Speech Writing

Too shy or pushed for time to write your own speech or that all-important letter? A new website offers the answer. Run by an experienced trio with experience in national newspapers and high-level PR, it will supply wedding speeches, letters of complaint, condolence, even romance. (Remember Cyrano?) For small businesses, it can provide press releases and text for brochures and websites. Prices from £40 for a personal letter and £130 for a 1,000-word speech. www.wordsfromus.com

 

Party Planning

Since setting up her company in 1990, Davina Alexander has built up an impressive roster of private and corporate clients who like her chic professionalism and boundless energy. Alexander Events organises parties as small as 10 or as large as 1,000 and they handle everything from venue and invitations to catering, flowers and design and lighting experts. They do the work so you can enjoy your party. Check out the website for more details. It reads like a City Who's Who. www.alexander-events.com

 

Pure Package

Overweight and no will power? You need Pure Package, the food delivery service that provides healthy, freshly-prepared meals and snacks tailor made especially for you. Each day's food is delivered silently and efficiently by 6am every morning. You don't need to plan meals, shop, cook or count calories, and you won't be tempted by dodgy sandwiches and packets of crisps. Jennifer Irvine who set up this business in 2004 has already won two major business awards for her simple but brilliant idea. www.purepackage.com

 

Save the Date

The craggy look on men is so old hat and wrinkles are bad for business. On 18 June, Elemis launches two anti-ageing products specifically for blokes, part of the Time for Men line-up. Time Defence Wrinkle Delay is a super moisturiser with a clean matt finish and the Eye Reviver does what it says. There are also two new facials for those brave enough to try a salon. Looking good isn't vanity, it's commonsense. www.elemis.com

 

Access All Areas

Innerplace is a concierge service and private members club set up by ex-Merrill Lynch staffer Tim Badham. It specialises in free entry to exclusive bars, clubs and lounges in London and New York. Membership is normally by recommendation or invitation and includes weekly invitations to private parties and events plus details of the latest club news and openings. VIP Red membership is available for high net worth individuals and offers a highly individual service as Badham gets to know members personally to find out exactly what they want. For more information email info@innerplace.co.uk or if you are hugely rich, red@innerplace.co.uk

 

Food for Thought

Does lunch in the office make you groan? Is it dull and boring when you'd rather be in a restaurant? The In House Catering Company could make all the difference. Based in London Wall, they can do everything from posh food for the boardroom to supplying company cafes, delis, staff canteens and conference events. They do fine dining, organic working lunches, Bento boxes, seasonal menus and trendy canapés for cocktail parties. Call Andrew Merrett on 020 7614 0649 or www.inhousecatering.com