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Women at Work is a directory of services and products provided by women throughout the UK.

Women listed on the site are self-employed freelancers, consultants, home workers, tradeswomen or running their own small business. Search the site for the service you need, or register yourself ... advertise your services in the directory and post up messages or events.

If you run your own women's networking group why not add this to our growing list of local groups.

online gems

Polar fleece blankets for children

Lovely snugly polar fleece blankets for children - wide range of colours & patterns.
www.izzybdesigns.co.uk

watch out for

Pampering for mums and babies

Liz Fraser's new site is full of lively articles, TV & radio clips & extracts from her books.
www.liz-fraser.com

chosen charity

Oxfam Unwrapped

The chance to help women start their own small businesses for just £25.
www.oxfam.org.uk

need to network?

Networking is one of the most effective ways of generating new business. There are networking groups for women in business all over the country ... click here to find one near you.

selling on the web

E-commerce for small businesses Whatever you want to sell, a Catfish Commerce webshop makes it easy for small businesses to set up an online store.

To see how your shop could look and work visit
www.catfishcommerce.com

news

Save your high street ... Historian Adam Hart-Davis calls on the public to keep trade local. Find out more and sign the petition >>

New book lifts the lid on workplace bullying... Find out more about BULLY BOSS by Helen Christina >>

A Day at the Races ... Royal Ascot is having a crackdown on dress codes this year. The authorities there are determined to bring back some decorum in the face of ever increasing exhibitionism and inappropriate attire! These are just a few of the new rules: Shoulder straps no thinner than an inch; no bare midriffs; no off -the-shoulder, halter neck or spaghetti strapped dresses; nor are mini skirts allowed. All heads should be covered by either a hat or a substantial fascinator.

If you're lucky enough to be going this summer and would like advice on choosing an outfit contact wendy@truecoloursimage.co.uk

Inspirational Business Mum Award ... Entries to the Yell.com Inspirational Business Mum of the Year Award 2008 close on Friday 11 th April. More information at www.bizmums.yell.com

Successful entrepreneurs needed ... New BBC programme 'The Last Tycoon' needs which young, successful, female entrepreneurs to battle against one another to make as much cash as possible in some of the most challenging cities across the world. Ideally they are looking for business women who are already millionaires or are on their way to becoming millionaires. More details from Charlotte Faux on 0161 244 3698.

Woman size 16 + needed ... Niche magazine looking to feature a woman who has started her own business or working for a company in a senior position and over size 16. The aim is to show readers that size is not a barrier to achievment. More details from Angela Barclay on 0870 765 6110.
www.soesteem.co.uk

Dragon's Den ... Yes, they're back for another series and looking for entrepreneurs. Find out more about who they backed, what they missed out on and how you can take part here >>

Teach the skills to succeed ... Learning Skill Council's Stephen Gardner and Apprenticeship advocate Gina Mcdowell webchat to educate employers about recruiting apprentices for business success. Find out more >>

Angels den ... Are you a budding entrepreneur with a great business idea but unsure of what to do with it? Desperately seeking funding to move the idea to the next level, but no idea where to start? Find out more >>

Working mums yearn to go back to school ... new survey compiled by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). Read more >>

Young enterprise & most promising new business awards ... Read more >>

New 1-1 coaching programme from Corinna Gordon of You Inspire Me ... Find out more >>

Self defence DVD ... Former ‘EastEnders' star Lucy Speed has joined forces with self defence expert Andy Hopwood to produce a DVD, which is guaranteed to pack a punch and keep women everywhere safe. Find out more >>

Improve your search engine ranking ... top tips from Susan Hallam >>

And the winner of the "Best Online Business Award" is .... UK Girl Thing, the ultimate party company. Read more >>

New social enterprise website ... Fresh Ties is a hassle free place to let individuals and businesses find out what local charities need and give them the opportunity to get in touch if they can help. Read more about this innovative idea >>

High-tech toys aren't just for boys ... Find out what exciting careers await you in science, engineering and technology! help change things in your community >>