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		18/19 May 2009

EVERYWOMAN REALLY IS EXTRAORDINARY
On the menu again at our once-a-year, special breakfast LunchBox List and opener to Brownes EveryWoman Expo are FOUR truly remarkable, noteworthy WA business women, each sharing their journey combining struggle and success, achievement, passion and purpose to create inspirational lives and careers, their stories embedded with powerful messages that will move every person in the room.

Hear gutsy health consumer advocate and Director of the Health Consumer Council Michele Kosky who’s taken on the hard battles in high places and won; entrepreneur Karen Briffa-Skewes who has beaten the business odds and personal challenges while building her very successful Le Beau Day Spa; thought provoking University of Western Australia academic and Director for the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, Professor Samina Yasmeen and her distinctive work to bring about greater community tolerance in this State, also tenacious disabilities activist and businesswoman Kerry Allan-Zinner and her deeply personal struggle to success that will make you laugh and cry at the very same time!

Talk about value. For just $88 you will learn from the careers of not one, but FOUR awe-inspiring Western Australian women, enjoy a breakfast brunch box, also FREE Entry to Brownes EveryWoman Expo allowing you to stay on and shop after the event if you are able, and an additional FREE expo entry pass to return at the weekend. Book now at www.lunchboxlist.com

MOTHER DAUGHTER TICKET OFFER
As a LunchBox List 2009 highlight event, why not consider taking advantage of our Mother-Daughter ticket offer? This gives you and your mum a chance to attend our uplifting EveryWoman is Extraordinary breakfast event together for the great price of $132 (saving you half-price on your mum’s ticket) and the opportunity to spend quality time together and perhaps chat about your own career! Book online at www.lunchboxlist.com

BE EXCELLENT
Want to know the best advice to survive the restructuring effects of the downturn? According to employers recently surveyed by Hudson and The Australian Institute of Office Professionals;

1. Be excellent
2. Develop new skills through new projects or education
3. Network both inside and outside the company

All of the above are top reasons to book now for our half day The Making of Me next Thursday 28 May, with six speakers - each leaders in their respective fields - offering you their best advice and strategies to up-skill on topical workplace issues. Learn more about dealing with stress in the workplace, building resilience skills to help you and your team adapt, survive and thrive in these tough times, new tips designed to boost productivity and performance in your team, also financial strategies and expert knowledge to benefit you and your career. Join us for this power-packed morning and networking lunch, learn in a supportive environment highly conducive to building relationships, not just conducting business, and walk away with great new connections, tips and skills to “be excellent” at work! Click here for Agenda.

Remember too, Sister Act discounted tickets are available for those having to self-fund your own development this year, if you run a small business, study full time or work in non-profits. Call us on 9380 9120 to see if you are eligible.

CREATE YOUR FINANCIAL UTOPIA
For many women, the search for economic security and financial freedom sounds like hard work, frequently put aside, maybe even forgotten in the hope someone else will pick up the slack. As smart women however, we all appreciate the importance of creating a winning strategy for ourselves. Hear from one of the best: award-winning Utopia Financial Services Principal, Debbie Whiting, among key presenters at The Making of Me day on 28 May. With professional qualifications including that of chartered accountant status, multiple awards and an armload of other accolades, Debbie will be sharing her top tips and strategies about financial opportunities for you in this new market and is a woman always keen to help other women like you achieve your own financial utopia. Call Debbie and her team on 9442 3777 or go to www.utopiafs.com.au.

MEMBER'S REALLY BENEFIT
We’re sure you’ve read all about LIST Membership before, including its exclusive program of networking and learning opportunities. But are you aware that LIST Membership provides one FREE ticket to a LunchBox List event valued at $88? Be part of Perth’s premier and fastest growing business network for women with TRIAL LIST Membership also available; this six month option letting you take in the experience and its myriad benefits for just $165 including LunchBox List ticket - a full year’s LIST membership even greater value at just $220. So, what are you waiting for? Get your free ticket today and other Member-only EXCLUSIVE benefits all providing valuable and different learning experiences to build both business and career such as our networking and learning night at Lamont’s Wine Store in Cottesloe last week. Call the LunchBox List team on 9380 9120 to upgrade – it takes just 2 minutes and you too could be building your contacts to connect with other women like you at small events hosted in diverse, unique venues and locations around Perth and offering learning and business experiences a little out of the ordinary, and always fun!

As an added incentive, all New Members and any re-signing Members in May will go into the draw for some divine lingerie, with a $150 voucher to Simone Perele Outlet Store in Harbour Town up for grabs.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS MATTER
In these tough times, the value of both personal and professional relationships should never be far from mind, many would argue uppermost. Shirley Anne Fortina, long time LunchBox List supporter through a variety of corporate roles, now Director of The POD Consultancy, specialises in customer relationship management, and has some excellent tips for you to think about now and ongoing to ensure you have the best work relationships possible:
1. Know where your key customer relationships are at – to help, rate them on a 1-5 scale
2. Take time regularly to network, connect and add to your circle of influence
3. Develop a relationship ‘plan’ for all top clients
4. Never take your customer relationships for granted
5. Think long-term. Remember too, it’s the little things that matter and create value

Do think about getting a business boost at The Making of Me this month. Your career development and skills building has never mattered more and with the best of MOM packed into a half day format this month, you are guaranteed to benefit and take back to work new knowledge and a new attitude – pretty good value we think and much needed in these tougher times!

Regards
The LunchBox List Team