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I chose this networking group in part because they meet in person. And what a welcoming and supportive group they are. The knowledge and expertise around the table is tremendous and they all share, willingly. Add to that some excellent guest speakers. I never fail to learn something new. I never regret attending - they pick you up when you are down and celebrate with you in the wins. When I joined I was new to Cheltenham and it's been great to have this group in my corner.

I am delighted to be able to be involved with & regularly attend the Legal and Financial Power Groups. Meeting once every quarter, the power group gives me the opportunity to connect with the members of the network involved in my specific industry and related sectors. This gives me a chance to ‘chew the fat’ over specific topics which impact the sectors and brainstorm how to overcome challenges. Whilst there are people from the same field or industry, the focus is very much around collaboration rather than competition, so there isn’t that sense of guardedness that might otherwise exist when speaking with colleagues in the same field. The supportiveness of the network, first and foremost, allows us to lean in not just for help ourselves, but also to help others. A further plus for me is the ability to refer out to other trusted colleagues within the network, in different areas within the sector; people that I can match to my client base – knowing that they are the perfect fit to look after my people; and likewise to be able to offer help to others as well. I look forward to the power groups as they offer me a chance to catch up with and pick the brains of the breadth of expertise of the industry/sector within the wider network.

I love the warm friendly welcome, with lots of business being passed between us.

I’ve been in a few different networking groups over the 20 years I’ve been running my own business and Women Mean Business is the best. The Bath group has a wonderful energy due to the leaders and other members and I’ve used several members within the network to help support my own business such as photographers, graphic designers and more. I recommend coming as a visitor and seeing what you think.

I joined Women Mean Biz almost 3 years ago and it has been a wholly positive experience. The network is such a friendly and inspiring environment and I have built confidence in speaking about my business and grown my business and leadership skills. I have also made genuine friendships. I'm a solopreneur working from home and the monthly lunch meetings give me connection, inspiration and support, while the workshops have broadened and deepened my skills in business. I have met many talented women, some of whom I have worked with to receive massage, personal training, animal communication, web design and more, as well as improve my skills in public speaking and marketing. I love connecting people, it's one of my gifts, so I feel in exactly the right place in this network of women uplifting each other. I am very grateful to Philippa Constable and the women in the WMB network.

A really welcoming and supportive organisation - love the meetings and connecting with other business owners.