter what your age or level of fitness, your walk will help raise vital funds for your local Hospice.
Contact: Claire Sugg
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07 September
Using LinkedIn to develop more business
Mark, ( aka The Blog Coach), a social media marketing specialist and blog consultant based in London - will be taking a look at how businesses, small businesses in particular, can get the best out of LinkedIn from a sales and marketing perspective.

We'll be looking at ways to use the site to market your business, build your networking activities, develop your online profile as well as target new prospects, partners and suppliers.
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07 September
Keeping Business Local Reading
Madejski Stadium
Contact: Debra Mann 0118 008 0074
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09 September
Business Networking and Exhibition in Birmingham
The Business Growth Show Midlands, Warwickshire County Cricket Club, The County Ground, Edgbaston, Birmingham,B5 7QU
Contact: Suzie Parkins on 0121 551 0792
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11 September
The MarlowFM Music Festival 2010
The MarlowFM Music Festival 2010 takes place on Saturday 11th September this year. Mark the date on your calendar!

Following on from the success of last year's MarlowFM Music Festival in Riley Park, this year should prove to be even bigger and better. There will be a free concert running from 10am through to 6pm in Riley Park followed by a limited ticketed evening indoor concert in the theatre at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School from 7.30pm onwards.

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12 September
The Two Sopranos ‘Higher and Higher’ Concert
Date: Sunday September 12th 2010
Time: 4.45pm
Venue: Recital Room, South Hill Park.

Isobel Jones and Ro Gorell met at Bracknell Choral Society and got on from the start. Their shared interest in developing their performance and singing voices led them to create the Two Sopranos.

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13 September
Berkshire NLP - Success through Awareness
How to STOP procrastinating and ACHIEVE your desires!

Success in life happens by having an empowering set of beliefs, a support system, communicating effectively, taking action AND the most important criterion of success is knowing yourself.

When you are able to identify what is holding you back, you'll be able to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Contact: Balbir Chagger
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13 September
Assertiveness Skills Training
This course aims to provide practical tools and techniques to help you to be assertive when you choose to be. This improves the quality of your relationships and self-confidence and also teaches you how to persuade others to do as you wish, without coming across as bullying as you are in a position of authority at home/at work.

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13 September
Stress Management Monday: Stress Awareness for Individuals
The aim of this course is to help individuals to prevent stress and provide strategies for dealing with it if it does occur.

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14 September
Windsor Business Community Networking
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.
Contact: Sharon 01753 841006
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15 September
TVBizExpo
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.

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15 September
How to Use LinkedIn Workshop
"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.

A BinB Linkedin Group event which looks at just that and will be a chance for our Linkedin Group members to say hello to each other while taking in a spot of learning – online and offline networking combined, just as it should be!
Contact: 01753 852904
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15 September
How to Use LinkedIn Workshop
Mark White will give a 45 minute, interactive presentation on getting the most out of Linkedin.

We’ll touch on:

• Why LinkedIn is an increasingly key business tool
• How to get the most out of Linkedin
• Key considerations when creating a Profile which works
• Developing your network and integrating your current one
• LinkedIn applications making your life easier
• A recommended weekly regime
• … and more…

Our BinB Linkedin events are aimed at those who haven’t attended a previous BinB Linkedin event. We will be looking at other events for those who wish to make a return visit. Thank you.
Contact: 01753 852904
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15 September
Keller Breakfast
Keller Breakfast at The Coppid Beech Hotel, Bracknell. 7.30 - 9.30am. Non members welcome, book in advance essential, prices shown on the Google shopping trolley.
Contact: 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.
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15 September
How to Use LinkedIn Workshop
"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.

A BinB Linkedin Group event which looks at just that and will be a chance for our Linkedin Group members to say hello to each other while taking in a spot of learning – online and offline networking combined, just as it should be!
Contact: Jon 01753 852904
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16 September
Business Buzz Enterprise Day
Women's Enterprise Day at The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, Bracknell. 10am - 12noon. Sharing our day with Wokingham Ladies Who Latte. Buy early for Christmas and support the enterprise of women in business.
Contact: In conjunction with Ladies Who Latte, the 2nd Enterprise Day exhibiting many of the ladies small businesses. Exbibition tables still avaialable (£30) and entry on the day will cost (£5) to cover unlimited tea and coffee. If you want more information, please contact me and I will forward you the flyer by email.
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17 September
NRG Networking Lunch, Workshop & Expert Speaker
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.

"Upmarket networking" Financial Times
Contact: Dave Clarke
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21 September
Ladies Who Latte Maidenhead
Free networking for women in business. No need to book, just turn up and join in. If you have business cards bring them with you. Holiday Inn, Maidenhead. 10am - 12 noon.
Contact: Membership is available for only £29.99 which offers you free advertising as well as online exposure and access to over 1000 members. Join when you feel you are ready.
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21 September
Facebook: Making it social @ ad:tech London
- How consumer
behaviour is changing
- Making it social
- Brand examples

Joanna Shields
VP, EMEA Sales and Business Development
Facebook

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22 September
Networking Evening at SGT, Taplow
Come and talk about your business for 1 minute, bring your promotional material.

Drinks and nibbles - lovely cars!

Non members are welcome to attend 2 open Chamber events before joining.
Contact: admin@maidenhead.org.uk with your name, company name, phone number, website and email address
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22 September
Business Blogging Workshop
The briefing is designed to give an overall view of how blogging can be used within an organisation, where blogging might sit and the benefits it could bring. It would include examples from the corporate world to demonstrate some ways in which blogs can be used as well as looking at some of the practical steps that should be followed when setting up and developing one.
Contact: Jon Davey 01753 852904
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22 September
Business Essentials for Growing Businesses
Hilton Newbury North Hotel, RG20 8XY
Wednesday 22nd September, 6.30pm for 7.00 pm

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.

Members £15, Non-members £17.50.

Light refreshment included.

To book click here (event title is '22nd Sept Business Essentials, Newbury')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

23 September
Understanding Negotiation and develop skills
This training workshop is designed for everyone more so managers and leaders who need to gain an understanding of emotional intelligence and its effectiveness in the workplace and social lives. Research has identified it as one of the most important areas in successful leading and managing especially in change management. 
Benefits of the course
You will be able to identify areas of emotional intelligence that need improving and how to go about improving it. It will benefit both the individual and the organisation. The course will enable you to develop your confidence and increase your knowledge of this area of
You will be able to:
• Understand the definition of Emotional Intelligence.
• Understand the differences between emotional and rational brain
• Understand self-awareness, self-confidence, self-discipline, and empathy
• Identify areas to increase your Emotional Intelligence and how to go about improving it.

Contact: Thornton 07904441596
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24 September
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
This training workshop is designed for everyone more so managers and leaders who need to gain an understanding of emotional intelligence and its effectiveness in the workplace and social lives. Research has identified it as one of the most important areas in successful leading and managing especially in change management. 
Benefits of the course
You will be able to identify areas of emotional intelligence that need improving and how to go about improving it. It will benefit both the individual and the organisation. The course will enable you to develop your confidence and increase your knowledge of this area of
You will be able to:
• Understand the definition of Emotional Intelligence.
• Understand the differences between emotional and rational brain
• Understand self-awareness, self-confidence, self-discipline, and empathy
• Identify areas to increase your Emotional Intelligence and how to go about improving it.

Contact: Thornton 0790 444 1596
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26 September
Ride for Ryder
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.

Sue Ryder Care - Nettlebed Hospice, Henley is staging their annual Bike Ride on 26th September 2009 at Maple Durham Estate. The event is part of Sue Ryder Care’s Ride for Ryder event, which encourages people to hop aboard the transport of their choice and raise funds for the charity which provides expert and compassionate care for people living with conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, stroke and cancer.

Contact: Kelly Gibson 01491 641070
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27 September
CIMTIG Networking Seminar
Customers come into contact with numerous brands on one holiday so who owns the customer? Are your customers brand ambassadors or just passing through? How can you use your customer relationship to maximise revenue? How does the travel industry stack up against other industries? Is it data mining or just a minefield?

With Branwell Johnson, Associate Editor News of Marketing Week moderating, the audience will hear from the following;

Francesca Ecsery, Global Sales Director of Cheapflights Media
Tom Marchant, Co-Founder & Director of Black Tomato
Steven Georgiadis, Head of the UK CI Practice of SAS
Crispin Westhead, Head of Data and CRM of Which?

With great networking opportunities added to the mix and a great venue - The Bloomsbury Hotel, Great Russell Street, London, this CIMTIG event will be valuable in terms of information and insight.


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30 September
Bracknell Business Club
The next event at the Bracknell Business Club event will be on Thursday 30th September from 6pm to 8pm.
Contact: Richard Knight 07798 632173
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30 September
How to take photographs that will get you published in the press
Reading Chronicle, Reading
Thursday 30th September, 6.00pm for 6.30pm to 8.30pm

How do you take a photograph that will get you published by the press?

Join some of the best press photographers in the region at the offices of the Reading Chronicle for this Masterclass on press photography. Discover tips and learn the tricks that will elevate your photographs into images that will be snapped up by the media.

This is part of the FSB's Catching the Upturn series of seminars and promises to be in high demand and with attendance limited to only 30 places so book now to avoid disappointment and transform your press appeal with stunning photographs.

You will need to bring a digital camera.

The costs is £5 for FSB Members and £7.50 for non-members.

To book click here (event title is '30th Sept How to take photos')

For queries, contact Sue Day on 0118 9615 444

06 October
Business Networking and Exhibition in Oxford
The Business Growth Show Oxford, The Holt Hotel, Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, OX25 5QQ

Contact: If you are interested in exhibiting contact Graham Spurgeon on 07756 150 152 To register your free place contact our event team on 0121 551 0792
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06 October
Networking Evening - Ayoush, Bourne End
More details to follow.

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