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The UK economy is losing £23bn a year because women's commercial and technological talents are being wasted, according to the March 2006 report on equality, launched in Britain by the Women and Work Commission.

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Best Business Home Opportunity Cecilia recommends:

Business Investment 1. Women need to question systems more and not just accept
stock answers of 'that cannot be done'.
2. If someone puts a pocket pc in your hand - ask, what is it
for?
3. If your systems at work cannot give the information that
you need - ask why not?
4. The most important point to realise is that using and 'getting
to grips' IT as an opportunity to upskill, it may get you a
better job, position or platform to work from.

Business Home Making Money "There is a real necessity for women to realise their potential within the IT sector, the opportunities are there waiting all they need to do now is get out there and grab them."

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Business Internet Online Cecilia Pearce - Operations Manager
Telecetera Ltd,
Carden Close,
Worcester,
WR5 3AG.

Best Business Opportunity Tel: 01905 612220
cecilia@telecetera.co.uk

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Telecetera Ltd was launched in 1991. The company provides bespoke software for SMEs, supporting local and national companies who use computer systems.

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Based Business Home Online Telecetera bespoke software covers integrated accounting, stock and sales, time-management and production solutions tailored to individual client needs.

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