Thursday, June 24, 2010

Important Women’s Health Information


Last weekend I went to the Calahonda Health and Beauty Fair and got talking to the team at Clinica Medicare. They told me about a programme funded by the Breast Cancer Charity Positively Pink registered charity no G92860477 to allow all British women over the age of 17 to get a free 3D breast screening between July and October 2010 here on the Coast. This sounds like a fantastic scheme which we should all take advantage of. All you have to do is go to the El Oceano Hotel on Tuesdays at 10am and you will get a ticket to be taken to the Xanit hospital which qualifies you for the free scan.

They also asked me to remind all our members of the importance of regular smear tests for all women who have ever been sexually active. Don’t put it off because you’re embarrassed, the examination only takes a few minutes and could save your life.

Did you know?

Annual smear tests reduce your risk of Cervical Cancer by 92%

In the UK alone it is estimated to save 1000 lives each year

80-90% of abnormalities are detected through regular smear tests, and can be treated early to Prevent Cancer

Make sure you take care of your health and act to prevent illness with these simple steps.

To find out more please contact Clinica Medicare on 952 83 57 76 or email David at info@clinicamedicare.com “Remember that early detection is your protection”

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The Importance of Networking


At the last meeting I gave a short presentation about the importance of networking. Here’s an overview for those of you who missed it.

Why is networking important?
As a marketing consultant I recommend that all my clients use networking as one of their key marketing tools.

In my opinion networking:
- Raises awareness of you and your company
- Allows you access to experienced business people to ask advice and get practical support if you’re new to the area
- Builds a network of trusted suppliers who you can turn to
- Builds trust in you and therefore your business
- Gives you marketing opportunities to give speeches, publicise your business via their website or newsletters and of course meet new people at each and every meeting.
- Is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and build your social network in a new place


Networking Dos & Don’ts

Do:

- Be brave and go and say hello to the people around you
- Bring plenty of cards and marketing materials
- Think of a concise and accurate business description so when people ask you what you do you have an answer
- Listen to others and take the time to learn about their business
- Offer help to members for free or at a very low cost
- Take advantage of all the extra promotional opportunities the networking group offers like website etc.
- Be patient – networking takes time because it’s all about building positive and long-standing relationships


Don't:
- Be too shy to speak to people
- Just speak to the people you know
- Sell and push your business down people’s throat
- Get stuck talking to just one person the whole time, you’re here to meet lots of people and everyone understands that
- Be rude and constantly be looking around for someone better to talk to!
- Be critical of other members – it makes you look bad
- Forget to follow-up after the meeting – this is one of the most important elements

I hope this will help you to make the most of your networking opportunities. Please comment below if you think I have missed any important points. For more tips on Marketing your company, please visit the new Shaw Marketing Services blog to read my monthly Marketing Focus posts, as well as lots of ideas and suggestions.

Remember our next meeting is the WIB Summer Party on the first Friday in July at Laguna Village.

Opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition 24/06/10


The mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, is pleased to invite you to the inauguration of the International Exhibition tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

The event will take place on June 24, 2010 at 20.30 pmCultural Center San Pedro, Plaza de la Libertad, s / n. San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella)

The exhibition runs from June 24 to July 25, 2010
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10-14 h and 17-21 h
More information: http://www.marbella.es/

Monday, June 21, 2010

Open House Reserva de Marbella 23/06/10

Martina Meister invites you to Remax's next openhouse - a penthouse with the best views!

Join her for a drink and a snack and bring clients and friends on Wednesday, 23rd of June at:

Urb. RESERVA DE MARBELLA
PENTHOUSE : 2 BEDS /BATHS
Reduced price: 199.000 Euros

A great opportunity for you or your clients!

For more information and to confirm your attendance email Martina mmeister.eralia@remax.es