Latest News from Mary: Networking is the best way to expand your business and the cheapest way to advertise. People do business with people they know, think of how you run your businsess and your personal life - your livelihood or social life will never depend on perfect strangers. Networking events give you the opportunity to meet great people like those who attend the Keller Breakfast. Meet some of the members on the KOR page. If you want to have the benefits of being a member - let me know- members get profile on this website and a great breakfast at a reduced price. It only costs £50.00 for a year and you get amazing profile. Happy Networking everyone.
SHEplc - A fantastic networking group for fabulous business women who deserve a real treat for all the amazing work they do. Lunches are 1st Friday of each month and are held in some of the top restaurants and hotels in the country. 12.30pm - 2.30/3pm. There are also opportunities to present your company to a captive audience. This is not a jolly - it is a 'high end' event for entrepreneurial women who value building their business and recognise the value of great relationships. Next event: 5th February at Boulters Lock, Maidenhead. Please book via the link: www.sheplc.com
Mary's Bio: From the day she was rejected by the BBC because it didn’t employ women as receptionists , Mary Flavelle has been turning hurdles into opportunities, leading to her being named Ambassador for Women at SEEDA.
Marketing trophy products to the local business and sporting community led to radio and TV appearances and, she landed a job at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce . Head-hunted by South East Economic Development Association (SEEDA), she was seconded to Business Link, and then nominated for the Ambassador award for the South East. ‘It’s not qualifications, you know, it’s being in the right place at the right time, and taking opportunities,' says Mary.
Mary’s business is networking in all forms, she has strong links with The High Commissioner of Malaysia, and is a Director with OMEC - Malaysian Executive Council. She has continued her interest in local business breakfasts with the Keller Breakfast at the Coppid Beech Hotel, Bracknell. Her skills as an events organiser have led to her appointment as Chairman of the East Berkshire branch of Federation of Small Businesses.
It’s her passion to support women in business, which led to her appointment as Ambassador for Women, and has now given her the opportunity “to encourage young entrepreneurs, to mentor and to keep the government aware of the needs of women at work. Mary is also a judge for the Young Enterprise scheme and proud to be associated with it.
Whilst at the Chamber, she launched the women’s network SHE plc, and partners Sharon Connelly with Ladies who Latte. Mary has also stayed connected with radio, having been on Woman's Hour, Radio 4, Radio 5 and more recently presented her own networking show on Marlow FM, a regular visitor to Radio Berkshire appearing a number of times with Ann Diamond and Debbie McGee. Mary also spent 3 years with Henry Kelly as his weekly newspaper reviewer.
SHEplc has now been returned to Mary, all SHEplc events are planned for 1st Friday of each month, in lovely venues with inspirational speakers and amazing company to attract any women in business. ‘I am passionate about the importance of working together, sharing best practice and supporting each other. That’s just good business.’
Originally written by Danusia Hutton of Berkshire Life Magazine - updated by Mary July 2009
Photo by John Cassidy
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Networking is an artform, today it needs to be part of your weekly diary. There are many networking opportunities..my advice to any businesss ..JOIN NOTHING.... Save your hard earned money and try as many events as you can. When you have found the event that suits you - then join if membership is on offer. All worthy groups will welcome visitors and non members to give you an opportunty to see if it is right for you.
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