Great people, places & companies we love!

Ladies…

As a business woman I understand we have different needs to our male colleagues, especially those with children. Here you’ll find loads of useful links and resources and a few extra’s!

Athena Network – Networking, connecting individuals and businesses

Prowess – UK association to support women start & grow businesses

Women Unlimited – Inspiration, advice & networking for women entrepreneurs

Aurora – Networking for women who want to fast track their ventures or careers

Motivating Mum – Events, articles and coaching for WAHM’s based in Wimbledon. Events in South West and North West London

Can Do Can Be – Networking, events, marketing advice on offer to women

Everywoman – They were the first to really create a place for women business owners

 

Entrepreneurs, business people, start ups

However you call yourself if you want to get recognized, earn more money then these links should help...

Startup resources

Business Link - Practical advice for businesses - lots of articles and free resources for business owners

Shell Livewire - Helps 16-30 year olds start up their own business

smallbusiness.co.uk - Resources for setting up your own company

Enterprise Nation - Great website and resource for WAHM’s

BPlans - Free sample business plans, business plan articles and guides.

Chimera Studios – started by a young entrepreneur, a great new web design company

 

Networking

Mind of an Entrepreneur – a conference started by the hugely successful Alexandra Amosu to raise funds towards helping young start ups in the local community. I’ve previously spoken at the conference finding it informative, relaxed and hugely inspiring!

ecademy - Online community for people to connect both online and offline at networking events

The Grapevine - Virtual business network. Has physical meetings as well, doesn’t require membership

Mission Possible - Oxfordshire and Wiltshire networking organisation

JCI International - The Junior Chamber of commerce is a great and inexpensive networking and training resource for small businesses

 

Business Help

i-define - Specialises in business communication skills. It’s run by a fantastic coach and professional speaker Dawn Winder. I went for a couple of sessions and Dawn really helped me to clarifying my message, strengthening my USP and gaining confidence for public speaking.