20% Discount from Victoria's Dress for Less

Just in Time before Christmas:

New Stock Arrived!

Come and indulge yourself….

Enjoy a pleasant visit and a warm welcome to our boutique and see our new collection of clothes, fashion jewellery and accessories — Get inspired with unusual Christmas gift ideas for your girl friends, mums, daughters and dearest! —- Print this invitation and receive up to 20% discount

Valid until 6th Jan 2010

VICTORIA'S DRESS FOR LESS
T: 952 906 932

Nueva Andalucia, near to Barclays Bank

Make it your New Year's Resolution to provide us with a profile!

We have a great section on our website about our members where guests and other members can see who we have as part of our networking organisation. Unfortunately it only has 8 profiles on there! We want to give you the maximum exposure for your business, but we need to receive your news for the blog and your profiles to do so.

Please send the answers to the following questions to news@wibspain.com so we can put your profile onto the website:

Name:

Company:

What makes your business special?

Likes and Dislikes:

Top business tip:

Why you love living in Spain:

Any special offer for WIBS members:

Contact details:

You can also send me your company news, events and special offers for the blog, so make it your New Year's Resolution to be more active and get new clients through Women in Business in 2010!

Accountancy Tips - Things to consider before the Year End

We're nearing the end of the financial year - are you ready?

Women in Business Member and Chartered Accountant Susana Serrano-Davey has produced a really useful article with information about the key issues you should consider in the last quarter of the year to ensure that the year end process is well managed and low in headaches. Read the full article here.

The article will include advice and information on how to make sure the year end has a defined cut-off, calculating your profits or losses to date in order to plan for the tax or business implications of this situation and potentially minimize tax payable. It will also explain the importance of reviewing your accounting records at this time of year, your compliance obligations and steps you should take to effectively plan for next year.

This is essential reading for any small business. To received your free copy please email Susana at info@roseandclavel.com. For more in depth and personalised information, Rose & Clavel are offering a free Accountancy Clinic for any WIBS member who wants a review of their accounts and advice on how to improve matters if necessary before the year end. This is available until the end of February 2010. Please email to book a time for a one-to-one consultation.

Xmas Present from Nutri-Cleanse

€15 Off A Colonic Irrigation or an Electro Lymphatic Treatment

Please mention your Xmas present at the time of booking
Expiry date : book before 15th Jan 2010

If this is an unwanted present -feel free to forward onto someone who may want it
One gift per person, unless other discounts apply

Normal price Xmas Present
1 Colonic € 100 € 85
1 Lymph € 90 € 75

We are now located between San Pedro & Estepona - in Diana Park

clinic:952 85 38 38 mobile 628 298 201
Email nutri-cleanse@hotmail.co.uk
web : http://www.nutri-cleanse.com/

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Click here for info on Colonic Irrigation or here for info on Lymphatic treatment

100 Best Websites for Your Business News and Know-How

Website Online Classes.org has contacted us to let our members know about an article they have created on 100 Best Websites for Your Business News and Know-How. This is a great resource for all members who want to learn more about business so check it out.

Refresh your Interiors for Christmas - Tips from Vida Interiors

With the festive season just a round the corner, here are some tips from WIBS member Ludmila Fowler on how to refresh your Interiors giving them a more spacious and airy feeling.

1. Serious de-cluttering and a good clean will re-energise your space and make it a great place in which to live. De-cluttering includes reduction of books, magazines, ornaments, unused toys and games….the list might go on & on. Try to review your space regularly & try to see your home through someone else’s eyes.

2. Reducing your personal possessions by a third, (all our belongings accumulated during a long period of time loose their importance). Sometimes we don’t even remember what we have. Start with something small like a corner or shelf, and keep to one room at a time

3. Small decorative baskets are great for keeping packets together, especially in a display cabinet or on console table.

4. Think about why you are keeping things

5. Bathrooms get cluttered easily. Offers such as “three-for-two” give you spare products and extra clutter.

You will be amazed that with such small changes, at no cost, the space and airy feeling that you will gain will substantially improve the look of your Interiors.

Ludmila Fowler
http://www.vidainteriors.com/
ludmila@vidainteriors.com
(+34) 600 008 005

Read all about the November's Women in Business Event

WIBS member and Marbellas.com founder and editor Louise Cook-Edwards has produced a fantastic article on our last Women in Business meeting at Sol i Luna. To read the article visit marbellas.com.

If you like the look of our monthly meetings, why not come along? You don't need to be a member to attend our events. They are a great way to meet new people, make business contacts and find clients and are a very cost-effective way to promote yourself. The date of our Christmas event will be announced shortly, so watch this space. Picture courtesy of marbellas.com

Member Business - Mealtime Marbella

Mealtime Marbella is a new business preparing and delivering delicious home-cooked food to your door. They have just joined Women in Business and wanted to let you know about their great range of salads, starters, mains, deserts and special services such as dinner party catering, BBQ packs, picnic hampers and much more. This is a great service for busy women looking to take some stress out of their packed scheduled. Click here to see their menu and below is more information about the people behind it and the concept.

Who are Mealtime Marbella?
We are 3 ladies with a common interest. “A passion for food,” we would like to share this with you.

Your meals are lovingly prepared in our homes, and then delivered to you with care. They don’t just taste homemade. They are homemade! Whether you are catering for streams of visitors, or simply have too much to do, juggling family and work, Mealtime Marbella will provide you with a delicious range of home-cooked food, which will give you time for the more important things in life!

Eating in IS the new going out.

“Our mission is to use the finest, freshest, locally sourced produce and deliver to you home-cooked food like it used to be. At a price that is reasonable and affordable”

We look forward to your order and the having chance to cook for you the kind of home-cooked food that we all love to eat.

Anya Michelle Clare.

To make an order, or find out more call (+34) 670 795 976.

Donate unwanted shoes to a good cause

"Shoes for Africa"

• The initiative for "Shoes for Africa" collects shoes that people do not use.
• Donations can be made in Hipercor and El Cort Ingles until 30 November.

The aim of the campaign, promoted by the Kiwi shoe brand, is to collect shoes that people have stopped using and send them to Africa for those in need. People who want to donate unwanted shoes can drop them off at Hipercor and El Corte Inglés until November 30.

More information on this story take a look at the Spanish newspaper El Periódico

Women in Business Event Friday 6 November

Here are all the details for the latest Women in Business Networking event to be held at Sol y Luna on Friday 6th November. For new businesses and well-established companies, our lunches are a great way to meet new people, get help and advice and find potential collaborators and new clients. We hope we'll see you there!

Date 6th November
Location Sol y Luna Restaurant
Address Las Lomas de Marbella Club
Urb Ancon Sierra
C/Sierra Bermeja
Tel 95286 66 27
Arrival time 1pm
Speakers 1.30

Speakers
Susan Serrano Davy - Rose & Clavel Accountants - Subject 5 minute talk "The Company Car"

Masha Malka - Author & Success Strategist - Topic Embrace Change and Unleash Your Greatness

Lunch Includes
Welcome drink
One glass of wine & water with meal
Starter - Prawn Salad with avocado and honey vinaigrette
Main - Chicken fillet filled with spinach and lime dressing
Desert - Sol y Luna TIRAMISU
Coffee

There is a vegetarian alternative, please advise at time of booking

Price members 25 Euros Guests 28 Euros

If you know a lady who is setting up a new business and needs some contacts please invite them along to the next event. You don't have to be a member, anyone can come as a guest to try out the format and see if it suits you. Now is a difficult time to be in business, but networking is the best way to create a positive business reputation and spread the word about your product or service.

If you'd like to come to the event, please RSVP to enquiries@wibspain.com by Wednesday 4th November.

FLOWER ARRANGING CLASSES

Come and join Andi Openshaw, International Floral Designer & Lecturer on Wednesday mornings from 11.00 to 13.00 hrs and learn a new skill, or brush up your old ones, in a relaxed atmosphere whilst meeting new friends.

All skill levels welcome - no experience necessary
10 weeks course (min 20 hours ) only 100€
Which includes the flowers you will need for the first week
Classes starting on Wednesday 21st October 2009

For further details and registration please call
Andi Openshaw - 680 26 44 47
andiopenshaw@hotmail.com

Get involved with the Marbella Town Hall

You can find out what each department does and their plans for the future by attending a series of talks in which each Delegate can explain the basics of his/her function, as well as to receive suggestions and answer questions of the various Associations of Foreign Residents. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know the workings of the Marbella Town Hall, but most important, an opportunity to place any questions you may have, suggestions or concerns, before the proper local authority.

The first meeting announced will be with the Delegate for Public Roads, Commerce, Industry and Leisure Port of Marbella, Alicia Jimenez, on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 17:00 in the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos

Please confirm your attendance by e-mail to extranjeros@marbella.es

Super WIB October Offer from Nutri-Cleanse

Purely for October 2009 we are offering one treatment for the unbelievable price of 60 euros. This is the perfect time to try a treatment and see if it is right for you.

Choose from either:
Colonic Irrigation (normally 100 euro) or
Electro Lymphatic Therapy (normally 90 euro)

Whether its your first time or you are an existing client & want a top up booster. Simply mention "WIB OCTOBER 2009" when booking to get your discount.

Please feel free to forward this message onto your friends & family as they too could save 40 euro by receiving this email & quoting "WIB OCTOBER 2009" - they don't have to be a Woman in Business!

For more info from Nutri-Cleanse clinic
Tel 0034 952853838
Mob 0034 628298201
Email nutri-cleanse@hotmail.co.uk
Website www.nutri-cleanse.com

Click on the links below for more information about the treatments themselves:
Colonic Irrigation
Electro Lymphatic Therapy

New Business Magazine looking for contributors

Networking organisation B2B CostaNetworking is producing a new business focused magazine for the Costa del Sol to be launched at the beginning of November. This will be a monthly magazine sent to individuals and businesses on a mailing list as well as distributed around the best business locations in the area. The magazine will be packed full of content which offers business people the opportunity to learn about doing business in Spain. The sections include:
Online
Legal
Finance
Property
Lifestyle
Marketing

WIB Member Georgina Shaw is editing this magazine and looking for contributors on all the subjects above for the coming issues. If you would like to provide an article please prepare a summary of the article(s), including the title, a short summary of the content and whether you feel you would one or two pages to cover the topic and send it to georgina@shawmarketingservices.com

We are coming up to the deadline for the first issue and do not have a contributor on Banking as yet. We have 2 pages available for this subject one regarding Private Banking and one regarding Offshore Banking. If anyone can supply an article by Monday 5 October on this important subject, the magazine would really appreciate it. The articles will include the company contact details so will be a good way to promote your company. Please email Georgina for more information georgina@shawmarketingservices.com

Please note:
- All articles are subject to editorial approval
- Only well written and editorially sound articles will be published, but you will be able to include your company information at the end of the article in the author details so it will be an excellent way of promoting your company
- We will be building up a bank of articles for future publication, so although we can not guarantee that the articles will be published in the first issue, good articles will be used in the future

Member Business - The Best of Marbella

WIB Member Maria Petrak, wants to let all the members know about the business potential of her website The Best of Marbella.

The Best of Marbella is the perfect place to network & promote your business/arts/events/venue etc on the Costa del Sol and globally. It is the ultimate multi-cultural and multi-lingual networking portal that connects you to a multitude of highly recommended and selected local businesses, as well as social and networking groups. Already at this initial stage, the Best of Marbella...

Receives the support of numerous, ever expanding network of associated partners

Is currently visited by people from 93 countries in the world

Is listed as one of the top 101 blogs to watch in 2009, according to the WE Magazine in the USA. Click here to see the full details

Our events and business newsletters will be sent to more than 16.000 entries from our database that will create the maximum exposure for all our members

Top 10 businesses from each business category will be included in the holiday packages and promoted through Travel Agencies around the world and at an extra fee, included in the list of top 10 businesses in the frame of our promotional campaign with the selected local and international magazines, radio and TV.


If you wish to benefit from the maximum promotion through The Best of Marbella network, please email info@thebestofmarbella.com to request a subscription form. Annual introductory fee per business is 499€, or individuals 399€ only. Special reduced fee of 399€ or 299€ (for individuals) is offered to those businesses/individuals who wish to support this unique promotional campaign as associates by including The Best of Marbella logo and link on their website.

marbellas.com 4th anniversary prize-draw

WIB Member Louise Cook wants to invite us all to enter the marbellas.com prize draw to celebrate their 4th anniversary. You have until the end of the month to enter the mar prize draw and get your hands on some fantastic prizes. There are 7 prizes to be won including:
2 night´s stay at Hotel Bobadilla & Porsche Cabrio for 24 hrs
A jacuzzi bed for 4 people at Buddha Beach Banus
Spa day at Villa Padierna
Meal at El Rincon

Don't miss out on your chance of winning, click here to enter.

Find your consulate or embassy on the Costa del Sol

It can be hard to know where to look for help when you're abroad. AngloInfo is a fantastic resource for expats living in Spain and has recently contacted us with their list of consulates and embassies - very handy if you need to know about passports, paperwork or legal issues.

Wherever you're from originally, it can be helpful to know about the people who can represent you here in Spain. Practically all countries of the world have officials working in their embassies (which exist to represent the country), and in consular services, which are able to help the countries' visiting and resident nationals.

Have a look in The AngloFILE directory of local English-speaking businesses and services for the relevant contact information in the category Consulates & Embassies.

Come and Join Us for an Open Mike Networking Breakfast on Friday 2 October 2009 at Ogilvy & Mailer

Come and join us for an "Open Mike Breakfast Meeting" on Friday 2 October, with a prompt 10am start - at Ogilvy & Mailer Restaurant, Los Naranjos Country Club, Nueva Andalucia (near to Las Brisas).

A Continental Breakfast will be served. Price 10 euros for Members and 12 euros for Guests

Members and Guests will have the opportunity to step up to the mike and have 2 minutes to talk about their business. Make sure you come prepared if you would like to make a good impression and remember to bring your business cards.

For the lady considered to be the best speaker you may win a free breakfast or lunch at the next meeting!

Please reply to Caroline by Wednesday 30 September.

KINDLY REMINDER: Please note that ladies who do not attend once reserving their attendance, and without providing 24 hours notice, will be asked to pay. We are a non-profit organisation and have to pay even if you do not attend.

Photography Courses in Sotogrande Area | All you need to know about your Digital Camera, Lightroom and Photoshop

Did you buy a Digital SLR camera recently but are struggling with how to get the most out of it?

Wondering how to properly store the thousands and thousands of pictures that you took and, moreover, how to find them again in your computer?

And how about those photographs that you think need touching up, restoration, or an arty appearance?

CrazyCowMedia provides the answers to these questions and more! You may be a complete beginner and would like to know how to take photos, edit and email them. Perhaps you are semi-professional and would like to know more about how to use your Digital SLR or you could be a seasoned professional who needs to know the latest in Photoshop advances. Our range of courses are designed around your requirements.

We offer a selection of photography courses in and around Sotogrande on the following subjects:

* DSLR (digital SLR camera) - September 5th
What do all those buttons do exactly?

* Adobe Lightroom - September 19th
Catalogue your photographs with ease!

* Adobe Photoshop - September 26th
Adobe photoshop (edit and improve your prints)

We also offer field trips, studio & lighting, scanning, digital workflows, intermediation to advanced editing techniques.

For more information please visit our website or give us a ring ! Our classes are limited to a number of 8 people so we fill up quickly!

For more information please contact:
Moren Butteweg
(+34) 620 148 171

Trevor Hamlett
(+34) 664 557 416

http://www.costadelsolvideoproduction.es/photocourses.php

New kids activity website launched

We have been informed about a new website called Kidsinmarbella.com, which has been put together by two Mums on the Costa del Sol who want to share their knowledge and experiences with other families. The website provides a wide range of information on activities and ideas on how to keep your kids entertained, in both English and Spanish. You can also have your say, as they would like to hear from parents who have recommendations for their favorite places to go. The activities range from child friendly beaches, places to eat to local parks, playgrounds and sporting activities, as well as the usual big attractions you would expect to see. Visit http://www.kidsinmarbella.com/ to find out more.

Member's Profile: Susana Serrano Davy, Rose & Clavel Accountants

Company:
Rose & Clavel is a bilingual firm of Chartered Accountants based in Marbella. We provide traditional accountancy services as well as innovative business solutions in a new kind of way. We are a member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). We offer a variety of services to both individuals and companies.

What makes your business special?
I used to work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers in the UK and also within the Spanish accountancy environment for several years. I am one of the very few Spanish-Nationals to possess a Chartered Accountancy qualification from the UK and who understands both systems so well. Our team is made up of people who come from different backgrounds and have lived and worked both in Spain and the UK. The diversity of our people allows us to understand our clients, their business and their expectations regardless of whether they are Spanish or British.

Likes and Dislikes:
I like “getting things done” and dislike “excuses” not to get things done.

Top business tip:
Always take the opportunity to meet new people; you never know what may come from that connection.

Why you love living in Spain:
It is my home country; I like Marbella particularly because I can enjoy living in the sunshine whilst living and working UK style. I lived in England for many years and I enjoy being able to pick and mix the things I like most about both cultures.

Visit Rose & Clavel

Member's Profile: Susan Hunter, Susan Hunter Consultancy

Company:
Susan Hunter Consultancy. I work as an intuitive consultant helping businesses and individuals to achieve great success in their lives. I have had my own business since 1992 and worked for a wide range of organizations – from multinationals (Shell/Nike/T-Mobile) to UK Government (Health & Safety Executive) to small businesses and individuals.

What makes your business special?
With my background in corporate and a wide range of other areas (NLP/Time Line Therapy, Feng Shui, alternatives/healing, writing) you get access to a wide range of skills at this ‘one stop shop’. Working intuitively also gives me the edge to get to the root of problems quickly.

Likes and Dislikes:
I love the buzz of working with great enthusiastic people, especially those that exude positivity and want to have fun doing so! I hate negative people, who feel the world owes them a living: I say just get on with it!

Top networking/business tip:
What you put your focus on is what you’ll get … So if you think a business meeting might be difficult and you won’t get the business it’s highly likely that it will be true! So, be positive; do your research on the client (if new) and overall the 5Ps – prior preparation prevents poor performance: so rehearse and be prepared to win that business! You can do it.

Why you love living in Spain:
Lifestyle, sun, fun and to be close to the sea and the mountains and to be surrounded by (generally!) likeminded fun individuals.

Any special offer for WIBS members?
Free half hour consultancy meeting.

Contact Details:
Web http://www.susan-hunter.com/
Email susan@susan-hunter.com
Phone + 34 670 637 386

Member's Profile: Georgina Shaw, Shaw Marketing Services.

Company:
Shaw Marketing Services, PR and Marketing company.

What makes your business special?
I am offering small and medium sized companies a cost-effective way to promote themselves locally and internationally. I worked in a London Marketing Agency for several years and so I can offer a full range of marketing approaches. I use techniques such as branding, leaflets, public relations, advertising, events and email marketing in order to tell
the world about my clients’ products or services in the most appropriate way for them.

Likes and Dislikes:
I like positive proactive people and sunny Spain, I dislike rain, negative people and ironing!

Top business tips:
Be organised! I am an obsessive list maker and find it really helps me to stay on top of things and meet deadlines. Once you stop being organised then productivity and efficiency go out of the window.

Why you love living in Spain:
I don’t know why so many people are down on Spain, I think it’s an amazing place. I love the food, the language, the people and of course the climate. I think the Costa del Sol is a great place to mix business with pleasure.

Any special offer for WIBS members?
I am happy to offer WIB Members a free 15 minute marketing consultation by phone to brainstorm ideas about how they are currently promoting themselves, what their strengths and weaknesses are and how they could get more out of their
current marketing budget

Contact Details:
Web http://www.shawmarketingservices.com/
Email georgina@shawmarketingservices.com
Phone +34 685 719 136

Join Us for Our First Meeting of Autumn at Terra Sana's New Restaurant in Estepona

Come and join us for an "Open Mike Breakfast Meeting" on Friday 4th September, with a prompt 10am start - at Terra Sana's new restaurant in Laguna Village, Estepona.

A Continental Breakfast will be served. Price 10 euros for Members and 12 euros for Guests

Members and Guests will have the opportunity to step up to the mike and have 2 minutes to talk about their business. Please reply to Caroline by Wednesday 2nd September.

Marbella Family Fun, New Website Detailing Family Fun in the Costa del Sol

Details of a new website has landed in our mailbox and we thought it might be interesting to our members. Owner Zoriana Benhamou says: "We´d like to let you know about an interesting new website http://www.marbellafamilyfun.com/ - a unique resource for people living and traveling to the South of Spain with children.

This is a family project that gives the point of view of each of our family members (Mom, Dad, an 8 year-old girl and an 11 year-old boy) regarding the numerous attractions and activities you can find on the Costa del Sol. If you live in Marbella with children or know of anyone traveling to the Costa del Sol with kids then you´ll love our guides and tips on local attractions, beaches, restaurants, schools and more.

We give our honest opinions on many places from the family´s point of view. We also look for others to give their points of view as well.We hope you find http://www.marbellafamilyfun.com/ useful. Let us know if you have a family-friendly business of your own that you would like to promote."

Check out http://www.marbellafamilyfun.com/ - a unique resource for families with children on the Costa del Sol and email zoraspain@gmail.com with any of your comments and views.

Free online publicity for your business

Hot Costa is a website which lists events along the Costa del Sol. They are now offering "Business Cards", where you can add a line about your business, your contact details, etc., in your own town. To see some examples, have a look at the page for Cartama, where there is a small selection. http://www.hotcosta.com/Cartama.info#contacts

One business card is offered for each business, at no cost. There will usually be an enquire link where people can send you messages, without displaying your email address to spammers. You can also add your website address, but it won't be a link.To add your company, visit the "add business card" page http://www.hotcosta.com/addbusc.php

uSwitch launching in Spain later this year

The Telegraph has announced some good news for British expats in Spain. The financial comparison service uSwitch.com is launching a site specifically designed for us which is expected to be live in the autumn. The sites will offer a full financial comparison and switching service across home utilities and personal finance products, such as mobile phones, broadband services, credit cards and car insurance so we can easily check which providers are cheaper!

Click here to read the full story:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/5946552/Expats-can-save-money-by-comparing-utility-costs-online.html

Sur in English Amazing Special Offer

We all know that the Sur in English offers an excellent way to advertise businesses along the Costa del Sol, however their prices are usually prohibitively high for smaller businesses. For August only they are running an amazing special offer of just 500€ plus IVA for a full page in colour. This is an enormous discount from their normal price of 3495€ plus IVA!

If you want to take advantage of this amazing offer, deadlines are 12 noon Tuesday for the Friday editions 7,14,21,28 August.

Thanks to Gary Joynson from Media Buying Agency Bryce Franklyn for telling us about this great deal. There are some other offers to check out on their website www.brycefranken.com

Tips for reducing your monthly mortgage repayments from HomeCareontheWeb

Given the current economic climate, many people are trying to reduce their monthly Spanish mortgage repayments.

Well, it seems good news is here at last. Apparently, the banks have started lending again, and thanks to various offers they currently have available, re-mortgaging your Spanish property can now be less expensive and make a significant difference to monthly outgoings.

The benefits of re-mortgaging*

• Get your fees paid by the lender
• Increase the term of your loan
• Take advantage of interest only periods, with fixed rates

You can also benefit from rates as low as the monthly Euribor (currently standing at 0.09%) plus 1.6%, which would give you an interest rate of 2.5%**. Some owners have found that by re-mortgaging, their monthly payments have been reduced by as much as 55%.

For those who rent out their property, this has the added benefit of either:

• Lowering their monthly costs, thus giving them more flexibility and a greater competitive edge regarding the rental rates they charge; or
• Dramatically improving the profitability of their rentals.

*Mortgages are subject to status.
**Information provided by Halifax dated 05/06/2009

HomeCareontheweb is an experienced property management company taking care of hundreds of properties on the Costa del Sol. They have partnered with leading independent financial advisers, Siddalls Spain, to help their clients get the best and most up to date financial information. An initial 'fact find' and lifeline analysis meeting to help reveal your future needs is free of charge with a Siddalls adviser. To arrange your free consultation email David.Rogers@Siddalls.net

Contact: http://www.homecareontheweb.com/ or call 952 83 95 95 for more information.

Healthy chocolate!

Rashida from EasyDishes.com would like to invite you to taste this delicious new chocolate, for yourself, in her house in El Paraiso, Estepona. There you will hear more about it, the health benefits and how it is made and sold.

This chocolate has received accolades from the health experts and celebrities for its unusually high levels of antioxidant compounds which make it an anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory product.

It's a healthy chocolate revolution and it's going to be massive!

The chocolate tasting will be from 7:pm to 8:pm on Saturday 25th July & Tuesday 28th July. If you are interested and would like to attend please contact Rashida now on 654 931 208.

http://www.easydishes.com/

"Live The HiLife" Privilege Card

Sue McClellan of B2BCostanetworking invites you to join them for an evening of Entertainment, Complimentary Drinks & Canapes to celebrate the launch of their new business "Live The HiLife" Privilege Card.

The event will take place at the Prestigious Bubbles Restaurant, Antonio Banderas Square, Puerto Banus on Monday 20th July 2009 7pm till late

PLACES ARE LIMITED so to avoid dissapointment book your place now emailing them on info@livethehilife.com or if you prefer you can call them on 652 153 608

Live The Hilife is a Spanish/UK based company which provides residents of Spain, holidaymakers and the travelling public the opportunity to receive discounts on products and services whilst living or visiting Spain

Find out more by visiting their website: http://www.livethehilife.com

WIBS Member's Profile: Caroline Bowley, WIBS President

My Company:
Decorate in Style – I work as an Interior Design Consultant.

Project:
I'm also the President of the Festival de International de Arte Marbella which takes place in Marbella every June. It's an all encompassing event with Fine Art, sculpture, photography & performing arts. Visit website www.festivaldeartemarbella.com

What makes your business special?
I have always have had flair for design, and working with my father in the greetings card industry gave me good insight. I find the important part of my work is to listen to clients’ requirements. Knowing and understanding what they want makes my job easier to put their project together so that they have a scheme that fits in with their lifestyle and budget.

Likes and Dislikes:
I love to cook, and invent recipes, also enjoy needlepoint when I have time and read a good novel. Dislike bad language, crazy drivers here in Spain and bad manners.


Top business tips:

•Listen and learn, each day you learn something new and add to your knowledge.
•Be organized, and have a positive attitude to everything you do.
•Be happy – if you are happy then you radiate it to all the people you meet.


Why you love living in Spain:
The weather, the people the language the food.


Any special offer for WIBS members?
Any member that wants to chat about a decoration scheme no matter how large or small, or wants me to source something for them I will give them a free consultation.

Boutique Zinia Fashion Show

25th June @ 10PM
Suite del Mar (Hotel Puente Romano)

With a 20% discount on fashion collection from June 15th.

Zinia offers limited quantities of every design to maintain its exclusivity, therefore we advise you to come earlier to avoid disappointment.


Boutique Zinia
Pto. Banús, Marbella
Tel. 952 81 66 64
www.boutiquezinia.com

Cheese & Wine Evening

You are cordially invited to a cheese and wine evening to be held in Riviera del Sol, nr Calahonda, Mijas Costa at 7.30pm next Thursday the 25th June.

The event is to offer a short presentation about the Herbalife business and products in a very relaxed environment.

The last few months have seen more and more people looking to find a way of earning anything from a few hundred euros extra per month in their spare time, to changing their lifestyle totally and becoming full time within the business.

I am looking for key people in all areas and countries who have an interest in helping others and also earning from it.

If your interest is more to do with health, sports nutrition, skin care or weight loss, then information is available too.

Seats must be reserved so if you would like to come along please call me, Inez Rix on 661 390 750 or email inez@herbalmarbella.com to book. There is no cost to you, come along have a chat and a drink and see what we offer!

http://www.herbalmarbella.com/

Shaw Marketing Services launches Shaw IT Services

WIB Member Company News

WIB Member Georgina Shaw is pleased to announce the launch of Shaw IT Services. Georgina has been offering cost effective marketing and PR solutions for small to medium sized companies for the last two years.

Following demand from clients for high quality, good value Costa del Sol IT Support she has expanded to include IT support services within the company.

Shaw IT Services is headed up by Andy Turnbull, an IT support specialist with over 20 years experience supporting blue-chip and Small to Medium sized companies in the UK and Spain. He is an expert in all kinds of IT Support and can help you with any computer issues, large or small. Services include:

•Network Installations
•System Setup
•Remote Support
•PC Tune Ups & Repairs
•IT Hardware
•PC Training
•Backups
•Ongoing IT Support packages for regular maintenance

Shaw IT Services understands that times are tough at the moment, so they have dropped their rates recently and are now only charging 30€ per hour. If they can't fix it then they won't charge you! Please note that all WIB Members receive an additional 10% discount on labour charges.

Send them an email , call 657 824 813 or visit the website for more information and some handy IT tips

Blog Update | How to Get Your Post Onto This Blog

We are having a terrific response to posts on our Women in Business BlogSpot with 77 page views on Monday June 15th. Top posts (so far) this week are Something Cakey (34 click thrus on first day), Grand Used Book Sale (12 click thrus) and Up to €20,000 Grants Now Available for Self Employed in Spain (10 click thrus). We have signed up to an email subscription service which will automatically send out a summary of all the post we have uploaded, each Wednesday. So that you can take advantage of this please would you send us information for any events, news or activities you wish to promote in this format:

1. Please make sure the content you email to us in text format, ideally in a Word document. If you only have a .pdf then please send us a text version, retype if you need to – and make sure it is spell-checked! Note, other news services and media agencies are picking up on our posts and this is a great way to circulate your business stories throughout the media
2. Ensure you send us a good quality image to accompany your story in a .jpeg format.
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4. If you’re aware of an upcoming event then please give us ample time to publish on the blog and for it to be circulated to our mailing list – it’s frustrating for people who would like to attend an event to discover it’s in two days time and they haven’t a chance to go to it.
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If you’d like to find out more about this blog and how you can blog then please contact us at news@wibspain.com

Tahitian Noni Product Meeting

Saturday 20th June 2009
Calahonda, The Black Cat (behind BBVA)
11AM - Free Entrance

For more information please check out the website www.tahitiannoni.com/yasmine7 or call on 649 325 439

Cool Beach Opening Party

Saturday 20th June from 3pm

Featuring Alex Gomex, Alex Sanchez, Patrick Nilsson, Israel Perez, Javi Martin, Oscar Lindhal and live sax from Pablo Melgar


For booking and more info please call 660 209 239

Cool Beach, C.Nacional 340, KM 184, Rio Real Playa, Marbella (Torre Real exit)

Free Pranic Healing Clinic in Malaga

Experience Prana and your Life Force

FREE Sessions offered to all who wish to experience the power of Prana or Chi using the techniques of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui practiced world wide.

Pranic Healing is a "no-touch, no drug energetic healing method". It is a highly developed, systematic and scientific method which uses prana or life force to relief physical and emotional ailments.

Date : Monday, June 22, 2009
Time : between 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm
Venue: Hindu Temple , Avda Gandhi, #5, urb La Paloma, Benalmadena costa

For enquiries and reservations, please contact:
Mrs Nisha Kirpalani @ 687819696 / Mrs Nazneen Mirpuri @ 610732864
Please visit http://www.pranichealingmalaga.org/ for more details

Something Cakey!

SomethingCakey makes edible cake toppers for all occasions. Choose from any photo or picture and add your own personalised message. We think these are a great little product, especially here in Spain where the choice of novelty cakes readily available in the supermarkets is practically non existent!

At prices starting from only 3 euros, these really are a great credit crunching idea for any birthday party or event since they don't hit the pocket too hard but really do look fantastic and taste great too.


Take a look at their website http://www.somethingcakey.com/ , email Nicky on nicky@somethingcakey.com or call 616399382 for more information

“Stylemakers“ Mini‐Workshop

June 25, 2009 ‐ 11am‐3pm, Ogilvy & Mailer Restaurant

Join Stylemaker Renée Coppinger, Talk Radio Europe’s Fashion Consultant and Personal Stylist, at an interactive, step‐by‐step, mini‐workshop on how to save yourself valuable time and money and make your wardrobe work for you 100% of the time.


Renée will help you:

Identify the best clothing for your body‐type and proportions
Understand the elements of building a mix & match wardrobe
Weed and organize your wardrobe effectively
Use accessories to update your look quickly and easily
Identify key pieces that will give you maximum versatility on a tight budget

The cost is 65€ and this includes:

Coffee & Refreshments upon arrival, 10:30‐11am
Examples of clothing & accessories for different bodytypes
Renée’s “Instant Clothing analysis” , 2 pieces p.p.
Lunch following the workshop, 1‐3pm
A workbook including “tips” discussed during the workshop
Fashion Goody bags

RSVP : 952815398 ‐ space limited to 15 participants

Siddalls offer FREE public seminars

Siddalls are hosting a number of FREE public seminars, the first of which is being held on the 16th June and the second on the 17th June 2009





Items on the agenda for the 16th include:

Inheritance tax
Understanding and combating the Credit Crunch

while the 17th offers advice on:

Saving for your future
Understanding and combating the credit crunch
Mortgages

The seminars will be held at Siddalls prestigious offices at KM 189 just outside Marbella (El Centro Comercial, La Reserva de Alvarito, Cl Andasol, 29604 Marbella, Málaga)

There will be lots interesting facts and valuable information presented during these seminars. For further details and to confirm attendance please contact David Rogers at david.rogers@siddalls.net

Falo Patio Heaters

These beautifully designed patio heaters from Pias Chimeneas can be used on your patio, terrace, by the pool or any other place where you need outdoor heating.

The heaters are available in different colors and feature a handy remote control. Wheels are fitted which make them ideal for moving to any place you want so you can enjoy year round outdoor living.

Any hotel, restaurant or bar with open outside areas will benefit from having the new Falo heaters.



Contact details
Chimeneas, Fire and Design, S.L.
Calle El Califa 564
29660 Nueva Andalucia / Marbella
Phone +34 951 275 693
Mobil +34 617 649 583
Email info@pias-chimeneas.com
Website http://www.pias-chimeneas.com/
Showroom is open from 10 am – 6 pm from Monday to Friday or on Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.

Project the Right Image to Your Clients

WIBS Committee Member Susan Hunter offers us some tips on how to make the right impression and win more business.

Susan has been running her own management consultancy and training business for 15 years, having previously spent 12 years working for a large corporate consulting business. She works throughout Europe and the US focussing on design and delivery of bespoke training programmes including coaching and change management as well as working with individuals focussing on personal development through coaching and counselling.

If you have suggetions, experiences and tips to relating to this subject then please 'post a comment' below.

Dual language site for Spanish/English language learners

Storyflip is a free resource for Spanish who are learning English, and English who are learning Spanish. Its aim (with the help of volunteer readers,) is to help you learn to understand the language as it is spoken through the use of dual language audio-text.

The short stories, articles, phrases, jokes and vocabulary with audio, are written in English and in Spanish , in this way you can listen to the text being read out clearly by a native speaker whilst reading the text, helping you quickly develop an ear for the language you are learning.

They need volunteers who can speak clearly - native of Britain or America, to record themselves reading the English texts on the pages and send them to the site, so that they can be added. An accent doesn´t matter, because the same texts can be listened to in different accents.If you would like to help, please email your mp3 readings to info@storyflip.com

Great tax news for holiday home owners in Spain...

Alistair Darling may not have wanted to draw too much attention to it, but there was some positive news for owners of holiday homes in Spain that was buried away in the small print of his most recent Budget - and we thought you'd like to know about it!

The Budget stated that Britons with an unprofitable holiday home in an EU country outside of the UK (such as Spain) are now able to offset losses on their property against their earned income.

Until now, no Spanish holiday home owners have been able to do this, but HM Revenues and Customs have at last admitted this discrepancy may have been unlawful, and are therefore allowing owners to offset losses going back 5 years.

However, you must act fast, as this tax break will be banned completely by the UK government in April 2010.

Apparently you'll be eligible to claim back your losses if you've had your property available to rent out for more than 140 days of the year, and have actually achieved 70 days worth of rentals in that year.

If you feel this situation directly affects you, and would like more information about it, we would urge you to contact your UK accountant or financial advisor.

Information supplied by WIB member HomeCareOnTheWeb

Wine Appreciation Society of Marbella

FRIDAY JUNE 19TH - Restaurante El Rincón de Gvaldapin

The Wine Appreciation Society of Marbella presents a day of wine tastings and a superb luncheon menu from chef Michael Matheson

Attending will be the Hon. President Lynne Sherriff M.W, Vice-Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine and Pancho Campo MW, Spain’s first and only Master of Wine. The wine selection has been made by Steve Bannell of Alegria Wines

There will be an opportunity to see a display of SABRAGE - The art of opening a champagne bottle using only a sabre and you can all discover the world of wine investment with information supplied by PREMIER CRU - Wine investment advisors of London


Please E Mail your confirmation, application or any enquiries to: garrywaite.elrincon@gmail.com or just confirm your attendance by telephone to 629 273 765

The society meets once a month. This is a chance to try out new wines with food that is selected for the occasion. The Society welcomes new members (at present there is no membership fee) and their guests. You may be in the industry, (restaurateur, wine trade, supplier, etc.) or in business on the Coast, or just an enthusiastic consumer.

The wines served will be discussed and tasting notes published. The cost of the lunches will include soft drinks and the wines selected for the event which will be charged at cost and will be available by the glass or the bottle.

Win dinner for 2 at Novelli's or 150 € in Amazon Vouchers!

If you want to be entered into this prize draw, you need to spend a few minutes completing a short survey on property management. I know there's no such thing as a free lunch, but you never know, you might win something!

Click on the following link to take the survey: Click Here

Tax information from CCG

The filing period for IRPF (Personal Income Tax Returns) began on May 4th and ends on June 30th. This tax needs to be filed by residents in Spain who are either Autonomo (self-employed) or other individuals with earnings in 2008. A person is deemed to be a Spanish tax resident if they reside in Spain for more than 183 days per annum. Make sure you don´t miss the deadline!

If you need help CCG can prepare your returns for you. Just click on the following link and following the on-screen instructions: http://www.ccgspain.com/spanishtaxquestionnairees.html. Once you have filled in the form, click SUBMIT and someone will contact you.

Weekly networking Calahonda

Each Thursday evening Steve Hall and Marleen Gosselin hold a relaxed and informal meet-up at "The New Black Cat" at Las Postas, Calahonda from 6.30 - 8pm. This is a good fun way to meet new people and make business contacts and Steve is a networking guru so a good person to know! There is NO agenda, NO formalities, NO cost (buy your own drinks) and everyone is welcome. For more information contact Steve Hall

Essential Magazine is 10 years old!

As many publications fall by the wayside, Essential Magazine goes from strength to strength and has just published their bumper 10th Anniversary issue. This offers us a nostalgic look back over the last ten years of Essential as well as including more interesting articles than ever. I particulary enjoyed the article about Zara, the internet article about Black Hat techniques and travel feature on Segovia. It's well worth a read, so if you weren't able to pick up a copy you can download it online from http://www.essentialmagazine.com/ Happy Birthday Essential!

10 steps to effective weight loss from Inside Out Health

Inside Out Health has written an interesting article for how we can shed a few pounds before the summer season. They have put together ten common sense and easy to follow steps for getting our bikini bodies in shape:

1. BE MORE ACTIVE IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE.
2. LIFT WEIGHTS.

3. KEEP A FOOD DIARY.
4. CONTROL YOUR PORTION SIZE
5. SLOW DOWN YOUR EATING
6. MAKE CHANGES TO BOTH YOUR DIET AND YOUR EXERCISE LEVELS.
7. PUT SOME PHOTOS OF YOURSELF ON THE FRIDGE.
8. DON’T GO SHOPPING WHEN YOU ARE HUNGRY.
9. TELL EVERYONE!
10. EAT REAL FOOD!

Visit their website to see the full story http://www.iohmagazine.com/10-steps-to-effective-weight-loss.php - good luck!

Company Profile - Del Sol Packaged Relocation Solutions

Del Sol Packaged is specialised in assisting individuals and families that have taken a decision to settle in Spain as well as companies that bring employees and their families to the Costa Del Sol and Gibraltar. We provide personalised and professional relocation services designed to meet the requirements of our clients and the special needs of expatriates.

We offer an introduction to Spanish culture and language, assist in all contacts with local authorities and institutions and help our clients to make contacts with international networks in Spain. Our services extend from initiation through arrival and repatriation. Thanks to our broad business experience, we have developed a solid reference team of professional contacts both in Spain and internationally. Regardless of what problems we may encounter, our objective remains the same: to help our clients and their families to feel as comfortable as possible in their new environment.

Del Sol Packaged is an independent relocation agency that has the market expertise required to save your time and money. Following a thorough briefing from the client we will tailor make a package to suit the clients’ needs.

Marina Robertson
Relocation Consultant

DEL SOL PACKAGED
Urb. Acosta – Flamingos,
Bloque 2, Nivel 1, Bjo B
29679 Benehavis (Malaga)
SPAIN

T/F: +34 951 89 40 26
E: info@delsolpackaged.com
W: http://www.delsolpackaged.com/