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		<title>Ampod Talk &#8211; Great Minds Invited!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ampod Talk - a mastermind group which develops the potential of your business]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Biz_Group_Circle.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-212" title="Ampod Talk" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Biz_Group_Circle-200x300.jpg" alt="Ampod Talk" width="200" height="300" /></a><strong>Friday 27th August  2010 </strong></h5>
<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><strong>Hilton Hotel London Bridge 3 More London Tooley Street<br />
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Join us for  Ampod Talk &#8211; a mastermind group which develops the potential of your business by sharing business contacts, knowledge, skills and experience within the group.</p>
<p>The old adage is true &#8211; <strong>people</strong> do business with <strong>people</strong> and Ampod Talk provides the perfect opportunity and atmosphere for you to get to know other people without the pressure of big networking events</p>
<p>The meetings will be structured to allow each person to speak about their concerns and allow others to listen and provide constructive feedback and advice.</p>
<p>From only <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/business-retreat/registration/" target="_blank">£10 per month</a></span></strong>, you can experience a wide range of benefits such as improved business performance, satisfaction and motivation as well as the personal benefits of improved self-confidence and raised achievements and aspirations.</p>
<p>To find out more <a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/business-circle-networking/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></a>, and don&#8217;t forget to sign up for this fantastic mastermind group in time for the next meeting on <strong>Friday 27th August!</strong></p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you there&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/business-retreat/registration/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-92" title="Register Now" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/RegisterNow.png" alt="Register Now" width="133" height="75" /></a></p>
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		<title>Ampod&#8217;s Upcoming Workshops</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Presenting Ampod's upcoming program of workshops.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Woman-Two-strand-twists_3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-488" title="Smiling Lady" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Woman-Two-strand-twists_3-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>Presenting Ampod&#8217;s upcoming program of workshops. Be sure to book early as places are limited!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">11th SEPTEMBER (£35.00 Southwark/ £45 Non-Southwark):</span></strong></p>
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<li><strong>ICT Social Media 09.00-12.00, The Training Room Hire Company, London Bridge</strong></li>
<li><strong> </strong>Find out why social media is becoming more important than the traditional way of making business connections. This practical workshop will allow you to use new social networking services to enable your business to become a success.With well over 20 social networking sites for entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals, this workshop will teach you how to create links between sites to save time on posting updates, as well as make the best use of each site. Please bring along your passwords to access your sites and information you might need to join new networks if you choose to.</li>
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<li><strong>Business Networking Lunch (£FREE &#8211; booking required), 12.00-14.00, The Training Room Hire Company, London Bridge</strong></li>
<li><strong> </strong>Networking is an important tool for building networks and making new contacts. This informal networking opportunity over lunch will expand your horizons as you will be introduced to all attendees at this intimate group. The theme will be Finance for Business.</li>
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<li><strong>Practical Finance Skills, 14.00-17.00, The Training Room Hire Company, London Bridge</strong></li>
<li><strong> </strong>By law, every business owner must keep a complete and organized set of books and records. It’s a financial catastrophe in a tax audit if you have inadequate supporting documentation. Don&#8217;t even consider not filing your return every year. That leads to costly late filing penalty charges. The seminar is suited to established businesses andthose thinking of starting a business. Be prepared to practice preparation of a cash flow forecast and also recording your expenses in a suggested format. You will learn:</li>
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<li>How record financial information in quick easy steps</li>
<li>How to save money on professional fees</li>
<li>The penalties for poor financial record keeping and how to avoid them</li>
<li>How to prepare a cash flow forecast</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/manangement-leadership/registration/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-92" title="Book Now!" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/RegisterNow.png" alt="Book Now!" width="133" height="75" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>15th SEPTEMBER:</strong></span></p>
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<li><strong>Childcare Leadership Seminar (£25.00 Southwark/ £40.00 Non-Southwark), 09.00-16.00, 1st Place Children &amp; Parents Centre, Chumleigh Street, Burgess Park, SE5 0RN</strong></li>
<li><strong> </strong>Many childcare professionals perform tasks which require leadership skills in performing day to day responsibilities. Effective leadership is essential for the provision of quality childcare programmes. Leaders in Childcare often find themselves juggling leadership and team member roles.This workshop will explore the qualities required for effective leadership and build on present roles and responsibilities. This one day seminar is suited to those working in Childcare and would like to explore opportunities for career progression.</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/manangement-leadership/registration/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-92" title="Book Now!" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/RegisterNow.png" alt="Book Now!" width="133" height="75" /></a></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">We look forward to seeing you at a seminar soon!</h4>
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		<title>Business Leadership Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.ampod.com/1/sept10-weekend-retreat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sign up for our Business Weekend Retreat 24th - 26th September 2010, Oxfordshire]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-206" title="Eynsham Hall" src="http://www.ampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/eynsham_hall1-300x199.jpg" alt="Eynsham Hall" width="300" height="199" /><strong>Join us for this exclusive Business Leadership Weekend Retreat at the picturesque Enysham Hall, Oxfordshire</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Friday 24th &#8211; 26th  September  2010</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Now is the time to place your deposit and book your place on our Business Leadership Weekend Retreat in July,.  Another fantastic weekend which will focus you on exploring and securing the growth and sustainability that your business needs.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Supported by a high calibre, professional team  Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe (US Entrepreneur &amp; Coach) &#8211; this weekend will equip you with the skills and knowledge to ensure increased profitability and visibility for your business in 2010 and beyond.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The cost of the Retreat is £500.00 per person, fully inclusive of all workshops, materials, accommodation and meals. You can secure your place by a deposit of just £100.00 (by 31st July), with full payment due by the 23rd August 2010.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you are interested in finding out more about this great opportunity, click <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/business-retreat/" target="_self">here</a></span></strong> for full details or feel free to call us on: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>020 8766 6910</strong></span> to discuss the event.</p>
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		<title>Business Seminars 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Focusing on key skills for running a business and leading others - Summer 2010]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">We are pleased to present Ampod’s 2010 program of  Business Management &amp; Leadership Seminars , focusing on key skills for running a business and leading others.   Seminars located in South and Central London.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Click <a href="http://www.ampod.com/training/manangement-leadership/" target="_self">here</a> for our latest seminar details and how to register your interest.</p>
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