Juliet Fay - Marketing, Copy Writing and Consultancy – Carmarthenshire
www.julietfay.co.uk.

Is your sales message right for this economic climate? When the economy is booming, many sales messages address our aspirational desires for luxury, pampering, convenience and status. Now people's priorities are changing. If your sales are down, look at your product or service again. Think about its benefits in a different way. Emphasise its value for money either in terms of reliability, time saving and longevity or stress the role of your product or service as a gift. As ever the more you know about your target market, the better you can address their changing desires and concerns. On the other hand some sectors boom in a recession. Sales of vegetable seeds at Thompson & Morgan have risen 40% in the last 2 years. The simple sales message, "Save pounds and eat well; grow your own vegetables" addresses people's need to save money AND their thirst for better, fresher, tastier produce. If you need help writing good sales messages please contact me for a quote via my website www.julietfay.co.uk.

Judith Mathias – Homescents - Northumberland
www.homescents.co.uk

Concerned people are becoming aware of the suspect ingredients in mass produced household cleaning products and are turning to Natural cleaners. The criteria is that Natural means just that and these products do no harm at all to us or our planet. This is why Home Scents was formed by Judith and John Mathias. They became concerned at the amount of toxins that enter our homes via sprays and cleaners. From their idyllic workshop in Northumberland they make a wide range of household cleaners, sprays and laundry helpers. Their Baby Scents range is tailored to clean and safeguard the nursery. Their full range can be viewed at www.homescents.co.uk

Rhian Lonergan-White - Dare– North Lincolnshire
http://web.mac.com/daretoknow

Dare to know is a multi-discipline creative company based at The Ropewalk in Barton upon Humber. We specialise in the areas of graphic art, photography, graphic design, corporate films or creative workshops and this is what we can offer you: one, or all, of the above services. The purpose of dare to know is to be as effective in meeting your creative needs as we can, whether you are a business, organisation or individual, drawing upon the various experiences and skills that we have acquired over the years. For more details visit the website http://web.mac.com/daretoknow

Faye Rotheram – The All Natural Pet Food Company – Merseyside
www.theallnaturalpetfoodcompany.co.uk

The All Natural Pet Food Company is a unique new company for domestic pets providing only 100% natural and British pet food and products, offering free samples and free nutritional advice. Faye and Jayne are both passionate about animals and believe that diet and nutrition play a vital part in animals’ health and well-being and the results speak for themselves. They offer not only dog, cat, rabbit and guinea pig food but also proudly sell other British products including, treats, shampoos herbal remedies, harnesses, collars, 5 leads and non-toxic cleaning products. For more information and a brochure please call 0151 334 6336 or www.theallnaturalpetfoodcompany.co.uk

Karen Warren - Karen Atherley Ceramics - Lincolnshire
www.karenatherleyceramics.com

Originally a hand builder and slip caster for 15 years, I am now working with thrown shapes which I decorate with female nudes and faces wrapped around a diverse range of vases, bowls, plates, cups and saucers. Influences of the Mediterranean and traces of Matisse run through my work as well as a hint of humour. Bright coloured slips are painted onto the pots and then covered with a transparent glaze. For more details visit my website
www.karenatherleyceramic.com

Debbie Brewer West - Smoking Cessation Service - Cheshire
01270 501487

Allen Carr’s Easyway to Stop Smoking method offers the most successful documented method of stopping smoking on the planet. The Easyway method is unique: instead of concentrating on the reasons why smokers shouldn't smoke, it focuses on the reasons why they do smoke despite the obvious disadvantages! We don’t use lasers, patches, gum or other nicotine containing products. There are no shock tactics, no gimmicks, tricks or false props. We don’t even talk about the health scares. Most clients attend just one 5 hour small group session and become happy non-smokers immediately and permanently. However we do offer free booster sessions for three months after attending for the minority who need them. Easyway has a proven success rate in excess of 90%, based on claims made under our unique 3 month money back guarantee. There is nothing to lose, and everything to gain. For more details contact Debbie on 01270 501 487 or email debbie@easyway2stopsmoking.co.uk

Helen Wilkes - Stiletto Golf - Warwickshire
www.stiletto-golf.co.uk

Stiletto golf was formed to give career women the opportunity to do business in a fun friendly environment while learning, practicing and playing golf. Meetings are held monthly and give groups of women in business an opportunity to learn the basics of golf with tuition from qualified golf professionals, and for experienced players to practice and improve their game. Up to 50 business women attend events regularly with approx 70% never having held a golf club before, some whom have now progressed on to playing in the stiletto golf society without the need of belonging to a golf club. For more details contact Helen on 07966545311 or visit the website www.stiletto-golf.co.uk

Elizabeth Newman – By the Book - Suffolk
01394 450264

My name is Elizabeth Newman and from my home in the village of Orford in Suffolk, I run my own Book Keeping service called "By the Book". My aim is to offer a professional, helpful and friendly full book keeping service to my clients leaving them the time, to deal with what matters most, running their own successful business. I specialize in sole traders, small rural businesses and partnerships. There are many people who find the whole idea of book keeping rather daunting but, that's what I am here for to make that side of your business easier for you. I also offer start up advice for anyone who is looking to start their own business. I can also offer advice on what books of account are required and the marketing of a new business. My aim is to exceed my clients expectations if they are happy, so am I. For more details contact Elizabeth on 01394 450264

Rosie Maclennan – Lifestyle Markets Ltd - Lincolnshire
www.lifestylemarkets.co.uk

Lifestyle Markets Ltd is an innovative events company recently started up in Stamford. The concept for our events is new and exciting – we want to focus on helping our audience look and feel fantastic both inside and out! We will provide inspirational opportunities and fresh new outlooks that boost confidence and provide an excellent ‘day out’! Lifestyle Markets is a real-life concept designed to appeal to women who want to talk about and experience lifestyle change. These modern women of today are our clients. Managing the challenges of modern life is a hot topic for many women and our mission is to pull together the best providers of services, products and support to meet their needs. These providers are our partners. We plan to organise a series of shows, initially in the Lincolnshire/Rutland area, at which our clients will be able to meet our partners. For more details contact Rosie on 01780 480490 or visit the website www.lifestylemarkets.co.uk

Rosanne Kilbourn - WoMenta – Suffolk
www.menta.org.uk

WoMenta is an organisation that has been consciously designed to be attractive to women who are either not yet in business, are new to business or feeling unsure of their existing venture. Through a range of interactive workshops, training courses and events, WoMenta is able to encourage and nurture women entering the world of self employment. Rather than simply offering general business skills training, WoMenta events focus on developing self confidence and encouraging individuals to take control of their working life. The WoMenta policy is to teach women self belief and highlight ways to maker the best of their assets, whilst ensuring that the techniques are compatible in the wider world of business. For more details visit the website www.menta.org.uk

Carol Atkinson – The Straw Bale Cabin – East Yorkshire
www.homegrownhome.co.uk

Carol Atkinson spent 20 years as an accountant before following her heart and studying for the MSc in Architecture, Advanced Energy & Environmental Studies that fuelled her ambition to build a house of straw. Her vision was to build a unique eco house that she could offer as a holiday let whilst she used a study of its thermal properties for her thesis. Constructed on a chassis to satisfy the planners, the environmentally friendly holiday home is made from 96 full and 45 half bales of local wheat straw and took eight months to complete. Overlooking a lake on farmland in the tranquil East Yorkshire village of Brind, the finished house is equipped with sheep fleece under-floor insulation, solar panels, a micro-wind turbine and wooden roof shingles to complement the green credentials of its building materials. Encouraged by the experience of her first build, Carol has started work on a more ambitious project – a two bedroom, one and a half storey permanent holiday home that has been designed by a leading eco architect and will be furnished with reclaimed wood and vintage fabrics – and is offering practical and theoretical training courses for architects and other professionals, builders and those considering self build. For more information about the courses please call Carol Atkinson on 01430 410662 or e-mail carol@homegrownhome.co.uk.

Linda Moss – Organic Holidays – West Yorkshire
www.organicholidays.co.uk

There's a wide selection of places to choose from in the website directory www.organicholidays.co.uk. Around two thirds of the places listed offer meals, usually breakfast, but lunches and evening meals are often available as well. Many of these places have their own small restaurant, a few of which are certified organic, and others may have a certified organic kitchen garden, orchard or vineyard. Meals are prepared using local organic produce whenever possible. Quite a few of them grow their own produce, some use wild or natural foods, and most will aim to use fresh local produce rather than imported food. The rest of the places are self-catering on organic farms or smallholdings. At these places you'll find information about the availability of organic food - for example whether you can buy the farm's own organic produce, have an organic vegetable box delivered, or find organic produce in the local area. For more information visit the website www.organicholidays.co.uk

Cheryl Idrees - The Tea Rose Tearoom & Gift Shop - Leicestershire
cheryl@thetearose.co.uk

The Tea Rose Tearoom & Gift Shop, a traditional Victorian Style decor, serving Cream Teas, Afternoon Tea and High Tea has recently opened. Freshly made scones, with clotted cream and preserve, selection of homemade cakes, all served in pretty mismatched vintage china and 3 tier cake stands are available. Old wooden bookshelves crammed with tea-related gift items including teapots, teapot jewellery, knitted tea cosies and cakes, traditional wooden toys, handmade soaps and cards are all for sale. The Tea Rose Tearoom is just 10 minutes from junction 21 of the M1 and a five minute walk from South Wigston train station on the Midland Mainline Service. Visit us today at 20 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicestershire LE19 4SB.

Kate Rigby – Kate Rigby Associates – Shropshire
kate@katerigbyassociates.co.uk

I grow people who grow their businesses and grow their profits. I am well known as an inspirational person with a passion for personal and business development. I am a very experienced Master Practitioner in NLP, Counsellor, Life and Business Coach and Corporate Trainer. People tell me I’m unforgettable and their learning sticks! I run local as well as ‘in company’ development sessions. My expertise includes personal development, self awareness, developing client relationships and rapport skills, sales techniques, giving presentations to potential customers, personal management including managing your time and many more. Kate will be the motivational speaker at the South Network Extravaganza on Wednesday 4th June. For more details email Kate at kate@katerigbyassociates.co.uk

Carolyn Wilkinson - Dyslexia Specialist & Educational Consultant – Worcestershire
carolynwilkinson1@btinternet.com

I provide help for people of any age who find it difficult to cope with reading, writing or speaking, or wider issues such as memory and organisation. "Dyslexia" is now used as an umbrella term to include problems such as dyspraxia, attention difficulties, and various forms of autism. I use standard assessment tests to identify individual strengths and weaknesses and the results can be used formally (e.g. DSA, access arrangements for public examinations, workplace assessments) or informally to guide a programme of tuition or support. I visit people in their own homes or, if appropriate, at school, college or workplace and I work within a 20 mile radius of Malvern. My aim is always to help people feel more confident about themselves and their skills. For more details email Carolyn at carolynwilkinson1@btinternet.com