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How to Quit Marijuana in One Easy Step! - 01/09/2010
By - E&C Publishing
How to Quit Marijuana in One Easy Step! is all set for publication on November 15th 2010! It will be available on www.amazon.co.uk.
Have Your Cake And Eat It - 31/08/2010
By - Alpha Omega Consultancy
I hope you have managed to have a well earned break sometime during the months of July & August from whatever you normally do on a daily basis.
v These months are traditionally known as the summer months.
v If this was just staying at home, a short break or even a one week holiday somewhere in the warm sun.
v I am sure you fully enjoyed it and managed to find time to relax.
v Whatever you found yourself doing notice how different and good it felt having a break from the normal day to day routine and everyday tasks.
v Notice how well you do these tasks that they have become second nature and you have done them for so long it almost seems without thinking about them.
v What if you could do the things you really want or get rid of the unwanted things in life?
v Does the following sound familiar “ I CANT POSSIBLY CHANGE HOW I FEEL OR WHAT I DO EVERY DAY”
v You are right you can’t possible only change what you do on a regular basis for just one or even two weeks every year. You can do it for the rest of your life.
v How?
v It is so easy it is called ‘How To Have Your Cake & Eat It’
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v HOW TO HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT
v How To Have Your Cake & Eat It is an inspirational interactive seminar that gives you a really good introduction to the wonderful world and art of communication known as N.L.P Neuro Linguistic Programming. It also gives you an insight into what Hypnotherapy is all about.
v Below are just a few of the things you will do successfully after attending the workshop.
v Be able to communicate with yourself and others better.
v Be able to get your message across and understood by everyone
v Overcome any self limiting belief you may have that is holding you back.
v Set the right goals so that your focus is in the right direction enabling you to achieve your goal is less time than you thought possible.
v When you find time to unwind you can properly with ease and relax very quickly
How to Have Your Cake & Eat It
Introduction to N.L.P & Hypnotherapy
Already wondering
What N.L.P & hypnotherapy sounds or even feels like?
What can it not do for you?
Then this inspirational talk will answer your many questions
Including
What exactly Hypnotherapy is
See how you remain always in control
Hear what N.L.P can be used forr
Experience what relaxing hypnotherapy feels like
Saturday 25th September & Saturday 16th October 2010
1200 x 1600hrs
£55:00 to include refreshments
Uppermill Therapy Suite
42 High Street
Uppermill
So you get the most from this event limited places available
To register and for more information contact
MARK HIRST
mark@alphaomegaconsultancy.co.uk
Tel: 07736882606
Course run by qualified Trainer of N.L.P & Hypnotherapy
Joy of Quitting Cannabis - 30/08/2010
By - E&C Publishing
Joy of Quitting Cannabis published on September 15th 2010, available from amazon.co.uk
- 29/08/2010
By - Positive Electrical Supplies Ltd
Spent some time this week learning about the new generation of LED Downlights to replace standard Halogen but save around 83% of the energy. The amazing outcome is that this will still give off a better light than the older Halogen light.
- 25/08/2010
By - Lancashire Accountants Ltd
Are you just setting up in business? or have you been trading a while and wondering whether to convert to a Limited company? Whatever your position Lancashire Accountants can help. I am a qualified chartered accountant who can look after all your accounting needs or teach you to do your own bookkeeping properly. We can help with accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, tax returns, corporation tax, payroll and offer general advice, all at a very competitive fee to larger accountants. You will find you get a quick, friendly service at a fraction of the cost of most Chartered Accountants.
Umbro Industries Bursary Awarded! - 25/08/2010
By - Banter Media
Hey guys!
As some of you are aware Banter Media pitched to a panel of 6 creative industry judges including Factory Records legend Mike Pickering and Doves' manager Dave Rofe.
Despite some initial nerves we all managed to keep our cool and pitched 'Streets Above' to the best of our ability.
After a nerve racking two hour wait we were called back to face the judges where we were told that 1) ours was one of the best presentations they have yet seen and 2) Banter Media would be awarded £3,000 to start development of the project.
Naturally were all delighted! Info on the other bursary winners can be found at; http://blog.umbro.com/2010/08/25/umbro-industries-summer-final-the-winners-are-chosen/
Thanks to everybody that voted!
Aleksis
What would you like to learn? - 25/08/2010
By - Warp Asylum
Hello all!
I'm conducting a survey at the mo' about computer training. Specifically what people are more interested in learning about.
Feel free to participate at http://www.warpasylum.co.uk/news/26/what-would-you-like-to-learn
Thank you.
Greenside Trading Centre now has a new site manager, Gillian Chisnall, who like ourselves is eager for the public to know that we are there. With that end in mind, they are hosting an Autumn fair type market day in Beehive House in the Mill complex (directly opposite Somerfield) on 26th September. If it is successful, it could become a monthly event. If there are any small businesses out there who would like to participate by taking a table (£20.00) please contact Gillian on 0161 301 1344 or Rita at Little Jems. Alternatively, please come along and support us on the day.
New Application: Send a Card - 21/08/2010
By - Tameside Biz
Send birthday cards and more to your friends on Facebook for FREE.
http://www.facebook.com/sendcard
What to Blog? - 18/08/2010
By - Well Presented LTD
Well it's been a while since my last blog entry here but there have been planty of blog entries on my website. The following is a sample. If you enjoy it why not visit my website for more of the same.
You probably know the phrase “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” well, it’s no less true when it comes to communication. When it comes to communication intention means nothing, the meaning of your communication is the response that it generates.
What do I mean by that? Let me illustrate with an extreme example; if you walked up to somebody you care about, told them you loved them and then proceeded to hit them with a big stick then they might not feel very loved! The fact that you intended them to feel loved means nothing.
The response generated was not that of feeling loved. The result was hurt. It isn’t the other persons fault that your communication didn’t make them feel loved. If you want them to feel loved then you need to change what you say or, in this instance, what you do with your big stick!
It’s the same in normal communication. If the message you are trying to convey produces a result other than the intended one then you need to change what you say and how you say it until you get the desired result.
So when you are communicating make sure the results you get match your intentions. Be aware of the response your communication generates. Make sure people understand you clearly, get them to repeat back to you what they think you said if necessary.
If the response you get isn’t what you expected or wanted be honest about it and own the responsibility for making yourself understood. If it is clear that your message hasn’t been understood say “I’m sorry I didn’t make myself clear, what I meant to say was…” and rephrase it. Find a way to say things that works for the person in front of you.
Fortunately most of the time our communications are simple and do not need in depth analysis. For instance “Andrew, can you make sure that you fax this over to Mr Johnson by 12pm today” isn’t going to create too much confusion, provided of course both people understand who Mr Johnson is.
However, when misunderstandings occur, it is vital to remember that the meaning of your communication is the response it generates. To be a great communicator you need to grasp this principle and put it to practice. Take responsibility for being understood.
www.wellpresentedtraining.com
StandApart's Internet Pilot - 18/08/2010
By - StandApart
Shooting from September 1st with the aid of Robinson's Brewery, StandApart will be producing the Internet pilot of John Mayfield's "The Blue Couch" a thirty-minute comedy drama.
So- who is John Mayfield? Well, if we are to take the opinions of writer Alan Bennett or actors Bridget Forsyth and Tim Healy into account, John could just be the next big thing in TV drama!
Can YOU help us?
We have all heard about movies like The Blair Witch Project that have been made for $10,000 or so. Well, so far, "The Blue Couch" has been put together for precisely... What's the word?
Zilch! No Dollars, No Pence, Nothing!
In these straightened times, most businesses are short on funds but YOU can help! We have brought together a tremendous team of actors and crew who have pledged to work on this project free of charge - without expenses. It would however be nice to be able to provide them with some sort of sustenance to keep them going. If You are a Tameside or Mossley based business and you can help us in cash (or in kind) we shall all be most grateful. What can we offer in return? A very well earned place on the credits! Whether you are a Butcher, Baker or a National Bus company, we can also give you product placement! If you would like to know more, you can contact Lez Barstow at StandApart on 0798 616 9888 or 0161 344 0069! Thanks for listening!
Have a gander on our new website: www.admintones.co.uk - 18/08/2010
By - Admin Tones
How To Have You Cake & Eat It - 18/08/2010
By - Alpha Omega Consultancy
How to Have Your Cake & Eat It
Introduction to N.L.P & Hypnotherapy
Already wondering
What N.L.P & hypnotherapy sounds or even feels like?
What can it not do for you?
Then this inspirational & interactive workshop will answer your many questions
Including
What exactly Hypnotherapy is
See how you remain always in control
Hear what N.L.P. can be used for
Experience what relaxing hypnotherapy feels like
Saturday 25th September & Saturday 16th October 2010
12:00hrs x 1600hrs
£55:00 to include refreshments
Uppermill Therapy Suite
42 High Street
Uppermill
So you get the most from this event limited places available
To register and for information contact
MARK HIRST
mark@alphaomegaconsultancy.co.uk
Tel: 07736882606
Course run by qualified Trainer of N.L.P & Hypnotherapy
Hi All!
StandApart is currently working on an Internet pilot of The Blue Couch, a 30 minute comedy/drama written John Mayfield. Who is John Mayfield I hear you ask! Well, from what has been said by writers like Alan Bennett and successful actors like Bridget Forsyth and Tim Healy, John is the next big talent in writing for TV.
So far, working on a zero budget, we have gathered together a first class cast and Robinsons Brewery have very generously agreed to sponsor our main location, The Tollemache Arms in Mossley!
Would any readers like to chip in with a tiny amount of sponsorship which would allow us to feed our actors and/or help to pay our expenses?
In return, we can guarantee you a mention on the credits and if your business or service fits in with our story (for example, a local bus company) we can also arrange for product placement. If you would like to see a synopsis or a copy of the script before pledging your support, please call Lez Barstow on 0161 344 0069- you won't regret it!
Latest News From The Smallest Business in Tameside - 17/08/2010
By - Mossley Model Maker
OK - small because I make models of course!
I now have a section on my website showing where I'll be exhibiting models - and am on Ashton Farmers and Craft market every last Sunday of the month.
Also I've now introduced some 3D pictures as a "New Line" - which are doing well.
I'm currently trying to find any wedding organisers or newly married couples. I'd like to transform their wedding picture taken outside the church or venue into a 3D picture . I'll provide this free of charge if I can make another copy for me to display at my shows and include on my website. Check out "my New Line" on the website www.mossleymodelmaker.com or call me on 07860 659939. Alan
Dean Partnership Now offer NVQ Construction Site Supervision L3 - 14/08/2010
By - Dean Partnership Health, Safety & Training Consultants
There is an ever increasing demand from Principal Contractors and Developers that when you go onto their projects as a package contractor, your Supervisor/s must have at least the Gold CSCS - Supervisor Card.
The means to achieving the Gold Supervisor Card – is via the NVQ – Construction Site Supervision Level 3 route.
To check eligibility, make an application or if you need help to identify the suitability of NVQs for your workers please call us on 0161 408 1459.
The Second North West Green Monday - 11/08/2010
By - Tameside Economic Development Unit
The Second North West Green Monday on September 6th at Brother's offices in Audenshaw, Manchester. The panel will look at issues around supply chain practices and selling green products to different markets. We have already received over 80 applications for the event, so to avoid missing out please head to the link below to apply for your place now.
www.greenmondays.com/region/apply.php?newregion=12
The early evening format combines talks, detailed discussions at the round tables and networking (including an online meetings booking system) - And all in less than 2 hours. It is free to attend for corporate sustainability leads and not for profits (government etc.). Here is the speaker line-up for the September event:
Monday 6th September 2010, 6pm, Brother, Manchester:
* Dr Paul Toyne, Head of Sustainability, Bovis Lend Lease
* Phil Jones, Sales & Marketing Director, Brother
* Barbara Morton, Director, Sustainable Procurement Ltd
If you would like more information on the event and the speakers please go to http://www.green-mondays.com/region/diaryDetail.php?event_ID=58 .
- 10/08/2010
By - Restor8 Design Solutions Ltd
- Photo Restoration
- Photo Enhancement
- Photo Manipulation
- Cosmetic enhancement
- Photo Colourisation
- Tonal Colourisation
- Negative Reversal
- Watermark Applying or Removal
- Superior Black & White (different to normal black and white process creates a sharper look)
- Full Colour Logo Design set
- Stationary Design Set
- Internet Forum Signature Design
Please feel free go to the Website where there are detailed descriptions of the services we offer aswell as a photo portfolio.
www.restor8designsolutions.co.uk
Brother UK office furniture bonanza - 06/08/2010
By - Warp Asylum
Big thanks to Jayne Broddle and the rest of the Brother UK gang for the excellent whiteboard (and pinboard!) that was "freecycled" to me from their office furniture clearout.
Fellow TBF'ers should check it out - they've got plenty of bits and bobs available.
It's fun and exciting - rather like a more responsible (and less illegal!) form of looting!
:-)
News From the Business Family
Meet the Buyer : Meet the Seller 21-22 Sept 2010 - 31/08/2010
The event will run over 2 consecutive days starting Tuesday 21st September 2010 commencing at 12.00 noon and will run through until 7.30pm, allowing people to attend both during and outside of the working day.
Each of the 2 days will focus on different procurement sectors/themes:
· Tuesday 21st September - Meet the Constructors:
This will be local trade’s people and businesses coming to speak to major construction companies and major construction projects, including the Building Schools for the Future programme.
View the list of Construction buyers and what they are looking for.
· Wednesday 22nd September - Meet the Public / Private Sector:
This will be Tameside MBC, Tameside Sports Trust, Tameside College meeting local businesses and suppliers, together with some of the larger private sector companies in Tameside i.e. Hyde Group, Stamford Group, being introduced to local suppliers.
View the list of Public / Private Sector buyers and what they are looking for.
We are working with local buyers to identify the types of goods and services that their organisations currently buy and what goods and services their non-contract spend budget allows them to purchase. We are also asking them to identify what forward tender opportunities will potentially become available to local suppliers during the next 12 to 18 months.
To avoid raising and dashing both buyer and seller expectations we will be looking to match up on a needs against an ability to supply basis across the two themed sectors days to provide unique face to face timed appointments for local supply companies.
www.tameside.gov.uk/meetthebuyer
Brother UK - More FREE Items To Be Given Away! - 02/08/2010
Another list of items available FREE OF CHARGE to a good home - Compliments of Brother UK.
Please click the link below to see the document which contains details of what they have to offer.
NOTE: These items have been in the warehouse and are a little dusty.
If anyone is interested, please email jayne.broddle@brother-uk.com
Many thanks
A word from the webmasters - 22/07/2010
In April a company was working its way through the member’s directory and phoning everyone, unsurprisingly we had complaints and an alert was posted:
Beware of Cold Calling Online Marketing Companies.
http://www.tamesidebusinessfamily.com/directory_details.php?c_id=799
We’ve since had one or two instances of people using the directory for explicit email marketing, which has again raised some concerns.
The directory is there to help members develop business – but it isn’t intended to be a spamming aid for sending sales messages to everyone.
If you are a Tameside Business Family Member, your News/Blog Page allows you to post sales messages.
The contact facility on Member’s Directory pages isn’t intended for people to copy/paste the same message. This is causing a spam-like offence to some Members, so please don’t do it.
We have introduced some mechanisms to limit this behaviour – and the final solution is that folk who persist will find themselves unable to send anything.
Collaboration is great, and it’s really good to see how much people are using the site – but we do need to educate the tiny minority who risk upsetting the vast majority.
Common sense should really tell you the intended purpose of the site, so please – appreciate it, but don’t make unreasonable use.
If you want to check out tools for professional email marketing have a look at http://www.tamesidebusinessfamily.com/directory_details.php?c_id=50
We are aiming to run some Autumn events around this topic for Tameside Businesses.
Education Becoming More Enterprising - 22/07/2010
Tameside, together with Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Local Authorities, is a partner in the North East Manchester Education Learning Partnership (ELP). The Partnerships’ objective is to encourage collaborative approaches between schools and businesses to provide opportunities to bring Enterprise Education to life for learners aged 5-19. Tameside Business Family is a member of this Partnership and has assisted in the development and launch of the Enterprise Journey toolkit that took place at Stalybridge Celtic Football Club.
Yellow Pages classifications - 16/05/2010
Thanks to all who have recently registered on this new website.
A word of warning however – some people haven’t entered their sectors / areas of business. You do need to select appropriate Yellow Pages classifications.
If you don’t say what you do the search won’t find you!
It’s easy – just login using your email address & “edit my listing” The member manual is at: www.tamesidebusinessfamily.com/user_guide/user_guide.pdf Alex can also talk you through how to do this on the phone just call 0161-342-2058 during office hours or drop us a note anytime at www.tamesidebusinessfamily.com/contact.php