Women in business cannot afford to miss the forthcoming National everywoman Conference. Held in London on Wednesday 14 November, the conference will include key note speeches and workshops with some of Britain’s most inspiring business role models.

The conference is a unique opportunity to learn from and network directly with some of the biggest names in business. Additionally intensive interactive workshops will enable delegates to learn new ideas to grow business and invest in their own personal development, discovering new skills, strategies and ideas.

Never before have so many of the countries leading female entrepreneurs come together to share the secrets of their success. This is a one off opportunity for all women in business to learn, network and be inspired.

Keynote Speakers

Martha Lane Fox, arguably Britain’s best known female entrepreneur, is a key note speaker at the event and is passionate advocate of women in business. Best known for launching lastminute.com she more recently launched the soho karaoke venture, Lucky Voice, and is a non-executive member of Channel 4’s management board as well as a non-executive director of Marks & Spencer.

Panel discussion

The conference will also hold a panel discussion with four inspirational entrepreneurs who will share the secrets of their success and how passion, persistence and perseverance led to that success. The panel includes:

• Mandy Nickerson - Bales Worldwide
• Christina Vaughan - Image Source
• Katy Geddes - Belgravia Florist
• Elaine Fairfax - Animal Friends Insurance

Brand building

Learn from those who have built the leading brands in their industry sectors:

• Dame Mary Perkins - co-founder, Specsavers

Mary began Specsavers in her spare bedroom in 1984. Fast forward to 2007, the privately owned company has over 900 stores internationally, employs nearly 15,000 (of which 10,000 are women) and turns over £700 million.

• Sharon Hilditch - founder, Crystal Clear International

Health issues as a youngster meant Sharon left school with no qualifications to become a beautician. Her unbreakable resolve enabled her to launch an international skin care range with an £8,000 loan which she has transformed into annual sales of £10 million. Crystal Clear counts Madonna, Victoria Beckham and Cindy Crawford amongst its fans.

Masterclasses

One hour workshops run by leading industry figures will enable delegates to learn and fine tune their business skills:

• High impact, low-cost marketing with Tamara Gillian, founder SPF15
• Effective PR with Jackie Cooper, co-founder JCPR
• The power of telesales and telemarketing with Liz Jackson, founder Great Guns Marketing
• Building a successful online business with Hilary Andrews, co-founder Mankind.

Founded in September 1999, Everywoman Ltd is the leading provider of valuable and practical resources and services for women in business. Its mission is to encourage and enable women in business to fulfil their aspirations by creating opportunities, developing products, delivering services, fostering community and providing a voice for its 30,000 members.