Find your people.
Grow your business.
Women in business, meeting fortnightly across Aotearoa. Your first visit is free.
- Local groupsLocal groups nationwide
- One per professionOne profession per group
- FortnightlyFortnightly meetings
- Registered charity100% women-owned
A welcome from our CEO
A few words from Carolyn Banks before you come along and meet us in person.
“You're building a business. You've probably got good people around you, but they don't always understand what it actually takes. That can feel lonely. I want you to know you don't have to do any of it on your own.”
More than just referrals
We provide the structure. The women provide everything else.
- Find your people
- Like-minded women who understand exactly what it takes, because they're doing it too. The end of feeling like no one gets it.
- Grow your business
- Warm introductions to new clients and trusted suppliers. One profession per group, and a whole network putting your name forward.
- Grow yourself
- Learn to talk about your business without your stomach dropping. Practical fortnightly topics, the NZ Business Academy, and the wisdom of women who've been where you're heading.
Exclusive to you
You'll be the only one of your kind in the room
We run a one profession per group policy. One accountant, one photographer, one web designer. You're never competing with the woman next to you; you're the designated expert she refers.
What a morning
with us looks like
We know you're busy. It's one hour, every fortnight, and members will tell you it's the best hour in their business.
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One hour, every fortnight, usually over coffee.
2
Stand up for 60 seconds to spotlight your business.
3
Put each other's names forward for genuine work.
4
Deepen the friendships with 1-on-1s between meetings.
Women who've been where you are
“I joined NZBW after moving cities and wanting to meet new people. I honestly didn't expect referrals for a year or more while people got to know me. It happened a lot faster than that.”
“Running a business is more than just client work. Being part of a group that's open and supportive helps me keep perspective and reminds me I'm not alone.”