Links and resources

General

Networking

Athena Network – Networking, connecting individuals and businesses

1230 Group – Women only networking group. Membership organisation, connecting companies and individuals

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

Monmouthshire Enterprising Women – a working cooperative set up and run by women for women to support each other to achieve a positive work/life balance

Business Networking

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

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.

Favourite blogs

Personal development Events

Christopher Howard – Breakthrough to Success – Free, inspirational events for everyone

Triumphant Events – Events company that has loads of great speakers

Business resources

Financial Mail Womens Forum – This is a great site with lots of news and articles that relate to women and women owned businesses

The Bag Lady – A membership website with directory, aritcles and events

New Business – An online resource for startups

Marketest – Specialist in Online Market Research for startups and pre-startups.

General business

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

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

SmallBizPod – A great variety of interviews and podcasts with successful business owners

WAHM

Enterprise Nation – Great website and resource for WAHM’s

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

Work at home – Work at home business guide of home based business opportunities and the tools needed to succeed working from home.

Business Support

Monmouthshire Enterprising Women – a working cooperative set up and run by women for women to support each other to achieve a positive work/life balance

Wome in Business network – WIBN is a fast growing organisation dedicated to business women and business owners

Industry Groups

Women in PR – A networking organisation for senior women in the PR industry

Women in technology – an online job board, networking and event group for women working in technology jobs in the UK

Women in Banking and Finance – Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF) is a non-profit making leading professional organisation committed to empowering its members in the banking and finance industry to realise their full potential.

Women in Property – A supportive forum for professional women in property and construction to exchange views, network, gain knowledge and create business opportunities.