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
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
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
Can Do Can Be - Networking, events, marketing advice on offer to women
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.
Franchising
Which Franchise. Women & Franchising - A great resource for women who are considering buying a franchise
Business tools
BPlans - Free sample business plans, business plan articles and guides.
Training
JCI International - The Junior Chamber of commerce is a great and inexpensive networking and training resource for small businesses
