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Write a business book to enhance your reputation in business

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With 2011 predicted to be a tough year for businesses, becoming an author with Live It Publishing gives professionals the chance of securing kudos and status in their field of expertise and the opportunity to further build their reputation.

Live It Publishing is an innovative, progressive multimedia ‘Partnership Publishing House’ that offers a cost effective, competitive, first class service. Authors not only retain literary control of their work during the process, but are also coached to ensure their books meet the readers’ requirements and support their overall business goals.

This accessible service makes it affordable, fast and easy for professionals in the alternative therapies, business, personal development, management, psychology, self-help, social issues and sports sectors to be published and stand out in an increasingly busy marketplace.

Murielle Maupoint, Managing Director at Live It Publishing, said, “We coach each author from the initial writing stages through to publication, distribution and marketing. We tend to work with small business owners and self-employed professionals who, by writing a book, can further capitalise on their intellectual property, boost their professional credibility and enhance their business potential.”

She added, “As well as being the founder of the Live It, I am an entrepreneur, Executive Coach and the author of The Essential NLP Practitioner’s Handbook, How to Succeed as an NLP Therapist & Coach. This combination means I really understand the needs of professionals who specialise in these sectors and the various ways they can build a successful business and reputation, and being a published author is certainly a great string to add to your bow.”

Helen Emms, author of Achieving Peak Performance in Tennis, commented, “Publishing with Live It was so easy and has made a real difference to the way my experience and expertise are perceived by clients and contemporaries.  The book has boosted my reputation, makes me stand out from other coaches, gives me an additional income and is used as PR and marketing tool. Live It Publishing offers a trustworthy, constructive environment for writing a book people want to read, and a book that could make all the difference to your success – it’s a win, win situation!”

For more information go to www.liveitpublishing.com

Dragons Den looking for 2011 applications

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After its record breaking series in 2010, Dragons’ Den is open for business once again, giving entrepreneurs from across the country the opportunity to pitch for investment and fulfil their business ambitions.

Last year saw the multi-millionaire investors offer their own money to 17 worthy entrepreneurs. One of the most memorable was Kirsty Henshaw, who, after an emotional encounter in the Den, secured £65,000 from Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones to expand her business. With their help, her range of ‘Freedom’ healthy frozen deserts has hit 2000 supermarkets nationwide and sales figures have hit £360,000. She predicts she’ll make £1million in sales in her first year alone…

Dragons’ Den has created some incredible success stories over the last eight series. Brixton based Levi Roots shared his secret recipe, Reggae Reggae Sauce, with the financiers, in return for a £50,000 cash injection. Since the Den, Levi’s created a wide range of products, he says last year he sold six million bottles of his sauce alone and his business is now valued in the millions. But it’s not just about food; Imran Hakim’s I-Teddy, Neil and Laura Westwood’s Magic Whiteboard and Peter Moule’s electrical Chocbox are all businesses that have followed a path to success assisted by Dragon backing!

The rules are simple: entrepreneurs can ask for cash investment in return for equity in their business. However, they must get at least the amount they ask for or they will walk away with nothing. The Dragons want to invest in the very best that British business has to offer. They’re prepared to listen to a pitch for any type of business but they have to believe that it requires investment and will make money before they’ll back it with their own cash.

If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, we’d like to hear from you. For an application form please send an e-mail to dragonsden@bbc.co.uk or visit  www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/apply for details on how to apply.