Baroness Karren Brady & Lady Mone to headline Women in Business EXPO 2019

Two of the UK’s most well regarded businesswomen, Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge CBE and Lady Michelle Mone, Baroness of Mayfair OBE, will be bringing their business experience to the first annual Women in Business EXPO in 2019.

Launched by Hub Exhibitions, Women in Business EXPO is a new free-to-attend event designed to provide an environment where women can learn, network and share experiences. The event, which will take place 16-17 October 2019 at Farnborough International Conference and Exhibition Centre, Hampshire, will provide attendees with a range of fascinating talks and access to leading companies, which will be providing business, franchise and career opportunities along with support for future career moves.

Baroness Karren Brady will kick off the event on day one with an empowering session on business and career development, drawing on her work as Vice Chairman of West Ham F.C, a Peer in the House of Lords and Small Business Ambassador for the Government. Star of The Apprentice, Karren is recognised as the first woman in football, having transformed Birmingham City Football Club, taking it from administration to the stock market during her time, the latter of which made her the youngest Managing Director of a PLC in the UK.

Lady Michelle Mone is set to open day two of the conference with a fascinating and inspiring look at how she built her multi-million-pound lingerie business, Ultimo Brands International, from the ground up. As a peer in the House of Lords, OBE recipient and Start-Up Business Tsar for the Government, Michelle is one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and is set to provide attendees with practical and honest business advice.

Michelle commented: “I’m delighted to be speaking at Women in Business EXPO. This event is so important to highlight and show how women of today can overcome the unique challenges faced in work and business, and provide the inspiration for a new beginning.”

Christie Day, Group Event Director for Women in Business EXPO also commented: “According to the Women’s Business Council there has been a ‘significant shift’ in the experiences of women in the workplace in the last five years. But there’s still challenges to be overcome. We want to empower women to confidently take the next step in their working lives, and to feel comfortable juggling the work/life balance. Whether you’re returning to work, planning the next chapter in your career, looking to start a business or considering franchising, we launched Women in Business EXPO with you in mind.”

Other inspiring speakers at the event include:

• Caprice Bourret, the supermodel turned highly successful entrepreneur will share her incredible experience building a global company and share tips for setting up a business in changing economic times.
• Cynthia V Davis, founder and CEO of BAME Recruitment, will dig into the role female entrepreneurs play in being visible leaders and challenging the status quo with diversity
• Suzanne Burke, Head of Operations for the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, will be sharing her wealth of knowledge on the small business market in the UK and top tips to overcome some of the biggest challenges small businesses face around payments.

This year’s event, sponsored by NatWest, Sky, Vodafone, Avast,Pure Storageand Red Hat,will include dedicated areas on Women in Tech, Women in Franchise and Women in Finance. Attendees will also have access to a specialist CV and interview clinic, to help hone skills in applying for that next job, along with a franchise matchmaking service, which will provide advice on starting a franchise and suitable investments, and a focused wellbeing track, featuring top tips and interactive workshops to help improve wellbeing in the workplace.

The importance of having a Seedbox and why you need one In 2019

There are many ways to download information and media from the Internet in 2019, from streaming services to downloading from the cloud.

Torrenting data, though, is still one of the most used methods for downloading files onto your machine. The issue is that recently, Internet service providers have begun increasing restrictions on finding and using BitTorrent clients. There are valid reasons for this move. Privacy is a real threat when torrenting data as it’s relatively simple to access the information of seeders that have downloaded a file.

With your IP address, you can be tracked down and are at risk of further data breaches. There are also other limitations to downloading files using your local server, including the significant amount of bandwidth that can be used for downloading and seeding files.

To solve these issues, Seedboxes are commonly used now. Seedboxes are dedicated remote servers based in the cloud that have been set up specifically for torrenting files, and if you’re a regular user of torrents, then having a dedicated seedbox is definitely a good idea.

Increasing your download speeds

With Seedbox, you’re able to sign up and use the service provider’s remote servers rather than their local servers to maximize the speed of downloads. The best versions have a bandwidth of up to 1 GB per second and can handle up to 3 TB of information. If you’re downloading big high-quality files, this extra bandwidth will maximize how quickly you can get your files onto your PC.

Hiding your data

Moving onto privacy, these downloads can then not be easily traced back to the user as Seedboxes use VPNs to hide your location. The combination results in an IP that can’t be tracked back any further than the server of the Seedbox and no geographic data being shared. You also get other benefits from the VPNs that Seedboxes use. VPNs hide your geographic data, meaning you may be able to access websites and files that have been blocked by your Internet service provider or government.

Managing your ISP

If you’re on an Internet data plan with capped limits on how much data you can download per month, then Seedboxes are a great option. All the data being transferred goes through the server of the Seedbox rather than through your local data. This means you can download a huge amount of data without having your data being cut off or limited.

Affordable depending on your needs

There are two kinds of Seedboxes – shared and dedicated. Shared Seedboxes allow multiple people to pay a fraction of the price, but will also require that they share the bandwidth of the server. This may mean slower download speeds than that of a dedicated Seedbox. Shared Seedboxes can start at only $10, meaning they are very affordable. Dedicated Seedboxes mean you can access the full bandwidth of the server, but at a cost. The necessity of this depends on your personal needs, so be sure to look around for the best option for you.

Finding a medical marijuana doctor in Oklahoma in 2019

While most medical marijuana state laws include a list of qualifying conditions, Oklahoma does not.

According to State Question 788, the proposed medical marijuana law approved by voters, doctors shall recommend licenses using the same judgment they would for prescriptions. In other words, a doctor can write a recommendation for any condition they see fit for medicinal cannabis treatment.

This law leaves the discretion up to the doctor, not state authorities. While one physician may consider medical marijuana appropriate for an illness, another one might not. If you feel that you could benefit from cannabis medicine and your doctor refuses to recommend it, you can visit another physician for a second opinion.

Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Program: Information

2. Patients must be aged eighteen (18) years or older. If a patient is considered a minor, under the age of eighteen (18), the minor patient must designate a parent or legal guardian as their caregiver and obtain Medical Marijuana Recommendation Forms from two (2) physicians. Forms must be dated within thirty (30) days of each other and the second form must be dated within thirty (30) days of the Application Date.

3. Patients must provide Proof Of Identity via a valid, unexpired Driver’s License or Identification Card issued by the State of Oklahoma or a valid Passport issued by the U.S. Government.
4. Patients must also be residents of Oklahoma and provide proof of residency.
5. Patients must be evaluated by qualified physician and the physician must deem Medical Marijuana appropriate for their condition.Getting a card isn’t as cut and dried as you might think. Learn the steps and get a medical cannabis card in Oklahoma.
6. After receiving a recommendation from a Certified Physician, patients must then register as a patient with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) through the Patient Registryand submit an application for an Oklahoma Medical MarijuanaPatient License (Medical Marijuana Card).
7. Application Fees are $100. Patients who provide proof of Medicaid (Soonercare) or Medicare enrollment may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of $20.

8. All applications must be submitted online. Application Fees can be paid by Debit or Credit Card.
9. Within 30 days, If your application is approved, your Patient License (Medical Marijuana Card), will be mailed to the address on the application. Patients will then be able to legally buy, use and grow Medical Marijuana/Medical Marijuana Products in Oklahoma.

If you are looking for a cannabis clinic or a doctor with a medical marijuana practice, MarijuanaDoctors.com might help. The doctors who appear in these listings have been thoroughly vetted to ensure they are in strict compliance with state laws. As a result, you can choose from a list of trustworthy medical professionals. Search our marijuana doctor directory above for reviews, hours, locations information and much more.

Finding a Medical Marijuana Clinic

MarijuanaDoctors.com has a comprehensive list of marijuana clinics located in states where medicinal weed is legal. Make sure your condition qualifies you to take medical cannabis legally. Different states have different qualifying conditions, and some are stricter than others. For example, some states allow patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to obtain medical marijuana, while others do not. You should carefully read the laws in your state to make sure you can legally obtain medical pot.

Once you find a clinic, see a doctor who is qualified to recommend medical marijuana to treat your symptoms. We make the process easy at MarijuanaDoctors.com. We help you find doctors and conveniently schedule appointments online. Once you choose a physician, you should call your primary care doctor’s office to obtain any medical records that pertain to your qualifying condition.

We can also help connect you with medical marijuana dispensaries in your area. Remember that the dispensary you choose will be required to contact your doctor to verify your marijuana recommendation. As a result, there may be a delay before you are approved to pick up your medical cannabis.

Considerations When Choosing a Medical Marijuana Practice

There is only one way for you to obtain medical cannabis legally, no matter what state you live in. You must have a recommendation from a qualified physician. The doctor you see is not required by law to provide you with a recommendation for medical weed. There is a chance he or she may refuse to write a recommendation, believing you would benefit more from other treatments.

MarijuanaDoctors.com is filled with listings of physicians who believe in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis and will very likely recommend it over other potentially dangerous types of treatment such as opioids.

The doctor will need to perform a thorough examination in order to recommend weed for your condition. You and your doctor will also have a discussion regarding any traditional treatments you have received to determine why they may not have worked for you in the past.

Contacting a doctor who is willing to recommend medicinal marijuana is a great first step, but you may find yourself going through a long process before you can enter a medical cannabis clinic and get your pot. Doctors are under extremely strict guidelines when it comes to medical weed, and they will not automatically provide you the recommendation you need.

Local SEO for beginners in 2019

It’s no secret that SEO is ever-changing, and it can be incredibly easy for marketers to get left behind the curve.

So, how are busy business owners who’re looking to grow their online presence supposed to keep up?

This guide outlines three of the most important factors in regards to local SEO in 2019. These factors will no doubt continue to grow as strong ranking factors for years to come, so be sure to spend time testing, reworking and optimising to get these right.

These tactics are also fantastic for beginners to get their teeth stuck into, and are not technically demanding (unlike other tenants of SEO).

On-Page SEO

Many small business owners may not be able to commit to the services of an SEO consultant. However, this does not mean that local SEO growth is not unattainable.

On-page SEO refers to the additions a website owner puts on each page of their website to make the job of the search engines easier. When it comes to local SEO, it is vital to focus on the following factors:

Title Tags: When used correctly, title tags are incredibly effective to target the keywords you want to target. As a small or local business owner, it is important to understand the fine line between under and over-optimising your title tags.

For example, ‘Plumbers | Manchester’ as a title tag is lacking in keywords, whereas ‘Best Manchester Plumbers in Manchester Highest Rated Best Manchester Plumbers’ is far too over-optimised. So, how can you ensure that your title tags keep search engines happy in 2019? Ensure that the keywords you use are both relevant and useful to the searcher.

Ensuring title tags are no longer than a maximum of 70 characters is also essential, otherwise they will be cut off within the search results.

Meta Descriptions: Not strictly a ranking factor, meta descriptions should include the keyword(s) you are targeting as a trust signal and method of conversion rate optimisation. With Google often changing the character limit, the recommended length may change again in 2019, however, to be safe be sure to stick between 130-155 characters of well-optimised, relevant text.

These on-page SEO factors will not be going anywhere in 2019.

Local Citations & Publications

Local citations from online newspapers and online directory websites have been around for years, and whilst they do still carry relevance for local SEO, there is an even stronger factor which will continue to grow into 2019 due to the relevance of the link: Local publications.

Google knows that any website owner can simply sign up to a directory and achieve a backlink, therefore the amount of manual backlinks that can be added to a site and still achieve effectiveness certainly dwindles out quickly.

Consider this – If you are a local barber in London and get featured in TimeOut or a relevant London publication, the link is much more contextual and, even if you have had to pay for it, will be of a much more natural and higher quality than a manual directory submission.

Search for local online publications in your area and reach out to them for a guest post or sponsored article. 



Local Landing Pages

What exactly is a local landing page? Local pages are an incredibly effective way for business owners to target their areas of operation (and even some they don’t).

Landing pages must be written with the searcher in mind, and must remain unique. If done well, this tactic can continue to work well into 2019 and beyond.

When it comes to writing a local landing page, be sure to include:

• Up to 500 words of unique copy
• Images which are geo-tagged and contain relevant alt text
• A URL with the location and keyword within
• Appropriate page headings
• An embedded Google Maps listing of your business

Take a look at what your competition are doing. How can you improve on their content? What are they missing out on that you can quickly create as a piece of content or page on your website?

The above tips are just a start when it comes to the world of local SEO, but they will certainly get the needle moving in the right direction.

Be sure to keep track of your progress via analytics and test, test and test again!