Tag: Welsh Events

Your Way Global Women’s Conference Set to inspire Global Post-Pandemic Success This November – UK Business News

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Your Way Global Women’s Conference Set To Inspire Global Post-Pandemic Success This November

October 11, 2021
International Business Leader and TEDx Speaker Bernie Davies is looking forward to this November’s ‘Your Way’ Global Women’s Conference where a diverse range of global women business leaders will come together to discuss the challenges of a post-pandemic economic climate, prepare for what’s next and support, educate and guide one another to success.

Conference leader and international sought after speaker Bernie explains:

“This is the second of my annual Conferences which was inspired last year by the success of my bestselling Book Your Business Your Way.

Readers resonated with my perspective as a wife and mother from a career in law, divorce, health challenges and loss; to becoming a successful multi-award winning serial entrepreneur, Swansea and West Wales Franchise Owner of Introbiz and CEO & Founder of Bernie Davies Global Ltd.

“However I haven’t done it all alone – I’ve been inspired and encouraged by my fellow female business leaders and regularly put their advice into practice – as well as sharing my own advice with mentorees and network members.

“I felt it would be wonderful for women across the world to come together, celebrate success and inspire each other – and the “Your Way” Global Women’s Conference was born in November 2020.”

“Last year’s lineup boasted an ITV Presenter, an Emmy Ward Winner, The Global Customer Director of The Coca-Cola Company, a Barclays Bank Director, the owner of a part of Amsterdam Harbour, Bestselling Authors and more!

“As the whole world seeks to recover from the impact of the pandemic – and we all have adapted to new, more inclusive ways of working, thanks to technology, the timing of the second event could not be better.”

With an impressive selection of speakers and delegates from across the Globe, this year’s Event kicks off at 9am with a talk by in-demand motivational speaker Bernie, followed by an exciting range of business speakers from across the world, including:

HEADLINE SPEAKER- Alison Edgar MBE, BESTSELLING UK AUTHOR

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS-

Charu Mehrotra AWARD WINNING ENTREPRENEUR, SINGAPORE

Julia Esteve Boyd INTL ETIQUETTE CONSULTANT, SWITZERLAND

Agnes Nsofwa SICKLE CELL ADVOCATE, AUSTRALIA

Babs Jamieson LAWYER, IRELAND & SCOTLAND

Keisha Rodriguez PERSONAL STYLIST, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Jade Paveley AWARD WINNING RALLY DRIVER, UK

Sharniya Ferdinand NATWEST BANK, UK

Cody Gapare AWARD WINNING FOUNDER, UK

Aish Moitra #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR, VANCOUVER CANADA

Desiree Peterkin-Bell PRES / CEO DP BELL ASSOCIATES, USA

Jill Lublin MASTER PUBLICITY STRATEGIST, USA

The online event is free to attend and tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-way-global-womens-conference-2021-tickets-178526807487
— Read on uk-business-news.co.uk/2021/10/11/your-way-global-womens-conference-set-to-inspire-global-post-pandemic-success-this-november/

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LinkTree Advertising

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

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LinkTree Advertising – Advertise on the Longest LinkTree in the World for just £50 per year – https://youtu.be/2iRGug5d4PI via @YouTube #LongestLinkTreeInTheWorld

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Online Business Networking Event – 17/09 • Introbiz

Posted on September 16, 2021September 19, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Listen up Introbiz members and those who are new to the Introbiz concept! You are most welcome to join us for our weekly online power group session, …
Online Business Networking Event – 17/09 • Introbiz

Find a link to INTROBIZ events and other online networking events on the longest LinkTree in the World at https://linktr.ee/longestlinktreeintheworld

35 things to do in Wales with all the family during summer 2021 – #ThingstodoinWales

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

35 things to do in Wales with all the family during summer 2021 by Wales Online — Read on http://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-…

35 things to do in Wales with all the family during summer 2021 – #ThingstodoinWales

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Win a £3,000 TEAR SHAPED DIAMOND PENDANT ON 18ct WHITE GOLD CHAIN with Diamond Competitions #DiamondCompetitions

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Win a TEAR SHAPED DIAMOND PENDANT ON 18ct WHITE GOLD CHAIN from Diamond Competitions #DiamondCompetitions, on Monday next week!l via https://diamondscompetitions.com
— Read more and enter on www.diamondscompetitions.com/product/tear-shaped-diamond-pendant-on-18ct-white-gold-chain/

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Mental Wellness Events Coordinator in Philadelphia, PA

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Promoting Mental Wellness
and Positivity
2021 global mental wellness and positivity experience Sept. 12th -18th
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Welcome to our
Mental Wellness and Positivity Experience.
Come explore a week filled with multiple ways to de-stress, relax, and maintain a positive mindset. Come looking for solutions, be open to trying new methods of finding peace within. Get exposure to how things are done in different parts of the world. Have an uplifting and enlightening time. This is not an ordinary event. It’s an opportunity for a mental experience journey.
Events

September 12th – 18th

Our Mission
We provide resources, create tools, and host events to create a global life-long support system for children and adults to maintain mental wellness and positive mindsets, while simultaneously highlighting small businesses and entrepreneurs doing wonderful work in this space.
Our Vision
A world, where every child & adult has the resources and support needed to maintain mental wellness and a positive mindset that can be sustained throughout their lives, and the people providing the guidance and support, are valued and always in a good position to do so.
Our Values
We appreciate everyone’s best version of themselves.
We are being helped when we help others.
We value mental wellness professionals.
We accept feedback as a gift.
We listen, learn, and evolve.
We believe in open and honest dialogue.

Mental Wellness & Positivity Experience Welcome

What We Do
M.A.P.S® Global Events is dedicated to helping children and adults worldwide maintain mental wellness and a positive mindset. As part of our commitment to this, we host events and provide the tools necessary in promoting and achieving this state of mental well-being. Additionally, we offer exposure and presentation opportunities to businesses that support these goals.
— Read on mapsglobalevents.com/

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Live Rock Music Gigs at The Patriot Home of Rock

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

For more about the upcoming Live Rock Music gigs at the Patriot Home of Rock follow the link below:

— Read on home-of-rock.co.uk/

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Things to do in Wales | South Wales | Cardiff | Zip Wire

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Experience Adventure at Zip World Tower By Zip World

Home to Phoenix and the Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the 4th Zip World site to open, and is the 1st to be situated in south Wales. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range, and boasting stunning panoramic views, this adventure hub is situated at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site, and had created a new lease of life for this historic and widely-loved base , so is an ideal day out in Cardiff or South Wales for people, families or adventurers seeking thrills and adventure and other great Things to do in Wales, South Wales or Cardiff.

Phoenix is the world’s fastest seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe, boasting a side-by-side kart, making it possible for two people to ride at once. It must be considered as one of the top Things to do in Wales, Things to do in South Wales or Things to do in Cardiff, especially for adventures and families looking for an action packed day out or holiday.

Enjoy the beautiful facilities and refreshments at Tower’s Adventure Terminal, where you can check-in, kit-up, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the wonderfully restored Colliery site, where old meets new.

3 ADVENTURES AT THIS ONE SOUTH WALES LOCATION NEAR CARDIFF

Just choose yours adventure as no art of a great day out in South Wales…

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TOWER ESSENTIALS – How to get here for your day out with the kids or your adventure day out in Wales, or this Top Things to do in Wales attraction…

Where are we located in South Wales, near Cardiff?

Home to Phoenix and the Tower Coaster, Zip World Tower is the 4th Zip World site to open, and is the 1st to be situated in South Wales, near Cardiff. Nestled in the Rhigos mountain range near Aberdare, and boasting stunning panoramic views of South Wales, this adventure hub is situated at the old Tower Colliery coal mining site just above Aberdare, and had created a new lease of life for this historic and widely-loved base.

Zip World Tower
Hirwaun, Aberdare, CF44 9UF, UK

Things to do On-site at Zip World Tower as part of the tip Things to do in Wales | South Wales | Cardiff attraction and day out with the kids (or for Adventurers)!

Free car parking
Toilets
Restaurant
Video & photo packages available (additional cost applies)
Shop
Lockers – £1

Play, eat, drink in this Family Friendly attraction in South Wales, near Cardiff…

Cegin Glo Bar & Bistro in South Wales…

Whether you’re in need of a refuel after your Zip World adventure, or want to sit back, relax, enjoy some stunning views alongside great food and drink, Cegin Glo is the spot for you. This modern yet rustic Bar & Bistro in South Wales is the perfect setting to compliment the site’s rich history as a former coal mine, and references to its prolific past can be seen in every nook and cranny of this fantastic place to eat in South Wales.

So whether it’s adventure that you are looking for in South Wales, near Cardiff or somewhere fabulous to eat out, drink and relax, this fantastic new day out with the kids option, is a great thing to do in Wales for those looking for a top attraction in Wales or a top things to do in Wales or near Cardiff, the Welsh Capital…

Other Things to do in Wales – Zip World have 3 other locations packed with things to do, adventure for all the family and action packed days out in Wales…

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Mike Armstrong is looking forward to attending, speaking at and teaching at this event today – #MikeArmstrong

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

Happy Tuesday Friends!

Please register here before 4pm UK time today.

Join Mike Armstrong #MIkeArmstrong a.k.a the #WelshDragon on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 11 am – 1:00 pm Eastern Time Zone (4pm to 6pm GMT) for a SPECIAL show of Networking plus the Singer and Actor Showcase.

THE LINK TO REGISTER TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS IS: https://bit.ly/BlancaLawsofLife

THE FACEBOOK LINK TO SHARE IS: https://www.facebook.com/events/445495100086568

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THE LINK FOR FULL AGENDA (PLUS FREE LEARNING SCHEDULE) AND TO APPLY TO BE IN SHOWCASE IS: https://bit.ly/3uCnNbV

THE PRESS RELEASE IS: https://bit.ly/LawsofLifePressRelease

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INVITE FRIENDS.

NETWORK.

ENJOY THE SINGER SHOWCASE TOMORROW

HAVE YOUR PITCH READY!

Mingle in Breakout Rooms, Have a one on one

Join the Room of your Choice!

BLANCA HOST – Led by Blanca to discuss webcasting, podcasting or business strategy

LOVE HOST – Led by Mother Daughter Dynamic Duo Coach Rochelle Schwartz and Alisha Schwartz

HEALTH HOST – Led by Marc Siegel (Also Judging the Competition)

REAL ESTATE HOST- Led by Sunny Arfa

LIFE HOST – Led by Samantha Foster, The Lifehouse Project

CRYPTO HOST – Led by Alan Hagel and David Shafman

GUEST HOST OF THE DAY: SKYLINE SKYLINE AND MARC SIEGEL

GUEST OF THE DAY: Sho-Time. Read last week’s article about Sho-Time! http://bit.ly/Shotimerocks

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Laws of Life is giving an interview on IG, Magazine feature in THE LOOP and more. Visit www.lawsoflife.shop

LAWS OF LIFE LEARNING TEACHERS ON TUESDAY:

Christian Santamaria – Marketing for Singers and Actors and “Creatives” (1:30 – 2:00 pm)

Mike Armstrong – SEO Strategies (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm) #MikeArmstrong

Lizeth Alvarado – Instagram (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Blanca – How to Utilize Social Media to Promote a Special Event (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

Remember to RESERVE Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm for Marc Siegel’s Networking Group and join his Spectacular Small Business Facebook group if you have not done so yet! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2970532012980880

Thank very much in advance for your attendance and for your kindness and friendship.

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@mikearmstrong | Linktree #MikeArmstrong

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

@mikearmstrong | Linktree – Connect with me via one of my Networks, Groups or Media Platforms – #MikeArmstrong #WelshDragon #MAPodcast #MikeArmstrongPodcasts #MA #MikeArmstrongYouTube #MANMedia #MLA #MikeArmstrongSpeaker #MikeArmstrongNews

Linktree. Make your link do more.
— Read on linktr.ee/mikearmstrong

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Meet the Wolf of Wall Street, Online in April

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Mike Armstrong

PRSNTS offer Corporate Business Events for Global Entrepreneurs for the Networking, Technology & Sports Hospitality Sectors.

After 10 years of experience as MD of a global networking & events company, Paul Smolinski uses his years of experience and vast network of high level global entrepreneurs and speakers to provide global world class speaker events.

After working with the likes Sir Richard Branson, Lord Sugar, Grant Cardone, Michelle Mone, Hilary Devey, Les Brown, Dr John Demartini, Brian Tracy, Sharon Lechter, Kevin Green, Jairek Robbins, Tom Zigglar, Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, many Apprentice winners & Dragon’s Den stars, Paul has a number of high profile Events lined up for 2021 including this Wolf of Wall Street online event in April 2021, featuring Jordan Belfort.

Event Details – Meet Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort on Thursday 22nd of April 2021 from 7pm to 9pm (UK time)!

Click here for more info – https://thewolfofwallstreet.prsnts.co.uk

The Headline Sponsor for this event is Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa

Other Events

PRSNTS have previously done Rugby, Football and Rugby Hospitality events including Rugby away trips, Corporate Rugby Hospitality Six Nations Events & Six Nations Launch events, as well as Corporate Football Hospitality Events and Corporate Golf Events, all featuring Sports Stats and Sporting Celebrities etc. And we will be providing more of these sports hospitality events as well as Premier League Football Hospitality events from 2021 onwards.

International Business Trips

PRSNTS also provide sports away trips, as well as exclusive annual meet Richard Branson, Necker Island trips and cruises etc.

If you are interested in known more please see the Wolf of Wall Street event details via the link or feel free to contact Paul Smolinski on 07920772707 or email: paulsmolinski68@gmail.com.

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The Soldiers’ Charity | Skydive in Wales charity tandem skydive-in-wales

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

SKYDIVE IN WALES

Looking for that next big adrenaline rush and a once in a lifetime experience?

Why not jump for charity while doing something incredible, all while supporting the Army’s national charity. Tandem skydiving is the easiest and most hassle-free way to make your first parachute jump. You will be in a dual harness, securely attached to your instructor who will give you a taste of what skydiving is all about. You’ll experience the amazing thrill of freefalling from 12,000 ft and enjoy a long parachute descent.

Skydive Swansea has been flying high over the glorious Gower Peninsular in South Wales since 2007. Carl Williams (ex army) the Chief Instructor has been involved in the sport for over 30 years. With over 100 hours in free fall & over 13,000 jumps, he has been a tandem instructor for approximately 4,500 tandem jumps. Carl has also been instructing Accelerated Free Fall solo jumps since the early 90’s. Throughout his career, Carl has specialised in many aspects of the sport including flying parachuting aircraft and representing Great Britain in World Championships. Carl has won both team and individual awards in the National Championships between 1993 and 2018.

“What a fantastic day! Wonderful people and such a brilliant experience. Thank you!”
Interested in skydiving as part of a corporate team?

If so, contact us on wales@soldierscharity.org call 07392 081 730 to find out more.

Fundraising support

We’ve lots of resources to get you started, including extra sponsorship forms and information on Gift Aid.

We can help you with resources such as collection tins, posters and balloons for your fundraising events. If you need anything, please contact the team at wales@soldierscharity.org or call us on 02920 726 132.

Registration

We have various dates available in 2021. For more information about jumping for charity, please contact the Skydive Swansea team at info@skydiveswansea.com or call on 01792 207035.

Registration for our skydives in Wales are only £50 and all we ask participants is to commit to trying to raise £395.

If you’d like to pay for the cost of the tandem jump yourself then all we ask is that you just raise a minimum of £165 for our charity. Fundraising options are available on the sign up process.

To learn more about our charity skydiving opportunities around the UK, simply follow the link here: https://soldierscharity.org/events/categories/extreme/
— Read on soldierscharity.org/events/skydive-in-wales/

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Work From Home Passive Income Event hosted by Introbiz for UK

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Join the Forex Work From Home Passive Income Event to see how to create a passive income team-building opportunity in the Forex Trading Market, which you can build whilst you work from home:

Passive Income – Make money whilst you sleep
Multiple Streams of Income – Don’t have your eggs all in one basket / Spread your risk
Work from home – Earn money around your lifestyle not instead of it.
90,000 members so far but a huge global opportunity to recruit lots more members
Currently in 185 Countries – Global Opportunity
Build a business, not a career
COVID & Recession Proof!
Be part of the World’s Largest, Most Profitable Industry the Forex Trade (worth £3 Trillion
Learn proven successful team-building strategies
Hear from a number of Introbiz Members who have been in the business since March 2020 and are already making thousands of pounds on their small initial investments from just £300.

The Work from Home Passive Income Event will be held on Zoom and all registrants will be emailed the link.

This is a recurring passive income event that will run weekly on a Wednesday Evening up until Mid December, so new members can use the event to encourage and train their team members and network who are interested in joining or need more information before they decide.

For more about Introbiz see the Introbiz YouTube Channel or the full Introbiz Events section.

— Read on introbiz.co.uk/networking-event/work-from-home-passive-income-event-hosted-by-introbiz/2020-12-02/

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Morning Networking Event Online – #IntrobizGlobalSummit

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Morning all 🙋‍♂️ x

Please join us this morning for our daily pre-summit morning Networking event from 9am to 11am (UK time).

You need to join the Introbiz Global Summit Facebook Group and find the networking zoom link there!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1007887316359409/?ref=share

Also feel free to watch the speakers from yesterday summit, this morning.

The videos are available in the Group until the end of the summit (and the weekend) and then only in a full recording of the event following that!

See www.introbiz.co.uk/the-introbiz-global-summit/ – for more about our speakers recording package #introbizglobalsummit

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Ignite Your Startup | Gychwyn eich Busnes Newydd Tickets, Tue 17 Nov 2020 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Eventbrite – Hwb Menter Ffocws Drenewydd | Focus Newtown Enterprise Hub presents Ignite Your Startup | Gychwyn eich Busnes Newydd – Tuesday, 17 November 2020 – Find event and ticket information.
— Read on www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ignite-your-startup-gychwyn-eich-busnes-newydd-tickets-128253442499

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Just over 1 week to go until The Introbiz Global Summit • #IntrobizGlobalSummit

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

The Introbiz Global Summit
“Rise to thrive“

Introbiz Global Summit 3-Day Virtual Event from 25th – 27th November 2020

Introbiz Global Summit is going to be “The online business event of 2020”, where you get to meet and greet, online, global entrepreneurs & speakers, whilst meeting like-minded business owners & entrepreneurs from across the globe during our additional online networking opportunities.

Tens of thousands of entrepreneurs will be joining us online, connecting across the planet, and learning about Health, Wealth, Success, Relationships and Connections. The Introbiz Global Summit will be a truly unique event with Global Masters who will teach you how to adapt and thrive from this life-changing year.

Find out more about the Speakers
See 35 of the world’s top Entrepreneur Keynote Speakers online.

Surround yourself with many of the world’s greatest speakers including Les Brown, Sharon Lechter, Dr John Demartini, Brian Tracy, Jairek Robins and many more…
Learn new strategies to grow your business from industry leaders.
Network with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Attend VIP exclusive networking online events with the keynote speakers
Listen to the online recording of WorldClass speakers (at your own leisure)
Build new partnerships and relationships with entrepreneurs from across the planet
Includes a number of Free business networking session online throughout the event.
Book your FREE tickets to the online global event to create real relationships globally via the link below and please register for the pre-summit networking breakfast events here:

Event 1 25th of Nov | Event 2 26th of Nov | Event 3 27th Nov | All 3 Events

*Register for each of the Keynote speaker Sessions that you are interested in attending below.;

Book Your Place at the FREE Global Summit Now
Global Summit 2020

The Introbiz Global SummitOur Global Speakers ListBonus Offers and Additional OpportunitiesBecome a Sponsor
Global Networking Events – UK Business Expo’s – Introbiz YouTube – Mastermind – Online Shop
— Read more and signup for FREE on introbiz.co.uk/the-introbiz-global-summit/

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Passive Income Training Event

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Passive Income Networking Event

Would you like to learn how you can make a passive income in the Forex Trading Industry without having to trade yourself?

Are you interested in building a home based business with very little investment?

Would you like to make a passive income whilst working from home?

Are you looking for work from home opportunities?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should come along as a guest of mine, to our passive income training event!

Event Date: – Weekly on Wednesday @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm or Sunday @12.00pm – 13.00pm!

Event Cost – Free

More about the training event…

Join the Passive Income Training Event to see how to create a passive income team-building opportunity in the Forex Trading Market, which you can build whilst you work from home:

Passive Income – Make money whilst you sleep
Multiple Streams of Income – Don’t have your eggs all in one basket / Spread your risk
Work from home – Earn money around your lifestyle not instead of it.
90,000 members so far but a huge global opportunity to recruit lots more members
Currently in 185 Countries – Global Opportunity
Build a business, not a career
COVID & Recession Proof!
Be part of the World’s Largest, Most Profitable Industry the Forex Trade (worth £3 Trillion
Learn proven successful team-building strategies

Hear from a number of passive income earning members who have been making a passive income since March 2020 and are already making thousands of pounds on their small initial investments from just £300.

The Passive Income Training Event will be held on Zoom and all registrants will be emailed the link.

This is a recurring passive income event that will run weekly on a Wednesday Evening from 8pm-9.30pm and A Sunday afternoon from 12pm to 1pm, up until Mid December 2020 and then from early January 2021, so new members can use the event to encourage and train their team members who are interested in joining or need more information, before they decide.

To be sent the link to our weekly passive income training events, please email your details with the subject: passive income event (Wednesday or Sunday), to mikearmstrong@mikearmstrong.me

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Listen to one of the World’s best motivational speakers, Les Brown, who’s keynote speaking at the Introbiz Global Summit soon #IntrobizGlobalSummit

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

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Forex Passive Income Training Event

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Join the weekly Forex Passive Income Training Event to learn how to create a passive income team-building opportunity in the Forex Trading Market, which you can build whilst working from home #WFH:

Passive Income – Make money whilst you sleep
Multiple Streams of Income – Don’t have your eggs all in one basket / Spread your risk
Work from home – Earn money around your lifestyle not instead of it.
90,000 members so far but a huge global opportunity to recruit lots more members
Currently in 185 Countries – Global Opportunity
Build a business, not a career
COVID & Recession Proof!
Be part of the World’s Largest, Most Profitable Industry the Forex Trade (worth £3 Trillion
Learn proven successful team-building strategies
Hear from a number of Introbiz Members who have been in the business since March 2020 and are already making thousands of pounds on their small initial investments from just £300.

The Forex Passive Income Training Event will be held on Zoom and all registrants will be emailed the link.

This is a recurring passive income event that will run weekly on a Wednesday Evening up until Mid December, so new members can use the event to encourage and train their team members and network who are interested in joining or need more information before they decide.

For more about Introbiz see the Introbiz YouTube Channel or to see the full range of our business events please see the Introbiz Events section where you can register for the next event that fits in with your schedule.

Send any enquiries or your email address to mike@introbiz.co.uk and I can send you a zoom link for the weekly meeting!

— Read more on introbiz.co.uk/forex-passive-income-training-event/

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Seven Ways To Keep A Cool Head During Lockdown

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

On Saturday, Britsh prime minster Boris Johnson announced that the U.K. would effectively be entering a second national lockdown from Thursday. This lockdown, which came as a surprise to many, is due to last for four weeks, ending on 2 December.

In this environment of extreme uncertainty, leaders will need to keep thinking positively and draw on their resilience in order to keep a cool head. So, how can they do this? Here, seven successful entrepreneurs, mentors and business owners offer their top tips for remaining resilient through a second national lockdown.

1.     Believe that NO means Next Opportunity

“The secret of my success was to always think of the corridor concept and believe that with the right determination and persistence, doors would always open for me,” says Darren Lewitt, businessman, mentor and author of Dream, Create, Believe, Achieve. “Why not challenge yourself and decide which doors and corridors you ultimately aim to conquer? Sometimes a door will be shut firmly in your face, but you must not let that set you back. I have always believed that if someone says ‘NO’ it simply means ‘Next Opportunity’. Stay positive and believe that things happen for a reason and you’ll do just fine.”

2.     Don’t take setbacks personally, see them as feedback

“Life is a constant test of character, belief and ideals,” observes Leonard Sekyonda, an entrepreneur, mentor and author of Be Your Own Hero Again. “Throughout life we are presented with many obstacles and challenges that will test us, but it is only through resilience that we are truly able to go after what we aspire to achieve in life. To be resilient is to not give up, just pick yourself up and try again. So many people stop at the first few obstacles they face and, as a result, never get to discover their true capability. I believe resilience is the ability to not take our setbacks personally but instead to see them as feedback.”

3.     Be prepared to pivot

“Life as a business owner is very tough and not for the faint-hearted,” argues Tracey Smolinski, founder of global business network Introbiz and co-author of Inspirational Women of the World. “As soon as Covid-19 hit, we had to make very fast decisions to alter and pivot the business. From doing all our business 100% face-to-face we had to shift, learning the skills of Zoom and other online platforms. It is so important to have a good network around you in these challenging times.”

4.     Don’t be afraid of making mistakes – none of us are perfect

“Over the years I have made a lot of mistakes that have cost me time and money, millions sometimes,” says Gian Paolo Aliatis, a serial entrepreneur and co-living property expert. “From mistakes comes wisdom, however. In the long run, my mistakes will save me 10-fold in profit compared with what I lost making those initial mistakes. I am still surprised by the level of business and industry knowledge that I have managed to acquire.”

5.     Accept that you can’t control everything

“Try to accept the situation you’re in, rather than put energy into fighting or questioning things,” advises Blake Auden, a graphic artist and poet. “It takes time, but once we come to accept what’s going on, we can focus on taking positive steps to improve the things we can control. I try to count the things I’m grateful for once a day, limit my exposure to the news and negative social media, and do all I can to actively seek out positive stories. Lastly, I try to focus on my art: on turning everything I’m feeling into something creative. Every day I make time to write, draw, journal, paint – anything that gives the day some structure and allows me to forget the outside world for just a little while.”

6.     Choose to be joyful and positive

“Something I remind myself of every single day is to choose joy and positivity over anything else,” reveals Emilia Ohrtmann, serial entrepreneur, designer and author of It’s Your Life: How to Choose Confidence. “Whether it’s enjoying some special bonding times with your children, connecting with old friends via the internet, trying something new like baking or a new yoga posture, being a child again or dancing in the living room to loud music, look for the little things that bring joy.”

7.     Get reacquainted with nature… and your partner

“Take advantage of the opportunity to exercise outdoors,” recommends Suzanne Pool, a women’s empowerment expert and author of Discipline: A Secret Code for Women in the Bedroom, Boardroom and Beyond. “A brisk walk every day is great for mental health. It’s an opportunity to process our thoughts and release pent-up energy. A walk also provides some structure in the day – it’s a useful anchor when many of our routines have been taken away from us. My other tip is to have some fun with your other half. Lockdown means we’re spending far more time with our partners, but that’s a useful chance to get to know each other again, and possibly rekindle some dwindling flames.”

The next four weeks are set to be a testing time for U.K. leaders, who will be expected to maintain the morale of their teams without knowing exactly what lies ahead. By focusing on these seven tips, they can help to enhance their own resilience so they emerge from the latest lockdown in a good state of mind.

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— Read on www.forbes.com/sites/sallypercy/2020/11/04/seven-ways-to-keep-a-cool-head-during-lockdown/

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2020 Marks the Year of Introbiz’ First Global Online Summit

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

2020 marks the year of Introbiz’ first Global Online Summit, taking place from 25th – 27th November.

As one of Wales and the UK’s most ambitious, recognised business networks, established for nearly 12 years, the COVID epidemic has fuelled their mission to take the world by storm, even further this year.

Introbiz brings over 7000 visitors to their annual exhibitions & events with global leading entrepreneurs, such as Grant Cardone & Lord Sugar, and has connected with Sir Richard Branson & other leading global entrepreneurs at Necker Island events.

Having built up 12 years-worth of experience in providing industry leading events, COVID put a stop to the full year’s schedule of real-world networking events and businesses expo’s already booked in when the country went in to lockdown.

Introbiz MD’s Paul Smolinski & Tracey Smolinski were faced with a difficult decision: To shut up shop and wait for the pandemic to be over, or to innovate, pivot and look to rise – and even thrive – from the enforced situation. Being the optimistic fighters that they are, they chose the latter and switched their business to an online model as soon as the UK lockdown began.

Introbiz switched the membership and events model from real world events to online events and online membership, and continued with their weekly events, using Zoom as their new venue of choice. Since March 16th, they have hosted over 50 online events with over 40 global speakers and sports stars, pulling in thousands of visitors. On top of providing networking opportunities, they decided to leverage their previous relationships, with best-selling authors like Brian Tracey, Les Brown, Sharon Lechter, Dr John Demartini, Jairek Robbins & Tom Ziglar, to not only speak at their events, but to provide leading world-class training and knowledge, as well as live Q&A sessions to get real-time answers and expertise.

This successful pivot has inspired Paul & Tracey to create a Global Online Summit, creating a global opportunity that is appropriately named “Rise To Thrive.”

The “Rise To Thrive” Introbiz Global Summit is set to be one of the biggest online business events of 2020; offering current clients and the wider business community a virtual networking breakfast experience, and the opportunity to meet and greet global entrepreneurs and like-minded business owners like never before. The Summit will feature over 35 of the world’s most renowned names such as Les Brown, Sharon Lechter, John Demartini, Brian Tracy, Jariek Robbins, Tom Ziglar along with new additions such as; Rob Moore, Alec Stern, Camilita Nutall, Forbes Riley, Bob Burg and Evan Carmichael, to name just a small handful over the three days.

Introbiz anticipates welcoming people from all walks of life to join the Summit, including existing clients from professional services, hospitality, real estate, motor trade, leisure & tourism, and third sector to connect and to learn about the universal laws of health, wealth, success, relationships and connections.

Throughout COVID, Introbiz’ main aim has been to keep the economic wheel turning and to ensure that Welsh businesses remain inspired to connect, collaborate, network and grow. They hope that this one-off event will be a demonstration of finding the gift in adversity. Having reached over 25 countries so far, Introbiz aims to bridge the borders of our world through entrepreneurial spirit and progressive action.

Founder and MD of the Global Summit, Paul Smolinski says;

“We are proud to bring over 30 world-class global entrepreneurs and speakers to the Welsh, UK and global stage during these tough times, and are confident that business owners will be inspired and educated in many strategies to help them to pivot and grow out of these uncertain times”.
Introbiz invites you to join us at our first Online Summit to get inspired, and get connected.

Get your free tickets to the summit here: https://introbiz.co.uk/the-introbiz-global-summit/and to the networking events here: https://introbiz.co.uk/networking-events/

Watch the promo video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PD54A_L5ks

— Read on businessnewswales.com/2020-marks-the-year-of-introbiz-first-global-online-summit/

Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me

Welsh Business News via the Welsh Business News Blog on LinkedIn – #WelshBiz

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

WelshBiz Blog

If you are interested in Welsh Business Mews the you should take a look at (and follow) the WelshBiz Blog on LinkedIn, which has loads of Business News from many different Welsh Businesses!

You can visit the WelshBiz blog on LinkedIn by clicking the link below!

Welsh Business News Blog by #WelshBiz

Business News that you can expect from the #WelshBiz LinkedIn Blog;

Business Networking Wales News
Business Events Wales News
SME Business News Wales
Corporate Business News Wales
Business News Wales Posts
Wales Online Business Posts
Welsh Entrepreneur News
Mike Armstrong News etc.

The WelshBiz Blog on LinkedIn is run by Mike Armstrong of MA News, MAN Media and MA Consultancy, which are all part of the MA Group #MAGroup #MA 🎙💪 #MikeArmstrong #MANews #MANMedia

Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me

Welsh Business News – Corporate B2B Sales & Digital Marketing Agency in Cardiff covering UK

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

If you are looking for Welsh Business News you should take a look at our Welsh Business News Blog or the Business Section and Business News Section on our MA Consultancy Website. You can also follow WelshBiz on Social Media.

On our Welsh Business News Blogs you will find lots of UK Business News and Welsh Business News including Cardiff Business News, Swansea Business News, North Wales Business News and Business Events News as well as Business Advice and Info.

Online Welsh Business Conference / Global Business Summit – & 3 Mega Pre-Summit Business Networking Events

2020 marks the year of Introbiz’ first Online Global Business Conference, taking place from 25th – 27th November.

As one of Wales and the UK’s most ambitious, recognised business networks, established for nearly 12 years, and bringing over 7000 visitors to our annual exhibitions & events with global leading entrepreneurs, such as Grant Cardone & Lord Sugar, and connecting with Sir Richard Branson & other leading global entrepreneurs at Necker Island events etc, the COVID epidemic has only fuelled our mission to take the world by storm, even further this year.

Having built up 12 years’ worth of experience in providing industry-leading events, COVID put a stop to these in March 2020, when the whole country went into Lockdown, thus putting an end to the full year’s schedule of real-world networking events and businesses expo’s already booked in. Introbiz MD’s Paul Smolinski & Tracey Smolinski were faced with a difficult decision. Do they shut up shop and wait for the Pandemic to be over, or do they innovate, pivot, and look to rise and even thrive from the enforced situation. Being the optimistic fighters that they are, they chose the latter and switched their business to an online model as soon as the UK lockdown began.

Introbiz switched the membership and events model from real-world events to online events & online membership and continued on with their weekly events, utilising the zoom platform as their new venue of choice. Since March 16th, 2020 we have hosted over 50 online events with over 40 global speakers and sports stars that have pulled in thousands of visitors to our weekly online events. On top of providing networking opportunities, they decided to leverage their previous relationships, with best-selling entrepreneurship authors and educators such as Brian Tracey, Les Brown, Sharon Lechter, Dr. John Demartini, Jairek Robbins & Tom Ziglar, to not only speak at their events, but to provide leading world-class training and knowledge, and live Q&A sessions to get real-time answers and expertise to the real-time problems.

This successful pivot has inspired Paul & Tracey to create a Global Online Business Conference to create a global opportunity that is appropriately named; “Rise To Thrive”.

The “Rise To Thrive” Introbiz Global Summit is going to be one of THE online business events of 2020; offering current clients and the wider business community a virtual networking breakfast experience, and the opportunity to meet and greet global entrepreneurs and like-minded business owners like never before. We will be graced by the presence and wisdom of over 35 of the world’s most renowned names such as Les Brown, Sharon Lechter, John Demartini, Brian Tracy, Jariek Robbins, Tom Ziglar along with new additions such as; Rob Moore, Alec Stern, Camilita Nutall, Forbes Riley, Bob Burg, and Evan Carmichael, to name just a small handful over the three days.

Introbiz anticipates welcoming people from all walks of life to join the Online Business Conference, including our existing clients from professional services, hospitality, real estate, motor trade, leisure & tourism, and third sector to connect and to learn about the universal laws of health, wealth, success, relationships and connections.

Throughout COVID, Introbiz’ main aim has been to keep the economic wheel turning and to ensure that Welsh businesses remain inspired to connect, collaborate, network, and grow, and we hope that this one-off event will be a demonstration of finding the gift in adversity. Having reached over 25 countries so far, we aim to bridge the borders of our world through entrepreneurial spirit and progressive action.

Founder and MD of the Global Summit, Paul Smolinski says; “We are proud to bring over 30 world-class global entrepreneurs and speakers to the Welsh, UK and global stage during these tough times, and are confident that business owners will be inspired and educated in many strategies to help them to pivot and grow out of these uncertain times”.

We invite you to join us at our first Online Summit to get inspired and get connected.

Get your free tickets to the summit here: https://introbiz.co.uk/the-introbiz-global-summit/ and to the networking events here: https://introbiz.co.uk/networking-events/

Watch the promo video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PD54A_L5ks

Press Release by Introbiz UK Ltd on 21/10/2020. For more about Introbiz please visit: www.introbiz.co.uk and for media enquiries please feel free to contact Introbiz Global Summit Founder & MD Paul Smolinski or Introbiz Founder & MD Tracey Smolinski on 02920 291002.

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Join us for our Introbiz Online Mega Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events / Business Networking Event, on Wednesday, 25th of November, Thursday 26th of November, and Friday 27th of November 2020, from 9:00-11:00 AM.

Introbiz is an award-winning global networking and events business, founded in 2009, around a compelling vision to make an impact on the business community by placing businesses with their target audiences at five-star events and locations. Introbiz is now one of the most respected business networks in Wales, the UK, and the World, where we host weekly online business networking events for UK & International visitors, as well as Wales’ National business exhibition and now the Introbiz Online Global Summit in November 2020 from Wednesday the 25th to Friday the 27th.

During the Introbiz Global Summit event, we will be hosting a pre-summit networking breakfast event prior to the summit on the morning of the 25th, 26th & 27th from 9 am to 11 am GMT London time. We will also be offering networking opportunities whilst the summit is on.

Register for the first of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Wednesday the 25th of November 2020.

Register for the second of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Thursday the 26th of November 2020.

Register for the third of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Friday the 27th of November 2020.

Register for all 3 Pre-Summit Global Networking Breakfast Events at Once Here.

Our Mega Pre-Summit Global Online Networking Events will give people the chance to elevate your business to the next level by connecting with people from around the world. We have so far got attendees to our global summit registered from 15 countries from around the World so we are expecting to have visitors from around the world to these online pre-summit networking events too.

The events will feature a presentation from the event sponsor and then will be of a purely networking nature, with Paul and Tracey helping you to connect your business with Introbiz Members and visitors from Wales, the UK, Europe, and around the World!

The event will also give you an opportunity to brainstorm your ideas & opportunities and see them flourish into life!

Schedule for the online networking events:

Welcome by Introbiz’ very own Paul & Tracey Smolinski
An Introbiz Masterclass or Presentation by the Event Sponsor (Interested? Please get in touch).
Networking starts, referring to our highly successful power group format:
Who are you?
What are your products and services?
Who are your clients?
What’s your target audience for your business?
What new introductions can we make for you?
How can you follow up effectively?
Event closes
Introduction to what to expect at the Global Summit that day.
Tickets for this exclusive global online networking event are completely free! Book your space below and for some videos of previous events, please see our Introbiz YouTube Channel.

Please also take a look at our weekly online global networking events, our Introbiz Expo, if in the UK, and our previous events via the Introbiz YouTube Channel.

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Welsh Business News Podcast – The Mike Armstrong Podcast Show #MikeArmstrongPodcast

You can get lots of Welsh Business News and Advice from Welsh / Global Entrepreneur, Mike Armstrong via his Welsh Business News & Advice Podcast Show which is called the Mike Armstrong Podcast Show #MikeArmstrongPodcast. The Entrepreneur Podcast Show includes features such as Wolf of Wales, King of Marketing, The Voice of Social Media, Networker 2018 Entrepreneur Chats, The Networking Grapevine, Mikes Likes, Mikes Moans and the Daily Motivation Episode Feature #MorningMotivation.

For more about Mike Armstrong please see https://mikearmstrong.me and the Mike Armstrong YouTube Channel.

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For more Welsh Business News please see

MA Consultancy Marketing Blog & News Headlines

The Introbiz, Introbiz Expo & Introbiz Global Summit Welsh Business News Website

The Mike Armstrong Welsh Business News Blog

The 333 Websites Welsh Business News Website

& The Things to Do In Cardiff Directory with Events & Jobs News

— Read on maconsultancycardiff.com/welsh-business-news/

Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me

The Introbiz Mega Pre-Summit Online Networking Events

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

Join us for our Introbiz Online Mega Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events / Business Networking Event, on Wednesday, 25th of November, Thursday 26th of November, and Friday 27th of November 2020, from 9:00-11:00 AM.

Introbiz is an award-winning global networking and events business, founded in 2009, around a compelling vision to make an impact on the business community by placing businesses with their target audiences at five-star events and locations. Introbiz is now one of the most respected business networks in Wales, the UK, and the World, where we host weekly online business networking events for UK & International visitors, as well as Wales’ National business exhibition and now the Introbiz Online Global Summit in November 2020 from Wednesday the 25th to Friday the 27th.

During the Introbiz Global Summit event, we will be hosting a pre-summit networking breakfast event prior to the summit on the morning of the 25th, 26th & 27th from 9 am to 11 am GMT London time. We will also be offering networking opportunities whilst the summit is on.

Register for the first of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Wednesday the 25th of November 2020.

Register for the second of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Thursday the 26th of November 2020.

Register for the third of the Pre-Summit Networking Breakfast Events for Friday the 27th of November 2020.

Register for all 3 Pre-Summit Global Networking Breakfast Events at Once Here.

Our Mega Pre-Summit Global Online Networking Events will give people the chance to elevate your business to the next level by connecting with people from around the world. We have so far got attendees to our global summit registered from 15 countries from around the World so we are expecting to have visitors from around the world to these online pre-summit networking events too.

The events will feature a presentation from the event sponsor and then will be of a purely networking nature, with Paul and Tracey helping you to connect your business with Introbiz Members and visitors from Wales, the UK, Europe, and around the World!

The event will also give you an opportunity to brainstorm your ideas & opportunities and see them flourish into life!

Schedule for the online networking events:

Welcome by Introbiz’ very own Paul & Tracey Smolinski
An Introbiz Masterclass or Presentation by the Event Sponsor (Interested? Please get in touch).
Networking starts, referring to our highly successful power group format:
Who are you?
What are your products and services?
Who are your clients?
What’s your target audience for your business?
What new introductions can we make for you?
How can you follow up effectively?
Event closes
Introduction to what to expect at the Global Summit that day.
Tickets for this exclusive global online networking event are completely free! Book your space below and for some videos of previous events, please see our Introbiz YouTube Channel.

Please also take a look at our weekly online global networking events, our Introbiz Expo, if in the UK, and our previous events via the Introbiz YouTube Channel.
— Read on introbiz.co.uk/online-networking-events/

Business and Sports News from Mike Armstrong – See http://mikearmstrong.me

‘Things To Do In Cardiff’ business directory • Introbiz

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Mike Armstrong

During these extraordinary challenging times businesses face with Covid, more and more businesses have to rely on Online presence. Research shows that the vast majority of consumers (including the likes of pensioners , who previously never used the internet) are now shopping online for products and services… With this change in significant change in behaviour, even post Covid, people will continue using online services….businesses without a website or without any online presence are suffering….. here is the solution!

Introbiz has secured a phenomenal opportunity for all businesses…. a fantastic new Online Business Advertising directory www.thingstodoincardiff.co.uk which offers inherent benefits of joining this unique directory for your business.

Check out: https://thingstodoincardiff.co.uk/ I’m sure you will agree the site looks fantastic, a Massive increase in their SEO (search engine optimisation) getting found online above your competition, and can expect many more potential customers to find and see your products or services, we will promote your company on our social media platforms, and another bonus is all of our towns and cities link together for maximum exposure.

– that every listing is via a unique one page website (Micro-Site) which will then link to your website and if you do not have a website then it’s a double bonus.

– Things To Do In has many thousands of page one Google search terms for businesses that list on our directory and we have thousands of visitors and business owners weekly to our sites.

– Now the really exciting bit especially in these troubled times prices are from just £1.00 per day and no contract to be tied into so no risk.

– We charge a one off fee of £100.00 for the building of the webpage.

Please have a look on www.thingstodoin.co.uk for more info:

Next step:
Sign-up for this unique business advertising directory here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/info84/form/CustomerAgreementAndDirectDebit/formperma/dX9ILx1-L9NgV2uwk938ZTzQpkeoOmEQKrmgecY7sjA
for your call to action, and if you recommend four businesses and the sign up you can have a year’s free listing.

Refer to the banner (attached) to show some of the benefits.
— Read on introbiz.co.uk/things-to-do-in-cardiff-business-directory/