How to get the fun back into owning and working in your own business

Whether you are an owner-operator with a staff of one (and that one is you!) or you have a team of staff most business owners suffer the same problems – they struggle to find enough time in the day, they feel they have to do most of the ‘important’ work themselves and ultimately they often feel ‘alone’.  Sound a little like you?  Then let me show you how to change that. Read more

Wellington Venus Groups Member Lunch

Venus supports National Council of Women of NZ

The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is the country’s leading women’s organisation. We work to promote women’s rights and equality.

We do this through:

• research
• sharing information
• representation, and
• action Read more

Venus supports Wellington Women’s Refuge

Wellington Women’s Refuge provides support, information and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence; walking alongside and empowering them to make safe decisions for their future. Our services are confidential and we believe in women making their own decisions and don’t put pressure on them to take steps they are not ready to or don’t want to. Read more

The Success Strategy by Tina Kennedy, Venus’ Business Expert

The Success Strategy

It’s all very well to say a successful business starts by looking after yourself, but what exactly can you do to make that happen?  How do you go about feeling more fulfilled and uplifted, to regain some control?

Tip #1 Brainstorm what makes you feel great and in ‘the happiness zone’

Look at what makes you feel inspired and happy in your life.  It may be necessary to go back into the past to remember what really fills you with delight.  List everything that you love doing.  Then start to integrate these ‘delights’ into your weekly calendar. Read more

The Missing Ingredient In Your Business Plan | Tina Kennedy

The Missing Ingredient In Your Business Plan

By Tina Kennedy Life Design + Mindset Coach at Raising Delight

When you first decided to open your own business I’m sure you dreamed of financial freedom and plentiful eager paying customer and clients wanting to buy your products and services.  I’m sure your business vision and goals were beautiful, rewarding and inspiring. Read more

Venus asks Janine Tait – Are there certain foods I can eat to boost my energy?

My mentor, Janice Smith, always says if you are tired you are lacking either B vitamins, oxygen (iron delivers this to the cells) or food.  Funnily enough in my experience the missing factor is often food. We just don’t fuel our bodies sufficiently in the morning to sustain us throughout the day. Your grandmother was right, you do need a good hearty breakfast, a healthy mid morning snack and lunch before 1pm. The other advantage of this is that you won’t get those 3pm munchies because your blood sugar levels will be more stable.

Try this breakfast to boost energy, give you a good source of B vitamins and supply all those anti-aging nutrients you need for beautiful skin as well. Read more

Newly launched | Venus magazine

All members receive a complimentary copy of our fabulous Venus magazine which is now in print! All non-members can subscribe to ensure they don’t miss out on every issue right here – www.venusnetwork.co.nz/subscriptions/

Venus supports the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust

Venus is giving back through our sponsored membership in each of our Venus Groups. Waikato Breast Cancer Trust has just joined Waikato Venus.

One Waikato woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every working day, that’s 250-300 women per year.

There are over 2,900 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in New Zealand each year.

The Waikato Breast Cancer Trust enables research and education into breast cancer diagnosis, prevention and treatment.  The Trust is running or has completed more than 30 different studies/clinical trials. As well as being involved in clinical trials and research studies the Trust administers the Waikato Breast Cancer Register.  This register aims to provide essential health information that will lead to a better understanding of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcome.  We aim to compare our performance against New Zealand and International best practice with a view to providing better services to Waikato and New Zealand women.

How can Venus Network help Waikato Breast Cancer Trust?

As a not for profit organisation we rely on grants, sponsorship, fundraisers and donations to carry out our essential activities.  Venus and it member’s will be a huge help in increasing our networks to ensure we are able to continue with our valuable research.

CONTACT: Sharon Tribe
PHONE: 07 839 8726 ext 97845
WEBSITE: www.wbct.org.nz

Who could make a great strategic alliance for you?

Venus Meeting Topic: Creating strategic alliances to boost your business

Topic Question: What kind of business would make a great strategic partner or alliance for you? This comes down to who your target market is and who shares this same market with you. At your meeting I invite you to share with your group a specific strategic alliance that you would like to be introduced to. The more specific the better.

What is a strategic alliance?
A joint venture or strategic alliance is a form of partnership where businesses come together to share knowledge, promotion and referrals.

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