Local amateur dramatics society, the Service Players, will be performing the hugely popular Steel Magnolias at the Gaiety next month and one of our WiB members, Deb Gwinnell is starring. (Where does she find the time?)

The story of six women in a Louisiana beauty salon opens on 8th October for three nights and is sure to have audiences laughing and crying in equal measure. The play follows salon owner Truvy, her inexperienced assistant Annelle and their clients: stalwart M’Lynn, her pink-obsessed daughter Shelby, witty Clairee, and sour-tempered Ouiser. Many people will know the play from the star-studded film adaptation in 1989 featuring Shirley Maclaine and Dolly Parton, amoung others.

Call 694555, or visit www.villagaiety.com, the Welcome Centre at the sea terminal or the Villa Marina for tickets.

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Money Media came along to our last Third Tuesday Club meeting to get responses from some of the women who attended and find out what it’s all about. There’s been some great coverage in the August 09 Edition and some fabulous members featured, it’s fantastic to see and read about member’s views on the talking topic of the evening, which was “What does Success Mean to You?”.   Watch out for the feature and be inspired!

The next Tuesday Club Women in Business meeting is on Tuesday 15^th September , 6 – 8 pm The Old Courthouse, Douglas (downstairs this time in the club area).

The Tuesday Club Talking Topic for this meeting is: “Getting support when you need it – what’s made a difference to you?”. This focus would also be great for business coaches, therapists, those working in various support and advisory services – business or otherwise – to come along and tell others how they help.   We hope you can make it.

Launch of shopiom.com- Shopping Heaven 24 / 7

Ladies!  Get your business and shopping online! A shopping website exclusively for Isle of Man retailers has been launched this week.  www.shopiom.com is an online directory of independent Manx retailers.

The site is part of an initiative by the Isle of Man Government to give the island’s independent retailers access to e-commerce opportunities. It also helps shoppers to find a wide range of exciting products by product category or geographical location.

So far more than 40 retailers have joined the site. Businesses are able to set up their own website via the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) assistance scheme and also have a listing on the directory. Retailers who already have an e-commerce website are also offered a free listing on the directory. It is envisaged that the directory will become a one-stop reference point for online shopping on the Isle of Man.

The Minister for Trade and Industry, Hon David Cretney MHK, said: “We recognise the importance of supporting the island’s independent retail sector.  Retailers not only provide a varied and interesting shopping experience, which is a core part of any community. They are also an important part of the economy, providing jobs and paying taxes within the island.

Business is increasingly moving online and, if the retail sector is to remain competitive, it is essential that firms of all sizes are able to become established online.  The interest from established local retailers exceeded our initial expectations and continues to grow.  Also the scheme has enabled a number of small business start ups and home working entrepreneurs to realise their dreams of starting a retail business. I hope that many consumers will use the directory as a starting point for their online shopping.  In short, this initiative is good for Isle of Man retailers, shoppers and Government and I wish it every success.”

Soo Cards, one of the first Manx firms to use the service, could not have achieved the growth they have without Shopiom, according to Director Sue Ellis.

“We had been planning to take Soo Cards online this year, so the DTI and Venda initiative came along at just the right time for us,” Mrs Ellis said. “The combination of the online shop and the Shopiom portal has had a major impact on our business, with orders now coming from the UK and Europe, as well as the Isle of Man. The support from both the DTI and Venda has been excellent, and has helped make the project a real success.”

http://www.gov.im/dti/