Bromley Central Library will throw open its doors wide on March 16 when 1230 The Women’s Company holds its annual conference – 1230 Any Other Business?

1230 TWC is a national meetings and events company for women in business, providing networking opportunities, support and advice to their membership at local level and online.

1230 TWC head office is based in Bromley, a company owned by women for women.

According to the Annual Small Business Survey February 2008, there are 602,000 female-owned businesses in the UK and whilst they are not all based in Bromley, a significant proportion will be attending the 1230 TWC conference!

1230 Any Other Business? is an essential networking event for all female entrepreneurs. It brings together more than 150 business women to share experiences and top business tips.

This exciting must-do programme for women wanting to make new contacts, learn and have fun includes:

  • Welcoming reception and networking
  • 8.45am registration for 9.25 am start
  • Inspirational keynote speaker – Claire Young – The Apprentice 2008
  • Compelling workshops from: Pauline Crawford – The Serious Business Of Being A Woman, Karen Skidmore – Is Twitter a whole load of Twaddle?
  • Networking over a delicious complimentary buffet lunch with a glass of something cool and bubbly.
  • Our panel of amazing women: Maria Darling of Shoes Glorious Shoes, Melanie Eusebe of IBM, Lara Goodbody of YogaBugs, Ida Horner of Ethnic Supplies, Emma Jones of Enterprise Nation, Annabel Kaye of Irenicon
  • Find out how they 'did it', and send your questions to events@1230.co.uk before March 2. Email subject: “Questions for amazing women panellists”.
  • Speed it up – Speednetworking with Cut to the Chase – a different way for face2face networking.
  • Beauty Spot – complimentary mini-pampering sessions. A quiet area where you can experience tranquility and invigorating treatments as you wish.
  • A fabulous business card draw.
  • Goody bags - Always lots of great items in the 1230 TWC goody bags for everyone attending.
  • Exhibitors include Arbonne - Pamela Ibanez, Attain Response - Susan and Chris Beesley, Azmina Jiwa - MOT Your Life, Our Partners - Business Link, Business Focus, Business Scene, Deflorimonte Electra Jewellery, Go Green Bags, Karen Bashford - Taro Reading, Keston Natural Health Practice, Local Economy & Regeneration Team, LBB Look Your Best!, Moveover Makeover Ltd, MyGift, NatWest Bank, News Shopper & Limited Edition Magazine, Ovacome, Say It With Chocolate, Shoes Glorious Shoes, Sundridge Park Manor, YogaBugs.

We are delighted to have Business Link in London as our business support partner for this event.

We are also pleased to be joined by Cllr Julian Bennington, responsible for Renewal & Recreation Portfolio and Children & Young People Portfolio.

You will leave this event inspired, pampered and with many useful, genuine contacts for your business.

If you would like to know how your business can benefit by working with 1230 TWC for this event, email events@1230.co.uk, email Subject “Business Partner”

"Once again, it's been a pleasure to work with 1230 on another Women in Business event in Bromley. Last week's 1230 AOB? event exceeded our expectations with the high calibre of speakers and introduced NatWest and our colleagues in Lombard, WorldPay and Mentor to more inspiring and motivated Bromley business women. The largest speednetworking session in Bromley, if not the UK, was certainly a challenge and another great opportunity to speak to more successful business women during the day."

"A highly informative, very relevant and an enjoyable experience. Excellent value".

"An inspirational day. I met people who can help my business and will be keeping in touch".

"A useful experience. Workshops and speakers were appropriate for my business needs."