CIDA’s annual networking and showcasing event offers access to a range of creative industries support providers, high-profile panel discussions, an East London Design Show installation and more! This is the 5th Creative Links Expo and will offer the latest information and advice for creative individuals, businesses and cultural organisations. If you’re looking to grow or develop your business don’t miss out on the professional development support, training, workspace providers, funders and access to some of London’s most innovative marketing and design services. Exhibitors – Support organisations, space providers, cultural groups and community organisations and creative studios will all be on hand to answer questions, provide information and demonstrate their creativity and exciting new initiatives Panel Discussions – High-profile industry professionals will discuss prominent topics, offer insights and initiate hot debate ensuring you get to explore the future issues for your sector East London Design Show – See the best of contemporary design in this inspirational installation curated specifically for the event Film Café – Experience this excellent space to view the latest in experimental short film, network and grab a great coffee. Produced in partnership with London Metropolitan University and the New Producers Alliance Cut & Paste London – The …

A networking lunch for Mums in business or with a business idea. Meet, share ideas, network and be reassured you’re not the only one! Guest speaker is Sarah Steel, winner of the Inspirational Business Mum of the Year Award 2007.

BOOKKEEPING & FINANCIAL CONTROL (full day –buffet lunch provided) One must now keep financial records under the rules of Self-Assessment. The easiest method is by a simple cash book system showing income and expenditure. This can be done manually or by computerised systems. You need to understand where income is coming from and where expenses are going. A business is about producing profit and generating cash. How does one know when this is happening or not ? If there is no control mechanism the chances are that one will not know until it is too late. The workshop will explain how to structure and use financial records, develop a monitoring system and be aware of actions that should be taken.

Our March event is “What’s WoT?” So, ‘WoT’ is it all about? Well, you are very important to us and we want to find out exactly what YOU want from Women on Top and how we can help you make 2008 the best yet! We will also be giving you all the details about our fabulous member benefits package and our new payment plans too! If you would like to offer a benefit to other WoT members, you need to come along and tell everyone all about it! As well as hearing how you and your business can benefit from being a Woman on Top you’ll also have a fabulous lunch and cocktails and get to take part in our unique TLC session where you get to ‘do business’ with each other and share your ideas. We guarantee you will make new friends, have fun and leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and energised.

We are kicking off this year’s series of Colchester, Essex events on Wednesday 27th February 2008 with a presentation called ‘PR’fection by Nichola Cain of Voice Communications. Nichola will be giving you an insight into PR and not as you probably know it!. No air kissing or “sweetie-daalings”, just ideas and tips on how to raise brand awareness grow your business to new heights in 2008. So, if you want to learn as well as being pampered and indulged with a delicious lunch and cocktail along with the odd chocolate or two then please join us. We guarantee you will make new friends, have fun and go away feeling relaxed, refreshed and energised.

Have you got a great idea you want to develop into a creative business but need help getting started? If you want to create a plan, organise your finances or are confused about how to become self-employed, book your place now on CIDA’s Get Ready for Business programme could put you on the path to success! A combination of workshops, panel discussions and one-to-one advice sessions will help you to: Take time out to plan for a profitable future Create goals and an action plan for the next 12 months Develop effective systems to manage your finances Identify and target customers who will help your business grow Legally register as self employed or a business Build a network of like-minded creative business owners Increase your business confidence This business development programme takes place on 4, 5, 6 & 18 March 2008, 10am-4pm, and is free if you live in Tower Hamlets and are either ready to launch your creative business or have been test trading and want to legally register as self-employed or a business. Limited places available - apply now via CIDA’s website : www.cida.co.uk or by contacting CIDA’s Project Administrator on 020 7247 4710 / contact@cida.co.uk

• Are you looking for a fun way to grow your business contacts? * Have you always wanted to give golf a go and take your first swing? * Do you want to meet business women who enjoy golf? Energetic and fun this stiletto golf event encourage business women to pick up a club for the first time and for the experienced players an opportunity to improve thier game. To build strong business connections in an informal fun environment - the perfect way to mix business with pleasure Highlights * 9:15am - Meet up over coffee & pastries - followed by… * New Golfers will have a tuition session based within the training area * Existing Golfers will enjoy playing on the challenging Par3 course * 11:45am - Close Visit www.stiletto-golf.co.uk, Email:office@stiletto-golf.co.uk or call Helen Wilkes on 07966545311

• Are you looking for a fun way to grow your business contacts? * Have you always wanted to give golf a go and take your first swing? * Do you want to meet business women who enjoy golf? Energetic and fun this stiletto golf event encourage business women to pick up a club for the first time and for the experienced players an opportunity to improve thier game. To build strong business connections in an informal fun environment - the perfect way to mix business with pleasure Highlights * 9:15am - Meet up over coffee & pastries - followed by… * New Golfers will have a tuition session based within the training area * Existing Golfers will enjoy playing on the challenging Par3 course * 11:45am - Close Visit www.stiletto-golf.co.uk, Email:office@stiletto-golf.co.uk or call Helen Wilkes on 07966545311

• Are you looking for a fun way to grow your business contacts? * Have you always wanted to give golf a go and take your first swing? * Do you want to meet business women who enjoy golf? Energetic and fun this stiletto golf event encourage business women to pick up a club for the first time and for the experienced players an opportunity to improve thier game. To build strong business connections in an informal fun environment - the perfect way to mix business with pleasure Highlights * 9:15am - Meet up over coffee & pastries - followed by… * New Golfers will have a tuition session based within the training area * Existing Golfers will enjoy playing on the challenging Par3 course * 11:45am - Close Visit www.stiletto-golf.co.uk, Email:office@stiletto-golf.co.uk or call Helen Wilkes on 07966545311

Some hot tips to keep yourself alert, positive and happy! Rosemary will show you how massage, essence and oils can help you enjoy life to the maximum! Rosemary Cunningham practices Bowen Technique, massage, reflexology and aromatherapy. The strapline to her business sums it all up really “Therapy working when convention doesn’t”. As well as learning something new at every Women on Top event, you’ll also be indulged with a delicious lunch and cocktail along with the odd chocolate or two! Plus, you’ll experience our TLC session where we get interactive to make connections, solve and source! This is where we really ‘do the business’! We’ve seen great things emerge from our TLC sessions so book your place at this event to take part. We guarantee you will make new friends, have fun and go away feeling relaxed, refreshed, energised and super-productive!