WomansWork - The Notebook For Lincolnshire Feb 2013

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Hi ReadersJust to keep you up to date, LesleyKershaw is enjoying her time withthe grandchildren; our names are

Amanda and Helen and we will betaking over as the new contact forthe Lincolnshire Notebook. Ourcontact details for your informationto be included in future editions is:[email protected] and were happy to help. Thismonth we have some fantasticinformation, so make yourself acuppa and read on. Enjoy!

Page 1 Your News

Page 2 Opportunities, Your Arts & Crafts,Holistics and EventsPage 3 Your Books and ArticlesPage 4 ArticlesPage 5 Articles andNetworkingPage 6 TrainingPage 7 Useful Information,Your WebsitesPage 8 Deadline

Your Newswww.farewell-magazine.co.uk

Farewell Magazine Its always tough when aloved one passes on. You feel at a loss, andunsure of what to do and where to go the lastthing you need are complicated arrangementsand legal tangles. Farewell offers some really

practical advice to help you celebrate the life ofsomeone who has passed, or maybe to help youplan your own funeral so that it happens as youwant it as with everything it is good to know allyour options, and with a mix of advice, features,and real-life stories you will find a wealth ofvaluable information. Email Sue White [email protected] or telephone 01246541 941.

Happy ValentinesWe want to share the love at Design Hog and

show you our new cardranges. All designs,production and distributionofDesign Hog cards aredone in the UK. We supplytrade and the public.Please visitwww.designhog.co.uk for

more information on howto buy on line.

Frosty Windscreen Tips1. Fill a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol andspray the car glass.2. You'll be able to wipe the frost straight off.To see all cleaning tips please visit the Top Tipsatwww.domesticcleaning4u.com

Handmade Little TreasuresA new handmade selectionof eclectic jewellery,inspired by nature andpurity. Pieces of art

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made with argento and brass 0.3 and semi-precious stones such as corals, pearls,aquamarine, amethyst, garnet and citrine. Pricesrange from 76.00-87.00 per piece.The collection is also available on a wholesalebasis with a minimum order of 30 pieces. If youare interested in starting your own business byselling our accessories we would love to hearfrom you, contact Anastasia [email protected] Visitwww.luxuryaccessories.co.uk

Opportunitieseverywoman

AwardsOnce again celebrating businesswomen working

within various sectors who inspire others. Thereare 4 different awards and various sections withineach category.Visit www.everywoman.com/events-awards

Your Arts & CraftsCraft FairSaturday 9th March, 11.00am - 3.00pm atKirton In Lindsey Town Hall, Market Place,Kirton In Lindsey, North Lincs, DN21 4LZ.

Pitch costs 17 each (own table required,maximum 6ft). Visitwww.craftfairsuk.co.uk forfurther details and to book.

New Year-New Work ExhibitionUntil Saturday 2nd February, 10.00am to4.00pm at Carre Gallery, Carre Street,Sleaford. Free.

HolisticsLife Coaching WeekendFriday 8th - Sunday 10th March at Iken Barns,Tunstall Road, Iken, Suffolk IP12 2EP.Coaching supports all aspects of life, its ultimateaim is to achieve harmony and balance within theindividual. For career women this meansestablishing a work-life balance that satisfies allthe levels of emotional and professional needs.It's about working to live, not living to work. In the

security of this collaborative alliance with yourcoach you will reach clarity of purpose, identifygoals and develop a plan of action. Formoreinformation call Maria on 07775508999 or [email protected]

EventsManaging Growth EventWednesday 6th February,8.30am-12 noon at Glanford

Park, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TD. FreeFinance, staff recruitment and retention, the use of IT

systems and marketing are the topics that will be

covered and a chance to network and make new

contacts. Visit:

www.northlincsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/events-

calendar

Business Start-Up EventMonday 25th February, 5.30pm 8.30pm at Beech

House, Lincoln, LN5 7JH. Free.

Thinking about starting a business? Access the bestlocal information about starting up a business at this

free evening event. Find out more on where to start,

who to contact and whats available. Go away with

some useful hints, tips and knowledge, as well

booking free one to one appointments with key

business experts.

To book a place, emailNatasha.Clegg@lincs-

chamber.co.uk , or telephone 01522 523333.

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An Evening of Fashion andNetworkingTuesday 26th February, 7.00pm to 10.00pm at

Abbys Restaurant and Wine Bar, Grimsby. 20

including supper.

Join us for a fabulous night out to network, and dineat one of our members restaurants and view another

of our members fashions.

To book visit:

www.workwisewomen.co.uk

Your BooksAntarctic Odyssey:A New Beginning By

Gabriella GuglielminottiTrivel.The story of Gabriella'sjourney to the end of theworld with a group of peoplewho went to Antarctica toface fears and limitingbeliefs. She went toAntarctica to test herselfand put into action first handin a dramatic way what she

learnt and then pass it on to others. In this bookshe describes her inner journey while she wasdown under with penguins, seals and the ice.

ArticlesIntroducing Your Dog To Your NewBaby

Have you given much thought to how your familypet is going to react when suddenly your love,cuddles and attention is going elsewhere? Theywill have already sensed changes during yourpregnancy, but nothing can prepare them except

you. Here are a few hints and tips:

l Throughout the pregnancy, take the time totrain your dog to stop jumping up, go to his bedon command and any other bad habits.l

Establish boundaries with the nursery beingoff-limits. Conditioning your dog to understandthat there is an invisible barrier that he may notcross without your permission can be done with acombination of clicker training and rewarding withtheir favourite treats.l Set clear boundaries when your baby is bornusing an item of their clothing or a muslin clothand train them to sniff from a distance while youare holding the item. Once you have this undercontrol, they should understand to wait for yourcommand to allow him to approach your baby.

l When your baby comes home, ask aprofessional pet carer, friend or family to takethem out for a walk so their energy levels are low.Before returning, wait at the doorstep and makesure to keep your dog calm.l You can allow your dog to sniff the baby, butfrom a respectful distance. Dont bring the babytoo close. Eventually, the dog can be allowed toget closer. By doing this youre teaching them thatbaby is precious to you and youre controllingtheir interaction.l Supervise the dog and babys interaction.

Teach your child not to bother the dog so it islearned quickly to leave a peaceful dog alone andensure theyre never left alone.l Keep up the dogs normal routine such aswalks and feeding, again, look for a pet carer,friend or family member as this will help your dogfeel secure and allow him to relax about the newaddition to the family.l Finally, as a Bull Terrier lover, please dontassume your baby is safer around more cuddlybreeds; all dogs are a risk so please dontassume your dog will not pose a problem basedon breed alone. Take the time during yourpregnancy to ensure you can control your dog atall times in all situations as your child's safetycomes first.l Seek help and advice from a recommendedPet Carer and Dog trainer to ensure both yourcanine and your human baby can live happilyalongside each other.*** For further information contact Tracey on

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07534 404932, or visit www.isispetcare.com

Im Pregnant! What Employers Needto Know

Pregnant employees or those on maternity leavehave many key rights in accordance withemployment law. This includes:

l Up to 52 weeks maternity leave regardless oflength of service (26 weeks ordinary maternityleave + additional maternity leave)l Statutory maternity pay (or maternityallowance if length of service is not sufficient)

l Receipt of full benefits during maternity leavel Paid time off for ante natal classesl Not to be dismissed for pregnancy ormaternity-related reasons, to be offered suitablealternative role in redundancy situations inpreference to other employeesl Protection from discriminationl The right to return to the same job after aperiod of ordinary maternity leave on the sameterms and conditions.

The latter may be more difficult returning afteradditional maternity leave but any alternative roleshould be a reasonable equivalent on the sameterms and with the same status.

Ideally when a female employee announces theyare pregnant, a risk assessment should be doneparticularly if their work could place them andtheir unborn child at risk eg carrying heavy loads,working in dangerous conditions.

Pregnant employees are required to give their

MAT B1 to their employers which they receive at26 weeks pregnancy. This indicates the possibleexpected date of delivery allowing both parties toplan ahead. The employee can go off onmaternity leave at any time from the 11th weekbefore the expected week of confinement. Theycould even work right up to date of deliveryalthough that is not advisable. Maternity leavecan start on any day of the week.

Whilst on maternity leave they accrue holidays,which can be taken after their maternity payperiod ends and before they return to work.

Employers need to be seen to be treatingemployees who are pregnant or on maternityleave fairly. If they fail to do so then the penaltycould be huge employment tribunalcompensation.

For further information [email protected]

The Women's Lawyer TWLAn exemplary personaland prompt service frontedby me, Camilla Choudhury

- Khawaja. I provide anaffordable andapproachable service thushopefully breaking downthe perception of fat catlawyers and indeed the fog

that is the law. The Legal Consultancy is aimedat recognising the imminent legal aid cuts due tobe made as of the 31st March of this year, therecent change allowing direct access to barristersand of course the overall changes within the legal

system.

As you may be aware cuts in excess of 350mare being made to the legal aid budget, the cutsare in those areas which affect women in themain and will result in several more litigants inperson; the effects of this, the resultant delaysand the potential miscarriages of justice arereason enough to see the need for TWL not onlyas a corporate venture but also one which allowsfor the education and empowerment of women.

I keep costs down for the client by supporting andguiding them though the relevant procedure andexplaining the substantive law, offering themguidance should their case require the serving ofa claim/petition etc, which they submit in theirown names as a litigant in person but with theknowledge and first hand experience of abarrister/lawyer behind them.

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Through the charitable arm of the business, Iintend to arrange a series of lectures, in line withAdult Education guidelines, to inform women oftheir legal rights and duties, so as to avoid theirbeing exploited by theiremployers/husband/partner/landlord/tenant etc.The lectures will be from varying topics such asdivorce, property matters - how to secure one'sinterest in the family home, planning and schoolappeals through to consumer protection advice.

I am hopeful the efforts we as women can makecollectively will enable us to lead our lives withmore control and indeed clarity with regards toboth our legal rights and duties.Camilla Choudhury - Khawaj Visitwww.thewomenslawyer.co.uk

Health & Safety

Slip & Trip AccidentsThey increase at this time of year and it is goodHealth & Safety practice to be aware of potentialseasonal risks, but be ready to tackle regularlyused areas promptly.There are five key considerations: lighting, wetand decaying leaves, rain water, ice, frost andsnow plus gritting. Keep all these in mind and beprepared! Poor Health & Safety practices can

also impact on business, unsafe areas can leadto substantial loss of revenue.

Top Tips for Winter Snow and Ice Control

l Apply salts and de icers prior to onset of frostl Clear snow before applying salts and de-icersl Keep salt dry use water tight grit binsl Use snow clearing tools for ease and comfortl Keep areas clear of snow and ice to keepeveryone safe.

Tips by Marcus Palmer, call him on 0845 6439776 or visit www.dmmp.co.uk

NetworkingTalk Networking LunchThursday 7th February, from 12.30pm onwardsat Mama Liz's, Stamford, Lincs. We arecompletely focused on gaining you new business

through the power of networking. We arecompletely transparent and offer you no yearlysign up fee and no business lockout. Call forfurther details or to book your place on 01780 483888 or email [email protected]

Grantham Business BreakfastFriday 1st February, 7.30am 9.30am at Belton

Woods Hotel, Belton. 10+VAT, breakfast included.

Delegates will be able to enjoy lots of networking

opportunities to boost their contact base and also find

out more about local businesses.

For more information or to book you place, email

[email protected]

telephone 01522 523333.

Women in Business NetworkTuesday 19th February, 12.00 to 2.00pm at The

William Cecil , St Martins , Stamford , PE9 2LJ.

24 per person, including lunch.

WIBN is a Business Networking organisation for

women only. It is a network created for women, by

women. Contact Barbara Hodgson on 0844 324 4034

for further details and to book.

Lincoln Business Club MeetingFriday 22nd February, 6.50am onwards at The Trust

Suite, Lincoln City Football Ground. 3 (includes teaand coffee)

Speed networking, educational speaker and

introductions, no need to book. Visit:

www.lincolnbusinessclub.co.uk

Forward Ladies NetworkingBreakfastWednesday 27th February, 8.30am to 10.00am at

David Lloyd Gym & Fitness Centre, Burton Waters,

Lincoln LN1 2BE. From 12 inc. VAT.

Join us in this breakfast networking session with like-minded women and set yourself up for the day!

For more information visit:

www.forwardladies.com

North Lincolnshire BusinessNetworkThursday 28th Feburary, 5.30pm to 8.00pm at Forest

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Pines Hotel, Ermine Street, Brigg, N. Lincs DN20 0AQ.

For members.

Guest speaker Graham Kent from Anderby Driving

Centre and Duncan Lewis from Young Enterprise.

For more information please

visit:www.northlincsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/events-calendar

The Business Club - LincolnEvery other Monday, 6pm at The Bentley Hotel,

South Hykeham, LN6 9NH.

A healthy balance of speaker events and participative

workshops ensures that members get more than just

sales leads and referrals from their membership.

Guests are encouraged to attend a meeting without

charge, in order to sample what the Club can deliver.

Contact Mike Stokes on 07887 651394, or [email protected]

TrainingBusiness Growth Through CreativityTuesday 5th February and Wednesday 6th February,

8.45am 4pm at Gainsborough Golf Club. Free to

eligible businesses, refreshments and lunch included.

This two-day workshop is all about generating fresh

ideas to help companies grow. From creativity, to

innovation to marketing plans; this workshop will

show Lincolnshire businesses new and exciting ways

to uncover and develop their full potential.

Booking is on a first come, first served basis so book

early to avoid disappointment.

To book a place and confirm your eligibility, email

[email protected] telephone

01522 523333.

Forward Ladies Panic to PoiseTuesday 12th February, 11am to 3pm at Lincoln Drill

Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln , LN2 1EY. 30/40 inc.VAT.

Learn how you can become a confident presenter no

matter how important the occasion! Catherine

Sandland, the Presenting Queen, will lead this two

hour workshop. Afterwards we'll enjoy a tasty buffet

lunch and some informal networking. To book visit:

www.forwardladies.com

Business Start up Taster CourseTuesday 12th February, 10.00am to 3.30pm at

Maltkin Road, Barton-upon-Humber, N. Lincs DN18

5JR. Free including lunch.

We can show you just what you need to think about

before you start your business, as well as give yousome great insights into the benefits and pitfalls of

going it alone! To book visit:

www.northlincsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/events-calendar

The Marketing ClubWednesday 13th February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm at

Thorpe on the Hill Golf Centre. Cost: 24 per year

plus 12 per meeting (includes a delicious hot meal)

Speed networking, clinics and educational workshops

aiming to maximise the return on your marketingbudget.

For more information and to book visit

www.lincolnbusinessclub.co.uk/the-marketing-club/

February Training EventTuesday 19th February Women in Business Hull

All the things you wanted to know but were afraid to

ask about Social Media.

www.womeninbusinesshull.co.uk/events

Driver CPC - Driver Certificate ofProfessional CompetenceAre you still looking for the right company to

complete your Driver Training? We have joined in

partnership with a specialist training company who

provide nationwide Transport Training courses, and

we can now offer up to 3 days fully funded driver CPC

when combined with an NVQ (used as underpinning

knowledge):

Team Leading: Ideal for those learners who are intheir first Supervisory/Management role. Deals with

motivating and encouraging your team and providing

leadership.

Retail: A very versatile qualification can be tailored to

match any retail environment. This training can cover

Sale, Stock Management, Visual Merchandising even

Management and Leadership Performing

Manufacturing Operations (Funding Available)

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Promotes benefits such as:

- Improved Business Performance

- Reduction in Costs and Waste

- Reduction in Accidents

- Highlights the Skills of your Workforce

For more information please contact Shirley Bates

[email protected]

Useful InformationHMRC & VATBusinesses that have failed to submit their VATreturns will be targeted by HM Revenue andCustoms(HMRC), with warnings that their taxaffairs will be closely scrutinised. Businesseshave to submit VAT returns every month and

most do so on time. Businesses are being givenan opportunity to get up to date and pay the taxthey owe by 28th February. After that, HMRC willtarget them and take a much closer look at theirtax affairs. If business owners come forwardvoluntarily, HMRC says they could receive betterterms, as any penalty they pay may be lower thanif HMRC comes to them first.

Real Time Information RTIIn April 2013 employers will start sending PAYE

information in real time to HMRC, and thisinformation must be sent 'on or before' the datethat a payment is made to an employee.However, in a small number of situations thistimescale might be difficult or impossible foremployers to comply with. To help employers inthese situations, we have published informationsetting out the circumstances where extra timewill be allowed. Visithttp://www.hmrc.gov.uk/news/rti-paye-returns.htm

Useful Contact Numbers

HMRC Online Services 0845 605 5999National Minimum Wage 0845 600 0678VAT, Customs & Excise 0845 010 9000New Employers Helpline 0845 607 0143Newly Self Employed Helpline 0845 915 4515PAYE/SA Payment Enquiries 0845 366 7816Self Assessment Helpline 0845 900 0444Self Employment Helpline 0845 915 4655

The WI Inspiring WomenThe WI offers the opportunity to contribute toissues that are important and make a differenceto women, to our country and the world we live inJoin the WI for the ability to challenge yourself

and really discover what makes you the personyou are-a totally empowering experience-quotes from WI membersThought the WI was all about baking cakes andsinging Jerusalem? Think again! To find a WIgroup near you visit:Lincolnshire North orLincolnshire South

Your Websiteswww.craftfairsuk.co.uk

Two friends, Jackie and Beckie, have set upcraft fair events covering many counties of theUK. Visitwww.craftfairsuk.co.uk for further detailsand find craft fairs near you, either as a visitor ora stallholder.

WikanikoOffering a reasonably priced Own Brand servicewhereby distributors who run health shops andspas or who offer aromatherapy, hairdressing,beauty treatments, etc. Would you like your ownbranded range of eco friendly aromatherapy,

skincare and toiletries to sell online or in yoursalon? Visit www.eco4life.wikaniko.com

DeadlineMarch 2013 EditionPlease send your information no later than 12noon on Monday 25th February. To make lifeeasier please send your information to me assoon as possible.

Take care and speak to you again soon,

Amanda and [email protected]

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