e-flash December 2007
 Winners of The NatWest everywoman Awards

Features
SMEs need to harness the benefits of flexible working
With over 5 million employees in Britain currently embracing flexible working practices it seems that the business benefits are widely recognised. However, within the small business community, while many appreciate the benefits that could be gained, few are capitalising on this change to the way we work.
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How to interview others: the key to hiring great staff
Group interviews, psychometric tests, candidate screening – just how do you find great staff? Take the advice of women in business who have hired and fired for their businesses: read their words of wisdom.
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News from everywoman
Wishing all our members a happy festive season and prosperous New Year.

Charity update
Thank you all for helping to raise a fantastic £13,500 this year for Refuge – everywoman’s charity partner. With one woman in four experiencing domestic violence at some point in her life, there are so many women out there who need Refuge’s support to rebuild their lives. The funds we have raised will enable Refuge to reach out to even more women and children who are living in fear in their own homes.

Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated or ignored and where women and children can live in safety. With your support we can take a step closer to achieving this.

Many thanks once again from Refuge and everywoman.

Upcoming events
Women in business briefings - East of England
everywoman has got together with Business Link in the East of England to develop a range of business briefings specifically aimed at women. Briefings cover a range of topics including:
- How to create a killer marketing campaign
- How to write a business best seller
- The secrets to confidence in business
Find out more and book now >>

The everywoman Leadership Development Programme
26th & 27th February 2008, London
Whether you would like to enhance the talent of female managers in your organisation or want to develop your own career, everywoman's specialist programme focuses on how to reach the next level.
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The everywoman blog
Award Winners

"Some of Britain’s leading female entrepreneurs have had their achievements recognised and celebrated at the annual NatWest everywoman Awards.

We presented awards to Elle Macpherson, Dame Stella Rimington, Rebecca Philipson, Katie Mintram, Sharon Winter, Jan Smith, Cary Marsh and Emma Harrison.

Our Awards are about bringing to the fore the truly amazing stories of ordinary women achieving extraordinary success – success that comes in many forms. We believe that these stories will inspire women and girls to look at business ownership as a serious career option." 
Find out more about all the winners >>

Yours, Karen and Max

News
Funded training for women in construction

everywoman is offering subsidised training programmes for women in the construction industry thanks to funding from Construction Skills and the Learning and Skills Council “Train to Gain” initiative.

Accredited Management Qualifications - NVQ levels 3, 4 and 5 start at the subsidised price of £585 (normally £2,700).

everywoman’s Leadership Development Programme is now £500 (normally £1,450) and has been specially adapted to focus on the core skills needed by female management within the construction sector.

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Inspirational Woman
Rebecca Hill

After attending a drama course in London, Rebecca started a career in event management, specialising in weddings, which led her to her love of floristry. Rebecca took on 2 jobs in order to save enough to set up her own florist and, at the age of 24, got her premises with just 4 weeks to get it ready in time for Christmas trade.

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