Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA

Current

Coordinator at BusinessXchange
Director at Grow A Better Business (Sole Proprietorship)
CEO at The Hysterectomy Association (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

Member at Toastmasters
Customer Care Coordinator (South) at The National Trust
Project Manager at University of Central England

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Education

Loughborough University
The University of Manchester

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Industry

Internet

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Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Summary

I'm a social entrepreneur committed to enabling businesses to grow sustainably into the future through the appropriate use of the Internet tecnologies. I'm into empowerment in a big way, in other words, I never do it for people, instead I transfer my knowledge, skills and expertise into the companies and businesses I work with so that they can do it for themselves instead.

I'm a qualified adult education teacher that specialises in computer training and am also registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers as a trainer. I specialise in the following areas:

- Social Networking, Marketing, Commerce and Bookmarking
- Business Blogging
- Wordpress and Wordpress websites
- Internet Marketing and e-Commerce
- Email Marketing
- Print on Demand and Online Publishing

As a maven, I'm constantly looking for what's coming next and where the advantages to both my businesses and my clients may be. The key to this is continuous professional development which I undertake by reading, talking, researching and listening to others.

I’m also the Founder and Director of The Hysterectomy Association - an organisation with a global reach that has only ever existed online since 1996, and which currently attracts up to 200,000 users every month and which is where I test out many of my ideas and theories about how the strange world of the t'interweb works.

My aim with the Hysterectomy Association is to give women enough information, at the right time and in the right format for them to make informed choices about their health.

I love writing and am the author of five books:

- LinkedIn Made Easy (NEW)
- How to Build a Brilliant Business with the Internet
- 101 Handy Hints for a Happy Hysterectomy
- The Pocket Guide to Hysterectomy
- Losing the Woman Within

I'm in the process of writing my first novel too! A Diva's Guide to Menopause - do YOU think it will be a best seller?

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Specialties:

wordpress specialist, social enterprise, social networking, e-marketing, internet marketing, hysterectomy, menopause, gynaecology, women's health, business development, business support, blogging, search engine optimisation (SEO), online marketing, project management, information managment, web development, email marketing, forums, open source, global conversation, social marketing, social media, trainer, computer training, learning provider, IT trainer, LION,

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Experience

Coordinator

BusinessXchange

(Internet industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

BusinessXchange is a learning and support network (rather than a lead generating network) that operates in Dorset in the UK. Three sessions in various locations every month each with a business presentation mean that many businesses can get together over breakfast to discuss the issues they have, the problems they face as well as their successes.

The role of coordinator is to facilitate the group discussions that take place during the 'wicked issues' sessions, ensuring that everyone on their tables gets the opportunity to have their particular issue considered by the group and then receive feedback, suggestions and ideas about how to take things forward.
Director
Grow A Better Business (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Internet industry)

September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

Grow A Better Business is an Internet Consultancy that empowers clients to use the WHOLE power of the Internet for themselves. I specialise in Internet Marketing and Social Networking and work mainly with the free and low cost tools that I have been using myself with The Hysterectomy Association for the last 13 years.

I provide education, training, development and mentoring to clients to learn the skills and develop the experience and expertise for themselves - thus ensuring they can take their business forward without having to rely on third party companies unless they want to.
CEO
The Hysterectomy Association (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

January 1995 — Present (14 years 11 months)

The Hysterectomy Association provides information to women who are facing, or who have had a hysterectomy. It also provides support through forums on the website, counselling and telephone services. We publish books and information, provide information to the media, accesses case studies from members for media and research companies. We have an active e-commerce element, which is currently what provides all the funding we receive and I believe it is a great example of how you can leverage the (whole) power of the Internet to build a really great community.
Member

Toastmasters

(Internet industry)

2006 — 2009 (3 years )
Customer Care Coordinator (South)

The National Trust

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 2002 — November 2004 (2 years 3 months)

One of 3 Customer Care Coordinators in the ISS (information systems and services) team providing business support to regional end users. This role acted as the interface for the development of relevant IT systems according to end user requirements
Project Manager

University of Central England

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1998 — December 2001 (4 years )

Project Manager for the Connected project, which was part funded by the University of Central England, Birmingham City Council and Government Office for the West Midlands. The project was developed to deliver support to small and medium sized businesses who wanted to use the Internet technologies more effectively. We provided workshops, consultancy and worked with local agencies to provide the support a business needed. The project was brought in on time and to budget.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Newall, L.A. [1998] TAPin Project, Training Staff ... An Academic Experience. Breaking New Ground: Building Blocks and Bridges, Proceedings, 2nd Annual West Midlands Regional Telematics Conference. Wolverhampton, 2nd June 1998.
Newall, L.A; Reid, B; Foster, W. [1998] TAPin, Training and Awareness Programme in Networks: A Model for Culture Change. 10th International Conference, New Information Technology Proceedings. Hanoi, Vietnam 24-25th March 1998.

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Education

Loughborough University

MSc , Information Studies , 1995 — 1997
The University of Manchester

BA (Hons) , Theology , 1980 — 1984

Additional Information

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Websites:

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Interests:

Alternative health, Women's Health , Quantum Physics (yes really!), Metaphysics, Psychology, Yoga (I do it daily), Philosophy, Read (lots), Chat (lots more) and All My Friends. Love the theatre, the Rocky Horror Show, anything to do with Abba and Wordpress!!!!!

Linda Parkinson-Hardman FRSA’s Groups:

CILIP - Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
RSA - Royal Society of Arts