Welcome to SBN
Stroud Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) is a welcoming and supportive not-for-profit business group for women from across Stroud and Gloucestershire. We meet twice a month and can guarantee you a very warm welcome. SBN is passionate about bringing women together to
CONNECT, INSPIRE and EMPOWER one another.
SBN is a different kind of network where business success is built on connection not competition. You will find a friendly space where women support each other to thrive personally and professionally. We value collaboration, empathy and honest relationships. Whether you are just starting out, a seasoned entrepreneur or exploring new paths – SBN welcomes you.
Members
View our member list of local businesswomen and make connections.
Meetings
View our member list of local businesswomen and make connections.
Join
Meet with like minded women, hear inspirational talks, be inspired!
Supportive networking for small businesses
SBN is a not-for-profit organisation for women offering friendly and affordable networking opportunities in the Stroud and Gloucestershire area. We are proud to offer everyone a supportive and welcoming space where women can meet in real life.
Our Mission
- Help members to grow their business through networking and development activities
- Support members’ personal development as professionals
- Provide a nurturing and supportive network for our members
- Raise the profile of our members and their business
- Represent the views and needs of members in the Gloucestershire business community
Our Vision
To create links between businesswomen, provide support, opportunities for training and information to enable local businesswomen to succeed in their business objectives.
Why join SBN?
Networking
Inspiring talks from local businesswomen
Events
Promotion via social media links
Newsletters
Connections in your community
Workshops
Join the SBN directory
Come along and try SBN...
Find out more!
SBN welcomes you to try one FREE meeting before you join. Come and find out what makes SBN a different kind of network. Join us at our next meeting or drop in for coffee
FAQs
Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have any questions, you can email Diane, our friendly admin at: enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk or just come along to a meeting and find out for yourself.
The annual SBN membership fee is just £75 and includes the
following:-
· An incredible 24 networking meetings a year!
· A quarterly newsletter
· Talks and presentations
· Training opportunities
· SBN offers its members social
events including a casual gathering in the summer, Christmas Lunch and other
one-off events throughout the year
For most meetings this is not required. You can join us for one trial networking meeting for FREE
or any time at our informal meeting for
coffee at The Curio Lounge in Stroud.
Whilst our usual monthly events don’t require registration, for our special events e.g. Christmas Lunch registration is obligatory and may need a one-off payment.
If you are a woman in business in the Stroud and Gloucestershire area, we welcome you.
SBN is the network of choice for members who are solicitors, funeral directors, coaches, counsellors and therapists, florists, HR specialists, web designers, accountants, artists, travel agents, photographers, private tutors, professional chefs, bakers, wealth management experts, yoga instructors and many more! See our current directory for how diverse SBN Member’s businesses are.
At every meeting there are round-the-room introductions as well as regular opportunities for you to spotlight your business with a dedicated 10 minute slot. You can also promote events in our Newsletter as well as our member What’s App group. In addition we have a Facebook page where we can share details of your promotions.
· An incredible 24 networking meetings held
over the course of a year!
· A quarterly newsletter emailed out to
more than 200 businesswomen and friends (which you can use to promote your
business and events by writing an article)
· Talks and presentations given by local
businesswomen, entrepreneurs and members of SBN
· Training opportunities, business
development and planning
· In addition, SBN offers its members social
events including a casual gathering in the summer, Christmas Lunch and other
one-off events throughout the year (e.g. wreath making/a visit to a vineyard).
We have no formal dress code although most dress in ‘smart casual’. We want you to feel comfortable but also reflect your business in a positive light.
Stroud Businesswomen’s Network is one of the oldest-established networks in Gloucestershire, set up by a small group of local businesswomen in the early 2000s, initially as an informal gathering over coffee. Over time, the network grew, moving to larger and larger venues, and growing its membership and reputation.
We are a not-for-profit business group, run by a small volunteer committee.
We pride ourselves on creating an inspirational and supportive place for women in business to learn from each other, building confidence – and customers – while networking.
