LinkedIn for Business Growth Workshop

I have been a member of Women Mean Biz since March 2018 and I joined the same week as my business was launched. From the very first meeting I felt welcomed and like I was already part of the community. I was so nervous as I am very introverted but everyone at the meeting helped to put me at ease and I left knowing that this was the network for me! I also had a sense of pride that I had stepped out of my comfort zone! Now the majority of my work comes from Women Mean Biz and I am so grateful to have also benefited from the support of members in many other ways and made some wonderful friends along the way!

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 found WMB early in my journey as a business owner - I knew I needed to get myself out there! I'd tried other business networks but found them too corporate for me. WMB was a breath of fresh air, structured enough to showcase your business and informal enough to really get to know your fellow business women. WMB has given me the confidence to get out there and talk about my business, my group makes me feel supported and inspired!

One of the most welcoming and supporting groups you can be a member of. such a great place to learn, grow and explore new business ideas.

I’ve been a WMB member since 2017 and in the North Somerset group since 2022. It’s a really vibrant group, friendly, supportive and the meetings leave you feeling really energised and positive.

Business made enjoyable is fun, we are a lovely group with no competition, judgment or pressure just encouragement and support for fellow friends supplying a service just like you.