October 2007 Edition
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Dear Reader
Welcome to the latest newsletter. We've changed the format a bit to make it shorter and also give you more useful top tips - to save you time and money and help you run and grow your business. We'll also be including guest top tips from time to time so if you have a useful tip to share then email it through to me. For any tips we use we'll include a link to your website. Let us know what you think of this revised format - comments always welcome.
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 Many thanks to everyone who sent in submissions for a catchy phrase to describe our
call minding service. Some of you asked if the deadline could be extended. So, for a chance to win a bottle of bubbly (or chocolates if you'd prefer) send in your entry by 20th October. We're looking for punchy phrase to help explain the value of call minding - of having your calls answered by a person, in your company name, when you are unavailable, with the facility to pick up messages by text or email (from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection).
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Getting the most out of Word |
You can save yourself quite a bit of time by using the templates available on this website. If you click on the templates tab then it gives you a whole range of templates you can use - agendas, brochures, invitations, invoices, minutes, reports etc. |
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Outlook’s content management system |
The latest version of Outlook includes a content management system so that you can track all your information related to specific clients. It helps you to monitor email correspondence, business accounts and appointments. It’s a useful tool to help ensure you have all the relevant information at your finger tips. |
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Negotiating rates with venues |
Approaching venues about hiring rooms for events can be time consuming and a hassle. If you are planning regular events then that gives you more bargaining power on rates. The manager, rather than the venue co-ordinator, has all the power and authority in terms of offering discounts so it’s best to save yourself some time and talk to them direct. A venue finding company can also be useful in negotiating deals and they won’t charge you a search fee - they get a cut from the venue. Don’t just rely on a venue search company though – you need to do your own research too to ensure get the best results. |
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Guest top tip:
Debbie Leven, Profile Matters, www.profilematters.co.uk |
If you want to raise your profile in the press and media then look at www.expertsources.co.uk. It’s a database that journalists use to source experts for comment and interview. Placing your profile on the site costs about £50 for the year. |
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 Ask Lilach has been an active member of the Ecademy social networking group since last year. It has proved invaluable in establishing contacts as well as generating new business. The company has recently signed up as a Black Star member which provides greater access to useful resources and support. If you would like to try out Ecademy to see if it is useful for your business then click here to access their offer of a free 30-day NetworkPass.
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As your business steps up to the next level you'll find more and more things need doing. Time will be at a premium because of the increasing demands you face. If you need ongoing support, or just an extra pair of hands for a one-off project, then contact Ask Lilach - we'd be happy to discuss how we can help.
 Have a wonderful, productive and prosperous October.
All the best, 
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