Venus News: 1st March
What a couple of weeks it has been, Ponsonby and Greenhithe in Auckland launched last week, and I am off to Christchurch and Dunedin this week to launch new clubs .
What continually inspires me as I talk to businesswomen the length and bredth of the country is the drive and determination of Venus club members have in running their business and the support and motivation that is given and shared through each of the clubs.
Have a great fortnight and take a moment to enjoy your business and acknowledge your achievements,
Vanessa and the Venus Team.
VENUS MEMBER PROFILES ABOUT TO GO LIVE
- NEW FOR MEMBERS
If you are a Venus Club member, you will shortly receive by email, information regarding the new Venus Club profile pages about to be launched for members. - UPLOAD IMAGES, BUSINESS NEWS, TESTIMONIALS
You will receive a user name and password to use to update your individual profile. You’ll be able to upload images, your logo and headshot. You can also upload company services or products as well as adding your social media links and personal recommendations. - BUILD YOUR ONLINE PROFILE
Take the time to build your online member profile as it will give you an additional strong marketing tool to help promote your business to Venus Club members and Venus web visitors nationwide.
Keep your VENUS PROFILE up to date and you’ll be helping to build your online profile and your search ranking on google. This is a FREE mini website for you to promote your business online. Enjoy!
MEMBER SUCCESS BOOK
We are in the final stages of publishing our Venus Member success booklet, which will give you all the tips and techniques on referral marketing and how you can maximise your referral marketing opportunities for your business.
If you have a tip on referral marketing that you would like to share and have featured within our Venus member success book feel free to share your experience and email us.
Email me to share your referral marketing tip & you might get published nationwide!
SHARE SOMETHING NEW AT YOUR NEXT MEETING
We have changed the name of our 1 minute introductions, that we hold at every meeting to:
1 MINUTE PROMO SPOT
This is your one minute to educate your members about your business. Each meeting come prepared to share something new about your business. Educate the members about your company, your products and services, your ideal clients, your industry. Use this time wisely.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS – PRIZE WINNER
We had some wonderful entries for our “What we loved about our business” competition.
The winner of the $50 Flicker candles goes to Victoria Vincent from Victoria Vincent Photographer, a member of our Central Wellington Venus Club. www.victoriavincent.com
Congratulations to all of the women who entered and shared why they loved their business. Read all the entries here >>
VENUS EVENTS
As part of being a Venus member remember to let us know if you have an event scheduled that you would like listed on the website.
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POWER HOUR: TAURANGA 18th March
Fiona Hewitt the Venus Business Coach from Brand YOU is running monthly power hour business boost sessions.
The first monthly power hour session on the 18th of March is:
How to create a winning bite sized business plan
For only $40 this is a great investment for giving your business a sixty minute boost. Contact fiona@brand-you.co.nz to reserve your place or for more information.
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VENUS AFTER 5: CHRISTCHURCH 9th March
HOSTS: Fiona Hall & Emma Henry from Bayleys & Linda O’Reilly, photographer & Louise Wedlakes from Sirens Wines
Date: 9th March, from 5:30pm
Venue: Bayleys Merivale office, 158 Leinster Road, Merivale
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Open to members and guests
Email here to book your place
Love your work,
Vanessa
07 572 3844
The Big Hug Auction 2010
Venus is supporting Endometriosis New Zealand’s 25th birthday and their year long campaign called The Big Hug, with an event planned each month. Join The Big Hug and promote awareness of endometriosis to help all women and girls in your home, school, work and community to overcome this silent epidemic. Read more
MEMBERS: Why we love our business
We had some wonderful entries for our “What we loved about our business” competition.
The winner of the $50 Flicker candles goes to Victoria Vincent from Victoria Vincent Photographer, a member of our Central Wellington Venus Club. www.victoriavincent.com
Congratulations to all of the women who entered and shared why they loved their business, it truly reminds us of what is great about running our own business.
Club Launch:vecorporate Christchurch
Venus is very excited to announce the launch of the second Corporate Women’s Networking Group. The NEW Christchurch vecorporate group is being launched Tuesday March 2nd. I am heading down to launch this with Lisa Frankland, South Island Manager.
vecorporate is a network for professional women who want to connect with other business women focused on developing strategic relationships and networks to benefit their business. Read more
TIP: Marketing Yourself Online
Five things to consider when marketing yourself online: Creating a strong online presence of who you are and what you do is a necessary component of creating a successful personal or business brand.
Community Event: Charity Auction
Living Hope’s Annual Fundraiser at Top of the Park, Alexandra Racecourse. To raise funds for the work with the street children.
We have some top entertainment lined up, a celebrity MC, live band awesome Auction Items including an ACDC signed Fender Guitar, holiday homes, Russian vodka, artwork etc
Also TVNZ’s 60 Minutes will be filming the event.
Don’t miss out on all this plus supporting your favourite charity for just $65 per head or $120 per couple.
Tickets available from 07 5444 200.
Payment can be made by cheque, online banking or via our website
Ticket – Dinner & Auction 2010 NZD 65.00
Start Time: Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 6:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 1:00am
Location: Alexandra Park Function Centre, Auckland
Community Support:Living Hope
To Russia With Love:
At Venus we are passionate about supporting women whether they have a not for profit or a business. Each Venus Club has one sponsored membership available to support women in the not for profit sector. Rachael rencently joined the Tauranga Harbourside Club representing Living Hope.
The streets of Vladivostok, Russia, are home to countless numbers of children. In 1998, one woman set out to change this. Read more
NEWS: Radio Network Supporting Tauranga Businesswomen
We are excited to announce The Radio Network, Tauranga have come on board as our official Media Sponsor for Tauranga in 2010. Venus Clubs are proud to be supported by the leading media company in the Bay.
We have two fabulous businesswomen joining the local clubs from the Radio Network: Trudi White and Paula Langridge. Read more
4FUN: ‘Cause life isn’t all business
Tip 28 - Surprise
From time to time when planning a date or romantic gesture for your special someone keep it a surprise; it adds to the sense of excitement and occasion. You can drop clues as required, i.e. casual dress is suitable, you may need a jacket for later… but keep these to a minimum. Be thorough in your planning too, forgetting to book the restaurant, pack the glasses for the picnic or fill the car up can take the gloss off! Read more
TIP: Change your 1 min promo
When it is your turn to introduce yourself and your business it is important to understand that this is your opportunity to “TEACH” the other members how to sell you to their networks. Give them the words they can use to refer you! What you say at this time is the only information the other members will have to refer you on.
Change your 1 minute promo at every meeting Read more
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