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Dear {FIRST_NAME}

Welcome to the April edition of the Asklilach newsletter. This month we're focusing on top tips to save you and your business time and money. It's sometimes the small things that can make a big difference and that is certainly true for the top tips we have lined up for you.

Quick Overview
	Web and tele conferencing
	Getting organised
	Free banking
	Guest top tip
	News
	Contact Us

Web and tele conferencing

Of course, it's important to see clients on a regular basis but it's also important to keep down costs - for you and your customer. Web and tele conferencing can save you and your client time and money. Equipment requires an initial outlay and there will be ongoing costs but they are useful tools to save you hours of commuting and travel costs. Useful sites to look at include:

Go to Meeting (offers a free trial)

Webex (also offers a free trial)

Powwownow logo Powwownow (offers free conference calls)

Saving time and money - getting organised

Project Agency logo There are a range of useful templates, to help with project management, available from the Project Agency. Templates include: stakeholder analysis; milestone report; risk analysis report; project definition form; and project management checklist. Those and others can be found by clicking here.

Money saving essentials - free banking

If you are reviewing your business bank account then it may well be worth looking at membership of The Federation of Small Businesses. Membership entitles you to free business banking - there are no charges for day-to-day banking relating to standard non-cash transactions and you are rewarded with £25 for every year you stay a customer. For further information, click here.

Guest tip: Lisa Turner of Psycademy - www.psycademy.co.uk

Whenever you stand up to speak to a group of people, stand absolutely still, and in silence for a count of 5, whilst breathing slowly and deeply. This will make the group really curious about what you are going to say. They will stop talking and you will completely own the stage.

Want to banish stage fright? Click here.

Call minding - are you missing calls from clients or potential clients? If so then call minding could be the answer. asklilach's call minding service is now offering a 24-hour service. For more information and to book a free trial then email: info@asklilach.co.uk

Virtual PA training - anyone interested in setting up and running their own Virtual Assistant business can access training, mentoring as well as a range of other resources by visiting: www.virtualpatraining.co.uk or by emailing: info@asklilach.co.uk.

The Times Crème Executive Secretary and PA Event on 13, 14 and 15 May 2008 is the UK's leading event for secretaries and PAs. It's free to attend and asklilach is exhibiting - stand number 334. Anyone visiting the stand can enter a prize draw to win several prizes including a free spa day at The Sanctuary Covent Garden. Cartoonist Simon Ellinas will also be there drawing caricatures of anyone stopping by the stand.

If you would like to receive a VIP ticket (which includes free entry in the VIP lounge as well as complimentary refreshments) please contact me on info@asklilach.co.uk

Lilach